Lenovo ThinkPad L480 i7 14 inch IPS SSD Black

MPN: 20LS0017GE  |  EAN: 0192330053709  |  Model: ThinkPad L480

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Lenovo ThinkPad L480 i7 14 inch IPS SSD Black - 20LS0017GE Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
13 to 14 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

The powerful Intel Core i7 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the ThinkPad L480 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your ThinkPad L480's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The ThinkPad L480 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

The 14 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the ThinkPad L480 is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The ThinkPad L480 sports an Intel Core i7-8550U , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8550U processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The ThinkPad L480 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable WiFi connectivity.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the ThinkPad L480 can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the ThinkPad L480 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 12.2 hours battery life, the ThinkPad L480 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The ThinkPad L480 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 12.2 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The ThinkPad L480 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 12.2 hours battery life.

With a great run time of approximately 12.2 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The ThinkPad L480 comes with 12.2 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Thanks to a 12.2 hours battery life, the ThinkPad L480 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The ThinkPad L480 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.7 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The ThinkPad L480’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Looks very professional

Traditional and corporate, the ThinkPad L480 will not be out of place in any office, anywhere in the world.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 i7 14 inch IPS SSD Black - 20LS0017GE Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),Polycarbonate
Display
Display Brightness 250 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 14 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8550U
Processor Speed 1.80 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Audio
Networking
Network 3G (UMTS) Yes
Network 4G Yes
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ports & Interfaces
Docking Port 1
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4b
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 2
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 12.2 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.5 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 2.2 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 33.5 cm
Weight 1.68 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Certifications MIL-STD-810G
Energy Star Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliance Gold
RoHS Compliance 1