{"product_id":"lenovo-thinkpad-e480-business-laptop-14-i5-8250u-16gb-256gb-nvme-fhd-win-11-wty","title":"Lenovo ThinkPad E480 Business Laptop 14\" i5-8250U 16GB 256GB NVMe FHD Win 11 Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eLenovo ThinkPad E480 — 14\" Business Laptop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLenovo ThinkPad E480\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a quad-core \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i5-8250U\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e16GB DDR4 RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e256GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e14-inch Full HD IPS display\u003c\/strong\u003e, running \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 11\u003c\/strong\u003e. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty, it delivers ThinkPad reliability at the sharpest price point in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-Core i5-8250U:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four cores and eight threads with a 3.4GHz boost handle Office, video calls and heavy browser use without the stutter of older dual-core machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16GB RAM — Room to Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice the memory of a standard build. Teams, Outlook, Excel and a wall of browser tabs stay open together without constant reloading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256GB NVMe SSD:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCIe NVMe storage boots Windows in seconds and launches applications on the first click — far quicker than the SATA drives fitted to cheaper machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14\" Full HD IPS Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp 1920 x 1080 anti-glare panel with wide viewing angles. Readable near a window, and comfortable for a full day of documents and spreadsheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet on board, so most office peripherals and meeting-room projectors connect without carrying a bag of adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinkPad Keyboard and Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spill-resistant keyboard, solid hinges and TPM 2.0 security you expect from the ThinkPad line, in the most affordable chassis in the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe E-series is Lenovo's value ThinkPad, and this configuration is where it makes the most sense. The i5-8250U delivers four cores and eight threads, which is the practical dividing line between a laptop that keeps up and one that does not. Video calls with screen sharing, a large spreadsheet open in the background, Outlook syncing and twenty tabs alive at once is an ordinary Tuesday for this machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 16GB of RAM is what lifts it above a typical used-laptop purchase. Most corporate fleet machines were specified at 8GB, which is workable but tight once Teams and a modern browser are both resident. At 16GB, the system stops making trade-offs and simply keeps everything in memory, which is felt as responsiveness rather than read off a benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStorage is a 256GB NVMe SSD — fast enough that boot and application launch times stop being something you think about. The 14-inch Full HD IPS display is the right size for a machine that moves between desk and bag daily, and the anti-glare coating keeps it usable in bright rooms. Ports cover the practical bases: USB-C, USB Type-A, HDMI and wired Ethernet for offices that still run cable to the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-8250U — 8th Gen, 4 cores \/ 8 threads, 1.6GHz base, 3.4GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e16GB DDR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e256GB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e14.0\" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eWindows 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eWi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eUSB-C, 2x USB 3.1 Type-A, HDMI, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e720p HD webcam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eTPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eKeyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eSpill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e12 months — Reboot IT certified refurbished warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSmall businesses fitting out staff with reliable everyday laptops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGaming or GPU-accelerated 3D rendering (integrated graphics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStudents and remote workers wanting quad-core speed on a budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e4K video editing or heavy video production workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAnyone upgrading from an older dual-core or mechanical-drive laptop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUsers who need a touchscreen or convertible design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuyers who want 16GB without paying premium ThinkPad prices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuyers wanting the premium magnesium T-series or X-series chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:26%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eMinimal signs of use. Light micro-scratches possible on the palm rest or base. Screen clear when powered on. Battery 70%+ of original capacity (30-day battery warranty). All ports, keyboard and trackpad fully functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eModerate cosmetic wear consistent with corporate use — visible scratches, scuffs or small dents on the lid or base, and heavier keyboard wear. Screen crack-free and fully functional. Battery 50–70% of original capacity (30-day battery warranty). All features working to specification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eHow does the E480 differ from the T480?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eThe E-series is the value line. You get the same 8th Gen quad-core performance, the same ThinkPad keyboard feel and the same security features, in a chassis built to a sharper price. The T-series adds a lighter, more premium body and the dual-battery Power Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs 16GB of RAM enough?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eFor business use, comfortably. 16GB is double the typical corporate build and handles Teams, Office, browsers and background sync all at once without paging to disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs 256GB enough storage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eFor most users, yes. After Windows 11 and the usual applications you will have roughly 180–200GB free. The M.2 NVMe drive can be upgraded later if you need more space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan I connect an external monitor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. HDMI drives an external display directly, and the USB-C port supports a dock for a full desk setup over one cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it come with Windows activated?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. Windows 11 is pre-installed and activated. The laptop arrives ready for you to create a user account and connect to your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eThe 12-month warranty covers all hardware components against defects and functional failures under normal use. Contact sales@reboot-it.com.au for a Return Authorisation if you need to make a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping arrangements?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes — free standard shipping Australia-wide is included with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:14px 18px;margin-top:20px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:0;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty — Backed by Reboot IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEvery Lenovo ThinkPad E480 we sell is professionally tested, cleaned and certified by our in-house technicians in Melbourne. Every unit passes a full technician check — CPU, memory, SSD health, display, battery capacity, keyboard, trackpad, ports and wireless. Your purchase includes a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering all hardware components, plus free standard shipping Australia-wide. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and selling quality business technology since 2001 — over two decades of expertise behind every device. Need help? 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