so i am wanting to add some gadgets to my ThinkPad t495, especifically a 1Tb External HDD (i already haver It), a Optical Disk Reader and a usb hub. The plano is to put them in the laptop lid, but i didnt want tô stick everything with double-sided tape. Somente who has did something similar have some suggests in other ways tô stick this itens?

my first one was

L380 for 600 euro, new one in 2018

then it broke so I got

T480, obviously used one for like 750 euro refubrished in 2020
and last week I got

T14 4th gen for 390 euro refubrished in 2026

here we go, pretty happy about it!

Specs of the portable multifunctional computing device PMVU-1712 (manufacturer — NPO PUSK LLC)

Device type: Full-featured computer in a "laptop" form factor.

Screen:

diagonal: 17.3 inches (43.9 cm);

resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD);

brightness: 200 cd/m²;

contrast ratio: 300:1.

Processor: Intel® i7, clock speed — 1.7 GHz.

RAM: 16 GB (DDR4).

Video: Graphics controller integrated into the central processor.

Network: 1 × 100/1000 Ethernet Base-T.

Sound: Stereo, power — 2 × 2 W.

Is it worth buying a T495 for studying, work, and remote access to my main PC? I'm kinda limited on funds, around $300. In my country right now it's tough without VPN, proxy, and other bypass methods that are still getting cracked down on. I want to learn web coding and a broader set of networking tools, plus carry it to uni classes. I need it to not lag when working with presentations, graphs, have good multitasking performance, and at least be able to run some old games from 2015 occasionally. Should I look at other models in this budget or just stick with this one?

And if you can, please tell me how to modify it for maximum functionality when it comes to bypassing blocks and working with networks.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Pls tell me if there are any problems with it.

Consejos para actualizar los componentes? Revisé que puede expandirse rama 8gb y SSD pensaba en algo cercano a 240gb, es sólo como proyecto pero me gustaría saber que tanto se puede hacer

I have t440p i7 4712mq , 4.5tb storage 500gb 2242 m2 sata, and 2 hdd storage(2tb+2tb), full hd screen, 16g ram. Everything cost me 130$, I was already have hdd. I have huge list and archive btw. As you can see I am using t440p very efficent ways.

The thing is would you actually prefer other thinkpad laptops which is end with 'u' and they have generally 1 storage port for 250$? in my country the prices like that.