Creators and gamers in search of updating their PCs have new options with the lineups Lenovo recently released that aim to deliver performance, versatility and mobility in portable designs. Lenovo’s PCs come with Windows 11, which introduced a major update at the end of February. One of the biggest additions is a typable Windows search box that brings the new AI-powered Bing front and center. The update also includes improved touch experiences, full screen widgets, quick access to the Windows 365 app and new AI features in Start. Additionally, Windows announced a preview of Phone Link for iOS which is currently available to Windows Insiders and available to all Windows users in the coming months. The flagship Yoga Pro 9i (available in 16-inch and 14.5-inch screen sizes) comes with up to 13^th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, an NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics solution and an upgraded version of Lenovo X Power. These are hardware and software features that work together to provide a smoother creative experience, such as video editing apps running faster with speedier previews, renderings and exports. This means more time making videos and less time spent waiting for those results. There’s also been significant increases in thermal capacity since the previous generation of the PC, which delivers faster graphic, video or 3D rendering while maintaining a cool and quiet experience. A new mini LED PureSight display is also available for sharper and more realistic visuals and color accuracy. Built with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic in the keyboard and 50% recycled aluminum in the bottom cover, these PCs are shipped in packaging cushion containing 90% recycled plastic. The 16-inch Yoga Pro 9i (pictured above) will start at $1799.99, while the 14-inch version will start at $1699.99. Both are expected to be available in North America starting in May. [caption id="attachment_178202" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Yoga Slim 7[/caption] At just 0.5 inches, Yoga Slim 7 is easy to carry around and work on in tight spaces. A newly designed keyboard and larger touchpad make working more comfortable and efficient, while the latest generation AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors and a higher capacity 70Whr battery help power whatever tasks need tackling. Level up with a Rapid Charge option to recharge for three more hours of use in just 15 minutes. The 14.5-inch up to 3K PureSight OLED display, which includes TÜV Hardware Blue Light Eyesafe Certification, and six speakers with two back-to-back subwoofers make hours-long workstreams, meetings and downtime entertainment easier on the eyes and ears. The Yoga Slim 7 will start at 1499 € inc. VAT and is expected to be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa starting in June. Find out more about the Yoga series and see the press release for more information on these new releases. For gamers, Lenovo Legion’s newest Slim series laptops can help them achieve gaming goals, as well as work ones. This newest iteration of the series is also the first to include the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence (LA) family of chips, onboard physical AI chips that power Lenovo AI Engine+, dynamically adjusting the Lenovo Legion ColdFront 5.0 thermals to optimize cooling on the fly to maintain maximum output with minimal noise. These laptops are designed to meet the multi-faceted needs of gamers, with an SD slot, rapid charging battery technology, Windows 11 and three free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate*. [caption id="attachment_178203" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lenovo Legion Slim 7i[/caption] The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is available with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (115W) graphics and up to 32GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM that bring virtual worlds to crisp, vibrant life on the 16-inch 16:10 Lenovo PureSight gaming display. Those who value speedy response times in their gaming sessions will appreciate up to a WQXGA 240Hz VRR 500nit panel, while creators who require the highest resolutions and color gamut for their workflows will value a 3.2K 165Hz VRR 430nit with 100% DCI-P3 panel and Lenovo PureSight gaming display options. The Legion Slim 7i will start at $1769.99 and is expected to be available in April. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is a new addition to the Legion portfolio. Available with a 16-inch screen as well as an upcoming 14-inch screen with OLED panel to be released later in the year, all Lenovo Legion Slim 5i laptops are available with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. Legion ColdFront 5.0 keeps gaming sessions cool and quiet while helping to prevent throttling, with its larger hybrid copper heat pipes and fins, phase change thermal compound, increased air intakes and exhaust, as well as a turbocharged 12V dual liquid polymer fan system. An up to 80Wh battery can deliver up to eight hours of battery life and supports Super Rapid Charge so you can be out and about for the day without the charging brick. The 16-inch Legion Slim 5i will start at $1349.99 and is expected to be available in April. Find out more about these and other Lenovo Legion PCs at Lenovo Storyhub and the Legion website. [caption id="attachment_178204" align="alignnone" width="1024"] LOQ 15IRH8[/caption] Lenovo also revealed a new lineup of PCs for beginning gamers: the LOQ sub-brand of gaming laptops and towers. The LOQ 15IRH8 laptop has many similarities to its Legion siblings, including Windows 11 pre-installed, three free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the Lenovo LA AI Chip, which powers Lenovo AI Engine+. Users can configure it with 13^th Gen Intel Core processors (available starting in April) or AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPU (available starting in May). Every LOQ gaming laptop supports up to NVDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUs. It starts at $899.99. Head over to Lenovo StoryHub to find out more about this and other LOQ PCs. *Xbox Game Pass Ultimate not available in all regions. Learn more about supported regions at https://www.xbox.com/regions.

