Ahead of CES 2024, Lenovo unveiled new business and consumer notebooks designed for new experiences with artificial intelligence and to increase productivity, creativity, and efficiency. The new Lenovo ThinkPad x1 Carbon, ThinkPad x1 2-in-1, and IdeaPad Pro 5i are Intel Evo laptops powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and Windows 11, delivering energy efficiency, performance, and immersive experiences. Whether for work or play, these Lenovo devices are among the first to lead the AI ​​computing revolution and help people embrace the next generation of AI computing.
In addition to the keyboard innovations that make ThinkPads easier to access, other innovations include a larger 120mm TrackPad with physical buttons that improve pointing accuracy and one-handed control thanks to the integrated TrackPoint, and a new feature that allows you to customize common functions. from the list of options by double-clicking TrackPoint to open the quick menu.
The Glass Haptic TouchPad is an optional input method available for the first time on the ThinkPad x1, while the x1 version of the 2-in-1 also has a larger magnetic pen for better stylus control. The new ThinkPads have improved thermal and power management and Computer Vision features, which include wake-up with face detection and adaptive dimming support on external monitors.
The ThinkPad x1 will include an optional 8Mp camera inside the communication bar that will be able to offer excellent video conferencing quality and an optional 120Hz Oled display. The communication bar also allows for better usability in a redesigned chassis with narrower bezels that offer a higher screen-to-body ratio and easy one-handed opening. The materials Lenovo uses to manufacture these devices are recycled, PCC plastic (Post-Consumer Recycled Content), plastic-free bamboo, and sugar cane packaging to minimize the use of new materials and increase the use of post-industrial recycled content plastics. (Picture). In addition, the manufacturer is working to integrate recycled carbon fiber material obtained from the carbon fiber composites used in the Boeing 787 to make the wings in the ThinkPad x1 Carbon Gen 12.
IdeaPad Pro 5i
On the consumer side, Lenovo introduced the IdeaPad Pro 5i (16″, 9). It is the world’s first Intel Evo Edition laptop equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors that enhance the PC Ai experience. This means the function of converting text in an image. , creating text using generative artificial intelligence, and speeding up photo and video editing workflows by providing better previews and faster video export.With these brand new Intel processors and Nvidia GeForce Rex 4050 notebook GPU reaching up to 115 top, the IdeaPad Pro 5i features fast, generative Creation tools with artificial intelligence to help content creators bring their ideas to life, and the freedom to adapt to different styles in 14″ and 16″ sizes. Whether you’re creating, editing, or even gaming, images come alive, sharp, and clear on a 100% DCI-P3 Oled display at 120 Hz up to 16:10. When productivity comes first, the IdeaPad Pro 5i delivers excellent performance thanks to an Ir FHD camera with a ToF sensor and a private shutter that supports Windows Hello for fast and secure access. The 84Wh polymer battery supports Rapid Charge Express via Thunderbolt 4 for fast charging that maximizes productivity sessions and faster data transfers, while an expandable SSD slot lets you store even more data beyond the PCIe M SSD.2 up to 1TB. All this power weighs 1.46 kg for the 14-inch variant and 1.95 kg for the 16-inch variant, and with a sleek Arctic Gray chassis on all models, the IdeaPad Pro 5i allows the creative to take center stage.
Like the next wave of business laptops, the Lenovo ThinkVision 27 3D monitor is now available and ready to boost your productivity and efficiency. The glasses-free monitor now features an even more intuitive and interactive version of the 3D Explorer user interface that welcomes content creators into a three-dimensional universe and can be used in 2D as well. In addition, the monitor offers increased software support through proprietary applications, including the Design Engine, eliminating the need for separate plug-ins to deliver true cross-dimensional hybrid design. With artificial intelligence, high-resolution, high-refresh-rate 2D content is instantly transformed into vivid 3D content with accurate spatial reconstruction, no matter how complex the background may be, all without the need for additional power or system upgrades. Artists, engineers, or designers can now create with 2D software on a 2D screen and instantly see their creations in 3D, plus any changes in 2D will be reflected in 3D at the same time.
Product availability as reported by Lenovo and pricing are as follows:
- ThinkPad x1 Carbon Gen 12 from April 2024 for 1679 euros without VAT;
- ThinkPad x1 2-in-1 Gen 9 from April 2024 for 1,879 euros without VAT;
- IdeaPad Pro 5i (16â€, 9) from the end of this month for 1099 euros including VAT;
- ThinkVision 3D monitor is available in selected markets from mid-March 2024 for €3,000 including VAT.
