buy thinkpad t480

• A person is planning to buy a new laptop during the upcoming Black Friday sale. The person currently owns a Dell G3 laptop of 3 years that has a dying battery.
• The person works in a healthcare setting and needs a laptop with a battery that lasts long enough for studying or general researching purposes.
• The person is considering a business laptop instead of a gaming laptop because of the emphasis on light-weight options, better battery life, and build quality.
• The person still plays Dota 2 but does not mind playing it on lower settings.
• There is a discussion of whether a tablet could be a good option for the person instead of a traditional laptop.
• A reddit user recommends a tablet, particularly the Samsung Tab S7+, which they prefer over a Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga because of the Windows environment and number pad. However, the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga is also recommended as a good option if the person is willing to pay triple the price of a small 13” or 14” laptop.
• Another reddit user recommends the Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X Ryzen 7 6800HS/GeForce RTX 3050 4GB as one of the most impressive laptops within the person’s budget. The laptop features a strong mobile processor, discrete graphics, and strong integrated graphics. It is stated that the Lenovo brand has good build quality and customer support compared to other computer manufacturers.
• The Asus Rog Advantage Edition gaming laptop is also mentioned as a powerful option, but it lacks a number pad.
• A Lenovo Legion 5 with a Ryzen CPU is recommended for gaming purposes if a number pad is required.
• The importance of looking for deals during Black Friday is emphasized, and a good laptop with an RTX 3050ti can be found for under $1000.
• Costco is recommended as a place to purchase a laptop due to their no-hassle 90-day returns policy.
• The Lenovo brand is recommended multiple times throughout the transcript because of their good build quality, customer support, and factory direct source for computer purchases.

• A computer for college depends on major and classes
• Don’t rush to buy a computer, make budget-conscious decisions
• iPads and Tablets are great for art, graphic design, and fashion majors
• For most people, a Chromebook will be more than enough
• Macs are the best option for almost every college student
• Windows computers have the most range and are the best option for mechanical and civil engineering majors
• Only buy a computer with SSD, 128GB is enough if only for school stuff
• Don’t buy a 2-in-1 unless you need to
• Buy at least 3-4 weeks before college starts, so there’s time to test and return it
• Don’t buy a laptop if it’s not SSD storage
• Keep your gaming computer separate from your college laptop
• The seller on Amazon should be an authorized reseller
• Purchase Microsoft Office and anti-virus for free or way cheaper from your university
• ThinkPad T480 is good for students in general if they don’t want to spend thousands on new laptops with the newest GPU’s and CPU’s but shitty build quality and upgradability
• ThinkPad T-series is the perfect device for another reddit user
• The Lenovo refurbished & warehouse deals are often the best bang for your bucks
• The MacBook is a well-made laptop that is very difficult to get service and support for and very expensive for what you receive
• The M1 MacBooks have complications if a student’s major requires them to run Virtual Machines or Windows software.
• A great combination for those with a little extra cash is to get an iPad to go with their Mac.

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• User upgraded their T480 with various parts, including an i7-8550u with Nvidia MX150 dedicated GPU, Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe, 32GB of 2666MHz of GoodRam RAM, and a 400nit Low Power 1080p IGZO display from Innolux.
• The laptop has a Backlit Chicony USE keyboard, X1 Extreme glass touchpad, IR camera with added “ThinkShutter”, Intel AX210 WiFi 6E, Fibocom L830-EB LTE WWAN, Smartcard reader, Fingerprint reader, NFC reader, and an internal 24Wh battery (brand new original).
• Dual-booting Windows 11 Pro and Manjaro Gnome.
• User settled on Chicony backlit USE keyboard and replaced trackpoint buttons and nub with those from Liteon.
• User states that the Darfon keyboard was very soft and did not like the key feel, Liteon keyboard also had a backlight that was too warm, but eventually, they settled on the Chicony backlit USE keyboard.
• No major issues when changing the screen mod.
• The user does not recommend installing “Thinkpad monitor file” on Windows, as it tends to oversaturate colors.
• The user upgraded the Thunderbolt firmware as soon as they received their replacement motherboard.
• The laptop is able to support a 72Wh external battery, but the user opted to only use a 24Wh external battery.
• The 1TB Samsung 980 SSD runs lower power consumption and cooler than 970 EVO Plus (5 watts versus 10 watts maximum).
• The user put an additional thermal pad under the SSD’s controller to keep it cooler.
• Aliexpress and the user’s “local eBay” were the sources for most of the parts.
• User did not go for higher-end specifications because it would be overkill.
• User could consider getting an IR camera mod that has ThinkShutter.
• User mentions BIOS update version 1.41 that was released and fixed the diagnostics, but not the TPM issue.
• The user has other peripherals, such as 2 docks, an X1 tablet power adapter, and an X1 mouse.

