If anyone ever asks about what to get, I have three suggestions. ThinkPads, Latitudes, or HP Elitebooks. All are built tough, easy to disassemble for upgrades and more. If you are willing to look, you can find one of those old laptops for a good deal. All of those laptops may last a lot longer than any current consumer machine.
@@remke5137 I have a ThinkPad e585 and an x250. I am more of a ThinkPad guy. But I know that between ThinkPads, EliteBooks, and Latitudes, you can't go wrong.
Excellent explanation a pretty solid business laptop , Also I like the fact that you put extra information in the desc keep doing this kind of videos great job :)
I've always thought Dell Latitude as 'thing that closer to a ThinkPad without being a ThinkPad'. In my mind, E5440 are solid alternative to both E440, L440 and maybe even T440! And could have been more interesting if next time you've managed to find a E6440 (more premium machine with aluminium lid, was T440p competitor way back in 2014)
Besides collecting ThinkPads, I have the E6540 which is the bigger brother of the E5440 for site work. Added 3 SSDs in the 4G slot, 2.5 inch bay and DVD bay. Total of 4.5TB. Only issue is the crappy TN 15.6 panel. IPS panel for the E6540 cost about 1/2 of the laptop itself. Another upgrade is the backlit keyboard. Unfortunately, like TP, the palm rest will become sticky after several years.
@@LaptopRetrospective It is my primary work machine. The backup is the L440 with similar upgrades. Both machines even with upgrades still cheaper than a MBP.
Hello Latitude E5440 users! I also have the same laptop and I want to tell you that this laptop can actually run at 144Hz display, even though it has a 60Hz panel. I did the same overclocking and now I am getting buttery smooth display. If anyone want to know, how to do that, just ask in the reply section, I'll happily help :)
@@iggysmalls7454 Hi, congratulations on your new laptop. If you're asking if upto 144hz overclocking worth giving a try, then let me tell you, the display becomes so smooth with all the transitions and movements becoming smooth too, and if your machine has a capable hardware, then high fps can really prove a great difference for experience, while gaming. 😀 If you want to know how I did it, just mail me at "rishimishra1508@gmail.com" I can't write it here as I've tried it before, the comment got automatically deleted😬.
The E5470/E5570 is a better choice for now. It has a quad-core processor option, an M.2 slot which supports both SATA and NVMe, a better keyboard, better screen option (up to 1080p touch screen), and Thunderbolt option (so you can use external graphics card)
Well, that is not a "French" keyboard (as in "for France" French), our keyboards are AZERTY. Now, Canadian keyboard makes a lot of sense. I should try that layout at work :)
Another hint that this isn't an ISO French AZERTY keyboard is the Enter/Return key: it conforms to the ANSI standard (a.k.a. it's not the 'big ass' Enter key found on ISO and JIS).
I have the e6440 from the same generation, it's pretty solid! The keyboard is also better than the one on this E5440. I've also used the e6540 a lot in the past, they're not bad laptops at all, and they'd be my preferred laptop of choice from the Exx40 lineup.
Used one of these for about 4months after it's big brother Dell Precision M2800 died on me...pretty solid machine for low compute tasks, especially when loaded with Manjaro on 16GB RAM and an SSD. Still not a ThinkPad though!
@@LaptopRetrospective absolutely, especially here in Zimbabwe where these older, great looking, solid laptops are still the norm, it does the job. Huge fan of the channel, by the way. You deserve far more views than you get for the quality content.
I have replaced HDD with SSD & RAM from 4GB to 8GB. With these changes I am getting on my i5 CPU. I purchased a second hand with some school Windows license. It is without camera & Bluetooth, can I put camera some way? Or have to use an external webcam. I am fine without Bluetooth so far & when I need a Bluetooth dongle would be a cheap solution. Also, can it be updated to Windows 11?
Depending on what you paid, it may not be cost effective to install a webcam. Bluetooth is often integrated with the WiFi card now. Unofficially you could use Tiny11 to run Windows 11 if it isn't 8th gen Intel.
@@LaptopRetrospective it is i5 4300U. Not officially supported. Previous owner, a school, might not need Bluetooth so they ordered this way. I checked BIOS Bluetooth is not there.
@@LaptopRetrospective I think Lenovo has went down hill in terms of build quality. I’m in the market for a new laptop and while I always love the t series I’ve heard the new models are not as good. I’m looking at dell.
That entirely depends on your projects and need for colour accuracy. Many business grade machines aren't known for colour accurate displays until you get to the higher end.
