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Although the target market and design emphasis may be different, there is one thing consumer and business-grade laptops have in common: a drift away from processing power and toward portability and efficiency. At the risk of repeating our introduction for...

In spite of its fairly-palatable price point of $1,499, the W540 is ultimately a few steps forward, a few steps backward. There's still plenty to like, from a solid build that's lighter than expected to a fantastic keyboard and sharp 3K screen. The perf...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2016-11-14 21:42:54
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The entry-level model starts at a reasonable $1,259 and comes with a Core i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia Quadro K1100M graphics, and a 15.6-inch, 1,920x1,080 display. Those features make the base W540 an attractive desktop-replacement laptop.To make it a...

Excellent performance, Ultra-high-resolution display and top-level GPU available, Full port contingent, including Thunderbolt, Roomy multifunction touch pad, Built-in display calibrator...

Large and heavy, Price with upgrades can get steep, No internal Blu-ray option...

The ThinkPad W540 isn't for everyone, but graphics pros, architects, engineers, and others in the market for a portable workstation will be thrilled with its performance and features. Read More…...
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Lenovo's Thinkpad 540 is a beast, but you didn't need us to tell you that. This professional-caliber laptop is probably more powerful than your average desktop PC. And if its price doesn't tip you off to the fact that this laptop is sporting some serious...

Strong Graphics Performance, Builtin colorimeter complements lovely IPS display, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0, Helpful bundled software and decent battery life...

The price tag will put this system out of reach for most shoppers, Annoying touchpad design, No Bluray option, No DVI port, but VGA instead, A bit bulky to carry around...

If you're doing any kind of work that requires a fast mobile processor and relatively powerful graphics, then Lenovo's Thinkpad W520 may be for you. While it wasn't the most eye-opening of laptops for general performance, its integrated Nvidia Quadro card...
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cadalyst.com Updated: 2016-11-14 21:42:54
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System FeaturesThe Lenovo ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation proved to be the smallest and lightest system in our review. Its 15.6" 3K IPS (in-plane switching) LCD display provides a very high-resolution (2,880 x 1,620) image that is both bright and viewabl...

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation, as configured for this review, costs $2,215 through cdw.com (including ground shipping). That's the lowest price for the systems reviewed here; in fact, it's more than $200 cheaper than the next closest competi...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 ($2,171.99, as tested) is a mobile workstation for high-end graphics arts users. This laptop has a speedy solid-state drive (SSD), Intel Core i7 processor, and discrete Nvidia Quadro K2100M graphics. It also has something unique:...

Bright, self-calibrating 3K screen. Incredible detail and color on display. Removable battery with 6 hours of life. Thunderbolt port. 802.11ac Wi-Fi and 4G LTE WWAN connectivity. Biometric security. ISV certification.

No touch-screen option. Quirky trackpad. Could use more storage and memory...

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a 15-inch mobile workstation with a self-calibrating In-Plane Switching (IPS) display and class-leading performance...
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The ThinkPad's distant history is pocked with no-nonsense business machines sporting plain designs and thick bodies. Those are largely a thing of the past, with the newest ThinkPads coming with a side dish of sleekness that make them stand out from system...

The ThinkPad W540 is definitely for the business workers among us who need a machine more robust than the average ultrabook. Those who will find this offering appealing are of a certain sort: people who prefer having all the ports and functions they need...
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Mobile workstations are the upper echelon of notebooks, combining the very latest in mobile technology with the necessary tools for professional work such as AutoCAD, advanced photo and video editing, and more. The ThinkPad W540 is Lenovo's sole offering...

Excellent quality 3K IPS display, Builtin display calibrator, Very good performance, Good value...

Poor clickpad, Pointing stick lacks dedicated buttons, Minor keyboard layout issues, Gets warmer than expected...
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Today's lightweight business laptops are more than capable of handling serious productivity tasks and even crunching video, but if you need the ultimate in performance for CAD applications, 3D modeling or engineering, a mobile workstation is your best ans...

Industry-leading keyboard, Accurate TrackPoint and Touchpad, Strong performance, Clear low-light webcam...

Mediocre viewing angles, Heavy...

The 15-inch Lenovo ThinkPad W540 boasts workstation-level performance, an excellent keyboard, and a QHD display with built-in color calibrator...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 belongs to those notebook models eagerly awaited by many users. So, we had many requests prior to our review. The big interest would be reason enough for an update review, but we also wanted look again closely at some negative asp...

performance, weight, configuration options, warranty, system noise, battery life...

upgradeability of mass storage, M.2 expansion cards with max. 42 mm can be used, interface layout on the left, buttons of the Clickpad, throttling of CPU performance in the stress test and on battery mode...

Lenovo ThinkPad W540Reconciled? Partly! We appreciate that the keyboard works flawlessly and that the ClickPad is fully functional over its full extent. Therefore, two essential points of criticism are gone, giving a nicely improved product.In general, th...
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We already reviewed many mobile workstations from the established manufacturers. Now we have a closer look at Lenovo's ThinkPad W540, which is eagerly awaited by many users. It represents the ideal business notebook with its legendary branding and offers...

Performance, Display, Weight, Configurability, Warranty, System noise...

Problems with the build quality, Upgradeability of the storage, M.2 expansion cards only with 42 mm, Port layout on the left side, Clickpad buttons...

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 with 3K IPS displayLenovo offers an exciting notebook with the ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation, which is the right choice for many professional scenarios. The combination of a light case, good performance, decent port variety and the...
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People who require the use of a powerful computer are always looking combine the performance of a desktop with the mobility of a laptop . There's always a bit of a tradeoff of power for in favor of mobility, so of course the more powerful laptops are goin...
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topnewreview.com Updated: 2018-04-06 07:13:57
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Linux users have limited if any choice when it comes to laptops and even less choice with high-end workstation models. Coming with Ubuntu certification. Lenovo W540 Review workstation is one of the few that meets the requirement. While Lenovo won't ship i...
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