Lenovo Thinkpad P50. Is it worth it?

valiant1994 · February 7, 2017

I just want to ask you guys for your opinions. Is the Lenovo Thinkpad P50 worth it for Autodesk Revit/Google SketchUp? I am on the field of Engineering and Architecture. Or do you think it might be an overkill? If yes, what cheaper laptop would you recommend? Thanks guys!

gtx1060=value · February 7, 2017

i think the w541 would be fine for that, you don't need a super expensive quadro for things like that - @Icuw1pc - or even a t460 or t450 with some upgrades - personally i prefer the older thinkpads but with upgraded ram and storage because of the build quality

Gung Pow Chicken · February 8, 2017

I can honestly say an upgraded T430 can keep up with the best of them now, with the i7 I've got in mine it keeps up with top of the line machines now with a mobile processor.

I've got a W540 with a few upgrades mainly the trackpad, and a few SSD's. I still prefer to use my T430, it's powerful and lightweight. Aso with the ultra-bay battery and other batteries it lasts all day.

Pendragon · February 8, 2017

Yes. But it's HELLA expensive. If you're a professional, get your company to subsidize it. If you're a student, not worth, too expensive. Get a used Thinkpad like the fine gentlemen (or ladies) above have mentioned.

Dackzy · February 8, 2017

YES it is 100% worth it and the P51 should be out fairly soon, so the P50 should see a drop in price. If you are a student, then I would get a used W540 or look for a used P50 (they are slowly starting to show up used).

Google sketchUp can run on a ULV, but with Autodesk programs I like to have a real quad core.