• A redditor upgraded their T480 with a variety of new parts, such as a new trackpad, WWAN antennas and module, new screen bezel, new SSD, NFC Antenna and module, 72Wh Battery, and backlit UK keyboard.
• They mention the stock T480’s trackpad is a low point and that the X1 Glass trackpad is a huge upgrade, which can be bought on Aliexpress.
• The backlit keyboard and touch screen come in handy for night work and Google Earth, respectively.
• One redditor notes that for the same amount of money, a brand new Ryzen 7 T14 would be more than twice as fast.
• Another redditor asks where to find the X1 Glass trackpad replacement part for their X1 Carbon 7th Gen - 20QE.
• Yet another redditor suggests buying a refurbished T480s from eBay or Amazon.
• One redditor explains that the bigger battery will push T480’s tail a bit higher, so the air will flow easier.
• Another redditor voices appreciation for the X1 Glass trackpad and the backlit keyboard, noting that the glass trackpad on their X1 Extreme is way better than the stock one on the T480.
• One redditor finds touch on their X1E2 helpful for selecting things on screen and closing windows or interaction with webapps.
• Another likes touch for selecting things on screen in certain unique scenarios and for zooming in on images more easily / naturally.
• Yet another redditor mentions that they’ve only ever found touch useful for zooming in on images more easily / naturally and could certainly live without it.
• One redditor asks what the redditor uses the backlit keyboard for, while another redditor has had a negative experience with their backlit keyboard from eBay, noting that it feels like a downgrade.
• A redditor notes that UK pricing always includes tax and that VAT on top of the price would not be insignificant, making it difficult to acquire a decently specced T14 in the UK.
• Another redditor notes that the most basic Intel T14 in the UK on Lenovo’s site starts at £1150 including tax, whereas the T14s (AMD) starts at £1500. The redditor says that it’s not even a comparison sadly.
• The original redditor replies to the T14 suggestion, stating that they wanted the touch screen, making their dilemma between keeping the touch screen or upgrading to the WQHD panel.
• A redditor

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• The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is a laptop specifically designed for business purposes.
• The design of the laptop is noted to be functional but lacks aesthetics, with a raven-black chassis and a soft-touch lid.
• Despite being slightly heavier than competitors, the T480 offers portability and has a hot-swappable battery option.
• The laptop offers a complete range of ports and connections, including two USB 3.0 connectors, a full-size Ethernet port, HDMI-out, and an SD card reader.
• The T480 can be configured with different display types and specifications, ranging from 1366 x 768 to 2560 x 1440 resolution, with or without touch functionality.
• The laptop offers great durability as it has undergone MIL-SPEC tests and Lenovo’s bump tests. It also has Intel vPro technology and dTPM encryption for security purposes, along with fingerprint reading and optional IR camera.
• The T480 has an excellent battery saving feature, offering up to 17+ hours with the extended battery.
• The laptop has a snappy keyboard with six-cell and 72-watt-hour battery and strong feedback, making it an optimal typing experience.
• The audio performance of T480 is noted to be quite impressive for the mainstream business laptop, with built-in Dolby audio software providing optimizations for voice, movies, music, and games.
• One remarkable feature of the T480 is its pointing stick and buttonless touchpad that offer accurate, efficient navigation, with customizable optimization for single or multiple voices.
• The T480 is powered by a Core i5-8350U CPU, Nvidia MX150 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB PCIe SSD, making it a relatively fast laptop that can handle all sorts of tasks. The laptop scored a 12,047 on Geekbench 4, a synthetic test measuring overall performance better than the premium-laptop category average score (9,724).
• The display has a matte surface that keeps away reflections, but the brightness (269 nits) and color gamut (77% of the sRGB color gamut) falls short of the average for premium laptops.
• The start configuration of T480 starts at $1,049 and comes with Core i5-8250U CPU, a low-res 1366 x 768 display, 4GB RAM, and a 500GB hard drive. However, users can upgrade to a Core i7-8650U CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a

