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Jul 8, 2022 4:39 PM

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: 14" 1080 IPS, i5-6300U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD (Refurbished) $199.20 + 5% SD Cashback + Free Shipping

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Jul 8, 2022 4:49 PM
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BlorgJul 8, 2022 4:49 PM
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Windows 11 wants 8th gen or newer.
Recommend against but it is your money.
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Jul 8, 2022 4:59 PM
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xcmJul 8, 2022 4:59 PM
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I recently got a refurbished T480 for $350 and it is awesome. I agree that spending a bit more for 8th gen or newer is a good idea for most folks.
Jul 8, 2022 5:50 PM
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nowaymanJul 8, 2022 5:50 PM
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$200+ for a 7+ year old processor might be an iffy call. Also going to have a really old battery, most likely, and even if they give you a "new" battery it won't last anywhere near as long as something made in the last 3 years.
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Jul 8, 2022 10:10 PM
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DarkManBGJul 8, 2022 10:10 PM
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Quote from xcm View quoted comment :
I recently got a refurbished T480 for $350 and it is awesome. I agree that spending a bit more for 8th gen or newer is a good idea for most folks.
I found T480 for 200$ on FB marketplace. This guy was selling 8 of them.

I5 8350u pro
16 RAM
256 SSD
1920x1080
Fingerprint scanner.
2 batteries
Jul 8, 2022 10:30 PM
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JeffB3400Jul 8, 2022 10:30 PM
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Lenovo Thinkpads and Dell Latitudes are the only laptops that I'll spend my own money on.

They are built to be maintained, and parts are pretty widely available and relatively inexpensive.

Throw another 8GB in this and run a Linux distro and you'll be good for the next 10 years.
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Jul 8, 2022 11:16 PM
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CubicrootoftheeJul 8, 2022 11:16 PM
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I think 480 should be the minimum these days. I know these are primarily for running Linux (which is why I want them anyway).
Since a lot of folks suggest FB marketplace and eBay regular sellers (without warranty), I'll remind them of a design flaw in the where the keyboard presses down on the screen (or up) and the marks can be permanent. Also, unless mentioned, screens are not FHD.
So, lots to navigate.
But if this (470) is fine for you, there's more discussion from 2018 here…..
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad...0_vs_t480/
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Jul 9, 2022 3:23 AM
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jdoublehJul 9, 2022 3:23 AM
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For those not worried about Windows 11 yet (Win 10 isn't EOL until October 2025), the 7th gen cpu version of the T470 nets you m.2 nvme compatibility and a usb-c thunderbolt port.
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Jul 9, 2022 6:46 AM
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tropicalbJul 9, 2022 6:46 AM
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Quote from JeffB3400 View quoted comment :
Lenovo Thinkpads and Dell Latitudes are the only laptops that I'll spend my own money on.

They are built to be maintained, and parts are pretty widely available and relatively inexpensive.

Throw another 8GB in this and run a Linux distro and you'll be good for the next 10 years.
I've had great experience with Thinkpad and Latitude laptops as well. I've used Thinkpads at work; never had issues with them and the keyboards are generally very good.

Last year, I got a refurbished Dell Latitude E7470 to use around the house. I love it! Purchased from Dell Refurbished & it was listed as A grade. Received it and it was in like-new condition. The battery status showed it was in excellent condition as well (in Dell BIOS). I really like the solid build quality, fantastic & comfortable keyboard, good screen and reasonable battery life. It's also fairly light (about 3.27 lb) and is VERY quiet. I think it has a cooling fan inside, but not sure as I have not heard it very often. Big Grin Oh and I bought the 1080p Full HD screen as well (HD screen models were a bit cheaper but I didn't want a lower resolution display). This unit isn't Windows 11 compatible (officially) but I figure I'll hack it to put Win 11 on it if I need to (once Win 10 support ends in 2025 or I can't get security updates anymore in Win 10).
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Jul 9, 2022 8:34 AM
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barrera_jJul 9, 2022 8:34 AM
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Quote from Blorg View quoted comment :
Windows 11 wants 8th gen or newer.
Recommend against but it is your money.
no WINDOWS 11 compat is a plus
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Jul 9, 2022 12:26 PM
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npoliteJul 9, 2022 12:26 PM
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Just remove the one file from the Windows 11 ISO and install it. My almost 8 year old Xeon E5-2697v3 still competes against some of the latest processors out there. There is little need for me to get a newer setup.
Jul 9, 2022 12:48 PM
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djsvetljoJul 9, 2022 12:48 PM
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Quote from Blorg View quoted comment :
Windows 11 wants 8th gen or newer.
Recommend against but it is your money.
Put linux on it and will last another decade.
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Jul 9, 2022 12:57 PM
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Gb1908Jul 9, 2022 12:57 PM
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Quote from djsvetljo View quoted comment :
Put linux on it and will last another decade.
Ms wanted to go further (newer)but there was pushback. Many businesses keep their pcs about 10 years or longer..
Jul 9, 2022 1:04 PM
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mekkisJul 9, 2022 1:04 PM
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I have owned a T470 for a couple of years now and have a love/hate relationship with it. I have never owned such a fragile laptop, and have replaced two screens on mine in the first six months due to dropping it. The older Thinkpads can be dropped on a concrete floor and do not care. Even my T440p, when the line started becoming plastic, has been dropped and was not appreciably damaged.

I stopped trying to use the T470 for work (industrial environment) and use it as a portable "coffee shop" machine and like it a lot better. Not as much as my Yoga 370, but I don't hate it anymore.

The better architecture of the T480+ is well documented but IIRC (never owned one) it's basically the same form factor as the T470 with the relatively heavy base and petite screen. I haven't beaten up any of my newer laptops, but the "slim all around" form factors like my T495s and Yoga 370 feel surprisingly sturdy for what they are.
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Jul 9, 2022 1:11 PM
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guest2011Jul 9, 2022 1:11 PM
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Quote from Blorg View quoted comment :
Windows 11 wants 8th gen or newer.
Recommend against but it is your money.
i use 11 pro with 7th gen i5.
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Jul 9, 2022 1:40 PM
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boxermachineJul 9, 2022 1:40 PM
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Quote from Blorg View quoted comment :
Windows 11 wants 8th gen or newer.
Recommend against but it is your money.
win11= YUK
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