This $250 HP EliteBook is what a smart laptop buy looks like

A Grade A refurbished HP EliteBook 840 G7 is on sale for $249.99 for a limited time.

The laptop includes an Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and a fingerprint reader.

The unit is described as near-mint with a slim aluminum chassis, a 14-inch Full HD display, and USB-C and HDMI ports.