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Lenovo 20N2S01B00-1171-33130 ThinkPad T490 i7 Laptop - Microsoft 365 Bundle

A business-grade ThinkPad T490 with touchscreen, i7 power, and a bundled Microsoft 365 Personal subscription.

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Overview

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is built for professionals who need a reliable, portable workhorse. Anchored by an Intel Core i7-8565U quad-core processor and 12GB of DDR4 RAM, it handles office applications, web conferencing, multitab browsing, and productivity suites with ease. The 14-inch Full HD touchscreen display provides clear, accurate visuals for document work, spreadsheets, and presentations, while touch input adds a layer of convenience for scrolling, zooming, and annotating. Lenovo's signature ThinkPad keyboard — widely regarded as one of the best in the industry — makes extended typing sessions comfortable and precise.

Connectivity is a strong suit of the T490, with 802.11ac dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port covering both wireless and wired networking needs. The inclusion of Microsoft 365 Personal means you can get to work immediately with the full Office suite and 1TB of OneDrive storage. The 256GB m.2 SATA SSD provides snappy boot and load times, though power users may want to upgrade to a larger drive. With its compact, professional design and robust security features that ThinkPads are known for, the T490 is a dependable choice for anyone who values productivity and portability over multimedia or gaming performance.

Specifications

Brand
Lenovo
Model
ThinkPad T490 (20N2S01B00)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8565U (4-Core)
Memory
12GB DDR4 RAM
Storage
256GB m.2 SATA SSD
Display
14.0" Touch Full HD (1920x1080)
Graphics
Intel UHD 615
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
WiFi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
5.0
Ethernet
RJ-45 LAN Port
Included Software
Microsoft 365 Personal

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 14-inch touchscreen display adds versatile input options for navigation and presentations
  • ThinkPad build quality with a durable, professional chassis designed for daily business use
  • Included Microsoft 365 Personal subscription adds immediate productivity value
  • Comprehensive connectivity with WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a built-in Ethernet port
  • Renowned ThinkPad keyboard with excellent key travel and comfortable typing experience

👎 Cons

  • Intel UHD 615 integrated graphics are inadequate for gaming or GPU-heavy creative tasks
  • 12GB of RAM is an unusual configuration that may indicate one soldered module, limiting upgrade flexibility
  • 256GB SSD is tight for users with large file libraries or multiple applications
  • 14-inch display at 1080p offers limited screen real estate compared to larger business laptops
  • Older 8th-gen i7 processor lacks the efficiency and performance gains of newer generations

Frequently Asked Questions

The bundle includes a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, giving you access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage for one user.
Yes. This configuration features a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) touchscreen display for intuitive navigation and interaction.
It comes with a 256GB m.2 SATA SSD. The m.2 slot supports upgrades, so you can replace it with a larger SATA or NVMe drive depending on the specific board revision.
The T490 handles light photo editing and basic video work, but its integrated Intel UHD 615 graphics are not designed for GPU-intensive creative workflows or 3D rendering.
Yes. The T490 includes an RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port for wired network connections, in addition to 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0.