Lenovo’s latest trio of Windows 11 desktop workstations are what the company calls its most technologically advanced, with the latest Xeon processors from Intel and support for high-end NVIDIA RTX professional GPUs to handle machine learning, data science, AI development and more. The ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5 also come with a new chassis co-designed with Aston Martin – the U.K.-based high-performance luxury auto maker. The two companies worked together over three years to apply insights from both industries to make a tool-less chassis with unobstructed airflow, ensuring maximum cold air intake and hot air exhaust. The 3D grill maximizes the performance of CPUs, GPUs, memory and storage. All three workstations also have front access drives for easy serviceability and upgrade flexibility. [caption id="attachment_178164" align="alignnone" width="1024"] ThinkStation PX[/caption] These workstations include Windows 11, which introduced a major update at the end of February. One of the biggest additions is a typable Windows search box that brings the new AI-powered Bing front and center. The update also includes improved touch experiences, full screen widgets, quick access to the Windows 365 app and new AI features in Start. Additionally, Windows announced a new preview of Phone Link for iOS is available in their Insider Program. [caption id="attachment_178165" align="alignnone" width="1024"] ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5[/caption] The ThinkStation PX is the highest end of these workstations, a flagship with support for more cores and expandability than previous generations of Lenovo workstations. The ThinkStation P7 aims to exceed the most rigorous performance and reliability challenges of workloads that typically relied on servers or cloud resources in the past, such as automotive styling, computational fluid dynamics and complex video production and rendering. Finally, Lenovo has engineered the ThinkStation P5 for compute-intensive tasks such as complex 3D CAD, reality capture and geospatial visualization – workflows familiar to architects, engineers and designers. [caption id="attachment_178166" align="alignnone" width="1024"] ThinkStation PX[/caption] They’re expected to be available starting in May. Go to Lenovo to find out more about these and other workstations in their portfolio. Lead photo: ThinkStation P7

At Mobile World Congress 2023, Lenovo showed off an array of devices aimed at hybrid work that demonstrate an increased use of more sustainable materials and more enhancements to help users get more done on the go. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Mobile Processors with integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, the ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 second generation Windows 11 laptops can be configured with up to 64GB Dual Channel memory and up to 2GB PCIe SSD to breeze through the most demanding tasks. The ThinkPad Z13 Gen2 also comes with an optional new natural fiber reinforced material bonded to the 75% recycled aluminum top cover. This woven Flax material is made from 100% agricultural product collected by harvesting flax plant fibers. [caption id="attachment_178134" align="alignnone" width="800"] ThinkPad Z16[/caption] A large haptic touchpad sits alongside the iconic TrackPoint. Double tapping the latter opens a TrackPoint Quick Menu which displays four menu cards. These menu cards can now be customized from a list of options, including camera and microphone functionality as well as select battery settings and preferred audio device settings – such as Bluetooth or built-in speakers. When you’re on video calls, you can count on fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6E, an FHD camera and Dolby Voice enabled microphones. The redesigned ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 adopt sleeker and narrow bezels that increase the screen-to-body ratio. Dolby Audio speakers are now user facing for more immersive audio. For even better collaboration settings, you can add a new optional 5-megapixel with Infrared camera and/or a new 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED display that is Dolby Vision enabled and features Eyesafe Certified Natural Low Blue Light technology (to help reduce eye strain). [caption id="attachment_178135" align="alignnone" width="1024"] ThinkPad X13 Yoga[/caption] To keep your Windows 11 PC safe, these laptops come with facial recognition through Windows Hello to enable quicker login. You can configure the ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and X13 Yoga Gen 4 with up to Windows 11 Pro and the latest 13th generation Intel Core processors with Intel vPro and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. The X13 Gen 4 can also be configured with the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Mobile Processors with integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. Head over to Lenovo to find out more about these and other PCs the company announced at MWC.

