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Why you need to buy this refurbished Lenovo laptop for school

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You’d be forgiven for thinking you always have to buy brand new to get the best deals on excellent tech. Believe it or not, there are some great factory refurbished laptop deals, and they’re just as worthy of your time and money, especially if you need a new system for school.

Blairtech is offering the Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Laptop, certified refurbished, for $380 to $440 depending upon what internal hardware you choose. The ThinkPad 460s with a 14-inch display, 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB solid-state drive, and Windows 10 Home is $380, for instance. That includes free shipping!

What does the term “refurbished” actually mean? You can read about it in more detail in our what, how, and where to buy refurbished guide. Essentially, it’s a blanket term that covers a lot of different scenarios, not just broken or used tech.

Blairtech is the No.1 Microsoft-authorized refurbisher in the world, which means the tech giant trusts the company to revamp and certify all hardware and equipment reliably. All systems are given a Grade A condition rating, which means they’re in proper working order and will have little to no surface defects or visible marks. Every system benefits from a 30-day parts and labor warranty, and you have a 14-day grace period to return the product with free shipping if you’re not happy.

Right now, Blairtech is offering an amazing deal on the Lenovo ThinkPad 460s Laptop, which is the perfect productivity machine for professionals and students alike. It features a 14-inch widescreen display with a 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (6th-generation), 8GB of RAM, and integrated graphics. You also get to choose between a 256GB or 512GB SSD and either Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro as a fully licensed copy. Anti-virus software and Libre Office Suite are also included free and pre-installed.

Depending upon what model and specs you choose, the price ranges from $380 to $440 with free shipping, which is an incredible deal all around. You can save up to $370 on the ThinkPad 460s model with a 14-inch display, 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and Windows 10 Home. That puts the total price at $380. Upgrading to the model with a bigger 512GB SSD brings the price up to $420. Try getting that anywhere else!

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Briley Kenney
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