Lenovo at MWC - Accelerating digital transformation in a hybrid world

At MWC 2023, Lenovo unveiled its latest PC and Chromebook solutions to help embrace dispersed hybrid working styles and provide advanced features that empower users across a broad selection of requirements and needs.

Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad laptops demonstrate human-centric innovations that are core to driving positive employee experiences.  Lenovo introduced new and improved features that encourage a more efficient hybrid work and nurture purposeful thinking.  It also made significant efforts to create more sustainable products.

The latest PC solutions, including a comprehensive refresh across the ThinkPad portfolio, focus on improvements in system performance, increased use of more sustainable materials, and continued enhancements to user experience.

Let’s take a brief look on Lenovo’s latest PC and Chromebook solutions.

ThinkPad evolves in design, performance and user experience

ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 for next generation progressive users

• Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors with AMD Radeon™ 700M Series Graphics
• Windows 11
• With up to 64GB Dual Channel memory and up to 2TB PCIe SSD
• Wi-Fi 6E
• FHD camera and Dolby Voice enabled microphones
• A large haptic touchpad sits alongside the iconic TrackPoint
• ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 unveils 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.

The redesigned ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 for highly mobile professionals

• Powered by the latest 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with Intel vPro® and integrated Intel Iris® X^e graphics. 
• Can be configured with up to Windows 11 Pro
• Sleeker narrow bezels 
• Increased screen-to-body ratio 
• More immersive audio now with user facing Dolby Audio speakers
• A new optional 5-megapixel with Infrared camera
• With ultrasonic human presence detection that can protect from casual “over the shoulder” observers and system login is simplified with facial recognition through Windows Hello.
• X13 Gen 4 can alternatively be configured with the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors with AMD Radeon 700M Series Graphics.
• X13 Gen 4 can be configured with 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.

The latest generation of ThinkPad T series

• Adopts more sustainable materials
• A new optional 5MP camera with Infrared
• More low blue light display options available to help protect from eye strain
• A 2.8k OLED panel option now available on T14 Gen 4 and T16 Gen 2 as well as T14s Gen 4. 

ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 and L13 Yoga Gen 4

• Include a low blue light display option, which is low power to help increase battery efficiency.
• The latest L-series, which includes L14 Gen 4 and L15 Gen 4, can now be optioned with up to 2TB SSD storage, twice the capacity of the previous generation. 

Invigorating small and medium businesses 

ThinkPad E Series - ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 or a new 16-inch ThinkPad E16

• More suited than ever for mobility and hybrid workspaces and for value-conscious users
• With up to Windows 11 Pro
• Available with either the latest 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors with AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
• With memory options up to 40GB
• Dual SSD storage offering up to 2TB
• 16:10 aspect ratio display
• Wireless connection via optional Wi-Fi 6E for high-speed stable wireless connection
• A new keyboard and larger 115mm touchpad design
• 47Whr or 57Whr battery options

Enhanced ThinkCentre TIO Gen 5 Monitor in 22” and 24”

For a more versatile all-in-one experience, the Tiny-in-One (TIO) form factor has traditionally allowed for modularity, enabling a cable-less connection with various Tiny PCs and the ability to switch out components when needed so that the monitor and PC can be refreshed separately.

The latest generation are packed with:

• Improved VoIP audio/visual experience via an upgraded 1080p webcam, microphone and two user-facing speakers.
• A 3-side borderless, sRGB FHD display, both monitors use natural low blue light technology to optimize eye comfort and are available with a 10-point touchscreen that also supports stylus pen usage. 
• A rear compartment with a built-in 3-in-1 connector port where the Tiny desktop unit can easily snap in and out mounting to the monitor without any cable required.
• For cover and protection, there is a rotating vented door on the compartment and a dual Kensington Lock on the ThinkCentre TIO Gen 5 to secure both the monitor and connected Tiny PC in place.
• Includes a rear HDMI port as well as a DisplayPort, enabling expanded compatibility with up to two additional external PCs.

IdeaPad Duet 3i for value-conscious consumers

• Lightweight and slim at just 8.95mm and converts easily between laptop, tablet and pen mode. 
• 2K touchscreen display with 100% DCI-P3 which delivers a vibrant color gamut and 400 nits brightness so users can enjoy a superb viewing experience in a variety of settings
• Upgraded 5MP front camera and 8MP rear webcam supported by Dolby Audio 
• Optional Lenovo Digital  Pen for quick note-taking during meetings or lessons
• Offers an impressive new display
• Windows 11 
• A powerful new Intel N-series Processor combined with smarter features
• Supported by Wi-Fi 6
• Up to 8.5 hours battery life
• With Rapid Charge Boost allowing 2 additional hours of use from a short 15-minute charge. 

IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (14”, 8) - a sleek budget-friendly choice 

• With MediaTek™ Kompanio 500 Series processor.
• This 14-inch laptop is available with an FHD IPS touchscreen
• Thin and light, weighing just 1.3kg (2.9 pounds) 
• Offers an all-day battery spanning up to 13.5 hours
• Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
• 100% sRGB screen options
• With front-facing speakers tuned by Waves MaxxAudio
• A full-functioned Type-C port
• An FHD webcam option with physical shutter and the inclusion of a dedicated mute key

Lenovo remains focused in investing in a resilient and more sustainable global supply chain by increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel and biofuels for shipping, installing renewable energy in its factories and adopting state of the art energy efficient manufacturing processes to help reduce carbon emissions. 

Lenovo is also encouraging its customers to meet their own sustainability goals through the provision of services such as CO2 Offset Service which has already offset more than 1 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide from their purchases of Think PCs, and Asset Recovery Service which has been helping customers with their end-of-life technology hardware disposal for the past 15 years.