At Information Systems Europe 2023 in Barcelona, Lenovo revealed a new solution aimed at helping people collaborate better at home and in the office: ThinkSmart View Plus. Powered by the Qualcomm QCS8265 chipset, this integrated device runs Microsoft Teams as a standalone 27-inch multi-touch display with premium video, audio and whiteboarding features. With Microsoft Teams Display, users can access a secure and flexible Microsoft Teams experience, which provides access to Teams chat, calendar and files. With this feature, they can join meetings through the device and screenshare between their PC and the ThinkSmart View Plus to simultaneously look at content and presenters. With ThinkSmart View Plus, employees can smoothly transition from their home office to their work office with a customized Teams experience via hybrid work solution called hotdesking – allowing IT admins to manage their workspaces. Hotdesking allows them to quickly reserve flexible workspaces to touch down and make calls, sign into their personal Teams account, and access their meetings, chats and more. After users sign out, their personal information is removed from the device to minimize security risks. Explore big ideas together on this device with a stylus pen and a whiteboarding application. Users can also hear and be heard more clearly with a premium soundbar with two 5w speakers and four-mic array, while the 4K IRGB camera with auto framing and AI security delivers crisp, clear images. Another announcement Lenovo made was the availability (in select markets worldwide) of the ThinkSmart One, the world’s first Windows-based collaboration bar. Unveiled in 2022, the integrated collaboration solution, which can be used freestanding or mounted to monitors or a wall, was designed for small to medium meeting rooms or dedicated home office spaces. Powered by an embedded 11th Gen Intel Core processor with vPro technology, it supports video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Teams Rooms, and includes eight microphone arrays with echo and noise cancellation, 15-Watt stereo speakers and an integrated high-resolution camera with wide field of view. Find out more about these and other Lenovo ThinkSmart solutions that work with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Teams Rooms.

Though schools have returned to in-person learning, that doesn’t erase the digital paradigm shift that was brought on by the pandemic. At the Future of Education Technology Conference in New Orleans, Lenovo announced refreshed and new solutions aimed at supporting hybrid learning styles and ongoing technological pivots by students and teachers. Lenovo’s latest Windows 11 laptops and convertibles are built to withstand the challenges of education at every level. Lenovo DuraSpec provides a series of hardware features and testing methods to ensure the company’s devices withstand the rigors of daily indoor and outdoor classroom life. These protective innovations built into the laptops include anchored keys, drop protection, reinforced LCD glass and ports, liquid spill protection and rubber bumpers. These new laptops all feature 90% recycled packaging and standard 45W and 65W power adaptors made with 90% PCC recycled plastic. In addition, all Lenovo’s latest education laptops are EPEAT Gold rated. [caption id="attachment_178076" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lenovo 100w Gen 4[/caption] Windows has been reimagined for a new era of digital learning. Affordable Windows 11 devices help educators unlock the full potential of every student, giving them powerful tools to learn, collaborate and create in a secure and trusted environment. The Lenovo 100w Gen 4 comes with an 11.6-inch anti-glare display, an HD camera, up to 8 GB Ram and a durable keyboard. The Lenovo 300w Yoga Gen 4 is also 11.6-inch but is an IPS touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass and at least a 360-degree hinge and rubber bumpers. The Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 has a 12.2-inch WUXGA IPS touch display with Gorilla Glass and TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light to ease eye strain. [caption id="attachment_178077" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lenovo 300w Yoga Gen 4[/caption] All these PCs have an Intel Processor N100, with the latter two able to upgrade to the Intel Processor N200. They also come with an optional Pencil Touch support so students can use a #2 pencil without scratching the surface. The Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 comes with a 13.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch display with Gorilla Glass and AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series processors – ideal for teachers and administrators who need extra power to manage classroom workloads or campus infrastructure. All four laptops have Wi-Fi 6 for fast and stable connectivity with optional 4G LTE for even more versatility available on 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 13w Yoga Gen 2. These PCs are expected to be available later this spring. With Windows Autopilot, Lenovo can help deliver devices quickly to students and teachers with a zero-touch out-of-box experience and quickly set up devices so users are up and running as soon as possible. Head over to Lenovo to find out more about their Windows 11 education-focused PC laptops.

