Lenovo has unveiled many new devices ahead of the IFA 2022 show, including the second-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold, the Glass T1, the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, and more.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 2022 Details and Features
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 2022 is the follow-up to the X1 Fold, which debuted in 2020. It bills itself as the world’s lightest 16-inch commercial laptop. The laptop has a 16.3-inch OLED foldable display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, 600 nits of peak brightness, HDR, a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and other features. There’s also an option for a magnetic-attachment pen.
When folded, it results in two 12-inch screens, making it more portable and small. Multiple modes, including Classic clamshell or laptop mode, Landscape mode, Portrait mode, Book mode, and Tablet mode, may be activated using the Mode Switcher UI.
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Lenovo’s folding laptop has a bell-shaped system hinge that allows the OLED screen to fold flat when unfurled or folded. The display UI has been updated to fold the non-active region, making the laptop and bezel slimmer. Additionally, it incorporates patent-pending folding graphite sheets for improved heat dissipation.
The ThinkPad X1 Fold 2022 is equipped with an up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, with 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 1TB PCIe SSD storage, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics. It has a 48Whr battery and a 65W AC Rapid Charge fast charger. It has a 3-speaker Dolby Atmos system and runs Windows 11 Pro.
There are two Intel Thunderbolt 4 connectors, a USB-C port, a nano SIM-card tray, Wi-Fi 6E, 5G compatibility, and Bluetooth version 5.2. A 5MP RGB+IR camera with an Intel Visual Sensing Controller (VSC) chip, “wake-on-approach,” Windows Hello, “onlooker recognition,” “walk-away-lock,” and other functions is included.
The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold also has a full-size backlit ThinkPad keyboard with a touch fingerprint scanner, TrackPoint, and a big haptic touchpad as an option. The TrackPoint Communications Rapid Menu App on the keyboard provides quick access to camera and microphone controls.
Lenovo Glasses T1 Details
The Lenovo Glasses T1 is a “wearable private display for multimedia consumption on the go.” These glasses will not only allow consumers to view material and play games, but they will also be useful in the workplace.
The Glasses T1 sports a 60Hz Micro OLED display with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution per eye. The pair is TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker Reduced certified. High-fidelity built-in speakers are also supported.
Furthermore, the Lenovo Glasses T1 (also known as the Lenovo Yoga Glasses in China) is compatible with USB-C-equipped Windows, Android, and macOS systems, as well as iOS devices via an extra adaptor. The glasses also include longer battery life, swappable nose clips, adjustable temple arms, and support for bespoke prescription lenses.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Details
The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, the company’s first 16-inch model, was also unveiled by Lenovo. The 160Hz refresh rate, 350 nits of maximum brightness, 100% sRGB, and 16:10 aspect ratio are all supported by the 16-inch 2.5K LCD display. There is also a Full HD, 60Hz version available.
Along with up to 128GB eMMC, it can accommodate an Intel Core i3-1215U CPU from the 12th generation, up to 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The Chromebook features a Full HD camera, Chrome OS, up to 12 hours of battery life, and access to the Google Play Store, Google Assistant, and Android Studio.
Additionally, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i has a 180-degree hinge, two MaxxAudio stereo speakers, two USB-C ports, a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, a combination audio jack, and a Kensington Nano Security slot for connectivity. Storm Grey will be the colour choice.
Lenovo has also unveiled the ThinkBook 16p Gen 3, Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, Lenovo Tab P11, Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 Monitor, ThinkVision displays, and ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox Enterprise.
Price and Offers
The IdeaPad 5i starts at €549 (about Rs 43,800), while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 2022 starts at $2,499 (around Rs 1,99,000). The cost of the Lenovo Glasses T1 is unknown.
The IdeaPad 5i will be on sale this month, but the ThinkPad X1 Fold won’t be available until Q4 of 2022. In China, the Glasses T1 will go on sale in late 2022, and in a few other regions, in 2023.