Lenovo ThinkPad P15s G1: Workstation for lighter tasks

Based on the T15 chassis, this #ThinkPad dips its toe into the world of workstations. Come learn more!
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Support Page and Hardware Maintenance Manual:
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0:00 Introduction
1:17 Disassembly
3:21 Specifications
5:52 Start-Up
6:49 Ports and Features
7:35 Conclusion

[@Kazz7420]

Do you work for a laptop refurbishing business or something? I find it very interesting that you managed to get your hands on so many ThinkPads over time.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

No I don't but I can understand why you'd think that. 😁 I do have some friends that do and let me play with things from time to time. I also am that person that helps family and friends find machines and sometimes I film them before they move on.

[@1973Gerhard]

I just love my P15v with a i7-12800H with 32GB Ram. I do a lot of heavy dev and it just idles most of the time.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Nice configuration. 👍

[@snow4dv]

Sadly it's impossible to get it with Ryzen because it would compete with X1 Extreme if there was one (and lenovo def doesn't want that)
that's why x13/t14 are the only modern choices if you want normal 1.8mm travel keyboard with high trackpoint buttons and top build quality

[@LaptopRetrospective]

The Ps variants aren't usually my go to either. Probably wouldn't be brand new but I'm not their main customer.

[@katiefrisk980]

you should look at the L14 amd versions, they could be a good way to obtain upgradable amd machines on a budget

[@LaptopRetrospective]

I'll keep my eyes open.

[@michalmason5490]

I'd say that P15v Gen 3 can be an interesting choice. It offers amd cpu, up to A2000 GPU, two SSDs, SD card reader, UHD panel. I don't understand WWAN whitelists by Lenovo. There is no reason to prevent users from using the slot for a 2nd drive.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Haven't had a v variant in the channel yet. Maybe one day. The WWAN slot issues isn't always whitelist, sometimes they don't run the right lanes to the socket.

[@ted-b]

Not a bad machine for a bit of light duty.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Indeed. For a few dollars more or sometimes the same price as a T series.

[@vaggelisbasoukas7928]

INSTALL tiny 11

[@LaptopRetrospective]

It's on my list of things to try but I'll probably do it on older hardware.