Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X1 Yoga convertible with OLED display
Lenovo has added new products to its X1 series, including the ThinkPad X1 Yoga. The X1 Yoga distinguishes itself because it is the first convertible on Windows that can be supplied with an OLED screen.
The OLED screen is not included with all models of the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga. It is also an option that requires a longer wait. The models with 2560×1440 and 1920×1080 IPS screens will be available in America from January, but the variants with the OLED screen supplied by Samsung with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels will only be available from April for an unknown price.
The convertible runs on Windows 10 Pro and has an Intel HD Graphics 520 video card. The processor differs per model with a maximum of an Intel Core i7. The working memory and storage capacity also depend on the model. These can go up to 16GB DDR3 and an NVME SSD of 1TB. In addition, the Yoga has a keyboard from which the keys retract when the convertible is used as a tablet. The price of the Yoga starts at 1449 dollars. A European price has not yet been announced.
In addition to the Yoga, Lenovo has also announced an X1 tablet, ThinkCentre and new X1 Carbon. The tablet is distinguished by compatibility with various external modules. For a longer battery life, there is a productivity module. According to the manufacturer, the battery life without a module is ten hours, with a module it is fifteen. For presentations there is a presenter module and for creating 3d images there is a 3d module that uses Intel’s RealSense camera. The specifications of the tablet itself again depend on the model. The most expensive model has an m7 processor, 16GB lpddr3 RAM and a 1TB SSD. The tablet itself will cost $899 and will be available in the US from February. The prices for the modules are between 149 and 279 dollars.
The ThinkCentre X1 All In One is 11 millimeters thick and has a screen diagonal of 23.8 inches with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Lenovo says the ThinkCentre has been tested for dust resistance, as this is a common problem with comparable hardware. The ThinkCentre would have been subjected to a test equivalent to 10 years in an office environment. The All in One is available in several variants, starting from $1029. Processor, RAM, storage space and operating system can differ per model. There is a choice of up to 16GB ddr4 at 2133MHz and up to an i7 processor. The ThinkCentre will be available from March.
The X1 Carbon is mainly a version with improved hardware compared to its predecessor. The model has become thinner and lighter and includes a Samsung-supplied nvme SSD. The ultrabook has a fingerprint scanner for security. The screen diagonal is 14 inches and the resolution can differ per model between 2560×1440 and 1920×1080 pixels. Furthermore, as with the rest of the X1 series, the processor, working memory and storage space differ per model. The processor goes up to an i7, the working memory up to 16GB DDR3 and the storage space up to 1TB SSD. Pricing for the Carbon starts at $1,299 and the device will be available in February. A European price or release date is not known for all models.