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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptop i7 3.20GHz 8GB 500GB SSD 15.6" FHD Quadro K1100M Ubuntu

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A 15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation running Ubuntu with an Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz, 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Powerful Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz
  • 6 inch FHD display with 1920x1080 resolution
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics for workstation tasks
  • 500GB SSD storage and 8GB memory
  • Ubuntu Linux OS with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity

Mobile workstation for ISV workloads

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation running Ubuntu Linux. It combines an Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz with 8GB of memory and a 500GB SSD. The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU provides ISV certification across over 100 professional applications for 3D rendering and multitasking.

Ubuntu OS and Quadro driver stack

Ubuntu Linux ships pre-installed, removing the need to configure a workstation OS from scratch. The Quadro K1100M graphics driver stack is validated for ISV applications, so certified apps launch without manual driver hunting. A DVD recordable drive is included for legacy media workflows.

Standard ThinkPad service access

Memory and storage bays are reachable through the bottom service panel using common screws. The UltraNav keyboard with TrackPoint and clickpad buttons requires no driver setup under Ubuntu. Bluetooth 4.0 pairs peripherals automatically. Buyers who need more than 8GB of RAM or a second internal drive cannot expand beyond the single SSD slot.

How it compares

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Price $1,075.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineThinkpad W541
Model nameThinkPad
Part number20EF
Product colorBlack
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor model3.2 GHz
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
USB ports4
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemUbuntu
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

Which components can be upgraded later on this ThinkPad W541?

The 500 GB SSD and 8 GB memory module are both removable, so either can be swapped for a larger drive or more RAM when required.

What limits sustained heavy workloads on the Quadro K1100M graphics?

The 2 GB frame buffer on the K1100M fills first during extended 3D rendering, capping texture resolution before the CPU reaches its ceiling.

How loud and hot does the W541 get when it runs all day?

Under continuous load the dual-fan cooling keeps the chassis warm but not uncomfortable, and fan noise stays at a moderate office-friendly level.

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