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[Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T480s i5-8350U 12GB DDR4 256GB SSD FHD HDMI Laptop $414 ($404.80 eBay+) Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay

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[Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T480s i5-8350U 12GB DDR4 256GB SSD FHD HDMI Laptop $414 ($404.80 eBay+) Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
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Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 11:21 ebay.com.au (2071 clicks)
Last edited 07/12/2022 - 17:19 by 2 other users
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Lenovo T480s are back in stock , for those who missed our last offer on ebay

Comes with a Gen 8 Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8350U CPU
12 GB DDR 4 RAM (1 x 4 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Samsung M.2 256 Gb Sata SSD
14" FHD Display Non Touch Screen with 1920x1080 resolution
Battery tested and works for 6 to 8 Hrs after full charge.
Comes with Win 10 Professional preloaded.
Win 11 Compatible
Includes 6 months Return to base warranty.
TAX invoice provided

We also have Dell and HP Gen 8 laptops as well in stock as below
Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1
Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 i5 8350u 12"FHD - $337.49 delivered

HP EliteBook 840 G5
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Intel Core i7-8550U 14"FHD - $449.99 delivered

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  • itslittfam on 07/12/2022 - 11:34

    Hi OP,
    Do you have anything with 512gb SSD and 16gb ram? Preferably A Grade?

  • kogi on 07/12/2022 - 11:40
    +1

    so both the 4gb and the 8gb are soldered?

    • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 11:44
      +3

      only 4Gb is soldered , 8 Gb is on the slot

      • mantichoral on 08/12/2022 - 12:59

        see later in thread where it turns out to be the other way around. Max 24 GB (8 soldered, 16 DIMM) seems possible.

  • bdl on 07/12/2022 - 11:43

    Are these silver or black? Main photo shows both

  • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 11:45
    +1

    Currently only black in stock

  • ChickenDinner123 on 07/12/2022 - 12:16

    Are these decent for general parent use? Would battery life be cromulent or is it possible to get a replacement battery?

    • pinkybrain on 07/12/2022 - 12:37
      +1

      depends on how cromulent your parents are.

      • WatchNerd on 07/12/2022 - 13:12

        I bought one from this seller in July, been more than cromulent nstuff.

  • susu abis on 07/12/2022 - 12:21
    +3

    These T480s are absolute workhorses! I'm still using the one work has given me 5 years ago. Using it for engineering purposes.

  • Alrightm8 on 07/12/2022 - 12:45

    Looks like the price has gone back to 460?

    • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 12:46

      use the coupon code mention on the deal

      • Alrightm8 on 07/12/2022 - 12:48

        Thanks, but it says "This code can't be applied to your order."

        • JoolzD on 07/12/2022 - 13:00
          +1

          Works for me. I just bought an HP from them, but if I add the Lenovo to my cart and try to checkout the coupon works fine.

          Edit : Are you using the XMAS12? That will only work if you are with Ebay Plus. Try XMAS10

  • killingtime on 07/12/2022 - 13:15
    -6

    I've never understood why people will buy these old laptops that are 5 years old. In this case it's not even new. There are much faster modern laptops at this price point.

    • CrispyChrispy on 07/12/2022 - 13:18
      +7

      Link?

    • WatchNerd on 07/12/2022 - 13:36
      +4

      Because Thinkpads are known for great build quality, thin & light, backlit keyboard, IPS screen, back removes easily for upgrades or to replace the battery.

    • seele0717 on 07/12/2022 - 13:37
      +6

      Unfortunately, most new laptop in the same price range only has half the performance.

      People buying 2nd hand items normally know what they are looking for and are price sensitive. If they ended up pay for the item, most likely, it was a good deal.

    • Japius on 07/12/2022 - 13:38
      +1

      What’s at this price point? Closest I can find is over 800

      • jcon on 07/12/2022 - 14:06

        I reckon I've seen some as low as about $600 over the course of the last year or two, but if you need a laptop sometime soon you can't wait for that once in a year perfect sale.

    • jcon on 07/12/2022 - 14:04
      +3

      There are no better performing modern laptops at this price point from a reputable brand sold new through retailers and at the type of volume which would be appropriate to post here.

      You'd be hard-pressed to find any new laptop sold for $400 at all, let alone which performs at this standard. That's to say nothing of the Dell tablet which is an 8th Gen CPU at $330. You can't even find that second-hand on Gumtree, let alone from a store.

      The question is how much life you think is left in one of these. As long as it's two or three years they represent a fine value proposition, but barring any physical damage there's no reason one of these shouldn't last another 4 years or longer and be viable. Maybe, maybe you'd need to replace the battery, which in the Thinkpad pretty much anyone can do.

      • Lead Wings on 07/12/2022 - 14:37
        +5

        I agree. I have just had to get a laptop for my daughter going into year 7. Wound up with a 4yo Dell 7490 i7-8650 touchscreen with upgrade to16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for $660. Booklist devices were over 2 grand, and way overkill for a year 7. Figure if it dies or she loses it will be better off by far, and can replace it in 3 years and still be ahead.

