I’m a big fan of 2-in-1 devices, especially if it comes with two operating systems that I rely on every day. Lenovo announced this year’s notebook product line during CES 2024. Upcoming updates include updates to gaming and work laptops, as well as the ThinkBook line, including the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid with Android and Windows. There’s also a new affordable Android tablet coming soon, along with colorful accessories that make me hope Lenovo finally embraces color in its products.
Android tablet and Windows laptop rolled into one
I saw the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid and was immediately attracted to it. The laptop is billed as a “flexible hybrid solution” with Windows components on one side and the components needed to run Android on the other side. The bottom of the laptop has all the necessary Windows 11 specs, including an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The laptop’s 14-inch OLED touch display can be detached from the bottom to be used as an Android 13 tablet; it’s equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, 12GB of RAM, and front and rear cameras. There are batteries on both sides, so you can dock the keyboard base with a monitor and mouse and use them as separate devices. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 starts at $2,000 and will be available soon.
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is two machines in one.
The ThinkBook 14i Gen 6+ is (a bit of a mouthful) more stylish than its name suggests. It comes with up to 32GB of memory, built-in Intel Arc graphics, and an 85Wh battery. Human presence detection is also possible through an infrared camera used with Windows Hello. The real highlight is Lenovo’s LA3 AI chip, which is used for on-device processing, such as optimizing video for conference calls and the ability to adjust display brightness and keyboard backlighting based on your usage. You’ll see this chip popping up in more Lenovo laptops. The ThinkBook 14i Gen6+ will be available later this year, starting at $2,200.
If you want a small Windows laptop, choose the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4. This ultralight laptop features a 13.5-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 74Wh battery. It comes with the latest Intel Core Ultra processor, up to 32GB of memory, three Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 6E. Magic Bay accessories are also available, helping to add functionality to an otherwise very slim device. The ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 will be available soon, starting at $1,400.
Finally, if you need power, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 is your best choice. ThinkBook 16p is equipped with the latest 14th generation Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Lenovo’s LA3 AI chip and Nvidia’s TensorRT further enhance AI capabilities. The display is a 16-inch 3.2K screen with a refresh rate of 165Hz and is equipped with Dolby Atmos speakers. There are also plenty of ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4, 1 headphone jack, 3 USB-A slots, 1 SD card reader, HDMI 2.1 and Magic Bay pogo pins. It will be available soon, with prices starting at $1,600.
Lenovo adopts Windows Copilot key
Lenovo will release a lot of new Yoga laptop updates this year.
At CES 2024, you won’t be able to escape artificial intelligence. The main emphasis of the Lenovo Yoga laptop is as a creator-focused machine with artificial intelligence enhancements to make your final creation look great.they have new ones microsoft copilot key Built into the motherboard.
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Yoga 9i 2-in-1 use the physical Lenovo AI chip bundled with the ThinkBook. You can use Lenovo X Power, a “tuning solution” that helps with 3D rendering, film color correction, battery life, and cooling. The Pro 9i features a GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, PureSight Pro Mini-LED 3.2K display, and six speakers. The 9i 2-in-1 comes with the Lenovo Smart Pen and Smart Case, as well as a dual-screen OLED display. Both laptops will be available in April, with prices starting at $1,700 for the Yoga Pro 9i and $1,450 for the Yoga 9i 2-in-1.
The new Lenovo Slim 7i.
Lenovo Slim 7i is a thin and light gadget with a WUXGA OLED display. It comes with up to Intel Core ULT7 155H processor and up to 32GB of RAM. Pricing starts at $1,050. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i and Yoga Pro 7 will also launch alongside their siblings and feature either Intel or AMD Ryzen processors. Then there’s the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 and Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1, both laptops come with Copilot keys. All these new configurations will be available with updated specifications starting in April.
Some people like the dual-screen laptop experience, so Lenovo continues that experience with the Yoga Book 9i. This dual-screen 13.3-inch OLED laptop uses a 360-degree hinge to enter dual-screen mode and allows the use of a stylus on one side. The product will be available in April, with prices starting at $2,000.
A new cheap Android tablet
Lenovo has updated its ultra-affordable M series of Android tablets. The $180 Lenovo M11 is suitable for children, people who want to binge-watch videos and text, and digital doodlers. It comes with a Lenovo Tab Pen and is powered by a cheap MediaTek Helio G88 processor and a 7,040mAh battery that offers up to 10 hours of use.
Don’t forget accessories
Lenovo’s new Magic Bay Studio snaps in via pogo pins.
Lenovo sticks with its announced Magic Bay accessory last year. The Magic Bay Studio will launch in April for $200. It’s an AI-infused 4K camera and has two extra speakers that work with the ThinkBook’s speakers when connected. The Magic Bay Studio will cost $200 and will be available in April.
Finally, Lenovo has gone with some colors. In addition to two new colors of the laptop, the company also released Lenovo Yoga true wireless stereo earbuds and Yoga Pro mouse. I share them for no other reason than because they look beautiful. The headphones cost $70 and the mouse costs $40. They will be available in June and April respectively.
