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Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad P50s was released in 2015 as a mobile workstation laptop. However, the exact discontinuation date has not been officially listed. The model was generally phased out a few years later, likely around 2017 to 2018, as newer models like the ThinkPad P51s were introduced. The ThinkPad P50s targets professionals in fields like graphic design and engineering, which require powerful computing capabilities. The price started at around $1,000 to $1,200, but it varied based on the specific configuration.

The P50s features Intel's 6th Gen Core i7 processors and an NVIDIA Quadro M500M GPU with 2GB of dedicated VRAM. It has a 15.6-inch 3K (2880 x 1620 pixels) LCD panel, with anti-glare and in-plane switching (IPS) technology. The ThinkPad P50s includes USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, and a Mini DisplayPort for external monitors. It also features an Ethernet port. For security, the P50s has a fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.

Some failure modes have been reported for the Lenovo ThinkPad P50s. One common issue is that the battery life often falls short of users' expectations, particularly when multitasking or running demanding applications. Another issue involves screen flickering and other display problems, which are frequently linked to power management settings or driver conflicts.

Identification

To identify you Lenovo ThinkPad P50s, check the bottom of the device. The product name, model number, and serial number are usually printed or on a sticker on the bottom of the device, or underneath the battery. The Lenovo ThinkPad P50s comes in a matte black color and has a 15.6 inch screen.

Technical Specifications

  • CPU
  • Intel Core i7-6600UIntel Core i7-6500UIntel Core i5-6300U
  • GPU
  • NVIDIA Quadro M500M (2GB DDR3)Intel HD Graphics 520
  • Display
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS15.6", 3K WQHD+ (2880x1620), IPS
  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 2000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
  • RAM
  • up to 32GB
  • OS
  • Windows OS, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home
  • Battery
  • 44Wh, 3-cell, 3-cell (44Wh) + 3-cell (23Wh), 72Wh, Li-ion, 6-cell, 3-cell + 6-cell, 44Wh 3-cell, 23.2Wh 3-cell, 67.2Wh, 3-cell (44Wh) + 6-cell (72Wh), 3-cell (44Wh) + 6-cell (72Wh) , 3-cell (44Wh) + 3-cell (23Wh)
  • Body material
  • Plastic
  • Dimensions
  • 380 x 258 x 22 mm (14.96" x 10.16" x 0.87")
  • Weight
  • 2.25 kg (5 lbs)

Source

Lenovo ThinkPad P50s On the Lenovo website.

Lenovo ThinkPad P50s Specs

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