Smarter Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops Engineered for the Future Workforce

New ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7^th Gen, joined by X1 Yoga™ 4^th Gen, X390 and T490 get Smarter via 10^th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors

August 27, 2019 – Today, Lenovo announced its latest ThinkPad laptops providing smarter productivity, connectivity and security experiences built for the future workforce. With the latest X1 Carbon running Intel’s 10^th Generation CPU’s, Lenovo unleashes its first commercial platform part of the Project Athena program, ready to take on a full day’s work with all day battery life and the latest Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The updated commercial laptop line-up also includes a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor refresh on the premium ThinkPad X1 Yoga, the ThinkPad X390 and the ThinkPad T490. Also announced are new ThinkPad L13 and L13 Yoga laptops for those who seek ThinkPad attributes in an affordable, high-value package.

Designed and engineered around ThinkPad’s core foundational principles, these new laptops address the needs of a new generation workforce and their dynamic workspaces. People are seeking devices that offer intuitive, secure features and faster, higher performance to improve their workday, and ThinkPad is here to help them accomplish their most important goals. ThinkPad features industry-leading security with ThinkShield™, the ability to stay connected with LTE-A Wireless WAN and Wi-Fi 6 in the latest select models¹. The ThinkPad line-up continues to offer premium usability experience through vivid high-definition displays, immersive Dolby Audio^TM, and the renowned ThinkPad keyboard.

In today’s tech world, security is a top priority, and we have addressed this need by adding innovative ThinkShield security features to our machines. The hybrid HD+IR Camera with ThinkShutter™ protects users from prying eyes. Secure multi-factor authentication is possible with Windows Hello™, along with a match-on-host fingerprint reader. The lightweight form factor, versatile connectivity options, and long battery life empower you to achieve more, no matter where your work takes you.

“We know from user insights that the next-gen workforce expects much more flexible working methods. This includes the need to work from anywhere, anytime with technological tools at their disposal that are fast, secure, intuitive and mobile,” said Jerry Paradise, vice president, Commercial Product and Portfolio Management, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “Our unparalleled family of ThinkPad laptops gives business professionals smarter productivity, security and connectivity experiences along with greater choice in selecting the device that’s right for them.”

ThinkPad X1 Carbon

“Congratulations to Lenovo on their latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon. I am proud of the co-engineering between Intel and Lenovo to build exceptional performance into this device. With so many of today’s workers on the go so much of the time, they need power for a full workday, ready-to-go responsiveness and the latest connectivity. This is the ultimate PC experience.” said Stephanie Hallford, vice president in the Client Computing Group and general manager of Business Client Platforms at Intel Corporation.

Up to a 6-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor delivering multi-threaded performance, support for brilliant 4K content, and best-in-class connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Thunderbolt™ 3 for on-the-go productivity whether you’re in the office, with a customer or somewhere in between
Project Athena enabling optimized battery life, best-in-class connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and more that’s co-engineered with Intel for mobile performance whether you’re in the office, at a customer’s or somewhere in between
Just 14.9mm thin and starting at 2.4 pounds (1 kg)
A diverse selection of 14-inch display options is available, including the stunning 500 nit, 10 bit, 4K Dolby Vision® enabled panel, or the option of a new, brighter 400 nit FHD display
The Dolby Atmos® Speaker System, featuring two top-firing tweeters and two down-firing woofers, delivers a more immersive soundscape
Four far-field microphones enhance the experience of conferencing and collaboration
Enjoy up to 18.5 hours² of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
Global LTE-A Wireless WAN and new Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ option offer lightning-fast connection speeds for an always-on experience

ThinkPad X1 Yoga

This 4^th generation multi-mode laptop is smaller, thinner and lighter than ever, and is constructed in a precision-machined aluminium chassis.

Up to 6-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
Weighs less than 2.9 pounds (1.4kg) and is just 15.5mm thin
Reinforced, precision machined “Iron Grey” aluminium chassis
Now supports all docking solutions, including ThinkPad Mechanical Dock
Enjoy up to 18.3 hours² of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes.
Dolby Vision® enabled display and Dolby Atmos® Speaker System with far-field mics
Global LTE-A Wireless WAN
Integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro offers precise, multi-mode pen input

ThinkPad T490

Up to i7 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
Just 17.9mm thin and starting at 3.2 pounds (1.5 kg)
Impressive display selection, including the stunning 500 nit, WQHD Dolby Vision™ panel, or a new, brighter 400 nit FHD display.
Dolby Audio Premium™, featuring two up-firing speakers
Dual far-field microphones improve conferencing audio
Enjoy up to 15 hours² of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
Global LTE-A Wireless WAN and new Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ offer lightning-fast connection speeds.

ThinkPad X390

Up to i7 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
Just 16.5mm thin and starting at 2.8 pounds (1.3 kg)
Impressive display selection, including a new, brighter 400 nit FHD display.
Dolby Audio Premium™, featuring two down-firing speakers
Dual far-field microphones improve conferencing audio
Enjoy up to 16.8 hours²of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
Global LTE-A Wireless WAN for lightning-fast connection speeds.

New ThinkPad L Series

The new ThinkPad L13 and L13 Yoga combine enterprise-grade performance and mobility in a high value package. The bezels are thinner, offering you the same 13-inch screen size contained in a smaller footprint than their predecessors.

ThinkPad L13:

Up to i7 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
Just 17.6mm thin and starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)
Impressive display selection, including a 300 nit FHD IPS Touch Display.
Dolby Audio Premium™, featuring two down-firing speakers
Enjoy up to 14 hours² of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes

ThinkPad L13 Yoga:

Up to i7 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
Just 17.6mm thin and starting at 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg)
Impressive display selection, including a 300 nit FHD IPS Touch Display
Dolby Audio Premium™, featuring two down-firing speakers
Enjoy up to 12 hours² of productivity, and when the power gets low, Rapid Charge can deliver 80 percent battery in just 60 minutes
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Pricing and Availability³
ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7^th Gen with Intel 10^th Gen is expected to be available starting September 2019, starting at $1,479.
ThinkPad X1 Yoga 4^th Gen with Intel 10^th Gen is expected to be available starting September 2019, starting at $1,609.
ThinkPad T490 with Intel 10^th Gen is expected to be available starting October 2019, starting at $1,129.
ThinkPad X390 with Intel 10^th Gen is expected to be available starting October 2019, starting at $1,019.
ThinkPad L13 is expected to be available starting October 2019, starting at $749.
ThinkPad L13 Yoga is expected to be available starting October 2019, starting at $919.

Visit http://www.lenovo.com/think/ for more information.

About Lenovo
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¹Wi-Fi 6 will be available on select Lenovo commercial laptops including the ThinkPad X390 and ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7^th Gen. Availability and configurations will vary per market.
²All battery life claims are approximate and based on test results using the MobileMark 2014 ver 1.5 battery life benchmark test. Actual results will vary and depend on numerous factors including product configuration and usage, software, operating conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See https://bapco.com/products/mobilemark-2014/ for additional details.
³Prices do not include tax, shipping or options and are subject to change without notice; additional terms and conditions apply. Reseller prices may vary. On-shelf dates may vary by geography and products may only be available in select markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.

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