Lenovo announces updated ThinkPad X1 laptops with OLED display options and Computer Vision technology

At CES 2022, Lenovo announced the latest gen ThinkPad X1 laptops which include X1 Carbon 10^th Gen, X1 Yoga 7^th Gen and X1 Nano 2^nd Gen. All these laptops are now powered by Intel 12^th Gen Core processors, and they come with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Some of the new features include a superior camera, 360-degree far field quad-array microphones, OLED display options, Dolby Voice, and the new Computer Vision (CV) technology.

Highlights of ThinkPad X1 series:

• 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 performance
• 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
  • New 1.4µm sensor FHD camera with optional Computer Vision technology
  • 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 6E 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
  • ThinkShield Firmware Resiliency 2.0 further enhances security by extending protection, detection, and recovery of additional components
  • 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 down

Pricing and Availability:

• 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.

Source: Lenovo