Thinkpad T480S in 2024

[@leontechtalks]

Hey if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

[@henry_tsai]

The way the trackpoint is supposed to be used, is allow you to control the cursor while keeping your hands in typing position. To click, use your thumb to click the physical button(s) like how you would press the spacebar. It makes more sense when the majority of your works are typing and text based. I've became addicted to the point that now my work computer is a desktop with a regular keyboard, somethings I would instinctively reach between the G H B keys to nudge the cursor, only to realize it's not a thinkpad keyboard.

[@leontechtalks]

Lol ive done that. expecially on laptops.

[@ardasert1256]

There is a lenovo keyboard on their official site called ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint it's very good.

[@2DarkHorizon]

One secret benefit of using the track point is when your lying down with your laptop or the laptop is on your lap on the train. You can actually bring the LCD screen closer to your face and interface with the laptop. Otherwise your arms need to stretch out more to control the trackpad

[@leontechtalks]

@@2DarkHorizon exactly!

[@krazykat64]

Picked one of these up for $129. No power adapter but that’s $20 on Amazon. Also only had 8GB RAM and a 256gb drive, but I already had a 16gb RAM stick and a 1TB Samsung nvme in my parts bin. Should be good to go for several more years now. :)

[@leontechtalks]

Mine was 150 :3 You got a great deal!

[@krazykat64]

@@leontechtalks I expect it was only because of the no power supply thing. Once I bought that it was essentially $150 all in.

[@jackrenders8937]

crazy how more than half a decade old laptopis better valeu than any brand new one for the price

[@leontechtalks]

Exactly!

[@MrMosoani]

I just bought T480s last week and will be delivered within this week and it cost 480 usd. 20gb RAM 1TB storage. Is it worth it? Coming from Macbook Pro user of 10yrs. I'm so excited to see and experience Windows again. I grew up using Windows and thinkpads was my first choice but because of wanting to showoff I ended up buying Macbook Pro.

[@leontechtalks]

Yeah it is! Glad your making a switch!

[@MrMosoani]

@@leontechtalks I got the beast now and it's been 2days and I have not explored it yet nor set up the login security lol It's beautiful. I was staring at it day 1 and hugging the beast day 2. hahahahaha I'll set up my log in security today. If you all got some tips on what to set up or check first, let me know. Coz I'm a complete noob at this time.

[@fabcmabc3797]

if it used laptop the price is a bit high. I recently bought certified refurbished t480s i5 8/256 in excellent condition for 200$. But I've been hunting for this price for a month. I fell in love immediately.

[@K0nt4kt]

I’ve been using my 480s with i7, 24g, 2tb nvme, mx150 for two and a half year now. Not sure it’ll go for as long as my t430p but this thing is a beast. Paid $250 and upgraded the ram and nvme

[@leontechtalks]

If you feel like selling it let me know i really want a mx150 model.

[@K0nt4kt]

@@leontechtalks They don't pop up on ebay anymore?? Mine is totally covered in stickers otherwise Id let go of it some time. Its a MESS

[@fabcmabc3797]

1) Screen brightness - is it really as bad as people complain?(I assume yours comes with basic fhd) 2) You said screen drops to 48Hz while unplugged - is that significantly noticeable? (I've been reading many posts about t480s and never heard about this downside before) 3) How does your new battery from ifixit hold? To my understanding, they don't sell OEM batteries anymore. 4) You said that Win 11 win ruin the laptop - what do you mean by that?

[@leontechtalks]

Honest opinion is that yeah, it sucks. But its usuable! I enjoy this laptop alot :3

[@henry_tsai]

(Mine is a T480 not T480s, but it also has the 48Hz when on battery feature as well.) Personally I don't think it's noticable. I guess if you're going for competitive gaming, or if you are really focusing on the frame rate when playing 60fps contents it might have an impact, but otherwise I think it's fine. If you really don't like it, at least on T480 you can disable the feature in the intel graphics control panel, and I believe the same can be done on a T480s too. On a side note, T480 has this nesty habit of dropping screen brightness sneakly when the majority of the screen is dark when on bat. It makes reading dark themed websites really eye straining. Thankfully it can also be disable in the intel control panel as well. The worst part is the brightness change is just subtle enough for you to not notice outright, but enough to make the viewing experience aweful. The same "feature" might also be present on T480s idk. Just bear this in mind if you feel like the screen is getting harder to read for some reason, and disable the dynamic backlight in the control panel if you want.

[@fabcmabc3797]

Finally, I've received the t480s! Screen brightness is pretty decent and overall quality is awesome.

[@leontechtalks]

@@fabcmabc3797 Im glad! Hope it works well for you.

