Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Mobile Workstation

November 6, 2014 | by Josh Grant

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Mobile Workstation can serve as a desktop replacement. The notebook includes a 15.5-inch screen with 2880×1620 resolution, an Intel Core i7-4800MQ quad-core processor, and Nvidia Quadro K2100M w/ 2GB GDDR5 memory.

15.5-inch 3K display (2880×1620 resolution, IPS panel, anti-glare surface)
Built-in X-Rite PANTONE color calibrator
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Intel Core i7-4800MQ quad-core processor (2.7GHz, up to 3.7GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache, 47W TDP)
Nvidia Quadro K2100M w/ 2GB GDDR5 memory
8GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (1x 8GB: 32GB max. supported – 4x 8GB)
256GB mSATA SSD (Samsung MZ7TE256HMHP)
Internal DVD burner (PLDS DVD-RW DU8A5SH)
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 wireless network adapter
Integrated Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated 720p webcam
Integrated fingerprint reader
9-cell li-ion battery (9.21 Ah)
Dimensions: 14.8″ x 9.8″ x 1.1″
Weight: 5.57 lbs.

Pros
- Excellent quality 3K IPS display
- Built-in display calibrator
- Very good performance
- Good value
Cons
- Poor clickpad
- Pointing stick lacks dedicated buttons
- Minor keyboard layout issues
- Gets warmer than expected

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