Lenovo just introduced four 2021 YOGA laptop models – Yoga 6 AMD, Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga 9i and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon.
Confused? Hear from Lenovo themselves, and we will give you a quick run down of all four models!
2021 Lenovo YOGA Laptop Models Revealed!
The Yoga is Lenovo’s top-of-the-line consumer sub-brand, and is designed to offer refined craftsmanship and stunning design, for “consumers with sophisticated taste”.
Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD
The 2021 Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD is their first-generation consumer convertible laptop, that uses a hybrid design of metal and soft-touch materials wrapped in blue fabric.
This 13.3-inch, 2-in-1 convertible laptop features an AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processor with optional AMD Radeon graphics, with up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory an 1 TB of SSD storage.
It comes with a Full HD touch screen display, with narrow bezels and a backlit keyboard. It also comes with front facing stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos.
Weighing only 1.32 kg, the Yoga 6 AMD offers up to 18 hours of battery life with a 60 Whr battery.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i
The 2021 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i offers an exquisite Shadow Black genuine leather cover bonded to an aluminium chassis for a better feel and greater durability.
Built around the 11th Gen Intel Core processors, with Intel Xe Graphics, this 14-inch laptop is just 13.9 mm thick, and weighs just 1.29 kg.
Lenovo also offers a more powerful 15-inch option, powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i9 HK-series mobile processor, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design graphics.
Both models offer up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe SSD storage, with three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Lenovo Yoga 9i
The 2021 Lenovo Yoga 9i offers an exquisite Shadow Black genuine leather cover bonded to an aluminium chassis, as well as an all-metal Mica option.
They both come with an edge-to-edge Glass Palm Rest with an encased Smart Sensor Touchpad with haptic feedback.
Built around the 11th Gen Intel Core processors, with Intel Xe Graphics, this 14-inch convertible laptop features thermal venting holes under the keyboard to lower its temperature by two degrees Celsius compared to the previous generation.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is an ultra-light 13.3-inch laptop, with a 16:10 display and a thickness of just 14.25 mm and a weight of just 966 grams.
This is an Intel Evo-certified laptop, with a stunning Moon White finish, and a chassis made from carbon fibre with an anti-fingerprint finish.
2021 Lenovo YOGA Models : Price + Availability
All four 2021 Lenovo Yoga laptop models are available for purchase, with immediate effect, at these starting prices :
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The newly launched 2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 laptop is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile APU, with built-in Radeon graphics.
Let’s dive into its key features and specifications, as well as its starting price and availability!
2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (AMD Ryzen) : MIL-SPEC Business Laptop!
The new 2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 is a second-generation model built around the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile APU, with built-in Radeon graphics. But that’s not all…
ThinkPad Keyboard + TrackPoint
Fans of the ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint will naturally be glad to know they are both part of the ThinkPad E15.
On top of that, it comes with a larger touchpad that now meets the Microsoft Precision TouchPad (PTP) standard.
8th Gen Owl Wing Fan
The AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile APU is kept cool by the 8th Generation Lenovo Owl Wing Fan, which delivers 38% more airflow, for 15% better cooling performance.
On top of that, the Owl Wing Fan is designed to minimise dust accumulation, which means it will maintain its performance over years of use.
Smaller + Lighter
Compared to the last-generation, the 2020 ThinkPad E15 is smaller in size, and lighter in weight. But it still sports the same 15.6-inch display.
The difference is the smaller bezels – just 7.7 mm at the sides, giving it an 85% screen-to-body ratio.
12 MIL-SPEC Certifications
The 2020 ThinkPad E15 may be an entry-level business laptop in Lenovo’s stable, but it is still certified for no less than twelve MIL-SPEC certifications. This ensures that the laptop will keep on running, even if you may not…
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The newly launched 2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 laptop is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile APU, with built-in Radeon graphics.
Let’s dive into its key features and specifications, as well as its starting price and availability!
2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (AMD Ryzen) : MIL-SPEC Business Laptop!
The new 2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a second-generation model built around the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile APU, with built-in Radeon graphics. But that’s not all…
ThinkPad Keyboard + TrackPoint
Fans of the ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint will naturally be glad to know they are both part of the ThinkPad E14.
On top of that, it comes with a larger touchpad that now meets the Microsoft Precision TouchPad (PTP) standard.
8th Gen Owl Wing Fan
The AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile APU is kept cool by the 8th Generation Lenovo Owl Wing Fan, which delivers 38% more airflow, for 15% better cooling performance.
