CES 2022: Latest ThinkPad X1’s Strengthen Uncompromised Premium Laptop Experiences

New ThinkVision™ monitors and ThinkCentre™ desktop solutions augment vision and collaboration experience

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 continues to deliver uncompromised user experiences with premium laptops driven by a relentless focus on the customer experience. At the pinnacle of our ThinkPad portfolio, the latest X1 Carbon 10^th Gen, X1 Yoga 7^th Gen and X1 Nano 2^nd Gen further push the boundaries of timeless ThinkPad design and purposeful engineering. They are optimized for hybrid workers and professionals who seek higher levels of performance, better camera and audio capabilities for more immersive collaboration, and a more secure laptop to protect them from the daily demands of hybrid working.

A newly designed communications bar that houses a superior camera and 360-degree far field quad-array microphones is complimented by OLED display options and Dolby powered solutions, including Dolby Voice with its latest noise cancelling technology, for exemplary audio-visual and collaboration experiences. Powered by the very latest Intel vPro with 12^th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, the new ThinkPad X1’s feature robust ThinkShield security that is complimented by new Computer Vision (CV) technology. CV presents big improvements in user presence detection by offering smarter privacy, a simpler login convenience, and better energy management.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon has reached a milestone 10^th Gen and continues tooffer everything a modern professional would need; ThinkPad X1 Yoga 7^th Gen with its machined premium aluminum design is stylish and powerful. All models now support 12^th Gen Intel Core P-series processors that offer a significant leap in performance, including our flagship and still our lightest ThinkPad ever, the less than 1kg ThinkPad X1 Nano 2^nd Gen.

A key design feature is the new communications bar that integrates improved FHD webcam options, Privacy Shutter and 360-degree far field quad-array microphones. The bar design allows a camera with a larger sensor than what is usually found on laptops. The 1.4µm sensor increases image quality especially in low light conditions.

The new Computer Vision technology available in select models of the latest ThinkPad X1’s uses a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that generates metadata from the integrated camera based on known recognition and AI algorithm modeling. The technology offers smarter Human Presence Detection that recognizes humans and their intention to use the PC, as opposed to a passing colleague in the office or a cat at home, and therefore will only wake up and unlock for them, adding an additional layer of convenience. It even works when the user is wearing a protective face mask. To save power, Computer Vision can also turn off or dim the display when the user looks away, improving energy efficiency and adding an extra layer of privacy while working in public places.

Further enhancements address the critical needs of a hybrid workforce in the areas of performance, user experience, connectivity, and security. Highlights include:

• Performance:
  • Latest Intel 12^th Gen Core with Intel vPro options including U15 and P28 processors
  • Windows 11 Pro offers next generation operating system experience
  • Faster LPDDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4 storage options reduce system latency
  • New air-intake keyboard design on X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga improves thermal performance⁵
• User Experience:
  • Vivid displays including new 2.8k OLED options for X1 Carbon and 4K OLED options for X1 Yoga plus Eyesafe certified low blue light panels
  • Dolby suite creates a multimedia powerhouse including Dolby Atmos® Speaker System, Dolby Vision® on supported displays and Dolby Voice with AI noise cancellation now also available on X1 Nano for crystal clear audio conferencing
• Connectivity and Security:
  • Wi-Fi 6E⁶ is now available for better bandwidth on crowded networks and when Wi-Fi is not available, users can opt for Cat16 4G LTE or 5G sub-6 WWAN connections
  • Computer Vision improves user presence detection, simplifies login, and enhances privacy
  • ThinkPad X1’s are ready to support Tile’s full suite of finding features, so users can locate their PC up to 14 days, even when it’s shut down⁸

”Our X1 portfolio is the apex of our ThinkPad design and engineering know-how. Delivering continuous innovation over the past 30 years to delight our loyal fan-base requires dedication and focus, and great partners like Intel,” said Jerry Paradise, vice president, Global Commercial Product Portfolio, Lenovo PC and Smart Devices. “We are very proud of our relentless commitment to bring the most advanced, highest-performing ultraportable laptops into the hands of our customers.”

“We are extremely proud to have been an integral part of the birth of ThinkPad, and helped revolutionize the personal computing landscape. Co-engineered with Intel, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano, X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga designs will meet the requirements of an Intel Evo™ laptop through Intel’s hardware specifications and key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, battery life, fast charge and intelligent collaboration”, said Josh Newman, VP and General Manager of Mobile Innovation, Intel.  

Key Specs

Availability and Pricing:

• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 will be available from March 2022, with an expected starting price of $1639.
• ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 will be available from March 2022, with an expected starting price of $1749.
• ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 will be available from April 2022, with an expected starting price of $1659.

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