Lenovo updates ThinkPad lineup with eighth-gen Intel chips, thinner designs, and more

In all, Lenovo is introducing new and updated ThinkPad X, T, and L models, all of which are packed with Intel's latest 8th-generation processors. Merely there are also some other notable enhancements across the lineup, including webcam covers, USB-C power adapters, and "broader support" for Windows Hi facial recognition.

At the top of the lineup is the ThinkPad 10 series, which at present includes the X280 and the X380 Yoga. The X380 is at present 20 percentage lighter and 15 per centum thinner, coming in at two.v pounds and 17.4mm thick, Lenovo says. The X380 Yoga includes and agile pen and Windows How-do-you-do support. And, as its proper name suggests, the screen on the X380 Yoga can be flipped back to catechumen into tablet or tent mode, and other positions. Both models support rapid charging, and Lenov claims both a Mil-Spec tested for immovability to work in "some of the world'south most inhospitable places." The X280 volition start at $999, while the X380 Yoga will start at $1,459.

The T series at present includes updated models with the T480s, T480, and T580. Aside from Intel'south eighth-generation processors, each includes an IR camera, fingerprint reader, and a privacy shutter for the webcam. Optionally, the T580 can be equipped with discrete graphics. Lenovo as well says extended battery options will be available with up to 27 hours of battery life, which would exist impressive if accurate. The T series will start at $989 for the T480, going up from there.

The ThinkPad L series includes new L380 Yoga, L380, L480, and L580 models. A new 13-inch model is available, and the 14 and xv-inch models are now thinner and lighter. 8th-generation Intel Cadre processors are once more the star hither, in add-on to choice touch displays. Lastly, the ThinkPad L580 will be offered with option detached AMD graphics. The ThinkPad Fifty serial volition start at $549 for the L380 Yoga, going upward from at that place.

Last is the new Lenovo Tablet ten, an Intel Celeron-powered tablet with a detachable keyboard and pen. A fingerprint reader is included here, equally well every bit a Trusted Platform Module. Lenovo says it is targeting the Tablet 10 for the healthcare and retail markets. Pricing for the Tablet ten isn't available withal.

In terms of availability, the new ThinkPad models in the Ten and T ranges, along with the Tablet ten are expected to launch in January. The ThinkPad L lineup is expected to launch in February.

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