[CES 2015] Lenovo updates ThinkPad lineup, introduces Stack accessory
At CES 2014, Lenovo has announced upgraded version of Thinkpad X1 Carbon, their flagship ultrabook for business users. Celebrating 100 million ThinkPad unit sales, Lenovo has also announced Thinkpad stack, ThinkVision X24 monitor and uprades to other ThinkPad lineups. The third generation of X1 Carbon continues to be the world’s lightest 14” ultrabook device, now offers 3K resolution display, new set of ports and connections and will be powered by 5th Generation Intel Broadwell Core processors.
“Since the original ThinkPad 700, ThinkPad engineers have continued to drive innovation by making each new ThinkPad better than the last. Reaching 100 million units sold proves they are succeeding,” said Yang Yuanqing, chairman and CEO, Lenovo. “When we acquired IBM’s PC business, we made a promise to not just protect the ThinkPad franchise, but to make it even better, even stronger. Today, ThinkPad continues to be one of the most respected brands in the industry, fueling Lenovo’s rise to number 1 in the global PC industry. Now, even as Lenovo expands into mobile devices, servers, and ecosystem and cloud computing, ThinkPad will remain at the core of our strategy and the heart of our business. It is an honor to continue to bring this legendary brand to our customers, and I look forward to many more ThinkPad milestones to come.”
ThinkVision X24 display features a 24” borderless screen, is just 7.5mm thick. The IPS panel display has FullHD resolution with 178 degree viewing angle and can be connect to source using DisplayPort or HDMI port. X24 is the first monitor to use pre-coated metal (PCM) surface technology for a non-traditional rear cover. The frameless display is very useful for those who stack monitors side by side.
ThinkPad Stack is an interesting accessory, using which you can stack multiple adapters and devices using magnetized interlocking. You can stack a 10,000mAh power bank, 1TB USB 2.0 HDD, Wireless Access Point and Bluetooth Speakers in one stack that looks much better than laying these devices across your table.
“It has been a genuine privilege to be an integral part of ThinkPad notebook success through one hundred million units,” said Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO. “The dedication and imagination of ThinkPad engineers over the years has produced some remarkable technological breakthroughs. As computing takes new forms and enables amazing new experiences, Intel is eager to see what Lenovo can come up with next.”
Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2015 specification
- 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors
- Operating System Windows 8.1
- Display/Resolution Up to 14-inch WQHD (2560×1440) 10-point multitouch
- Video Graphics Intel HD GT2 graphics
- Memory Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM
- Storage Up to PCIe 512GB SSD
- Integrated Comms OneLink 1.0; MiniDP; HDMI; 3.5mm combo jack (headphone/mic); FPR; Ethernet extension connection; 3G/4G LTE (optional)
- Keyboard Backlit Precision keyboard
- Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0; WiFi combo card
- Camera 720p camera
- Battery Up to 10.9 hours (50Whr)*
- Weight 1.31 kg (2.88 pounds)
- Dimensions 331 x 226.5 x 17.7 mm (13.0 x 8.9 x .7 in.)
Lenovo ThinkVision X24 specification
- 23.8-inch borderless display area
- Panel Type : Neo-Blade IPS
- Resolution : 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
- Viewing Angles : 178 degree horizontal, 178 degree vertical @ contrast ratio > 10:1
- Contrast Ratio : 1000:1
- Dynamic Contrast : 3M:1
- Response Time : 7 ms
- Brightness : 250 nits
- Color Gamut : 72%
- Color Depth : 16.7 M
- Input Signal : HDMI and DisplayPort
- Stand : Tilt adjustable
- Weight : Approximately 3.79 kg (8.4 lbs.)
- Dimensions : Monitor with stand and base: 540 x 412.78 x 220 mm (21.3 x 16.3 x 8.7 in.)
ThinkPad Stack specification
- Storage 1TB USB 3.0 HDD; USB 3.0, Door Locker Software
- Sound : Bluetooth® 4.0 Speaker with 2×2 watt speakers, noise-reducing microphone, 3.5mm aux audio in, charged by micro-USB; Digital signal processor
- Connectivity : Remote access with Access Point accessory: 10M/100m RJ45 input 2.4G/5G WiFi, supports LTE USB modems, micro USB-in, supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Battery: 10,000 mAh battery capacity in power bank, max charging up to 5V/2.1A
- Weight : All four accessories stacked: 861g (1.9 lbs.)
- Dimension : All four accessories stacked: 136mm x 76mm (5.3 x 2.9 in.)
Pricing and Availability
- Models of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon start at $1249 and will be available from January 2015.
- Models of the ThinkPad X250 start at $1149 and will be available from February 2015.
- The ThinkVision X24 starts at $249 and will be available from April 2015.
- ThinkPad Stack accessories will be available from mid-April 2015, with ThinkPad Stack Bluetooth Speaker at $89.99, ThinkPad Stack 10000mAh Power Bank at $49.99, ThinkPad Wireless Access Point /1TB Hard Drive Kit at $199.99.
- The 2015 ThinkPad portfolio also includes:
- Models of the ThinkPad T450s and T450 start at $1099 and $849 respectively and will be available from February 2015.
- Models of the ThinkPad T550 start at $999 and will be available from February 2015.
- Models of the ThinkPad E450 and E550 start at $599 and will be available from February 2015.
- Models of the ThinkPad L450 start at $699 and will be available from February 2015
