Lenovo Thinkpad T480, Core i7, 8th generation, 8gb ram, 256gb ssd

📦 System Configuration

🧠 Processor

• Intel Core i7‑8550U (4 cores, 8 threads)

• Base clock: ~1.8 GHz, Turbo Boost up to ~4.0 GHz

• 8 MB Intel SmartCache

• Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated

🧩 Memory

• 8 GB DDR4‑2400 MHz (commonly 1 × 8 GB SO‑DIMM)

• Two SO‑DIMM slots available (one free)

• Supports up to 32 GB DDR4 (dual‑channel when both slots are populated)

💾 Storage

• 256 GB M.2 SSD (typically PCIe NVMe; SATA‑based M.2 supported depending on SKU)

• Optional secondary 2.5″ drive bay available in certain chassis

🖥️ Display

• 14″ display options include:

  • Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS non‑touch

  • Full HD touch (multi‑touch)

  • WQHD (2560 × 1440) non‑touch

• Anti‑glare, narrow-bezel design

🎨 Graphics

• Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated

• Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete GPU available on selected SKUs

🔊 Audio & Camera

• Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio enhancement

• Dual-array microphones

• 720p HD webcam, with optional infrared (IR) camera for Windows Hello

🌐 Connectivity

• Wi‑Fi 802.11ac (2×2) + Bluetooth 4.1/5.0 combo

• Optional LTE-A (WWAN) module with SIM tray

• Gigabit Ethernet port (via integrated or optional docking solution)

🔌 Ports

• 2 × USB‑A 3.1 Gen 1

• 1 × USB‑A 2.0

• 1 × USB‑C with DisplayPort alt‑mode and Power Delivery

• 1 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) on enabled SKUs

• 1 × HDMI 1.4

• RJ‑45 Ethernet port

• micro‑SD card reader

• Headset/mic combo jack

• Smart Card reader (optional)

• Fingerprint reader (optional)

• Kensington lock slot

🔐 Security & Management Features

• TPM 2.0

• Optional fingerprint reader

• Optional IR camera for facial login

• Optional Smart Card reader

• Kensington lock slot

• vPro options available on some SKUs

🔋 Battery & Power

• Dual-battery “Power Bridge” design: internal 3‑cell (24 Wh) + removable 3‑cell (24 Wh) or 6‑cell (72 Wh) battery

• Up to ~24 hours total runtime with two batteries

• Supports Rapid Charge

• Ships with 45 W or 65 W AC adapter

🛠️ Chassis & Durability

• Classic ThinkPad durability—MIL‑STD‑810G certified

• Magnesium-reinforced chassis with roll cage

• Weight starts around 1.66 kg (3.65 lb), depending on battery config

🖥️ Operating System

• Ships with Windows 10 Pro (64‑bit)

• Fully compatible with most Linux distributions

🔧 Upgrade & Expansion Options

• Add a second SO‑DIMM to reach 16 GB or upgrade both sticks for 32 GB total

• Upgrade SSD to a larger or faster NVMe model

• Install optional NVIDIA MX150 GPU on compatible SKUs

• Add LTE-A WWAN support with SIM tray

• Replace removable battery for extended runtime