Description: REFERENCE LAPTOP #16 This is a DELL LATITUDE E6400 laptop that has beencleaned and upgraded to a nice dual-boot Linux machine ready for use as a greatlightweight Internet browsing, e-mail, and general-purpose laptop. As this is and older (but quite capable)model, Linux runs far better, faster, and more efficiently than attempting torun Windows 10 on this laptop. I seemany older laptops advertised on E-bay with Windows 10 installed on them –please beware of this because Windows 10 will likely not supply the drivers forolder hardware so certain things may not work properly if at all! This laptop is set up to dual boot to eitherthe latest version of Ubuntu Linux Mate 20.04 LTS (long-term support) Desktop 64-bit-OR- Linux Mint (Cinnamon) Mate Desktop 20.1 LTS 64-bit – it’s like having twolaptops in one. Plus, the files anddocuments you save on the laptop can be accessed by either operatingsystem. This is the perfect opportunityto become familiar with two of the most popular and easy-to-use Linuxdistributions available and the learning curve is minimal because they are veryWindows-like in functionality. I’vepre-installed both Linux versions for you to make sure they operate well and toensure functionality. Of course, Linuxis a free open-source platform devoid of many Windows issues and apps are freeand easily installed via each operating system’s software managers. Both Ubuntu and Mint have plenty ofproductivity, music, multimedia apps and games and both have basicfull-featured apps already installed including a complete office suite, andboth of these distributions of Linux are well supported. This is the perfect opportunity to learn touse a Linux-based machine with all the advantages, or if you’re alreadyfamiliar with Linux, just to have a handy extra laptop just for e-mailing andweb browsing! Ubuntu Linux and LinuxMint are two of the easiest, but full featured, distributions to use and bothhave a widely supported community. This machine is reasonably clean with minimal wear andscratches and fully functional. Itake pride in repurposing these older machines that still have plenty of lifein them when not pushed beyond their reasonable limits. I’ve also updated to the latest (and final)BIOS version. It includes a **NEW** batteryin perfect working condition (with a unique onboard charge amount pushbuttonindicator!), a new CMOS battery which should last for about 10 years, and alsoa **NEW** AC power adapter (not shown in pics). Known cosmetic defects: some minor scratches/scuffs on outer case, somenormal wear on the keyboard and touchpad, and a few minor scuffs on the screenwhich does not detract from overall picture quality, missing rubber feet (see pic), a small crack in the lower left screen bezel, and some minor separation of the upper two corners of the screen bezel -- none of these affect any functionality. This Dell Latitude E6400 laptop has the followingfeatures:· 14.1" diagonal WXGA LED Display (1280 x 800)· Intel Centrino Core-Duo Processor @ 2.8 GHz· Nvidia Quadro Pro NVS160M 256mb Graphics· 8X DVD±R/RW drive· **UPDATED** to latest (and final) BIOS version(A34)· **UPGRADED** TO 500gb Seagate hard drive(approx. 250gb is used for each operating system – plenty for Linux operatingsystems) (added $18 value)· 65W AC Adapter (new – added $15 value)· 6-Cell 47WHr Lithium-Ion Battery WITHBUILT-IN BATTERY LEVEL METER (new – added $20 value) with battery break-ininstructions· **NEW** CMOS battery (added $5 value)· **UPGRADED** -- 2 x 2gb DDR2 memory ($15value) (added value $10)· **UPGRADED** -- added webcam/microphone unit(added value $5)· SD Card Reader· **UPGRADED** Bluetooth module added (addedvalue $10) – ****please note***** this may or may not work with your currentBluetooth devices! I tested theBluetooth operation and it worked perfectly with a Bluetooth 4.0 mouse. If you’re in need of Bluetooth and you haveany difficulties, you may wish to buy an inexpensive Bluetooth dongle thatplugs into a USB port which is plug-‘n-play with most versions of Linux, anddisabling the onboard Bluetooth.· 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports· PC ExpressCard Slot· SmartCard Slot· 1 IEEE 1394a (Firewire) port· 1 eSATA port· 1 USB 2.0 PowerShare Connection port· 1 VGA (15-pin) port· 1 RJ -45 (LAN) port· 1 Headphone-out· 1 Microphone-in· 1 Multimode Display Port· keyboard WITH TRACKSTICK POINTER· Touch Pad with integrated and 2-way scrollpad support· speakers· Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN · Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN· Can use Dell Docking Stations with dockingport on bottom of laptop· Pre-downloaded starter/overview and servicemanuals on desktop · Approx. 5.50 lbs · approx. 13"(W) X 9.5"(D) X 1.25"(H) I sell these machines as projects to repurpose them and onlymake a little profit to cover the replacement parts and time spent. I will also include a DVD copy of UbuntuLinux 20.4 LTS Mate 64-bit and Linux Mint 20.1 Mate LTS 64-bit, as well as acopy of the basic setup and features manual for this laptop. If not using a Bluetooth mouse I suggestbuying a wireless USB mouse with a dongle for this laptop – which worksflawlessly with this laptop and Linux as a plug-n-play device. Note that although this laptop has Bluetooth,not all Bluetooth devices may work well with it. Shipped to your door at an economicalcost. When purchased I will be happy tosend a link for the laptop service manual upon request. Please ask any questions BEFORE purchasingand thanks for looking!
Price: 185 USD
Location: Cochranton, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2023-10-16T00:13:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Bluetooth, 10/100 LAN Card, Multi-Touch Trackpad, Wi-Fi, Built-in Webcam
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: n/a
RAM Size: 4GB
Item Width: 13 inches
Series: Latitude
SSD Capacity: n/a
GPU: Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M
Processor: Intel Centrino 2 Core Duo
Item Length: 9.5 inches
Item Height: 1.25 inches
Manufacturer Color: black
Most Suitable For: Casual Computing
Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics
Model: Dell Latitude E6400
Storage Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Item Weight: 5.5lbs
Screen Size: 14.1"
Operating System: Ubuntu Linux Mate 21 LTS & Linux Mint Cinnamon Mate 20 LTS
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth, eSATA port, E-port Replicator Port, SmartCard Reader Slot, ExpressCard Slot, USB PowerShare Port, 1394a Firewire, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, VGA, SD Card Slot
Release Year: n/a
Brand: Dell
Color: Black
Processor Speed: 2.80 GHz
Type: Notebook/Laptop
