Lenovo ThinkPad T540p 15.6" Notebook Computer, Intel Core i5-4300M 2.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Windows 7 Pro (Upgradable to Win 8 Pro)

The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p 20BE004FUS 15.6" Notebook Computer from Lenovo delivers both in terms of performance and mobility. The ThinkPad T540p provides a 9-cell lithium ion battery for up to 11 hours per charge (battery life may vary). The ThinkPad T540p features a glass-fiber reinforced plastic body for a portable yet durable design.

The 15.6" widescreen display is backlit with LED lamps, which brighten faster, use less power and last longer than their CCFL counterparts. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard for HDTVs. The Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution is supported by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphics card with 1GB of discrete memory and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600. The native resolution allows you to play back Full HD 1080p content without upscaling.

The system is powered by a 4th generation Haswell dual-core 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4300M processor. It also has 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, a 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a 4-in-1 media card reader, a fingerprint reader, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and microphone. There are also built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio v2 technology.

Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) is the installed operating system. This version of Windows 7 Professional is preinstalled through the downgrade rights in Windows 8 Pro (64-bit).

Dual-Core 4th-Gen Haswell Intel Core i5 Performance
The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p houses a 4th generation Haswell Intel Core i5-4300M processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 2.6 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 3.3 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The 4th generation Haswell processor uses low voltage to extend battery life without sacrificing performance. With a dedicated 3MB L3 cache, 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to push the dual cores up to four virtual cores for quick and efficient multitasking

4G/3G Connectivity
Connecting to 4G and 3G wireless networks is simple with a pre-installed SIM card and the easy-to-use Lenovo Access Connection tool.

15.6" Full HD Antiglare LED-Backlit Display
The display also features a 16:9 aspect ratio and has a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution, powered by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphics card with 1GB of discrete memory and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600. The native resolution allows you to play back 1080p full HD content natively without upscaling. The screen also has a matte, antiglare finish, which allows you to use the ThinkPad T540p in brightly-lit environments with ease. You can also output video to an external display via the Mini DisplayPort

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M Graphics
Built for a visually stunning gaming experience, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphics card arms you with industry-leading technologies including dynamic Physx effects, high performance NVIDIA drivers and more. Based on DirectX 11 technology, tessellation can dynamically extend new triangles and textures for making images more detailed. The GT 730M provides a longer user experience by intelligently saving power with the NVIDIA Optimus technology. With the ability to automatically switch between the NVIDIA discrete graphics and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, the GT 730M allows the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p to prolong battery life for a longer computing experience

Dolby Advanced Audio v2
A suite of audio technology from Dolby delivers a crisp, clear cinematic surround sound for music, movies, games and more. Hear every detail clearly and experience the full impact of your entertainment anywhere.

VGA Port
A VGA port for projector connections in conference rooms is still a business must-have and a native VGA means no dongles to buy/lose/replace.

Wireless Connectivity
The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which provides a high-speed connection to your home or office wireless network. There is also Bluetooth 4.0 technology for connecting to Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as a wireless mouse

USB 3.0 - 10x Faster than USB 2.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p utilizes USB 3.0. USB 3.0 can reach data transfer speeds of up to 4.8 Gb/s, which is up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices so you don't have to worry about losing access to your older peripherals. Also, one of the USB 3.0 ports is always on for added convenience

Ultradurable and MIL-SPEC Tested
The T540p meets eight US military-spec tests for ruggedness, durability and quality: high pressure, humidity, vibration, high temperature, temperature shock, low pressure (15,000 ft), low temperature and dust. In addition, innovative roll-cage technology and glass-fiber reinforced plastic add extra strength and rigidity.

4-in-1 Media Card Reader
The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p has a 4-in-1 media card slot that can read Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital extended Capacity (SDXC) and MultiMediaCard (MMC).