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Refurb: ThinkPad T14 Laptop: 14" FHD IPS Touch, i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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Newegg via eBay has Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 Laptop (Grade A - Excellent Refurbished, 20W1S1XG00) on sale for $295.99 -> now $293. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Specs:
  • 14" 1920x1080 FHD IPS Touchscreen Display
  • Intel i5-1145G7 2.60GHz 4-Core Processor
  • 16GB 3200 MHz DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi | Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 11 Pro

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Newegg via eBay has Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 Laptop (Grade A - Excellent Refurbished, 20W1S1XG00) on sale for $295.99 -> now $293. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Frugie for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Specs:
  • 14" 1920x1080 FHD IPS Touchscreen Display
  • Intel i5-1145G7 2.60GHz 4-Core Processor
  • 16GB 3200 MHz DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi | Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 11 Pro

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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unnes
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I know it comes with Win11 Pro which is an attractive value add, but these are actually fantastic Linux laptops. Fedora supports the trackpad and fingerprint reader and camera out of the box, and I'm sure other major distros do as well.
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RogueVariable
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Yeah, you can. But then you're stuck using a Mac. 🤷
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This ThinkPad T14 stands out as a compact business laptop with strong upgrade potential and broad Linux support. Fedora works out of the box with the trackpad, fingerprint reader, and camera, and the 2280 SSD slot plus DDR4 memory layout make storage and RAM upgrades straightforward. The Intel model uses Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the machine has proven solid for school and even Proxmox use. The main knocks are that it is about five years old, has no backlit keyboard, and the touchpad can feel laggy until settings are adjusted. A practical pick if you want ThinkPad durability without paying for a newer model.

  • Linux users who want a ThinkPad that works out of the box because Fedora supports the trackpad, fingerprint reader, and camera without extra fuss.

    unnes

  • People setting up a Proxmox home lab because commenters said this ThinkPad would be a good Proxmox box.

    kakazsh

  • School/work buyers who need a dependable daily laptop because a comparable ThinkPad handled school workloads without issues for the commenter.

    rebelofIreland

  • Windows 11 buyers who run into touchpad scrolling lag because one commenter fixed the lag/stickiness by changing Windows Precision Touchpad settings (disabling double-finger tap to click).

    Lacosmo

  • Buyers who specifically want a backlit keyboard because the listing/notes indicate "Backlit Keyboard no."

    PeterM1200

  • People who are sensitive to touchpad performance because one commenter said the touchpad lag is "HORRIBLE," even though they'd otherwise consider the model.

    trpt4him

  • Buyers expecting truly refurbished condition (new battery/new parts) because commenters argued these are essentially used units that were only wiped and storage cleared unless they're direct from the manufacturer.

    DrRad

  • Buyers who want to avoid Windows 11 scheduling/performance quirks on Intel P-core/E-core systems because one commenter warned Windows 11 can get worse and suggested using Windows 10 LTSC instead to avoid performance issues.

    vforvendetta

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Jan 29, 2026 6:39 PM
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BlueSeaLakeJan 29, 2026 6:39 PM
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Just the windows pro on it makes it a better deal.
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Jan 31, 2026 10:17 AM
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unnesJan 31, 2026 10:17 AM
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I know it comes with Win11 Pro which is an attractive value add, but these are actually fantastic Linux laptops. Fedora supports the trackpad and fingerprint reader and camera out of the box, and I'm sure other major distros do as well.
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Jan 31, 2026 7:36 PM
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balloonsharkJan 31, 2026 7:36 PM
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I bought a mini pc with the i5 - 1135G7 and it's gpu is better than you may think. I bought it for emulation and it looks like it can do everything up to PS2 according to the youtube videos I watched. It can even do some of the next tier of games.
Jan 31, 2026 10:58 PM
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RedLeader1Jan 31, 2026 10:58 PM
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Is the keyboard back lit?
Feb 1, 2026 1:41 AM
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Just4PeepFeb 1, 2026 1:41 AM
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Is the Hard drive upgradeable?
Feb 1, 2026 2:22 AM
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PeterM1200Feb 1, 2026 2:22 AM
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Backlit Keyboard no
Feb 1, 2026 2:59 AM
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jbwhite99Feb 1, 2026 2:59 AM
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Quote from Just4Peep View quoted comment :
Is the Hard drive upgradeable?
It is a regular 2280 PCIe Gen 3 (maybe 4?) drive slot.
Keep in mind that this PC is 5 years old this year - T14 Gen 7 will be coming out this year.
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Feb 1, 2026 3:01 AM
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jbwhite99Feb 1, 2026 3:01 AM
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https://psref.lenovo.com/WDProduc...en_2_Intel
Not USB4 ports - Thunderbolt 4 ports. Memory is either 16 soldered, or 8 soldered + 8 SoDIMM. This is DDR4.
Feb 1, 2026 3:27 PM
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Feb 1, 2026 3:33 PM
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RogueVariableFeb 1, 2026 3:33 PM
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Quote from goodness97 View quoted comment :
Very poor. You can get a refurbished or used like New or open box 2020 MacBook air M1 for this price that blows this away times five.
Yeah, you can. But then you're stuck using a Mac. 🤷
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Feb 1, 2026 3:54 PM
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buzzking00Feb 1, 2026 3:54 PM
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I only buy refurb laptops now
Feb 1, 2026 4:09 PM
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JrjdudididkdFeb 1, 2026 4:09 PM
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Quote from buzzking00 View quoted comment :
I only buy refurb laptops now
What has your experience been with battery life?
Feb 1, 2026 4:17 PM
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kakazshFeb 1, 2026 4:17 PM
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It'll be a good proxmox box
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dtgolderFeb 1, 2026 4:22 PM
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Quote from jbwhite99 View quoted comment :
https://psref.lenovo.com/WDProduc...en_2_Intel
Not USB4 ports - Thunderbolt 4 ports. Memory is either 16 soldered, or 8 soldered + 8 SoDIMM. This is DDR4.
I believe memory is soldered with AMD processors. If Intel (as this one) one bank is soldered, and the second bank is via a SODIMM slot...so this one SHOULD have 16 GB on board, and an open slot for another 16 GB. I'm running a T14 Gen 4 now, and that's how those are configured (and again I believe it's the same for Gen 2)

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Feb 1, 2026 5:03 PM
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SlickRailway7321Feb 1, 2026 5:03 PM
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Quote from dtgolder View quoted comment :
I believe memory is soldered with AMD processors. If Intel (as this one) one bank is soldered, and the second bank is via a SODIMM slot...so this one SHOULD have 16 GB on board, and an open slot for another 16 GB. I'm running a T14 Gen 4 now, and that's how those are configured (and again I believe it's the same for Gen 2)
Looks like 8 soldered and 8 in slot. https://www.lenovo.com/us/outletu...seo:ybha4i
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