Sep 09, 2021 13:15:00

Lenovo releases three new models including the world's lightest 14-inch laptop 'Yoga Slim 7 Carbon' with Windows 11

Lenovo has announced three new models, including

the YOGA series with Windows 11. One of the three newly announced models, the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, is the world's lightest 14-inch laptop and will also be the first laptop with Windows 11 pre-installed.

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◆ Yoga Slim 7 Carbon

The Yoga Slim 7 Carbon is a laptop

with up to 8 cores of AMD Ryzen 7 5800U with AMD Radeon graphics. As an option, you can also choose a model that uses NVIDIA's Geforce MX450. The memory (RAM) is equipped with LPDDR4x of up to 16GB, and the storage adopts PCIe M.2 SSD of up to 1TB. It has a built-in 61Wh battery that supports Rapid Charge Express, which has a quick charging function, and can be used for up to 3 hours with just 15 minutes of charging.

In addition, the battery can be used for up to 14 hours and 30 minutes when fully charged, and the 'Lenovo Q-Control' function that realizes ideal fan settings extends the battery life according to the performance of the terminal. Adjust the operation of the fan so that. In addition, it has been certified by MIL-STD 810H , which is a military grade durability test, and can sufficiently withstand physical shocks and harsh operating environments that occur in daily life.

The housing is made of extremely lightweight and strong ultra-portable carbon fiber and magnesium alloy, the thinnest part is only 14.9 mm and weighs only 1.1 kg. This is said to be classified as 'the lightest notebook PC in the industry'.

In addition, the main body weighs only 1.1 kg and is equipped with four front speakers compatible

with Dolby Atmos. Two of the four holes for the speaker also function as slits for intake and exhaust.

The display size is 14 inches, the aspect ratio is 16:10, the resolution is QHD + (2880 x 1800 pixels), and it is VESA's Display HDR 500 True Black certified. The color gamut is 100% with DCI-P3 , and it is possible to accurately express vivid colors. The maximum brightness is 600 nits and the refresh rate is up to 90Hz. It also supports TÜV Rheinland 's Eye Comfort, which can reduce blue light.

The detailed specifications of Yoga Slim 7 Carbon are as follows.

Size and weight: Thinness 14.9mm ~, Weight 1kg ~
Display: 14-inch QHD + (2880 x 1800 pixels), refresh rate 90Hz, maximum brightness 600 nits, DCI-P3 100%, Dolby Vision HDR, touch screen (optional)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
Graphics: up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Memory (RAM): Up to 16GB dual channel LPDDR4x
Storage (ROM): SSD up to 1TB
OS: Windows 11
Battery: 61Wh
Communication: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 5.1 Alexa
Ports: USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4) x 2, USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) x 1, Audio Jack x 1
Audio: Dolby Atmos Speaker System

The Yoga Slim 7 Carbon is priced at $ 1289.99 and will be available around October 2021.

◆ Yoga Slim 7 Pro

Yoga Slim 7 Pro is a notebook PC equipped with a large 16-inch IPS. The aspect ratio of the display is 16:10, the maximum brightness is 500 nits, the refresh rate is up to 120Hz, and it also supports Dolby Vision HDR, achieving excellent color, brightness, and contrast. It is VESA Display HDR 400 certified and has a color gamut of 100% sRGB.

The processor supports up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H , and the GPU can select up to NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3050. It supports dual channel DDR4 with TDP of 80W, memory of up to 16GB, and PCIe M.2 SSD with storage of up to 1TB. Also adopts Rapid Charge Boost, which is a quick charge function.

It is also equipped with a smart noise canceling microphone, which enables video calls while reducing ambient noise. It also has an IR camera and hands-free Alexa, so you can use voice commands as well.

The thinnest part of the housing is 17.4 mm, and the weight is 2.1 kg. The main body color is available in two colors, cloud gray and storm gray.

The detailed specifications of Yoga Slim 7 Pro are as follows.

Size and weight: thinness 17.4mm ~, weight 2.1kg
Display: 16 inch 2.5K, brightness 500 nits, sRGB 100%, Dolby Vision HDR, AAR 92%, refresh rate 120Hz (optional)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory (RAM): Up to 16GB dual channel DDR4
Storage (ROM): SSD up to 1TB
OS: Windows 11
Battery: 75Wh
Communication: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 5.1 Alexa
Ports: USB 3.2 Type-A x 2, SD card slot x 1, HDMI port x 1, USB Type-C (full function) x 1, audio jack x 1
Audio: Dolby Atmos Speaker System

The Yoga Slim 7 Pro is priced at $ 1449 and will be available around October 2021.

◆ IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook

The 13.6-inch 2-in-1 with Chrome OS is the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook. The color gamut of 13.3 inch OLED (organic EL display) is DCI-P3 100%, which is higher in brightness and contrast ratio than liquid crystal display. The 42Wh battery can run for up to 15 hours.

There is also a dedicated pen, keyboard, and stand, which can be used like a notebook PC. In addition, it also supports TÜV Rheinland's Eye Comfort, which can reduce blue light.

The detailed specifications of the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook are as follows.

Size and weight: thinness 7.24mm, weight 700g
Display: 13.3 inch full HD, OLED, brightness 400 nit, DCI-P3 100%, AAR 92%
Processor: Snapdragon 7c Gen2
Memory (RAM): Up to 8GB LPDDR4x
Storage (ROM): eMMC SSD up to 256GB
OS: Chrome OS
Battery: 42Wh
Communication: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Port: USB 3.0 Type-C x 2, Pogo Pin

The IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is priced at $ 429.99 and will be available around October 2021.