On top of that, the Owl Wing Fan is designed to minimise dust accumulation, which means it will maintain its performance over years of use.
Smaller + Lighter
Compared to the last-generation, the 2020 ThinkPad E14 is smaller in size, and lighter in weight. But it still sports the same 14-inch display.
The difference is the smaller bezels – just 4.5 mm at the sides, giving it an 85% screen-to-body ratio.
12 MIL-SPEC Certifications
The 2020 ThinkPad E14 may be an entry-level business laptop in Lenovo’s stable, but it is still certified for no less than 12 MIL-SPEC certifications. This ensures that the laptop will keep on running even if you may not…
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Lenovo Malaysia just announced the appointment of Varinderjit Singh as their new General Manager! Here is what you need to know about the new person helming Lenovo in Malaysia!
Varinderjit Singh Appointed Lenovo Malaysia General Manager
Lenovo just announced the appointment of Varinderjit Singh as the new General Manager for its operations in Malaysia. The new role will see him leading the organisation and managing the overall growth of business.
Varinderjit Singh’s Previous Experience
Varinderjit Singh joins the Malaysian operations with 28 years of experience in the tech sector.
He started out as a systems engineer with Mesiniaga Malaysia and went on to work at 3Com, NEC Computers, Dell, Samsung and Microsoft.
He has overseen markets in Asia, United States as well as Europe and was Managing Director for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Malaysia prior to joining Lenovo.
The Future Of Lenovo Malaysia
Varinderjit Singh takes over from Khoo Hung Chuan who will take on a regional role for Central Asia Pacific.
Mr Khoo has been tasked with Education Transform and Development, a sector Lenovo considers crucial to Lenovo’s development in Asia.
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The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 has just been released and it looks every bit like a gaming powerhouse! Here is a primer on the new Legion Y740 gaming laptop!
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 Gaming Laptop
Once known for their business laptops, Lenovo is certainly focusing heavily on their gaming laptops.
The new 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US) comes with either a 15-inch, or 17-inch display, with an optional 144 Hz Full HD (1920 x 1080) panel that supports NVIDIA G-SYNC.
Reviewers have described its performance as “excellent”, with a “competitive price” to boot. They also liked the fact that its chassis is all-aluminium, giving it a stylish looks.
On the other hand, they noted that it has a relatively short battery life of just 5 hours. Gaming sessions on-the-go will be short unless you can hook it up to a power outlet.
A Gaming Powerhouse
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US) gaming laptop comes with these key features :
9th Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor
Microsoft Windows Home 10
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
That is everything you need for the most intense gaming sessions!
Some reviewers even claim that this particular Lenovo model is a match for the highly-rated MSI GS75 Stealth.
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 Optional Features
Users can choose to add on extra features to the 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US), like :
Dolby Sound Radar
32 GB DDR4-2666 memory
CORSAIR iCue RGB backlit keyboard
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 Price + Availability
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US) gaming laptop has a base price of RM 8,629 / ~$2,083 / ~£1,581 / ~€1,858 with a 15-inch display.
In the US, it retails for $2,299.99 with a 17-inch GSYNC display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, 16 GB DDR4 memory and 512 GB NVMe SSD.
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme is a high-end mobile workstation designed to be the ultimate expression of Lenovo engineering prowess.
Let’s take an in-depth look at the ThinkPad X1 Extreme and find out what sets it apart from the competition!
The Official Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Tech Briefing!
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is an ultra-light mobile workstation that can be equipped with a 4K HDR touchscreen display with Dolby Vision and optional pen support. But it’s no ordinary mobile workstation.
As an enterprise-grade mobile workstation, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme is designed to be secure and tough. Not only is it built to withstand 12 military-grade requirements, it is secured by Lenovo ThinkShield technologies from the factory till the end of its lifespan.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Price + Availability
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is available in Malaysia with immediate effect. It has a starting price of RM 7,749 / ~US$ 1,890, with the following specifications :
Intel Core I5-8300H processor
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
15.6-inch Full HD IPS display (300 nits)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB)
8 GB DDR4-2666 memory
256 GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Here are some direct purchase links for your convenience :
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Up Close!
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is powered by the 8th Generation Intel H series 6-core processor, with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics and fast NVMe SSD storage.
Lenovo offers two 15.6-inch display options :
a Full HD IPS display with 300 nits brightness and 72% Adobe RGB colour gamut, or
a 4K UHD HDR display with 400 nits brightness and 100% Adobe RGB colour gamut
The Full HD display option is slightly (0.3 mm) thinner and marginally (100 grams) lighter than the 4K UHD display option.
