Windows is getting pretty heavy in terms of memory, to say nothing of frequently-used applications like Chrome. That’s why it’s hard for us to recommend any new Windows machine, even a deal, with just 8GB of memory. Fortunately, Lenovo is selling a new ThinkPad laptop with a generous 16GB of RAM for just $364.99. The refurbished deal is over on eBay.
Normally, we’d hesitate to feature a refurbished item as a deal, but this one has a couple of extenuating circumstances. First, it’s being sold directly from Lenovo, so it’s truly “certified refurbished” and not just a used laptop with a sticker slapped on. Second, it’s being sold with a two-year service warranty from Allstate included in the price, so it actually has even better coverage than this laptop had when it was new.
The ThinkPad L14 is a mid-range design packing a Ryzen 6 5670U CPU, the aforementioned 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. That’s enough power to handle pretty much any standard workload, though the integrated graphics won’t handle high-end games or 3D design. The screen is 14-inches at a standard 1080p resolution.
My favorite bit of this laptop’s design, aside from the excellent ThinkPad keyboard, is a generous selection of ports. The left side includes double USB-C (one always on for charging), USB-A, and full-sized HDMI and Ethernet ports. With a second USB-A port and a MicroSD card slot on the right, you can leave the dongles at home.
This laptop originally sold for around $900 and even now commands something in the $450 range for refurb units, so this is a great discount if you need a machine for everyday tasks.
Get a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L14 laptop with 16GB of RAM for $364.99
Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer
Michael is a former graphic designer who’s been building and tweaking desktop computers for longer than he cares to admit. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and salsa verde, in no particular order.