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Dell
Latitude 7490
94 positive 2 neutral 17 negative
Based on 113 Reddit mentions
$670.26
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what's the lowest/cheapest model Thinkpad model that is officially supported by Windows 11?
ThinkPads are a poor choice for this specifically because some of the 8th gen models are considered "legendary" and are regularly talked about by online influeners. So like T480s are oldest officially to run 11 but they can be seen for $300+. IME standard retail 11 runs fine on 8th gen without needi
...Cory5413 in r/thinkpad
May 13, 2026 7:18 PM
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Laptop recommendations
A random corporate ewaste laptop. Mine happens to be a Dell 7490 with 32GB RAM and i7. They are $100-150 on eBay.
wiseleo in r/ExploitDev
December 17, 2025 2:41 AM
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Are models like the T430 still worth it? Or is it better to get a newer model?
I think things are heading that way. It's worth remembering first-wave 8th gen launched in 2017 and so T480 and any similar system are marching their way toward being nine full years old. My personal laptop is a Latitude 7490 and as a result of being nine years old, it's got some loose screws, the T
...Cory5413 in r/thinkpad
January 11, 2026 1:43 AM
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Thinkpad under $1000
E series is fine. if you can find one with the specs you need for a budget you can afford, do it, they're nowhere near as bad as people say. If you are in the T14 Gen4/5 are just starting to hit, alongside Dell 5440/5450 and 7440/7450. (which I mention because they regularly sell for half what equiv
...Cory5413 in r/thinkpad
April 7, 2026 12:15 AM
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