Despite sporting a large 15.6-inch display, it is only 18 mm thick, and weighs just 1.8 kg. It even has a long-lasting 80 Whr battery inside!
In addition to processor options, Lenovo also allows you to customise the following options :
DDR4-2666 Memory : 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB / 64GB
PCIe SSD Storage : 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB
Optional IR camera with Glance technology
Dual Fan, Dual Heatpipe Cooling
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is designed to run in the most extreme conditions. Hence, it is kept cool by a dual-fan, dual-heatpipe cooling system that you can just see through the large vents on its underside.
The two heatpipes whisk heat away from the CPU and GPU to the two heatsinks – each kept cool by a fan that sucks in cool air from the underside. The hot air is then exhausted out the back. The inside of the chassis is also kept cool passively by large vents.
Webcam + Optional IR Camera
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) comes with a very basic 720p webcam. At this price point, we would have expected at least a 1080p webcam. But at least it comes with a ThinkShutter privacy cover.
Lenovo offers an optional IR camera, which we highly recommend because it allows for the more secure Windows Hello login method.
The IR camera also supports the Lenovo Glance technology, which merges face-, eye- and gaze-tracking. It allows the cursor to automatically focus on where you are looking at, or windows to shift with a move of your eyes. This is especially useful when you are working on multiple monitors.
Lay Flat Display
Whether you opt for the Full HD or 4K UHD panel, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) has a lay-flat display design. Its hinge is designed to let the display lay completely flat.
This makes it easier to work with other people, particularly since the display is touch-sensitive and supports writing with a pen. Lenovo offers an optional pen, but you can also use a third-party pen like the Genius Pen.
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Fingerprint Sensor
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) has an enterprise-grade fingerprint sensor. Instead of being integrated into the Power button, it is built into the chassis, to the right of the keyboard.
It uses a Match-on-Chip fingerprint sensor, which means the fingerprint data is registered, stored and verified by the fingerprint reader chip itself.
This prevents a hacker or malware from using a man-in-the-middle attack to falsely verify a fake fingerprint.
Keyboard + Touch Pad + TrackPoint
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) has a full-sized keyboard that is spill-resistant. That means it will withstand a small spill of water without shorting out.
In addition to its glass touchpad, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) comes with the iconic ted TrackPoint joystick. Also known as a pointing stick, the TrackPoint is pressure-activated, allowing for faster and better cursor control with minimal movement.
Connectivity Options
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) comes with a plethora of connectivity options and ports.
Wirelessly, it supports 802.11 AC 2×2 WiFi connectivity, which means it has dual transmit and receive antennas for better reception and range. It also supports the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology.
Here is a list of ports you will find on the left and right side of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) :
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AC Power Port
Two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C / Thunderbolt 3 ports
HDMI 2.0 port
Network extension port
3.5 mm combo audio and microphone port
Smart Card reader
4-in-1 SD card reader
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (one is always on)
Kensington lock slot
Battery + Charging
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) comes with a 4-Cell Li-Cylinder battery that Lenovo says will last up to 15 hours.
It has a total capacity of 80 Watt-hours, which means it will last one hour if the X1 Extreme uses 80 watts of power, or two hours if it uses 40 watts, or four hours if it sips just 20 watts of power.
Lenovo pairs it with a compact 135 watt rapid charging adaptor that they promise will recharge the battery to 80% in just one hour. A small LED indicator light next to the power port tells you the X1 Extreme’s charging status at a glance.
Here were our findings when we put its battery to the test :
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PCMark 10 – Productivity App Performance
Surprisingly, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) only scored 4,332 in PCMark 10 on AC power.
Many other laptops powered by the Intel Core i7-8850H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU would score just over 5,200 – about 20% higher.
When we switched to battery power, its performance was throttled by about 31% to improve battery life.
This makes it about ⅓ as fast as a gaming laptop based on the full-powered NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, which would score around 15,800.
If you run it on battery power, its performance gets throttled by about 21%, reducing its Fire Strike score to just under 5,000.
On AC Power
On Battery Power
3DMark Time Spy Strike (DX12, 1920 x 1080)
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) scored 2,393 on Time Spy – about ⅓ as fast as a full-powered NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, which would score around 7,000.
When we switched to battery power, its performance was throttled by 9.5% – the smallest drop we recorded.
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Our Verdict Of The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) looks and feels every bit like business laptop – from its angular design all the way to its matte black colour scheme. But it’s far more than just another mobile workstation.
