Latest ThinkPad X1’s Strengthen Uncompromised Premium Laptop Experiences

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

LAS VEGAS – January 5, 2022 – 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 10th Gen, X1 Yoga 7th Gen and X1 Nano 2nd 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 12th 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.

Furthermore, our innovations extend to a bold new ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 3 All-in-One (AIO) with advanced individual and group collaboration features, and a redesigned Tiny-in-One (TIO) called TIO Flex that reimagines the modular AIO business desktop that we introduced to the world back in 20141. We are also unveiling new ThinkVision P series 27-inch monitors that extend user workspaces and deliver value-add features for efficiency and productivity in home or office environments. They can include an optional ThinkVision Voice-over-IP (VOIP) Modular Stack with webcam and speaker for a seamless video collaboration solution.

“Probably” the Best Business Laptops just got Better

We are very excited about our latest laptops, and as we enter the 30th year2 of relentless pursuits for perfection, we are very fortunate that ThinkPad has become an industry icon. We relish the opportunities that technology will bring over the next 30 years as we strive to delight existing fans and hope to discover new ones.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon has reached a milestone 10th Gen and continues to offer everything a modern professional would need; ThinkPad X1 Yoga 7th Gen with its machined premium aluminum design is stylish and powerful. All models now support 12th 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 2nd 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 modeling3. 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 mask4. 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:

”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.

Future of Desktop is Flexible and Adaptable

At first glance, the new ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 3 is a regular update to our premium AIO business desktop. However, the new M90a introduces new features that elevate the product into an intelligent productive and collaborative PC. Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core processors up to i9 on Intel’s Q670 platform with vPro technology, it features a 23.8-inch QHD display, up to 64GB DDR5 and plenty of storage options and IO ports. Unusually for an AIO, it also includes HMDI 2.0 and DisplayPort outputs allowing the connection of a second display and a full-function stand including 90-degree pivot capability. It’s the integration of conferencing and security technologies however that set it apart:

In many ways, Lenovo reinvigorated the desktop industry in 2014 with the introduction of the first-generation modular Tiny-in-One PC2. With the introduction of the new TIO Flex, we have focused on a complete customer value proposition that reduces complexity for office and remote workers. Providing high flexibility with support for the last four generations of Tiny desktops and new monitor options up to 27-inch, Flex offers simple upgrade paths with separate refresh possibility of both desktop and display. Modularity comes in three parts:

TIO Flex is easy to deploy, easy to service and now offers a flexible and intuitive upgrade path that future-proofs investment.

The traditional office space is being redefined and the move to hybrid working is gathering pace. Users are looking for consistent technology that enables flexibility between office and home. ThinkVision is listening to customers and the new generation of P-series professional monitors have been designed with modular flexibility, digital wellness and sustainability in mind.

ThinkVision P27h-30 and P27q-30 are 4-side near edgeless bezel design, 27-inch QHD displays offering vivid color performance with calibrated color accuracy. Highlights include:

The P27h-30 and P27q-30 differ in their target functionality, with the former being designed for a flexible working environment that requires rapid connection of laptop with a one-cable docking solution. Offering up to 100W power charging, ethernet, USB hub and multi-display capability, the plug-and-work (or play) P27h-30 is ideal for a home office and hot-desk environment and adds KVM10 switch capability for power-users to easily flip between PC inputs.

Both P-30 series monitors share a common video collaboration option. The ThinkVision VoIP Modular Stack provides a unique cableless conferencing solution featuring the new MC60 Monitor Webcam, MS30 Monitor Soundbar and a clever USB stand that plugs directly into a USB port on top of the P-30 series. One stack fulfils three scenarios depending on user needs:

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.

ThinkVision P27q-30 and P27h-30 will be available from July 2022, with an expected starting price of $499 and $599 respectively.

ThinkVision VOIP Modular Stack solution will be available from June 2022, with an expected starting price for Soundbar of $39 and Webcam of $129.

ThinkCentre M90a Gen 3 Pro will be available from May 2022, with an expected starting price of $1,299

TIO Flex will be available from June 2022, with an expected starting price for the stand only of $49.99

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