{"product_id":"lenovo-thinkpad-t450-business-14-i5-5300u-8gb-512gb-ssd-no-os-installed-wty","title":"Lenovo ThinkPad T450 Business 14\" i5-5300U 8GB 512GB SSD No OS Installed 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;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eLenovo ThinkPad T450 — 14\" Budget Business Laptop (No OS Installed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lenovo ThinkPad T450 is a tough, classic 14\" business laptop that delivers genuine ThinkPad build quality at an entry-level price. With an Intel Core i5-5300U, 8GB RAM and a fast 512GB SSD, it ships \u003cstrong\u003ewith no operating system installed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blank canvas ready for your choice of Windows 10, Linux or ChromeOS Flex. Ideal for light office work, study, a reliable second machine, Linux tinkering or a budget project laptop. Backed by Reboot IT's 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo OS Installed — your choice of platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e ships clean and ready to load Windows 10, your favourite Linux distro, or ChromeOS Flex. Perfect for tinkerers, IT learners and anyone who wants a fresh start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i5-5300U (5th Gen):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cores \/ 4 threads up to 2.9 GHz — comfortable for web browsing, email, word processing, spreadsheets and everyday light tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8GB DDR3L memory \u0026amp; 512GB SSD:\u003c\/strong\u003e a roomy solid-state drive keeps boots and file access snappy, with plenty of space for documents, media and a couple of operating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Bridge dual-battery system:\u003c\/strong\u003e an internal cell plus a hot-swappable external battery lets you change the removable pack without shutting down — handy for all-day, on-the-go use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy-friendly connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e VGA plus mini-DisplayPort and RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet make this a great fit for older projectors, monitors and wired networks that newer ultrabooks have dropped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted ThinkPad durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e spill-resistant backlit keyboard, TrackPoint, fingerprint reader and TPM in a hard-wearing chassis built to take daily knocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe realistic about what this machine is — and it shines at exactly that. The T450 is a 2015-era 5th Gen laptop built for the basics: web and email, Microsoft Office or LibreOffice, note-taking, online forms and video playback. The 512GB SSD does the heavy lifting on responsiveness, so once you've installed an OS, boots and app launches feel quick despite the older processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it ships with no operating system, you're free to set it up however you like. Windows 10 runs comfortably for general use, while a lightweight Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Linux Mint or similar) or ChromeOS Flex can make the hardware feel genuinely brisk and extend its useful life. That flexibility makes the T450 a favourite for students on a budget, IT learners practising installs, and anyone wanting a cheap, dependable secondary machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is the Power Bridge dual-battery design — an internal battery keeps the system alive while you swap the external pack, so a spare can keep you running all day without hunting for a charger. Add VGA and Gigabit Ethernet and you have a practical workhorse for older peripherals and wired offices. It is not built for modern Windows 11, heavy multitasking, photo\/video editing or gaming — for those, look at a newer generation in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLenovo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eThinkPad T450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-5300U (5th Gen Broadwell, 2C\/4T, up to 2.9 GHz turbo, 3MB cache)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory (RAM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e8GB DDR3L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e512GB 2.5\" SATA SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 5500 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e14.0\" HD+ (1600×900) non-touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo OS Installed\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready for Windows 10, Linux or ChromeOS Flex (not Windows 11 eligible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIntel Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3× USB 3.0, mini-DisplayPort, VGA, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e720p HD webcam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApprox. 1.6 kg (released 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty (battery 30 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;background:#e8f5e9;border:1px solid #c8e6c9;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ Best for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBudget buyers and students; basic web, email and word processing; a reliable secondary or spare machine; Linux and ChromeOS Flex projects; IT learners practising OS installs; anyone needing legacy VGA or wired Ethernet for older peripherals; tinkerers and parts\/project builds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;background:#fff3e0;border:1px solid #ffe0b2;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c62828;\"\u003e✗ Not for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone needing Windows 11 (this 5th Gen CPU is not eligible); heavy multitasking, photo\/video editing or design work; modern gaming; users wanting an out-of-the-box pre-installed Windows; high-resolution or touchscreen displays.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eCosmetic Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal signs of use, may have very light marks only visible on close inspection. Fully tested and refurbished.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e70%+ health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB — Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eLight wear consistent with prior business use — minor scuffs, marks or palm-rest shine. Fully functional, screen and keys in normal working condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e50–70% health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eDoes this laptop come with Windows installed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNo — the T450 ships with \u003cstrong\u003eno operating system installed\u003c\/strong\u003e. You're free to install Windows 10, a Linux distribution or ChromeOS Flex. Note that this 5th Gen processor is not eligible for Windows 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eCan it run Windows 11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNo. The Intel Core i5-5300U (5th Gen) does not meet Microsoft's Windows 11 CPU requirements. Windows 10, Linux or ChromeOS Flex are the recommended options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eWhat can I realistically use it for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eIt's well suited to light everyday tasks — web browsing, email, document editing, study, online forms and video playback — plus Linux projects and use as a dependable second machine. It's not intended for heavy multitasking, editing or gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eHow does the Power Bridge dual battery work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe T450 has a small internal battery plus a removable external pack. The internal cell keeps the system running for a short window so you can hot-swap the external battery without shutting down — great for extended time away from a charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe laptop plus a compatible power adapter. No original box, manuals or extra accessories, and no operating system pre-installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eWhat about shipping?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eFree standard AU shipping is included. Same-business-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm Melbourne time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eCan I return it if I change my mind?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eYes — 14-day change-of-mind returns are accepted on unmarked units. Standard 12-month warranty covers any hardware faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:14px 18px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003e12-Month Reboot IT Warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every laptop is fully tested and professionally cleaned before dispatch. This unit ships with no operating system installed, ready for you to load your preferred platform. If anything fails within the warranty period we'll repair or replace it. Battery cells carry a separate 30-day warranty. Free standard AU shipping included. 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