Lenovo ThinkPad L540 (Customizable)

The Lenovo ThinkPad L540 notebook for business users takes design cues from the flagship T-series T540p and they have similar specifications, including 15.6″ displays and Intel Core 4th Gen Haswell processors. Generally, the ThinkPad L series laptops are cheaper than their “T” counterparts, but they don’t include some higher-end features and specs. In this case, the L540 doesn’t have all Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU choices found on the T540p and it lacks a dedicated video card and 2880 x 1620 high-res screen resolution options, as well as a docking connector. The L540 however retains a rugged chassis, spill-resistant Precision ergonomic keyboard with TrackPoint navigation stick in the middle of it, optional 1920×1080-pixel screen, enterprise class security and manageability features such as a fingerprint reader, optional SmartCard reader, vPro enterprise-class system management technology, and optional 4G LTE mobile broadband connectivity.

The laptop has solid state drive and mechanical hard drive options, up to 16GB of system memory, a built-in DVD writer, stereo speakers, a 720p webcam, four USB ports, HDMI and VGA video connectors, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, and of course Wi-Fi wireless.

In a nutshell, the Lenovo L540 offers traditional ThinkPad reliability, high-quality build, and no-frills design without being too expensive. A great choice for budget conscious business users.