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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14
SKU: 726449627430-R
$359.00

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14" Laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490 is a premium business-class laptop built for demanding environments, making it an excellent choice for schools, educators, students, and professional users alike. Engineered with Lenovo's legendary ThinkPad reliability and military-grade durability, the T490 delivers the performance and portability needed for everyday classroom and administrative tasks. This 14-inch touchscreen notebook offers a compelling balance of power, security, and manageability for educational institutions of all sizes. Its slim, professional design and enterprise-ready feature set make it one of the most capable and cost-effective laptops available for K-12 and higher education deployments.


Key Features

  • 14" Full HD Touchscreen Display: The 1920x1080 IPS touchscreen panel delivers crisp, vibrant visuals with intuitive touch interaction, making it ideal for interactive learning, presentations, and collaborative work. The anti-glare coating reduces eye strain during extended use.
  • MIL-SPEC Durability: Built to MIL-STD-810G standards, the ThinkPad T490 is tested against dust, humidity, vibration, and extreme temperatures, ensuring it holds up to the rigors of daily student and classroom use without compromise.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity & Ports: The T490 is equipped with a wide range of ports including USB-A, USB-C (with Thunderbolt 3), HDMI, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and an SD card reader, providing seamless connectivity to projectors, peripherals, and accessories common in educational settings.
  • Windows 11 Pro: Ships with Windows 11 Pro, offering advanced security features, BitLocker encryption, and compatibility with enterprise management tools such as Microsoft Intune and Group Policy — essential for IT administrators managing large school deployments.
  • Enterprise Security Features: The ThinkPad T490 includes a built-in fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello facial recognition, and a physical webcam privacy shutter, helping schools meet data privacy and security requirements.
  • Slim, Lightweight Business Form Factor: The T490's compact and lightweight chassis makes it easy for students and staff to carry between classrooms, while the full-sized backlit keyboard ensures a comfortable, productive typing experience throughout the school day.

Specifications (726449627430-R)

Brand Lenovo
Model ThinkPad T490
Processor Intel Core i5-8365U (4-Core, up to 4.1 GHz, 8th Gen)
RAM 16 GB DDR4
Storage 256 GB SSD
Display Size 14 inch
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Touchscreen Yes
Operating System Windows 11 Pro
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Ports 2x USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, SD Card Reader, RJ-45 Ethernet
Camera 720p HD Webcam with IR (Windows Hello)
Security Fingerprint Reader, TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock Slot
Battery Life Up to 12 hours (varies by use)
Weight Approx. 3.02 lbs (1.37 kg)
Color Black
MPN 726449627430-R

Specifications (LENT490I516256R)

Brand Lenovo
Model ThinkPad T490
Processor Intel Core i5-8250U (1.6GHz base, up to 3.4GHz, Quad-Core)
RAM 16GB DDR4
Storage 256GB SSD
Display Size 14"
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Operating System Windows 11 Pro
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Ports 2x USB 3.1, 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), 1x USB-C, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Battery Life Up to 15 hours (varies by usage)
Weight Approximately 3.02 lbs (1.37 kg)
Dimensions 13.0" x 8.9" x 0.7" (329.4mm x 226mm x 17.95mm)

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