Our equipment recycler that my employer contracts with sells the "old" and "end of life" machines from us (and other companies) for decent prices. Was in need of a new portable; so I snagged this Lenovo T480s that doesn't even look used (not a scratch) for just over $200. i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB nvme, touchscreen (1920x1080). Such a nice system.

Wiped the Win10 install and put Mint on it and away we go. Why buy new?