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Lenovo Laptop ThinkPad T490
Intel Core i5 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro 14" FHD Screen
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£289.00
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6-24 months. Rep. 36.8% APR. 3 instalments of £96.33
0% interest with Klarna
6-24 months. Rep. 36.8% APR. 3 instalments of £96.33
0% interest with Klarna
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Joey, Tech Expert @ Laptop Station
“Lenovo has nailed this one! At £289, it punches well above its weight for the price. Laptops around this price typically score between 13 and 16.”
18/30
My score
Great for
The kids to play Roblox or simple flash games
Basic photo editing on apps like Canva or GIMP
Video and voice calls on Teams and WhatsApp
Also good for
Watching TV or movies on YouTube, Netflix or iPlayer
Checking your emails and using Outlook
Word and Excel on Microsoft Office or Google Docs
Not ideal if you need
Professional editing using DaVinci, SolidWorks, Sketchup
Advanced gaming for Cyberpunk or Marvel Rivals
Action games like GTA V and Fortnite
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Laptop FAQs
We've answered the common questions we're asked about this laptop.
Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.
Here’s how it looks:
| Over 24 months | from £12.04 |
| Over 18 months | from £16.05 |
| Over 12 months | from £24.08 |
The rate provided to you is subject to credit. Over 18s only.
Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.
We have Klarna too. Pay in 3 payments of £96.33 with no interest. Choose Klarna at checkout.
Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
Yes, this laptop has a USB C port that allows you to connect an external monitor. If you’re connecting to an existing screen, check it has a USB C display port, USB4, or HDMI port.
The model number for this Lenovo laptop is 5060638773801.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
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Thoroughly checked
Each laptop is checked by our technicians and is backed by a 12 month warranty.
21 point check
Each laptop receives a comprehensive check of all its components, moving bits, and internals to make sure they're all tip-top.
1.System & BIOS check
2.Processor performance check
3.Memory RAM test
4.Storage health check
5.Battery health check
6.Display quality check
7.Keyboard test
8.Trackpad test
9.Ports & connections
10.Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
11.Audio speakers & mic
12.Camera test
13.Cooling system check
14.Fan noise check
15.Graphics performance
16.Shake test
17.Photos taken
18.Build & hinge check
19.Exterior condition
20.Clean & dust removal
21.Final ready-to-use check
The geeky bit
Performance and technical information
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
- Processor
- Intel i5 1.6GHz (8265U) - Quad Core
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 256GB SSD
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro installed
- Screen Size
- 14"
- Resolution
- (1920x1080)
- Screen Features
- Full HD
- Ports
- 2xUSB-A
- USB-C (Display Port)
- HDMI
- Networking
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Ethernet
- Model No.
- 5060638773801
- Other Features
- Webcam
- Privacy Shutter
About Lenovo Laptop ThinkPad T490 - Intel Core i5 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro 14" FHD Screen
Refurbished to a premium quality the ThinkPad T490 offers exceptional build quality, excellent all-round specifications that includes a full-hd resolution screen and a fully relayered chassis.
Key Features
- The chassis has been resprayed and keyboard relayed to ensure the best quality product.
- Fitted with 8GB RAM, it compliments the Core i5 ensuring great everyday performance.
- Windows 11 Pro has been installed onto a large 256GB SSD.
- The USBC port supports power delivery and additional monitors.
Limited stock and refurbished to the highest standard.
Images are for illustrative purposes only - Refurbished, 12 Months Warranty Included
Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Note: This is a business laptop, professionally erased and re-installed with Windows 11 Pro. This machine may have belonged to an organisation, and therefore it is not suitable for those who need to use Microsoft Intune, or similar MDM systems. If this is for school, please check with them before you order.
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Microsoft Word, Excel or Google Docs
Very Good · 3/4Best for: Slightly larger Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents.
Kids Schoolwork
Very Good · 3/4Best for: School projects, online eLearning and junior level schoolwork.