Presuming Bluetooth is present and functional, you might want to give this thread a read. Looks like there is a way to kill it via a switch depending on the BIOS settings? I know it is for a different model, but might be worth checking. You can also try and download the drivers manually by using the service tag on Dell's website. www.dell.com/community/Networking-Internet-Bluetooth/No-Bluetooth-on-Latitude-E5540-although-Wifi-is-working-Intel/td-p/5049917 www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/3yj65x/reenabling_bluetooth_on_dell_latitude_e5440/
I have one of these that I refurbished recently! The model that I was able to salvage has the dedicated GPU with 2 GB of V ram. Potential for light to moderate gaming. These laptops are starting to get long in the tooth so you have to make them, tempting to future/prospective buyers. I maxed out the ram to 16 GB swapped in a 1 TB Samsung Evo 870, slotted in a one terabyte mSata card for a total of 2 TB of storage and a raid zero configuration. Also upgraded the wireless to the Intel 7260 card which has a maximum of 875 MBPS. Compared to the 300 that came with the 6235 card. Swapped in a new six cell battery and that is as far as you can go with one of these. You cannot upgrade the processor unless you completely swap out the motherboard as it is soldered on.
It could be done depending on the complexity of the project file. One thing you'd probably want to consider for that kind of work is the colour accuracy of the display panel unless you plan to use an external monitor.
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Just picked up an e4200 without an SSD on eBay for $15. Latitudes are incredibly solid choices and I'm very excited for it to arrive!
Nice buy! Wow.
If anyone ever asks about what to get, I have three suggestions. ThinkPads, Latitudes, or HP Elitebooks. All are built tough, easy to disassemble for upgrades and more. If you are willing to look, you can find one of those old laptops for a good deal. All of those laptops may last a lot longer than any current consumer machine.
Pretty good list of suggestions. 👍
Hp elitebooks are fantastic. And certain models like the 8770w can have their gpu swapped for up to a gtx 980m. Since they have mxm modules
@@remke5137 I have a ThinkPad e585 and an x250. I am more of a ThinkPad guy. But I know that between ThinkPads, EliteBooks, and Latitudes, you can't go wrong.
Excellent explanation a pretty solid business laptop , Also I like the fact that you put extra information in the desc keep doing this kind of videos great job :)
Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the content.
I've always thought Dell Latitude as 'thing that closer to a ThinkPad without being a ThinkPad'. In my mind, E5440 are solid alternative to both E440, L440 and maybe even T440! And could have been more interesting if next time you've managed to find a E6440 (more premium machine with aluminium lid, was T440p competitor way back in 2014)
We shall see what comes next that I'm able to find. You never know.
Besides collecting ThinkPads, I have the E6540 which is the bigger brother of the E5440 for site work. Added 3 SSDs in the 4G slot, 2.5 inch bay and DVD bay. Total of 4.5TB.
Only issue is the crappy TN 15.6 panel. IPS panel for the E6540 cost about 1/2 of the laptop itself.
Another upgrade is the backlit keyboard. Unfortunately, like TP, the palm rest will become sticky after several years.
That's quite the setup.
@@LaptopRetrospective It is my primary work machine. The backup is the L440 with similar upgrades. Both machines even with upgrades still cheaper than a MBP.
Yep, that would be the case, probably even used. 😁
we both released a Dell video today. great minds think alike I guess.
Haha, I guess so!
I just bought the 16GB ram version. Gonna use multiple tabs for excel spreads, slack, zoom, and a few other lighter programs
Awesome, hope it serves you well.
YOOOOOOOO he's back
Who's back?
Hello Latitude E5440 users!
I also have the same laptop and I want to tell you that this laptop can actually run at 144Hz display, even though it has a 60Hz panel. I did the same overclocking and now I am getting buttery smooth display. If anyone want to know, how to do that, just ask in the reply section, I'll happily help :)
Hey, i bought the same laptop today and wanted to know if it is useful to overclock it for a 60hz panel? If yes how to do so?
@@iggysmalls7454 Hi, congratulations on your new laptop. If you're asking if upto 144hz overclocking worth giving a try, then let me tell you, the display becomes so smooth with all the transitions and movements becoming smooth too, and if your machine has a capable hardware, then high fps can really prove a great difference for experience, while gaming. 😀
If you want to know how I did it, just mail me at "rishimishra1508@gmail.com"
I can't write it here as I've tried it before, the comment got automatically deleted😬.
Plz how did u do it
The E5470/E5570 is a better choice for now. It has a quad-core processor option, an M.2 slot which supports both SATA and NVMe, a better keyboard, better screen option (up to 1080p touch screen), and Thunderbolt option (so you can use external graphics card)
Yep, sure sounds like a better option depending on your budget and what is available in your area.
Well, that is not a "French" keyboard (as in "for France" French), our keyboards are AZERTY. Now, Canadian keyboard makes a lot of sense. I should try that layout at work :)
Gotcha. Thanks for the information.
Another hint that this isn't an ISO French AZERTY keyboard is the Enter/Return key: it conforms to the ANSI standard (a.k.a. it's not the 'big ass' Enter key found on ISO and JIS).
I'm guessing Dell had a French Canadian keyboard option then.
I have the e6440 from the same generation, it's pretty solid! The keyboard is also better than the one on this E5440.
I've also used the e6540 a lot in the past, they're not bad laptops at all, and they'd be my preferred laptop of choice from the Exx40 lineup.
Noted. Glad it came with a nicer keyboard.
@@LaptopRetrospective By the way, great vid as always!
Cheers, thanks for watching.
@@baetsimpson I have a question about the performance of e5440 , please.
