Lenovo last week launched the newest members of its X1 family, namely the Carbon ultrabook, Yoga multi-mode laptop, and modular Tablet.
Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon is an ultrabook that arrives in a 16.5 mm thin and 1.18 kg light body. It sports a crisp 14 inch IPS display in either WQHD (2560 x 1440) or FHD (1920 x 1080) resolutions, up to an Intel Core i7 vPro processor, up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory, up to 1 TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage, a 52 Whr battery for 11 hours of uptime, and a 720p webcam with digital array microphone. It also comes preinstalled with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. It is set to arrive in August.
Quick Specs:
- Processor: Up to Intel Core i7 vPro
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
- Display: 14 inch IPS panel with either WQHD (2560 x 1440) or FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution; 300 nits
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
- Memory: up to 16 GB DDR3
- Storage: up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Camera: 720p with digital array microphone
- Battery: 52 WHr rated for up to 11 hours use
- Dimensions: 333 x 229 x 16.45 mm; 1.18 kg
- Security: Kensington Lock, Touch Fingerprint Reader, Intel vPro technology
- I/O: WiGig, OneLink+, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, three USB 3.0, microSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE-A
- Availability: August 2016
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga convertible laptop is thicker and heavier than the X1 Carbon, but only by a teeny bit. Coming in at 16.76 mm thin and 1.27 kg light, it’s still a very portable device that can perform anywhere thanks to its impressive spec sheet (almost the same as the X1 Carbon) and flexible hinge allowing it to go into Laptop, Stand, Tablet, or Tent mode. What makes it more unique is the included docakble stylus pen for when you want to freehand your work. It retails for PHP 132,990 and is set to hit shelves in July.
Quick Specs:
- Processor: Up to Intel Core i7 vPro
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
- Display: 14 inch IPS panel with either WQHD (2560 x 1440, Anti-Glare) or FHD (1920 x 1080, Touch) resolution at 300 nits; or 14 inch Samsung OLED at WQHD (2560 x 1440, Touch) resolution at 300 nits
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
- Memory: up to 16 GB DDR3
- Storage: up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Camera: 720p with digital array microphone
- Battery: 52 WHr rated for up to 11 hours use
- Dimensions: 333 x 229 x 17 mm; 1.27 kg
- Security: Kensington Lock, Touch Fingerprint Reader, Intel vPro technology
- I/O: WiGig, OneLink+, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, three USB 3.0, microSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE-A
- Others: Dockable stylus pen
- Price: PHP 132,990
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a laptop, tablet (duh), projector, and 3D camera rolled into one sleek package. It achieves this feat through optional clip-on modules designed to enhance usability, user productivity, as well as device up time. It weighs a mere 1.1 kg while docked to the bundled keyboard with trackpoint and is also on par with its siblings when it comes to innards. It is priced at PHP 83,990.
Quick Specs:
- Processor: Up to Intel Core m7 vPro
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit; Windows 10 Home; Windows 8.1
- Display: 12 inch IPS display with FHD+ 2K (2160 x 1440) resolution
- Graphics: Intel HD Integrated Graphics
- Memory: up to 16 GB LPDDR3
- Storage: up to 1 TB SSD
- Camera: 2 or 8 MP with flash; IR camera; dual array microphone
- Battery: 10 hours (tablet only) and 5 hours (Productivity Module)
- Dimensions: 291.5 x 209.5 x 0.51 mm (tablet)/ 291.5 x 209.5 x 13 mm (keyboard); 1.1 kg
- Security: Touch Sensor Fingerprint Reader, Intel vPro technology
- I/O: WiGig, USB 3.0, USB Type-C, Mini DisplayPort, microSD, nanoSIM, 3.5 mm audio
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 4G LTE-A
- Modules: Productivity with five hour battery life, OneLink+, and full size USB; Presenter with 60-inch projection from two meters and full sized HDMI; and 3D Imaging with rear-facing Intel RealSense Camera
- Others: ThinkPad keyboard, stylus pen
- Colors: Black, red, silver
- Price: PHP 83,990
In photo above: Francis Judan (left), Lenovo Philippines 4P manager for commercial SMB; and Michael Ngan (right), Lenovo Philippines country general manager.