        • amaslam on 08/12/2022 - 12:18

          Agree, have something similar for the primary school kid. I've kept Lenovos going since 2012 with SSD and RAM upgrades so this 12GB should be just fine for years. As usual with any laptop the thing that's sure to become unusable is the battery in 2 yrs and then you need to check if it's better to get a new battery or another used laptop.

          Also the inevitable 'I dropped it' doesn't feel so bad at this price point.

    • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 14:19
      +1

      You mean like this magnificent specimen?

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/737875

  • viewfinder on 07/12/2022 - 13:57

    Thanks for the post OP/bufferstock.

    Regarding…

    12 GB DDR 4 RAM (1 x 4 GB( soldered) + 8 GB on slot )

    With reference to other T480s listings and reviews online, it appears 8GB is soldered.
    * https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/709489 - Bufferstock
    * https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/701444 - Bufferstock
    * https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/716009 - Fusetech
    * https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T480s-i5-WQHD-…

    OP/bufferstock, are your current batch of T480s have a unique 4GB soldered? or is it a typo?

  • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 14:10

    That is correct , 8gb is soldered , updated the deal here as well . Thanks for pointing it out

    • BinnyC on 07/12/2022 - 15:31

      Can the 4gb be upgraded? And max to what?

  • zbc on 07/12/2022 - 14:27

    Is the Dell LTE enabled? D*mn fine price if it is.

    • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 14:34

      does come with SIM slot for LTE

      • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 14:35

        I take it as no lte module then?

        • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 07/12/2022 - 14:42

          the WWAN module is present , so will work on LTE with a LTE SIM

  • asa79 on 07/12/2022 - 16:22

    Is the dell ram upgradeable

  • opposablethumbs on 07/12/2022 - 17:20

    Any chance of doing the Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 i5 8350u without a keyboard for cheaper?

    Have a particular use where the pen would be handy but don't need the keyboard.

  • Grant on 07/12/2022 - 21:28

    The coupon is not working???

  • Bretttick on 08/12/2022 - 01:05

    Is $414 considered a good price on the t480s? Asking as I bid $400 on this t490 with 16gb ram which sold for $405 shipped free. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/204143834056?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

    • BargainBenno on 08/12/2022 - 07:01

      That one had no warranty. You are Getting a warranty with these ones.

      • Bretttick on 08/12/2022 - 22:25

        If it's working fine in the first month, the chance of it breaking anytime soon is 5% if that.

        I rather get something a lot better for just a fraction more.

        Worst case if it does break anytime soon one PayPal dispute will solve the issue

  • 811b11e8 on 08/12/2022 - 09:12

    Do these come with USB C charging?

    how many watts is the charger?

    • Associatedhunterzz @ Bufferstock on 08/12/2022 - 09:59
      +1

      It does come with USB - C charger , 45 W

  • BargainBenno on 08/12/2022 - 10:06

    We have an i5 Acer with 8GB of RAM and a 500GB HDD. The laptop is so slow. If we go to 12GB and have an SSD will this be faster? Looking at the task manager it looks like the memory is swapping in and out all the time, it's always red.

    • edgar28 on 09/12/2022 - 09:52

      Try SSD 1st. Those with DRAM

  • samlor on 08/12/2022 - 10:43

    Any reason why this deal wouldn't also qualify for today's 8% cashback deal from shopback?

    • itslittfam on 08/12/2022 - 16:18

      It wouldn't because shopback promo says "no promo codes"

  • ZY on 08/12/2022 - 12:57

    @hunterzz, general use (emails, browsing) how long do you think the battery will last on the Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 ? Any warranty?

  • edgar28 on 11/12/2022 - 01:20

    Hope that we could received it by Christmas…

    • HodiernAl on 12/12/2022 - 08:06

      Has yours been posted yet? I’m still waiting for mine too

      • edgar28 on 12/12/2022 - 09:20

        Nope….

        • HodiernAl on 12/12/2022 - 12:59

          I messaged them on eBay and this was their response:

          The order is awaiting pick up today

          Tracking number will be updated on the tracking page once its picked up this afternoon

          We’ll see how it goes

          • edgar28 on 12/12/2022 - 13:19

            @HodiernAl: Cheers

            • HodiernAl on 12/12/2022 - 22:42

              @edgar28: I’ve gotten a tracking number btw, expected delivery 19 Dec. Hope you got yours too

              • edgar28 on 12/12/2022 - 22:43

                @HodiernAl: Thanks for the update…. Just checked…. It's Jan 2023 😂

                • HodiernAl on 13/12/2022 - 06:12

                  @edgar28: Damn..

                  • edgar28 on 03/01/2023 - 21:12

                    @HodiernAl: Just received today. Looks very new. 2 dots of scratches at sides.

                    My son seems happy…. That's what matters

                    Battery reported 78%

                    Intel SSD, couldn't remember the size

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