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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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  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
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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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Feb 1, 2026 7:08 PM
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PBougeFeb 1, 2026 7:08 PM
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I bought almost this exact laptop new over 3 years ago for $50 more. I'm surprised they're still selling this much. my kids liked it a lot and they barely stop using them in the last couple months for new laptops.
Last edited by PBouge February 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM.
Feb 1, 2026 7:49 PM
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trpt4himFeb 1, 2026 7:49 PM
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I like these and would consider this except the lag on the touchpad is HORRIBLE
Feb 1, 2026 7:56 PM
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DrRadFeb 1, 2026 7:56 PM
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Used, not refurbished. List it correctly.
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Feb 1, 2026 8:22 PM
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SefferdogFeb 1, 2026 8:22 PM
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Quote from DrRad View quoted comment :
Used, not refurbished. List it correctly.
It looks like it was listed correctly.

From the listing:
Excellent - Refurbished: The item is in like-new condition, backed by a one year warranty. It has been professionally refurbished, inspected and cleaned to excellent condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in new generic packaging. See the seller's listing for full details."
Feb 1, 2026 9:16 PM
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DrRadFeb 1, 2026 9:16 PM
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Quote from Sefferdog View quoted comment :
It looks like it was listed correctly. From the listing: Excellent - Refurbished: The item is in like-new condition, backed by a one year warranty. It has been professionally refurbished, inspected and cleaned to excellent condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in new generic packaging. See the seller's listing for full details."
Unless it's direct from manufacturer, it's used. Therr is nothing actually refurbished on these units. They were wiped down and the HD was cleared.
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Feb 1, 2026 10:11 PM
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OpenSoulsFeb 1, 2026 10:11 PM
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Quote from buzzking00 View quoted comment :
I only buy refurb laptops now
Where have you had the best luck, vendor site?
Feb 1, 2026 10:23 PM
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Charliem70Feb 1, 2026 10:23 PM
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I'm sure there's better options out there

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Feb 2, 2026 12:07 AM
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andybear2Feb 2, 2026 12:07 AM
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Quote from Charliem70 View quoted comment :
I'm sure there's better options out there
can you recommend these better options?
Feb 2, 2026 1:02 AM
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rebelofIrelandFeb 2, 2026 1:02 AM
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Very solid little laptop. Use a comparable one for school and it handles everything I've thrown at it so far without issue
Feb 2, 2026 1:36 AM
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vforvendettaFeb 2, 2026 1:36 AM
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Quote from RogueVariable View quoted comment :
Yeah, you can. But then you're stuck using a Mac. 🤷
MacOS annoys me to no end but Windows 11 is getting worse all the time. Unlike every previous Windows release, 11 keeps going downhill with every feature release AND patch as Microsoft shoves in AI and what seems like vibe-code.

The P-core/E-core architecture starting with the Intel 12th gen needs Win 11 to handle workload scheduling correctly but you can install Windows 10 LTSC on this (check out Massgrave) without a performance hit if you're not willing to go MacOS or Linux.
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Feb 2, 2026 10:52 PM
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FairCable4794Feb 2, 2026 10:52 PM
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Quote from balloonshark View quoted comment :
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.
Its better with upscale 4k and new hd texture pack, ai enhancement too.
Feb 2, 2026 10:57 PM
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FairCable4794Feb 2, 2026 10:57 PM
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Quote from Sefferdog View quoted comment :
It looks like it was listed correctly.

From the listing:
Excellent - Refurbished: The item is in like-new condition, backed by a one year warranty. It has been professionally refurbished, inspected and cleaned to excellent condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in new generic packaging. See the seller's listing for full details."
It has to say new battery and new parts for real professional refurbished. Or else false advertising, bait n switch

Certified used is 80% battery and used parts. The cheapest fale refurbished
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Feb 3, 2026 9:45 PM
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Feb 3, 2026 9:45 PM
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Quote from trpt4him View quoted comment :
I like these and would consider this except the lag on the touchpad is HORRIBLE
I fixed the touchpad scrolling lag and stickiness by turning off the double finger tap to click (and single tap to click for good measure) in Windows Precision Touchpad Settings. It was aggravating until I discovered that fix.
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Feb 5, 2026 4:46 AM
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jbwhite99Feb 5, 2026 4:46 AM
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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)
for AMD at that time it was soldered. For Intel, it was called "DIMM+Down". Now all is DIMM.

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Feb 5, 2026 7:19 AM
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joesosillyFeb 5, 2026 7:19 AM
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This is $275 at Walmart

https://www.walmart.com/ip/189451...942f8c37da

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