Description

Lenovo T490s 8th Core i7 16 Gb Ram /512 Gb Ssd Touch Screen

Processor

• Intel Core i7‑8565U (8th Generation)

• Quad-core, Hyper‑Threading, Turbo Boost up to ~4.6 GHz

• Good performance per watt for business and productivity tasks

Memory (RAM)

• 16 GB DDR4-2400 MHz, soldered (no expansion)

• Limits to this maximum, but sufficient for most workloads

Storage

• 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD

• Fast boot, quick app loading, and responsive experience

• Only one M.2 slot available

Display & Touch

• 14″ Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS touchscreen

• Anti-glare, sharp visuals, and responsive touch input

Graphics

• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620

• Suitable for presentations, streaming, and office productivity

Build & Durability

• Slim, lightweight chassis (~1.27 kg)

• Built to MIL‑STD‑810 standards for reliability and ruggedness

Keyboard & Input

• Traditional backlit ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint

• Precision touchpad + touch input for versatile navigation

Ports & Connectivity

• USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 (for power, display, docking)

• USB-A 3.1 ports, HDMI 1.4

• microSD card reader

• Headphone/microphone combo jack

• Ethernet via docking connector

• Optional nano-SIM slot on WWAN variants

• Wi‑Fi AC and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity

Battery & Thermal

• 50 Wh battery (typical)

• Efficient thermal design; battery life can reach around 10–12 hours under normal usage

Security Features

• Match-on-chip fingerprint reader

• TPM 2.0 for encryption

• Optional infrared camera with physical shutter for secure sign-in (Windows Hello)

Audio & Communications

• Dual-array microphones

• Built-in HD webcam (some units include IR camera)

User Feedback Highlights

• Fans of the model praise its reliable performance and strong keyboard feel

• Note: RAM is non-upgradable, so choose the right capacity upfront

• Touchscreen may slightly reduce battery runtime compared to non-touch models.