• Thinkpad T480 laptops are priced at around 300 €, making them affordable.
• Upgradable components: the Thinkpad T480 has good upgradability and can be customized with new RAM and an SSD.
• The i5 is recommended over the i7 CPU due to better thermal performance and only single digit percentage differences in most tasks.
• The i7 equivalent of this model may thermal throttle much sooner than the i5.
• The T14 Gen 1 and Gen 2 considered a better option.
• The AMD T14s is recommended for its superior performance.
• The Intel G2 or AMD G1/G2 models have significant improvements as compared to others.
• The T480 is recommended as it remains a viable option and is well specced for the daily driver tasks and is a good investment.
• The P series is suitable for those who want to perform complex tasks, which require high-end spec, and they mind the extra weight of the bigger-sized device.
• The same chassis is used for the “s” P series and T series, so it’s not supposed to be too heavy.
• T480 has a great keyboard and does well for tasks such as video and photo editing.
• The laptop model is appropriate for running Windows operating systems.
• Potential buyers are advised to avoid the 7th gen Intel versions of the T480.
• Replacement batteries are easily available, but they may not be good, similar to those that come with the laptop.
• The advice is to negotiate for a lower price or avoid buying if the batteries are bad.
• Multiple users mention the T480’s performance for programs and tasks such as Solidworks, LTSpice, Matlab, Autocad, Keil Microvision, Visual Studio, and Pycharm.
• One user has an i5 with 32GB RAM and considers it a great performer.

• OP is looking to purchase a new laptop after using an HP laptop for 4 years.

• They are considering the T480 model despite concerns about the soldered-on ports and potential Thunderbolt bug.

• Some users report owning T480 for several years and it still works well while others find it issue-prone.

• Those who suggest buying T480 advise getting an i5-8xxx or i7-8xxx CPU as processors from older generations may not support Windows 11.

• Some advice against buying the T480 for long-term investment, suggesting other newer models or buying a new laptop instead.

• Others suggest using a USB-C dock or upgrading the Thunderbolt ports to minimize strain.

• The T480 has a removable battery and an external battery can be added.

• It supports up to 64 GB of RAM and has an m.2 slot for multiboot.

• Suggestions for keyboard upgrades, getting the backlit keyboard, and the 1440 display.

• Users describe adding an eGPU and making other modifications.

• Some users recommend verifying that you can upgrade the Thunderbolt ports and that the USB-C, TB, and power systems work properly before buying.

• Some users share personal experiences of owning a T480 or A485 with modding and fixing the laptop.

• Op requires an SD card slot and the ability to modify the laptop to their needs.

• Discussions of price range for T480 and its unique features such as ports that are not found on budget gaming laptops or ultrabooks.

• The T480 is known for its ability to upgrade, and some users described it as “the last great Thinkpad,” while others view it as not as good as Thinkpads of yore.

• Softwares such as Vantage are mentioned for reinstalling firmware on the controller.

• User recommendations for purchasing a dock, such as the Lenovo Ultra dock and TB3 Gen 2 dock, or buying a dedicated GPU with a Thunderbolt dock.

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