IFA 2019 is just around the corner and yours truly will be attending this year. But Lenovo isn’t waiting on Berlin to make a few announcements of its own. The company today announced its latest generation of ThinkPad laptops most of which you are familiar with.
ThinkPad has always been known as the business users laptop and for good reason. They’re reliable, tough and have a ton of features. But, that doesn’t mean only business users can use a ThinkPad. These laptops will serve a normal consumer, who’s willing to pay for it, just as well. Not to mention, these laptops are made to last a while so you shouldn’t have to worry about them crapping out on you in a year or less.
In today’s tech world, security is a top priority, and we have addressed this need by adding innovative ThinkShield security features to our machines. The hybrid HD+IR Camera with ThinkShutter™ protects users from prying eyes. Secure multi-factor authentication is possible with Windows Hello™, along with a match-on-host fingerprint reader. The lightweight form factor, versatile connectivity options, and long battery life empower you to achieve more, no matter where your work takes you.
“We know from user insights that the next-gen workforce expects much more flexible working methods. This includes the need to work from anywhere, anytime with technological tools at their disposal that are fast, secure, intuitive and mobile,” said Jerry Paradise, vice president, Commercial Product and Portfolio Management, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “Our unparalleled family of ThinkPad laptops gives business professionals smarter productivity, security and connectivity experiences along with greater choice in selecting the device that’s right for them.”
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Here’s the rundown of the new ThinkPad lineup Lenovo has announced ahead of IFA 2019:
X1 Carbon 7th Gen
“Congratulations to Lenovo on their latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon. I am proud of the co-engineering between Intel and Lenovo to build exceptional performance into this device.
With so many of today’s workers on the go so much of the time, they need power for a full workday, ready-to-go responsiveness and the latest connectivity. This is the ultimate PC experience.” said Stephanie Hallford, vice president in the Client Computing Group and general manager of Business Client Platforms at Intel Corporation.
Up to a 6-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor delivering multi-threaded performance, support for brilliant 4K content, and best-in-class connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Thunderbolt™ 3 for on-the-go productivity whether you’re in the office, with a customer or somewhere in between
Project Athena enabling optimized battery life, best-in-class connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and more that are co-engineered with Intel for mobile performance whether you’re in the office, at a customer’s or somewhere in between
- Just 14.9mm thin and starting at 2.4 pounds (1 kg)
- A diverse selection of 14-inch display options is available, including the stunning 500 nit, 10 bit, 4K Dolby Vision panel, or the option of a new, brighter 400 nit FHD display
- The Dolby Atmos Speaker System, featuring two top-firing tweeters and two down-firing woofers, delivers a more immersive soundscape
- Four far-field microphones enhance the experience of conferencing and collaboration
- Enjoy up to 18.5 hours2 of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
- Global LTE-A Wireless WAN and new Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ option offer lightning-fast connection speeds for an always-on experience
The X1 Carbon 7th Gen is expected to be available starting September 2019 and will start at US$1,479.
X1 Yoga 4th Gen
This 4th generation multi-mode laptop is smaller, thinner and lighter than ever, and is constructed in a precision-machined aluminum chassis.
- Up to 6-core 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Weighs less than 2.9 pounds (1.4kg) and is just 15.5mm thin
- Reinforced, precision machined “Iron Grey” aluminum chassis
- Now supports all docking solutions, including ThinkPad Mechanical Dock
- Enjoy up to 18.3 hours of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes.
- Dolby Atmos Speaker System with far-field mics
- Global LTE-A Wireless WAN
- Integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro offers precise, multi-mode pen input
The X1 Yoga 4th Gen is expected to be available starting September 2019 and will start at US$1,609.
T490
- Up to i7 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Just 17.9mm thin and starting at 3.2 pounds (1.5 kg)
- Impressive display selection, including the stunning 500 nit, WQHD Dolby Vision panel, or a new, brighter 400 nit FHD display.
- Dolby Premium Audio, featuring two up-firing speakers
- Dual far-field microphones improve conferencing audio
- Enjoy up to 15 hours of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
- Global LTE-A Wireless WAN and new Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ offer lightning-fast connection speeds.
The T490 is expected to be available starting October 2019 and will start at US$1,129.
X390
- Up to i7 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Just 16.5mm thin and starting at 2.8 pounds (1.3 kg)
- Impressive display selection, including a new, brighter 400 nit FHD display.
- Dolby Premium Audio, featuring two down-firing speakers
- Dual far-field microphones improve conferencing audio
- Enjoy up to 16.8 hours2 of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
- Global LTE-A Wireless WAN for lightning-fast connection speeds.
The new ThinkPad L13 and L13 Yoga combine enterprise-grade performance and mobility in a high-value package. The bezels are thinner, offering you the same 13-inch screen size contained in a smaller footprint than their predecessors.
The X390 is expected to be available starting October 2019 and will start at US$1,019.
ThinkPad L13
- Up to i7 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Just 17.6mm thin and starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)
- Impressive display selection, including a 300 nit FHD IPS Touch Display.
- Dolby Premium Audio, featuring two down-firing speakers
- Enjoy up to 14 hours of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
The L13 is expected to be available starting October 2019 and will start at US$749.
L13 Yoga
- Up to i7 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Just 17.6mm thin and starting at 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg)
- Impressive display selection, including a 300 nit FHD IPS Touch Display
- Dolby Premium Audio, featuring two down-firing speakers
- Enjoy up to 12 hours of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
The L13 is expected to be available starting October 2019 and will start at US$919.
You can find all of these laptops and more Lenovo products on the company’s website. We’re sure Lenovo will have more to share at IFA 2019 and we will be there!
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Last Updated on February 3, 2021.
