Whereas the ThinkBook Clear Show laptop computer proven by Lenovo at MWC 2024 is barely a proof of idea, the corporate additionally introduced refreshed variations of a number of ThinkPads and ThinkBooks, in addition to a couple of equipment.
These embody three up to date ThinkPad T-series laptops: the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 and the ThinkPad T16 Gen three, all with Intel Core Extremely processors (or an AMD Ryzen 8040 choice for the T14 Gen 5). All three get Lenovo's communication bar, which extends a portion of the highest body to accommodate the digicam and microphones, giving these laptops thinner higher bezels and taller show ratios. Lenovo has beforehand added this characteristic to different ThinkPad laptops such because the X1 Carbon and X1 Nano.
The T-series keyboards now have the identical tactile markings, (steerage bars) on the Fn, Insert, Enter and Quantity keys because the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 laptops to make typing higher. accessible to the visually impaired. Lenovo additionally broke the lengthy custom of placing the Fn key on the outermost edge and changed it with Ctrl, the place most laptop computer and keyboard producers put them. There's additionally a bodily Microsoft Copilot key between the proper Alt and Ctrl, however Lenovo left the Home windows key alone. (Phew!)
Lenovo additionally labored with iFixit to make it simpler to interchange sure parts on the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and T16 Gen three. This features a return to completely socketed DIMM slots as an alternative of soldered RAM, cable-free user-replaceable batteries (with extra few screws to take away) and accessible slots for SSDs and wi-fi adapters.
For customers who’re very new to laptop computer restore, the SSD and RAM slots are clearly marked, and Lenovo now consists of QR codes contained in the laptop computer physique subsequent to every repairable part with video directions on the method. There are additionally indicators that point out the particular screws to take away if you wish to change simply the keyboard and trackpad.
There's yet one more ThinkPad laptop computer up Lenovo's sleeve: the ThinkPad X12 Removable Gen 2. We actually preferred the primary era when it launched in April 2021; this upcoming model can have an Intel Core Extremely U processor, 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, a 5MP front-facing webcam that helps Home windows Good day, an 8MP outward-facing digicam, and help for a 4G LTE wi-fi adapter.
Lenovo has additionally made some tweaks to its ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 laptop computer, shortening the important thing journey to 1.5mm and making the touchpad bigger. It additionally has new peripherals and equipment, together with the ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 Cell contact monitor and a USB-C Slim journey dock.
All Intel-configured ThinkPads hit shops beginning in April 2024, with costs anticipated to start out at $1,199. (The ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD configuration shall be accessible in Might 2024, beginning at $949.) The ThinkBook and USB-C dock arrive in March 2024, beginning at $1,169 and $89.99, respectively. The transportable monitor ($399) arrives in July 2024.