When you need a new computer, it can be tempting to splurge for the latest high-tech model. But that might not make sense for your budget, especially if you simply don’t need a lot of those fancy features. Choosing a basic laptop might be the most sensible way choice—especially if you pick up a refurbished model.
Right now, you can grab this refurbished 2020 Lenovo ThinkPad for only $200 (it previously retailed for $4450, including a lifetime subscription to eight classic Microsoft apps, from Word to Excel.
Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad
This 11.6-inch Lenovo ThinkPad includes a 1.1GHz Intel Celeron N4100 processor with 8GB of RAM. This duo will not support heavy-load functions or multitasking, but it is plenty for lighter workloads like web browsing and word processing.
Pre-installed Windows 10 Pro brings additional performance and security features that could result in stronger battery life, plus a customizable interface, remote desktop access, BitLocker disk encryption, and more. Windows 10 Pro also means you can download the Microsoft Office apps included with your purchase.
This refurbished model has been tested, inspected, and certified to look and work like new, and it comes with a 90-day warranty.
Lifetime access to Microsoft Office
Immediately upon purchase, you will receive a download link and software license key to install eight Microsoft Office apps on your Lenovo ThinkPad. This isn’t Office 365, so there are no recurring fees—just pay once and access all of the apps on your new device device for life, among them Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, and Publisher.
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Right now, pick up this refurbished Lenovo Thinkpad 11e Gen 5 Celeron 11.6-Inch with Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for just $199.99 (reg. $449.98), though prices may change at any time.