@@md_ez Alright, shoot!
I had this laptop and it looked different on the inside. The ram slots were next to each other instead of stacked
Sure it's the exact same? Other possibility is a board revision.
@@LaptopRetrospective i think it's a different board revision. Mine didn't have the fingerprint reader either but a backlit keyboard
Used one of these for about 4months after it's big brother Dell Precision M2800 died on me...pretty solid machine for low compute tasks, especially when loaded with Manjaro on 16GB RAM and an SSD. Still not a ThinkPad though!
Yeah, it seems like a good unit, just not going to wow anyone.
@@LaptopRetrospective absolutely, especially here in Zimbabwe where these older, great looking, solid laptops are still the norm, it does the job. Huge fan of the channel, by the way. You deserve far more views than you get for the quality content.
Thanks for the kind words! Hopefully as time goes on we will have a few more people join us. I'm pleased to have you as a viewer and contributor. 😉
Great video
Thanks!
This is closer to the T440s, E6440 is closer to the T440p.
I feel like it's size and weight puts it closer to the T440/430.
I have replaced HDD with SSD & RAM from 4GB to 8GB. With these changes I am getting on my i5 CPU. I purchased a second hand with some school Windows license. It is without camera & Bluetooth, can I put camera some way? Or have to use an external webcam. I am fine without Bluetooth so far & when I need a Bluetooth dongle would be a cheap solution.
Also, can it be updated to Windows 11?
Depending on what you paid, it may not be cost effective to install a webcam. Bluetooth is often integrated with the WiFi card now. Unofficially you could use Tiny11 to run Windows 11 if it isn't 8th gen Intel.
@@LaptopRetrospective it is i5 4300U. Not officially supported. Previous owner, a school, might not need Bluetooth so they ordered this way. I checked BIOS Bluetooth is not there.
Which do you prefer lenovo hp or dell in laptops and also desktops
Desktops I've always custom built.
As for laptops, Lenovo has been a favourite of mine. HP and Dell are kinda the same in my books.
@@LaptopRetrospective I think Lenovo has went down hill in terms of build quality. I’m in the market for a new laptop and while I always love the t series I’ve heard the new models are not as good. I’m looking at dell.
I wouldn't say that. My experience with the new ones isn't as robust as their older ones but the new ones I've seen are still nice.
Is this a good laptop for Graphics design and Video Editing?
That entirely depends on your projects and need for colour accuracy. Many business grade machines aren't known for colour accurate displays until you get to the higher end.
would this still be worth for 200$ on today?
I think it remains a contender.
how can i enable tpm 2.0 on this device?
If it supports it, it would be in the BIOS.
how to eject to put DvD DISC
how can i turn on bluetooth on this device?
Presuming Bluetooth is present and functional, you might want to give this thread a read. Looks like there is a way to kill it via a switch depending on the BIOS settings? I know it is for a different model, but might be worth checking. You can also try and download the drivers manually by using the service tag on Dell's website.
www.dell.com/community/Networking-Internet-Bluetooth/No-Bluetooth-on-Latitude-E5540-although-Wifi-is-working-Intel/td-p/5049917
www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/3yj65x/reenabling_bluetooth_on_dell_latitude_e5440/
Whats a good win7 laptop for $120 used on ebay?
Entirely depends on what you need it to do, location, regional pricing, etc. Going to need a bit more information.
@Laptop Retrospective ended up with a lenovo t450s in windows 8. I appreciate the videos
Glad I was able to help.
i have this laptop but its kinda old any recomandations to make it better?
Have you swapped in a SSD yet? That's the biggest difference per dollar you can do.
I have one of these that I refurbished recently! The model that I was able to salvage has the dedicated GPU with 2 GB of V ram. Potential for light to moderate gaming. These laptops are starting to get long in the tooth so you have to make them, tempting to future/prospective buyers. I maxed out the ram to 16 GB swapped in a 1 TB Samsung Evo 870, slotted in a one terabyte mSata card for a total of 2 TB of storage and a raid zero configuration. Also upgraded the wireless to the Intel 7260 card which has a maximum of 875 MBPS. Compared to the 300 that came with the 6235 card. Swapped in a new six cell battery and that is as far as you can go with one of these. You cannot upgrade the processor unless you completely swap out the motherboard as it is soldered on.
Nice set of upgrades!
I wanna buy a 1 GB vcard I saw in one shop but not sure if it will work, anyone to help please its Nvidia
I have a question about the performance of this laptop , please.
What's the question?
Does it have DVD player?
If it has it, you'd see it. 😉
Yes it has.
i hv this model 8gb ram 256ssd....can i do coding in this????
Depends on the coding and expectations you have for performance.
Can i do freelancing on it?
I think you need to define freelancing.
@@LaptopRetrospective logo making card making , photo editing , background removing etc....
Can this be done by this laptop?
It could be done depending on the complexity of the project file. One thing you'd probably want to consider for that kind of work is the colour accuracy of the display panel unless you plan to use an external monitor.
And the Tab button won't get you a diet soda.
Hah.