[@leontechtalks]

@@henry_tsai Nice! Yeah mine does it, and i really dont like it because im a stickler for a really smooth experience, if i turn it on its because my battery is low.

[@xuemeiwang1881]

also got a 40gb T480s in 2024. Love it.

[@MrMosoani]

Guys, I couldn't make the fingerprint sign in to work. Same with Facial recognition. I'm still setting up my t480s. It says, Something went wrong. Close windows hello and set up again ". While face recognition says it's unavailable, that there's a problem with the camera etc. I already tried following many youtube videos troubleshooting and still the same.

[@fabcmabc3797]

Have you tried to install Lenovo Vintage and install all drivers and updates?

[@MrMosoani]

@@fabcmabc3797 not familiar with lenovo vintage what's that?

[@leontechtalks]

If you have a touchscreen you get windows hello face but it doesnt work if you have a matte screen

[@nonchecker]

Where did you buy the battery? Can you recommend Some off brand?

[@leontechtalks]

I dont recommend off brands as they have bad reputation of being just… bad.

[@leontechtalks]

i bought it from ifixit.

[@MrMosoani]

Guys can you help me with the charger. I just got the device 2days ago and the charger has 3 pins or teeth whatever you wanna call it and I'm having trouble finding an adapter to plug it in the wall outlet. Can I buy a phone charger usb c at least 100w?

[@leontechtalks]

yeah that should work

[@MrMosoani]

@@leontechtalks I really want to use the fingerprint log in but can't make it to work. "Something went wrong" error is always there even after all the troubleshooting videos I followed here in KZbin. Still no avail.

[@leontechtalks]

@@MrMosoani Reinstall windows from a flash drive using rufus.

[@leontechtalks]

@@MrMosoani If it doesnt work make sure it works properly, make sure you have updated drivers.

[@sarav27]

Where did you buy it?

[@leontechtalks]

I bought the laptop from ebay, the battery from ifixit.

[@bentechef8118]

Mine will be a core i7 going to get it this week, hopes it has Nvidia MX150 GPU.

[@leontechtalks]

@@bentechef8118 probably doesn't BC they're kinda rare lol

[@bentechef8118]

@@leontechtalks Noooo for real, that's such a bummer. Have you tried playing NFS heat with UHD 620¿

[@bentechef8118]

Once I get it I will give you an update also

[@leontechtalks]

@@bentechef8118 aighty

[@fabcmabc3797]

are you saying that you bought a used laptop and it came without a wifi module so you had to buy it yourself? I just ordered this laptop on ebay as certified refurbished and did not think about if it comes with a wifi module or not.

[@leontechtalks]

Its the seller. i bought it from a unreputable seller

[@AwesomeHD761]

Animation???

[@leontechtalks]

Nope! Not yet! Soon tho!

[@AwesomeHD761]

@@leontechtalks yay

[@leontechtalks]

@@AwesomeHD761yw :3

[@jackrenders8937]

How long does your laptop last?

[@leontechtalks]

SInce i use Fedora Linux, i get at most 7-8 hours because i replaced the battery. On windows it was more like 4-6 hours

[@VellizeMunoz]

is genshin playable on this thinkpad? Thank you

[@JoanWMurimi]

Hey kindly lemme know how the fan noise is when charging

[@leontechtalks]

Is yours loud? Mines usually very quiet and doesnt run hot unless throwing it into something new.

[@leontechtalks]

Apparently this blew up?

[@DannyMexen9]

Yes. I even ordered one!

[@leontechtalks]

@@DannyMexen9Nice!

[@Lucrativecris]

Should I get a T470s?

[@leontechtalks]

Get a T480, theyre cheaper but make sure it has an 8th gen. You can upgrade those laptops more than the one i got.

[@Lucrativecris]

@@leontechtalks I got a T470 for 75 bucks it only has a bad battery other than that it’s in good condition

[@leontechtalks]

@@Lucrativecristhats nice good for you

[@nopainnogame9897]

Hi! Why do you think that Wind 11 will ruin the laptop?

[@leontechtalks]

i eventually upgraded and its alright

[@duck_mangrove]

Why do u need 40gb ram

[@leontechtalks]

Because why not :3

[@silentwalker-ns9cy]

Future proofing. why not?

[@duck_mangrove]

@@silentwalker-ns9cy the cpu is gonna be horrible before the ram

[@senKeiser]

@@duck_mangrove nailed it. If someone needs that much RAM, we're talking above average daily use even in the future, and somehow the CPU has to follow too

[@duck_mangrove]

@@senKeiser yeah. What u doin that requires 40 gb?? 15 fortnites opened at once? That cpu in that thinkpad cant handle it. 500 mc players on a server? this youtuber doesnt play minecraft. Idk what else would need 40gb