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Black Lenovo ThinkPad W541 mobile workstation with 15.6 inch FHD screen and UltraNav trackpad

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptop i7 3.20GHz 8GB 1TB SSD Quadro K1100M 15.6 FHD Ubuntu

SKU CH-YTB4-8CMQ9

A 15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with an Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz, 8GB memory, 1TB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics, running Ubuntu

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemUbuntu
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7
  • Processor Name3.20GHz
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • ISV-certified with over 100 apps for reliable workstation performance
  • Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz handles demanding multitasking and rendering
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics drive professional 3D applications
  • 1TB SSD and 8GB RAM provide fast storage and memory
  • 6" FHD 1920x1080 display delivers sharp visual detail

Mobile workstation with Ubuntu

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation running Ubuntu Linux. It pairs an Intel Core i7 processor at 3.20GHz with 8GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU provides ISV-certified graphics for professional 3D applications.

Spill-resistant keyboard and UltraNav

The full-sized keyboard is spill-resistant and includes a TrackPoint pointing device alongside the ThinkPad UltraNav touchpad. A DVD recordable drive is built into the chassis. Bluetooth 4.0 handles wireless peripheral connections without extra dongles.

Quadro K1100M graphics limits

The Quadro K1100M targets entry-level professional visualisation rather than heavy compute workloads. Driver support depends on the Ubuntu release cycle and NVIDIA legacy branches. Buyers who need certified performance for newer ISV titles or larger frame buffers should verify compatibility before purchase.

Highlights

  • ISV-certified with over 100 apps for reliable workstation performance
  • Intel Core i7 at 3.20GHz handles demanding multitasking and rendering
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics drive professional 3D applications
  • 1TB SSD and 8GB RAM provide fast storage and memory
  • 6" FHD 1920x1080 display delivers sharp visual detail

Specifications

SeriesThinkpad W541
ModelThinkPad
Part Number20EF
ColorBlack
Operating SystemUbuntu
CPU TypeIntel Core i7
Processor Name3.20GHz
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920x1080
GPU/VPUNVIDIA Quadro K1100M
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Memory8GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
USB4
TouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
TypeWorkstation
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Will the 8GB memory need to be upgraded later?

The system ships with 8GB installed; the 20EF platform supports additional modules so capacity can be increased when workloads demand it.

What limits the Quadro K1100M during long rendering sessions?

The 1100M GPU is the first bottleneck under sustained 3D loads; its thermal envelope and VRAM capacity determine how long peak clocks can be held.

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

The workstation-class cooling keeps the i7 3.20GHz and Quadro K1100M within spec during extended use; fan noise rises under load but remains typical for a 15.6 mobile workstation.

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