Cheap Laptop, Pretty Legit - Dell 5490 Review

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @patrickcardon1643
    @patrickcardon1643 Год назад +13

    My Frankenstein Latitude 5540, cobbled together from 2 broken ones, has been working faithfully for years ... good stuff

  • @KevoIogy
    @KevoIogy 8 месяцев назад +14

    I have one of these and I upgraded it to 2TB of storage and 20GB of RAM and im loving it.

    • @x.ROCKSTAR.x
      @x.ROCKSTAR.x 8 месяцев назад

      can you tell me, is it okay to used it for a long time, like a 8-10 hours working. that laptop can handle it ? i just wanna give it for my brother, student rn.

    • @KevoIogy
      @KevoIogy 8 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@x.ROCKSTAR.x
      The laptop lasts me around 9½ hours before needing charge

    • @x.ROCKSTAR.x
      @x.ROCKSTAR.x 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@KevoIogy okay bruh. Thanks for your feedback ✌️ gonna buy it . Hope mine working in good condition.

    • @magabee
      @magabee 7 месяцев назад

      Did u buy it​@@x.ROCKSTAR.x

    • @fernandovalenzuelamontanez8505
      @fernandovalenzuelamontanez8505 7 месяцев назад

      Do you have to clone Windows im order to use bigger storage? I only see one m.2 slot. Thnx

  • @lopserdff
    @lopserdff Месяц назад

    i love the 5490 because how comfortable the keyboard is and how cool that it had a backlit keyboard

  • @majinshinsa
    @majinshinsa Год назад +6

    My work just phased those out but they are great little machines. They will last a long time and I don't think anyone would do wrong by picking one up for just casual everyday use

  • @rlcyphr8529
    @rlcyphr8529 Год назад +8

    Another amazing video! I bought one of these a while ago on ebay for the equivalent of $70 about a month ago, not including the charger (pretty cheap thankfully). I really scored with an 8th gen model too (8250U, slightly lower end than yours). Impulsive ebay purchases sometimes pay off.

    • @LowcastleTech
      @LowcastleTech  Год назад +2

      Heck yeah, sounds like a good find. And "impulsive ebay purchases" is the story of my life, or at least of the channel. Can't Stop! 😂

  • @e.n85784
    @e.n85784 9 месяцев назад +1

    the screws are captive in this laptop. they arent meant to be removed from the back case

  • @lopserdff
    @lopserdff Месяц назад

    the dell latitude 5490 can do intense gaming but the cooling fan running on high but its a normal thing so dont mind the cooling fan its not gonna explode or anything!

  • @johnmadison3472
    @johnmadison3472 Год назад +4

    I have the Dell Latitude 7290 which is the 12 inch variant. It also has the 8th gen intel. I bought it used a couple of years ago and it has served me as a daily driver up until this past month. The Dell Latitude lines can be a bargain if you catch them after schools or businesses sell them off. They are comparable to the Lenovo Thinkpads and are built very rugged and are usually a bit cheaper. They can game reasonably well with the integrated HD graphics, especially emulation. Good video.

    • @ZOHRA___
      @ZOHRA___ 10 месяцев назад

      Do you think that the "Dell Latitude 7290" is good for students ?

    • @kamnyechukwuekene
      @kamnyechukwuekene 10 месяцев назад

      @@ZOHRA___as a student an latitude 5490 i7 8650 should do the trick.

  • @inkysteve
    @inkysteve Год назад +4

    Where, may I ask young man, is Chair Desk? I'm going over here to cry now, I hope you're happy now.

    • @LowcastleTech
      @LowcastleTech  Год назад +2

      😄 There was some ChairDesk action! Busted it out for the laptop breakdown. It was just zoomed in a good bit, so didn't get to see it in its complete magnificence!

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker9726 Год назад +3

    2:03 I have one of those with a 1st gen i5 in it. They've been making laptops in that class for a LONG time. Note of caution if you take yours apart. There are two sizes of screws, make sure you keep track of which screw went where, if you don't you could cause a short.

  • @donaldsing4288
    @donaldsing4288 Год назад +3

    Another example of that wacky low castle sense of humor 😂

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker9726 Год назад +1

    that thumbnail made me be like: "Luke join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son!"

    • @LowcastleTech
      @LowcastleTech  Год назад +2

      😂 Some of these computers could very well push me to the Dark Side.

  • @TheRazvancristian
    @TheRazvancristian 2 дня назад

    How long battery last?on normal useing?

  • @AussieMike1980
    @AussieMike1980 Год назад +2

    All HAIL The MIGHTY CHAIR-DESK

  • @johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408
    @johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408 9 месяцев назад

    ...i guess a better question would be why they covered the SIM card slot and didn't utilize it.

    • @johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408
      @johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408 9 месяцев назад

      ...dude I deleted my original comment because I realized it was a stupid question. ...

    • @LowcastleTech
      @LowcastleTech  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408 😄 I don't think it was stupid. I was taken aback by the SIM card slot as well. It's not very often that I see them on laptops. And I didn't even really know about it til after I found it making the video and was curious. As far as why they covered it the way they did, absolutely no idea. Cover wasn't designed to pop out, and no markings or anything. Almost makes me wonder if maybe it's not active or something, which would seem silly that it's on the board but they don't bother to set it up. Who knows though. I'll have to give it a test sometime and see if it is functional.

