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Lenovo ThinkPad T540p-20BE005YGE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p-20BE005YGE
Lenovo ThinkPad T540p-20BE005YGE (Thinkpad T Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4700MQ 4 x 2.4 - 3.4 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 875 MHz, Memory: 2000 MHz, GK208, ForceWare 335.23, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, 1x 8 GB DDR3L-1600, 2 Slots
Display
15.50 inch 16:9, 2880 x 1620 pixel, Panasonic VVX16T028J00, IPS-Panel, LED-Backlight, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel QM87 (Lynx Point)
Storage
Samsung SSD 840 250GB MZ7TD256HAFV, 250 GB 
, 175 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Card Reader: 4-in-1 (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC), 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel I217-LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 7260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0, N5321 gw Mobile Broadband HSPA+
Optical drive
Matshita DVD-RAM UJ8E2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 29.5 x 376.6 x 248.1 ( = 1.16 x 14.83 x 9.77 in)
Battery
100 Wh Lithium-Ion, 9-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 135 Watts Power Adaptor, Windows 8 DVDs, Brochures, ThinkVantage Tools, QuickCast, Quick Control, PowerDVD, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.575 kg ( = 90.83 oz / 5.68 pounds), Power Supply: 454 g ( = 16.01 oz / 1 pounds)
Price
1800 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73% - average
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 81%, features: 88%, display: 85% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 87%, emissions: 89%

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p-20BE005YGE

86% Review Lenovo ThinkPad T540p-20BE005YGE Notebook | Notebookcheck
Old-school ThinkPad? Performance, security and office qualities are very important aspects of the new Lenovo ThinkPad T540p. Our review shows what the top version with a quad-core CPU, 250 GB SSD and integrated UMTS module for around 1,800 Euros (~$2482) is capable of.
60% 小伙伴惊呆了!3K屏幕ThinkPad T540p评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M:

Rebranded GeForce GT 645M/640M with minimal improvements to power consumption. Can also be based on the slower GK208 chip (only 64 bit memory interface).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


4700MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.50":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.575 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


73%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2014-01-14 (Update: 2019-04-30)