Lenovo ThinkPad T490 — vPro Business Laptop with 512GB Storage
A 14" ThinkPad with Intel vPro management and a roomy 512GB SSD — backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
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Intel vPro built in — AMT lets IT patch, reimage and troubleshoot remotely — even when the operating system will not boot.
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512GB SSD — Double the storage of the usual T490 build — room for a local cache and years of documents.
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ThinkPad durability — MIL-STD tested hinges, chassis and keyboard — built to survive a working life in a bag.
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ThinkShutter camera cover — A physical sliding cover over the webcam, built into the bezel.
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Full port selection — HDMI, Ethernet, two USB-C and two USB-A — connects to almost anything without a dongle.
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Legendary keyboard — Spill-resistant with the TrackPoint — the reason people stay on ThinkPads.
Performance in Use
The T490 is the ThinkPad that made it into more corporate fleets than almost any other, and the reason is the balance: a genuinely durable chassis, the best keyboard in the business, full ports, and vPro management for the IT department. This unit pairs that with a 512GB SSD, twice the storage these usually carry.
The i5-8365U is a quad-core, eight-thread vPro processor. Paired with 8GB of RAM it is well suited to focused work — Office documents, email, a moderate number of browser tabs, video calls. Users who habitually run thirty tabs alongside Teams and a VPN would be better served by one of the 16GB machines in the range.
This unit has the HD 1366x768 panel rather than the FHD option. At 220 nits it is best suited to indoor use, and it shows less of a spreadsheet at once than a 1080p screen. Where it makes sense is as a capable, durable, well-connected machine for straightforward work at the most accessible price in the ThinkPad range.
Technical Specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i5-8365U vPro (8th Gen, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.1GHz) |
| Memory |
8GB DDR4-2400 |
| Storage |
512GB NVMe SSD |
| Display |
14" HD 1366x768 anti-glare, 220 nits |
| Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Management |
Intel vPro with AMT for remote IT management |
| Camera |
720p HD webcam with ThinkShutter privacy cover |
| Wireless |
Intel Wireless-AC 9560, Bluetooth 5 |
| Keyboard |
Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint |
| Ports |
2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio |
| OS |
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT warranty |
Is It Right for You?
Best for
✓ Businesses with managed IT fleets
✓ Focused office and administrative work
✓ Users needing a durable, repairable laptop
✓ Anyone wanting plenty of local storage
✓ Budget-conscious business buyers
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Not for
✗ Users needing a full HD screen
✗ Detailed spreadsheet or design work
✗ Gaming or media editing
✗ Heavy multitasking (8GB RAM)
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Condition Grades
| Grade |
What to expect |
| A — Excellent |
Minimal cosmetic marks. Battery health 70%+. Fully tested and cleaned. |
| B — Good |
Light wear such as small scuffs on the lid or base. Battery health 50–70%. Fully tested and cleaned. |
Batteries are consumable and carry a 30-day warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What condition will it arrive in?
Every unit is professionally tested and graded. Excellent grade has minimal cosmetic marks; Good grade shows light wear such as small scuffs on the lid or base. Both are functionally identical and fully tested.
Does it come with a warranty?
Yes — a 12-month warranty is included with every unit, backed by Reboot IT. Batteries carry a separate 30-day warranty, as they are consumable items.
What about the battery?
Grade A units ship with 70%+ battery health and Grade B with 50–70%. Batteries are covered by a 30-day warranty. Replacements are available if you need longer runtime.
Is Windows included and licensed?
Yes. It ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, activated with a genuine licence, freshly installed and updated.
What is included in the box?
The laptop and a compatible power adapter. Original packaging and accessories are not included unless stated.
How much is shipping?
Free standard shipping across Australia. Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse.
Can I buy several for a team?
Yes. We supply businesses, schools and government across Australia and can quote on volume — get in touch through reboot-it.com.au.
Warranty & Support
Every machine ships with a 12-month Reboot IT warranty. We have refurbished business IT in Melbourne since 2001, supplying businesses, schools and government across Australia. Each unit is professionally tested, data-wiped and graded before listing.
Free standard shipping Australia-wide, dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse. Questions before you buy? Get in touch through reboot-it.com.au.