Budget Lenovo laptops (refurbished)

[storm913]

Hi, I am looking for a simple laptop mainly for web surfing and do not mind it being refurbished. My only criteria is that is supports USB C charging plus HDMI out via those USB C hub from ugreen/vention.

I am looking at T470s and X1 but am not sure how to confirm if they can support the USB charging and HDMI out via the USB C port. Anyone can shed some light on this? Looks like there is USB C port on the T470S. If these 2 doesn't support, what is the next lowest priced laptop to fit my criteria? Is it the T490?

Thanks!

 

[iduncheckmail]

don’t think all these old models support usb-c hub/docking. In fact their usb-c port may not even be used to charge laptop.
U need to look for more recent models .
Aka, post the name change to t14/t14s

 

[caterham7]

Hi, I am looking for a simple laptop mainly for web surfing and do not mind it being refurbished. My only criteria is that is supports USB C charging plus HDMI out via those USB C hub from ugreen/vention.

I am looking at T470s and X1 but am not sure how to confirm if they can support the USB charging and HDMI out via the USB C port. Anyone can shed some light on this? Looks like there is USB C port on the T470S. If these 2 doesn't support, what is the next lowest priced laptop to fit my criteria? Is it the T490?

Thanks!

check using https://psref.lenovo.com/

product specification will state if type-c port supports usb-pd charging and/or display output

 

[storm913]

don’t think all these old models support usb-c hub/docking. In fact their usb-c port may not even be used to charge laptop.
U need to look for more recent models .
Aka, post the name change to t14/t14s

ahh, okay, thanks!

 

[keenklee]

IMHO.
If surf net only, can consider Lenovo ChromeBook. Only need to verify the HDMI part.

 

[storm913]

IMHO.
If surf net only, can consider Lenovo ChromeBook. Only need to verify the HDMI part.

thanks, will explore this option too

 

[andyhtc]

Hi, I am looking for a simple laptop mainly for web surfing and do not mind it being refurbished. My only criteria is that is supports USB C charging plus HDMI out via those USB C hub from ugreen/vention.

I am looking at T470s and X1 but am not sure how to confirm if they can support the USB charging and HDMI out via the USB C port. Anyone can shed some light on this? Looks like there is USB C port on the T470S. If these 2 doesn't support, what is the next lowest priced laptop to fit my criteria? Is it the T490?

Thanks!

USB-C is quite a wide set of standards. USB-C for charging could be of more recent laptop versions that are more pricey.

You might be better off upgrading an older laptop battery to a higher Wh capacity and selecting a low-power processor e.g. i3 or i5 to lengthen battery life.

You can check out my post here about my upgrading of a 2nd-hand laptop: https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...aptop-from-local-or-us.6407825/post-146018585

My total cost is ~$330. After upgrading the RAM to 16 GB it feels very fast for normal work. I have also updated it to WIndows 11 so it feels like a new laptop.

 

[yusoffb01]

i know x270 supports usb c charging. you can check lenovo website or youtube reviews. alternatively just buy barrel to usb c cable

 

[Modd-36]

Sorry to hijack but for getting refurbished set, is there a limit how many XXX years a laptop can be considered a refurbished?
is 6-7 years back still acceptable?

 

[andyhtc]

Sorry to hijack but for getting refurbished set, is there a limit how many XXX years a laptop can be considered a refurbished?
is 6-7 years back still acceptable?

The processor and memory will be too slow in 1-2 years and other parts could be prone to breaking down.

Anything less than 4 years is acceptable to me for basic office productivity work or casual use.

 

[caterham7]

Sorry to hijack but for getting refurbished set, is there a limit how many XXX years a laptop can be considered a refurbished?
is 6-7 years back still acceptable?

depends on many factors

• your usage requirements
• your tech/repair ability
• device upgradability [e.g. some old models, still have removable battery, so can rescue]