At CES 2023, Lenovo introduced an array of Windows 11 PCs to satisfy both personal and professional demands and needs. With Windows 11’s latest update, you’ll be able to tap into features such as Focus sessions, snap layouts that make it easier to get things done and the new Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to keep you safer on the web. [caption id="attachment_178049" align="alignnone" width="1024"] ThinkBook Plus Twist[/caption] The ThinkBook Plus Twist is an eye-catching new addition to Lenovo’s lineup, with a dual rotating display that features an OLED panel on one side and a color e-Ink screen on the other. Such a setup makes it easy to draft, edit and proofread documents via the keyboard or the pen. The e-Ink display reduces eye strain and can also stay powered on longer between charging. For more advanced document or image workflows, users can switch to the OLED tablet mode and use the pen on the vivid 400nit 2.8K display, which also works well for high-definition video conferencing along with the FHD camera and dual microphones that have smart noise cancellation to reduce ambient noise. And after work, watch your favorite show streaming on the OLED tablet mode or catch up on reading on the e-Ink tablet. The ThinkBook Plus Twist reiterates the innovative nature of ThinkBook Plus portfolio, and includes the latest 13^th Gen Intel Core processors, Wi-Fi 6E that improves wireless connectivity performance and stability on supported networks, and full-size pen support with up to 1,000 hours battery life. [caption id="attachment_178048" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Yoga Book 9i[/caption] With the dual screen technology of the Yoga Book 9i, you can surf the web and look at images across two full screens. Powered by up to the latest generation of Intel Core CPU processors, it’s a laptop on which multitaskers can work on separate files simultaneously on different screens. Or watch a video on one screen while taking notes or researching on the second screen at the same time. Switch seamlessly between laptop, tablet or tent mode. In a face-to-face meeting, users can use the tent mode to display a slide presentation on one screen while viewing and controlling the presentation from the second screen. In virtual meetings, hosts can share a presentation on one screen while viewing the chat, responding to questions and advancing slides from the second screen. This PC also comes with a folio stand, detachable Bluetooth keyboard and Smart Pen stylus to help you work on the go more easily. Lenovo’s screen reorientations were done in collaboration with Microsoft to further enhance the potential to work, learn, stream, create and do light gaming. [caption id="attachment_178050" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Yoga AIO 9i[/caption] The Yoga AIO 9i is an all-in-one space saving desktop PC that makes a big impression immediately with its 31.5-inch, three-side borderless, 4K 100% sRGB display, which sits in a slim panel with metallic hinge to tilt to the angles you want. The air-ventilated base includes seven ports on its rear for better cable management, as well as a built-in wireless smartphone charger. With up to the latest Intel Core i9 processors that can be paired with NVIDIA graphics, it is powerful enough to handle graphic design with ease, as well as heavy photo/video editing and light gaming. It also comes with four speakers from Harman Kardon, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and an integrated 5M infrared (IR) webcam with a built-in electric shutter and smart login capabilities. [caption id="attachment_178051" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Legion Pro 7i[/caption] Lenovo has developed an AI chip for its Lenovo Legion Pro Series of gaming laptops. The chip uses software machine learning, deployed through Lenovo Vantage, to help monitor in-game FPS and dynamically adjust for the highest performance output. The newest generation comes equipped with the latest 13^th Gen Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, and up to the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs. Both GPU and CPU are kept cool with ColdFront 5.0, Lenovo Legion’s heat management system, to conduct heat away from the processors and expel it through the massive exhaust vents on the rear and sides of the chassis. [caption id="attachment_178052" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lenovo Legion Tower 7i[/caption] For those who prefer desktop stations, the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i is ready to take on the toughest battles with the latest 13^th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPU options that deliver top-of-the-line framerates. With up to 64GB of 5600Mhz DDR5 RAM to edge out the competition, gaming performance is snappier even under intense multitasking loads. Every Lenovo Legion device comes with Windows 11 installed, as well as a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate*, so gamers can jump into the fray from the get-go. [caption id="attachment_178053" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola[/caption] Lenovo debuted another head-turner at CES: the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola. Microsoft worked with Motorola (a Lenovo company) to bring Microsoft productivity experiences to Motorola's commercial customers. This mobile phone, which runs on Android, provides an easy way to keep up with your work life from anywhere when you’re without your laptop. It comes preloaded with the apps you use daily: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Outlook and OneDrive. In the coming months, ThinkPhone’s red button will also include the ability to activate a Teams walkie-talkie feature. And Motorola and Microsoft are working together to make it easier for employees to be more productive from anywhere by streaming the Windows 10 or 11 desktop directly from ThinkPhone devices. Find out more about these and other Lenovo CES 2023 devices. *Xbox Game Pass Ultimate not available in all regions. Learn more about supported regions at https://www.xbox.com/regions.