Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptop Intel Core i7 3.20GHz 16GB 256GB SSD 15.6" FHD NVIDIA Quadro K1100M

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built for professionals who require ISV-certified stability. It runs Windows 7 Professional on an Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 3.20GHz with 16GB of memory. A 256GB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics handle 3D rendering and multitasking in a chassis weighing between 5 and 5.9 lbs.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This laptop suits engineers and designers running certified applications on Windows 7 who value the ThinkPad UltraNav keyboard and TrackPoint. Buyers who need a newer operating system than Windows 7 Professional should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification: NVIDIA Quadro K1100M

The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU is the component that determines suitability for professional 3D workloads. It provides ISV certification across over 100 applications for drivers and stability. If your software requires a different graphics architecture, this workstation will not meet that requirement.