    • @gameratortylerstein5636
      @gameratortylerstein5636 4 месяца назад +1

      Mine isn't covered. I needed to get a paperclip because a sim tool was too short.

  • @cyannodesca1389
    @cyannodesca1389 7 месяцев назад

    Hey i want to change my ram from 8gb into 16gb, what ram should i buy that is compatible for it?

  • @Gaurav.P0
    @Gaurav.P0 Год назад +3

    Can i study coding and programming in this laptop ??

    • @cyannodesca1389
      @cyannodesca1389 7 месяцев назад

      of course you can as a programming student i use it on school

  • @kaithecrusader
    @kaithecrusader Год назад

    But, does it work underwater

  • @GrogTheFrog.
    @GrogTheFrog. 11 месяцев назад +1

    NOOO!!! NOT THE POOL NOODLE!

  • @pingislife2653
    @pingislife2653 Год назад +1

    Good find. I went the HP route for $125, but it is very similar to what you have. I had to watch out for the variants that did not have a 1080p screen. Also, I thought that I probably won't use Win 11 because of the amount of personal data collected. I definitely won't now because of no Clippy 📎

    • @kamnyechukwuekene
      @kamnyechukwuekene 10 месяцев назад

      The only problem with the hp route is the repairability. Its easier for me to open up a dell latitude then a hp laptop wich are built so thin and fragile. Sometimes makes you think these hps are not meant to be opened.

  • @ntgm20
    @ntgm20 Год назад +1

    I have something like that for work, but it doesn't have a FHD display. It is such a bummer. Good video on it. I have an idea to use your videos in playback examples for some of my reviews. Let me know if you are good with it. LLCD!

    • @LowcastleTech
      @LowcastleTech  Год назад +1

      Appreciate it! And yeah, that sounds fine to me 🪑🪑🪑

  • @UGRRetribution
    @UGRRetribution Год назад +1

    0:31 0:54 1:57 2:25 4:15🪑

  • @feelsbad1193
    @feelsbad1193 Год назад +1

    I like it and it looks like something good to have.

  • @Makswelld
    @Makswelld Месяц назад

    Hi, is this model possible to charge via DP (usb - c) port?

    • @Secna
      @Secna Месяц назад +1

      No you cannot charge it with USB-C.

    • @Makswelld
      @Makswelld Месяц назад +2

      @@Secna it actually does. Display port usb c working well as charging port.

    • @Secna
      @Secna Месяц назад

      @@Makswelld How many watts does your charger has?

    • @Makswelld
      @Makswelld Месяц назад

      @Secna 65 w, around the same power you may charge via usb - c.

    • @Secna
      @Secna Месяц назад +1

      @@Makswelld So I did try it out today with a Lenovo USB-C 65W charger, and you were right it does charge. It does charge the Latitude 3400, 3490 and to my surprise 5491. The 5491 was giving a warning message but that model has a 45W CPU so a 90W USB-C charger should by fine.
      Thats actually funny that dell doesnt mention this feature on the 3490 and 5491. Only the 3400 has this feature in the documentation.

  • @diogosimoes79
    @diogosimoes79 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video thank you

  • @dymcozzy
    @dymcozzy 10 месяцев назад

    Is it good for premier pro 4K editing

  • @Troys221
    @Troys221 Год назад

    It's Little Nicky 😁

  • @eanhutchison9849
    @eanhutchison9849 Год назад

    I recently lucked into getting a 5491 with the i7-8850h and MX130 gpu for $70. It didn't have an SSD and the battery needs to be replaced, but I couldn't pass up that price!

    • @Secna
      @Secna Месяц назад

      How is the 5491 holding up? That model was known for its high temperature and noisy fan.

  • @EinSwitzer
    @EinSwitzer Год назад +1

    My fave was the latitude e6540 i7 4810mq and an Amd R5 250 2gb ddr5 after mods lowest settings 1080p 60+ the. She burned her battery and power-brick / they use the battery as overload power and stabilize it’s why they act weird

  • @aerohk
    @aerohk Год назад

    Used to be the standard issue laptop for lot of employers for their non-engineering staffs

  • @osomai7130
    @osomai7130 4 месяца назад

    0:21

  • @homemadesuperstar796
    @homemadesuperstar796 Месяц назад

    I got mine for free!

  • @sleepwalker6825
    @sleepwalker6825 8 месяцев назад

    Your talking boobins re: 7th gen win 11

  • @Gaeill
    @Gaeill Год назад

    tight. flows well. you are an articulate teacher with a comedic sense. A smart one. I've already done accolades on how you effectively convey your info. This time- You have never looked better- sell it daddy. Just enjoy the heck out of you and even feel tenderness for some of the characters on the set.

  • @solaraproject3614
    @solaraproject3614 Год назад +1

    got mine for $75. lol

  • @shephusted2714
    @shephusted2714 Год назад +1

    when you want to do a low buck homelab running many laptops - even laptops with pool noodle broken screens can be good buys and low tco, good chairdesk roi #clippy stockholm syndrome
    nvme is more than a nice option - with virtual price parity if you have the option always go with nvme over sata ssd - nvme is generally 2-10x faster with r/w io - thay may be one of the lone bright spots on the nadir of the broad pc depression which has been aided and abetted by mining, covid and monopolies and a general lack of innovation since moore's law is slowing down and could be eol in the next decade - chips and fabs are expensive but pc and severs are not the wealth destroyers that new vehicles are - we can have some degree of quantum solace in that, also dual ha chairdesk seems to be an outlier as well - ymmv