Lenovo Previews New ThinkPad, IdeaPad Laptops at Mobile World Congress
We know when the ThinkPad and IdeaPad models will start shipping.
February 28, 2023
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Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 are powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors and AMD Radeon 700M Series graphics, and are configurable with up to 64 GB of dual-channel memory and up to 2TB PCIe SSDs. Lenovo is introducing its natural fiber option with the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2, reinforced with a 75% recycled aluminum top cover. Lenovo says the woven Flax material consists of 100% agricultural products harvested from flax plant fibers.
The Z13 Gen 2 is expected to ship in July at an estimated $1,749. The ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 is scheduled to ship in August with an estimated price of $2,387.
Lenovo has redesigned its ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga laptops with narrower bezels, a lighter chassis and a new optional 5-megapixel webcam with an Infrared camera. Also optional for the X13 Gen 4 is a 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED display. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and X13 Yoga Gen 4 will be available with Intel’s 13th Gen Core processors with vPro and integrated Intel Iris X graphics. Alternatively, Lenovo is offering the X13 Gen 4 with AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 Series processors and AMD Radeon 700M Series graphics.
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 are scheduled to ship in July, with the starting price estimated at $1,263 and $1,369, respectively.
Small and medium businesses have another laptop portfolio option.
Lenovo is adding to its ThinkPad E Series, a lower-cost alternative for small and medium business customers, to its ThinkBook portfolio. The newest models include the ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 and the 16-inch ThinkPad E16. Lenovo has updated the E Series with 16:10 aspect ratio displays, a new keyboard and a larger touchpad. Lenovo offers the new E Series with either Intel’s new 13th Gen Core processors or AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 Series with AMD Radeon 610M graphics. The E Series is configurable with up to 40 GB of RAM, 2 Tb of storage and Wi-Fi 6E3.
The ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 and E16 Gen 1 are scheduled to ship in June, with the starting pricing estimated at $817 and $828, respectively.
Lenovo’s newest ThinkCentre TIO monitors are available in 21.5-inch and 23.8-inch sizes and have improved audio and visual capabilities, including an enhanced 1080p webcam, mic and two speakers. The monitors are available with Lenovo’s 10-point touchscreen4, which also supports Lenovo’s stylus pen5. Besides supporting the ThinkCentre Tiny PC, Lenovo has redesigned the ThinkCentre TIO Gen 5 to support its ThinkStation Tiny workstation PCs.
The ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) Gen 5 Monitors are scheduled to begin shipping in August, with pricing estimated at $317 for the 22-inch model $423 for the 24-inch display.
Lenovo has upgraded its IdeaPad Duet 3i, its lightweight detachable laptop tablet targeted at students. The IdeaPad Duet 3i is powered with Intel’s N-series processor and has a larger 11.5-inch 2K touchscreen display. Lenovo also upgraded the webcams with a 5MP front camera and 8MP rear webcam.
The IdeaPad Duet 3i is scheduled to ship in June.
Lenovo’s new IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processor. The 14-inch Chromebook weighs 2.9 pounds, with a battery rated by Lenovo at 13.5 hours. According to Lenovo, the Chromebook has new front-facing speakers, a Type-C port, an optional FHD webcam, and a dedicated mute key.
The IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is scheduled to ship in May 2023 with pricing expected to start at $370.
Lenovo’s new IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processor. The 14-inch Chromebook weighs 2.9 pounds, with a battery rated by Lenovo at 13.5 hours. According to Lenovo, the Chromebook has new front-facing speakers, a Type-C port, an optional FHD webcam, and a dedicated mute key.
The IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is scheduled to ship in May 2023 with pricing expected to start at $370.
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS — Lenovo has rolled out a slew of new Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops and an enhanced IT support service. The PC giant unveiled the new laptops Sunday at the Mobile World Congress conference this week in Barcelona.
The new laptops will come with the latest processors from Intel and AMD. But Lenovo is also emphasizing how its newest systems advance the company’s focus on reducing carbon emissions. Tom Butler, executive director for Lenovo’s worldwide commercial portfolio and product management, said the company can now ship its products using bio-based aviation fuel.
Lenovo’s Tom Butler
“We’re using post-consumer content more and more in our devices,” Butler said during a media briefing. “We’re using more recycled magnesium and recycled aluminum in our systems. And across this year, we’re cutting into a completely plastic-free packaging across our lineup.”
The latest packing includes a bamboo sugarcane box, which Butler said, “is the most environmentally responsible material we could use, as it’s not only recyclable, it’s also rapidly compostable.”
Lenovo’s new ThinkPad Z13 will come with a new flax tier-top cover consisting of bio-based material from flax seeds. Lenovo integrated the flax seed cover into the Z13’s aluminum frame. The Z13 and the larger Z16 ThinkPads are Lenovo’s AMD processor models. The company claims it will deliver a 15% CPU performance improvement and a 20% integrated graphics performance boost.
Lenovo is also introducing redesigned X13 and X13 Yoga models of the ThinkPad with lighter chassis, thinner bezels and an improved webcam.
Enhanced Support Services
Building on Lenovo’s Premier Support services, the company is adding Premier Support Plus. According to Lenovo, Premier Support Plus provides access to the company’s top technicians and includes AI-based predictive device intelligence.
The Premier Support Plus option includes drive protection and an extended warranty on the battery of three years. The standard warranty only covers the battery for one year.
To see specs on the new products, all set to ship this summer, see the slideshow above.
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