Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptop Intel Core i7 3.20GHz 8GB 500GB HDD 15.6" FHD NVIDIA Quadro K1100M Linux Mint

Mobile workstation with Linux Mint

The Lenovo ThinkPad W541 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation running Linux Mint Cinnamon out of the box. It pairs a 3.20GHz Intel Core i7 processor with 8GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics card provides ISV-certified stability for professional 3D and design applications. A full HD display and spill-resistant keyboard complete the package for serious mobile work.

Suited for ISV-certified workflows on Linux

Engineers and designers who need guaranteed application compatibility on a Linux platform will benefit from the Quadro driver stack and over 20 certified ISV applications. The traditional ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint and physical clickpad buttons supports long typing sessions. Buyers who want more storage speed or a lighter chassis for frequent travel should look at alternatives. The mechanical hard drive and 5.9 lbs upper weight limit make it less suited for ultra-portable use.

Includes DVD drive and UltraNav pointing

A built-in DVD recordable drive adds local optical media support for archiving or legacy software installation without external peripherals. Bluetooth 4.0 connects wireless keyboards, mice or headsets directly. The UltraNav system combines the TrackPoint pointing stick with a dedicated-button clickpad, giving precise cursor control without leaving the home row. No solid-state drive is included, so the 500GB HDD remains the sole internal storage device.