Experience the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s: Your Ultimate Guide
Discover everything about the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s, from its price to specs and reviews. Wondering how much the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s costs in Kenya? Or whether it’s a good laptop? We’ve got you covered.
Specifications and Features:
Dazzle yourself & others
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s with dramatic Dolby Vision® HDR technology. Available on the WQHD panel, it offers increased brightness, expanded contrast, accurate colors, and refined detail. Perfect for multimedia tasks, especially when paired with discrete graphics. Alternatively, opt for the FHD low-power display for extended battery life. Whichever you choose, enjoy the new bezel design that maximizes the display area.
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Tested for battle, built for life
Like all ThinkPads, the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s meets 12 military-grade requirements and undergoes over 200 quality checks. It’s built to withstand extreme conditions—from Arctic cold to desert heat, zero gravity to accidental spills.
Go from 0 to 80 in 60
Enjoy up to 16.1 hours of battery life* with the Lenovo ThinkPad T490s. With Rapid Charge technology, you can reach 80% battery capacity in just one hour. Perfect for staying productive during short breaks or layovers.
*All battery life claims are approximate and based on MobileMark® 2014 benchmarks. Actual performance may vary based on system configuration and usage.
* WWAN must be configured at time of purchase, as it’s not upgradeable.
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We’ve got your back—and your front
Keep your business data—and your privacy—safe with the T490s laptop’s comprehensive suite of ThinkShield security features. Its discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) encrypts data and works in conjunction with Windows 10 security. ThinkShutter, a physical camera cover, blocks the lens to ensure that you’re only seen when you want to be. And the fingerprint reader uses biometrics to log you in with a simple touch.
We’ve got your back—and your front
Protect your business data and privacy with ThinkShield security features. The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s includes a discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) for data encryption and works seamlessly with Windows 10 security. Ensure your privacy with ThinkShutter, a physical camera cover, and biometric login via the fingerprint reader.
* Requires the optional IR camera.
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T490 Healthcare Edition
Designed for healthcare environments, the ThinkPad T490 Healthcare Edition (HE) features an antimicrobial surface and is engineered for frequent sanitization. It meets rigorous testing standards to withstand healthcare environments.
Seamless security for healthcare professionals
Built-in RFID reader for secure computer access, certified by Imprivata® for compatibility with major single sign-on providers. FIPS 201-compliant fingerprint reader exceeds biometric security requirements, ensuring secure electronic prescriptions.
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