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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 i5-8265U [Quad] 1.60GHz 14" FHD IPS HDMI USB-C DDR4 NVMe
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All our refurbished Laptops go through extensive testing as part of our in-house refurbishment process.
Grade | A |
Details | These are in great condition with no major marks/scuffs on the casing, no dead pixels/pressure marks on the screen. Any imperfections will be minor and limited to wear and tear. For full grading information please see our Grading Page |
Specification | |
Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-8265U Quad Core Processor, 6M Cache, Processor Base Frequency 1.70GHz, Max Turbo Frequency 3.90GHz |
Memory | As selected above (24GB DDR4 - 2x Slots [8GB soldered non-upgradeable + 1x slot up to 16GB] ) |
Hard Drive | As selected above (NVMe SSD) |
Optical Drive | None |
Ports | 2x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) | 2x USB-C (1x Thunderbolt™ 3) | HDMI 1.4 | Ethernet (RJ-45) | microSD Card Reader | Headphone/Mic Combo Jack |
Display | 14" Full HD (1920x1080), IPS, 250 nits, Anti-glare, 16:9, 700:1, 45% NTSC, 170° |
Wireless | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Weight | Approx. 1.55kg |
Dimensions | (WxDxH) 329mm x 227mm x 18.9mm |
Operating System | Genuine Windows 64 bit (32 bit available on request) |
Webcam | Yes - 720p HD |
Security | discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 |
Audio | Dolby Audio™ Premium |
Everything you buy from Tier 1 comes with a FREE 1 Year Warranty.
Your FREE 1 Year Warranty starts on the day you receieve your order.
Everything you buy from Tier 1 comes with a FREE 1 Year Warranty.
Your FREE 1 Year Warranty starts on the day you receieve your order.
How to make a claim
If you have an issue with a device that you have purchased from us, please contact us straight away and we will guide you through the process. In some cases, we might be able to assist you remotely. A member of our Tech Support Team can connect to your device and diagnose and potentially fix the issue for you.
If we are unable to fix the device remotely, we will provide you with the details to return your device to us.
- Faults covered by technical defects
- Accidental damage
- Liquid damage
- Damage to screens
- Damage to surrounds, facias, lids or keyboards
- Issues caused by any modifications of the internal or externals of the device
- Issues as a result of third party software
- Any parts or components added since the item was purchased
All our Laptops are thoroughly tested and refurbished by our in-house technicians. Our product grades are…
“A Fully Working Machine With Minimal Marks Or Damage”
May have light cosmetic marks or scratches, barely noticeable
May have light cosmetic marks or scratches, barely noticeable
In full working order. Might have light cosmetic marks or scratches, barely noticeable
“A small reduction in finish for a big reduction in price”
May have some marks or scratches. Rubber feet may be missing
May have light marks or scatches which are not visible when turned on
In full working order. May have some signs of use
“A small reduction in finish for a big reduction in price”
May have some marks or scratches. Rubber feet may be missing
Will have marks or scratches on the screen, barely visible when turned on
In full working order. May have some signs of use
“A small reduction in finish for a big reduction in price”
May have some visible signs of use, with marks, scratches or dents. Rubber feet may be missing
May have major marks or scratches on the screen
May have some cosmetic damage and signs of use
Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Grade A
Does everything but make the coffee
With a starting weight of just 1.5kg, the ThinkPad T490 is perfect for portability. A slim bezel keeps the focus on a larger screen area than previous models. The latest memory & storage along with robust security make this the laptop for serious business professionals.
Tested for battle, built for life
Like all ThinkPads, the T490 is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero gravity to spills* and drops, you can trust this laptop to handle whatever life throws your way.
*Liquid & Accidental Damage not covered under the Tier 1 Warranty
We’ve got your back—and your front
Keep your business data—and your privacy—safe with the T490 laptop’s comprehensive suite of ThinkShield security features. Its discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) encrypts data and works in conjunction with Windows 10 security.
Cracking Down On Carbon Emissions
At Tier1 sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are a UK based re-commerce business, refurbishing, reusing and recycling IT equipment, such as laptops, desktops & monitors.