Bid on a T470 w/touch?

Hi guys,

I'm about to bid on a barely used T470 with 16RAM, a 500 GB SSD for $600. Sounds like a deal to me. But the concern is the display panel: it's touch screen.

While I know about the possible battery life implications, is it possible to turn off the touch feature of the screen? Any other drawbacks?

I'm afraid the lot may not be so popular because of the screen, so I'm trying to figure out all the cons before I bid.

Thanks!