Beneath its business-like veneer is a tough laptop that not only offers enterprise-grade Lenovo ThinkShield protection from factory till the end of its lifespan, but also military-grade toughness. In fact, every ThinkPad X1 Extreme has to pass 12 military-grade tests.
These aspects are important to note because the ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is neither the most powerful mobile workstation in the market, nor does it offer the best performance for the money. In fact, our benchmarks show that it consistently underperforms laptops with the same processor and graphics card.
Performance, mark our words, is not what the ThinkPad X1 Extreme is offering. It is the entirety of the package that differentiates the X1 Extreme from its competitors – configurability, security and reliability in a thin and light package.
If you have the cash to spare, it offers an incredible 4K HDR display with 400 nits of brightness and 100% Adobe RGB colour gamut. You can also configure it with up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and up to two PCIe SSDs offering up to 2 TB of storage!
You can also count on its diverse connectivity options – super-fast Wireless-AC and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, with many ports to use – the latest Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports as well as the good-old 3.5 mm audio port!
It’s not just work, work, work though. The ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) supports Dolby Audio Premium and Dolby Atmos, so it doubles as a great entertainment and gaming laptop after a hard day’s work.
Ultimately, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is designed for those who need absolute security and reliability. Whether you are working in the comfort of your flying office, or in harsh field environments, you know you can depend on the X1 Extreme.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Specifications
Here are the key specifications of the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK). But remember – it is highly customisable, so the price and options will vary greatly, from country to country.
Specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
Operating System
Up to Windows 10 Professional
Display Options
A. 15.6-inch 4K HDR display
- 3840 x 2160 pixels, 400 nits brightness
- 100% Adobe RGB colour gfamut
B. 15.6-inch FHD IPS display
- 1920 x 1080 pixels, 300 nits brightness
- 72% Adobe RGB colour gamut
Processor
8th Gen Intel Core FL-H vPro processor
Graphics Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 630
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Memory
Up to 64 GB DDR4-2666 memory
Storage
Up to two M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs (max. 2 TB)
Connectivity
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
- 802.11 AC 2x2
- Bluetooth 5.0
Camera
720p HD video camera with ThinkShutter privacy cover
Optional Infra-red (IR) camera for Windows Hello login
Security
Fast Online Identity (FIDO) authentication
dTPM 2.0
Match-on-Chip touch fingerprint reader
Windows Hello facial recognition (with optional IR camera)
ThinkShutter privacy cover
Smart card reader
Kensington lock slot
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At our last meeting with Gavin Wong, the National Consumer Sales Manager for AMD Malaysia, we pointed out that there has been a dearth of information on AMD Ryzen Mobile laptops. Almost immediately, he arranged for a media update on the Q4 2018 Ryzen Mobile laptop line-up. Check it out!
The Q4 2018 Ryzen Mobile Laptop Media Update!
It was an informal media update event, but Gavin brought in the big guns from AMD’s top partners to brief us – Jeffrey Lai (Senior Product Manager of Acer Malaysia), Frankie Chan (Business Director of PC Business, HP Malaysia), and Wong Yuen Lai (Consumer Segment Lead of Lenovo Malaysia). The Regional Marketing Manager of AMD APJ, Ms. Yennee Ng, also came for this media update.
Their central message was – despite the onslaught of laptops powered by the Intel Core processors, there is a large number of AMD Ryzen Mobile laptop options out there. And AMD will do more to bring in even more Ryzen Mobile laptops in coming months.
The Q4 2018 Ryzen Mobile Line-Up
AMD with their partners, Acer, HP and Lenovo, showcased their Q4 2018 Ryzen Mobile line-up. Here is a quick video tour :
All in, they showcased a dozen Ryzen Mobile laptop model that are currently available for sale. The current Q4 2018 Ryzen Mobile line-up include :
Acer
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-42-R8SH)
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
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AMD launched the Ryzen Mobile APUs in October 2017, but where are the Ryzen Mobile laptops? Today, we share with you details and videos of three new Ryzen Mobile laptops, and an ASUS gaming laptop that actually uses a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 CPU!
The 2018 AMD Ryzen Mobile Laptops Revealed!
AMD Director of Consumer Sales (APJ), Peter Chambers, kicked off the event with a presentation on the Ryzen Mobile APUs, and the 2018 AMD Ryzen Mobile laptops. He also shared some updates on the upcoming Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) processors.
Then Acer Malaysia’s Product Manager, Jeffrey Lai, shared the key features of the two new Acer Ryzen Mobile laptops – the Acer Nitro 5 and Acer Swift 3 SF315-41G. They run on the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U and AMD Ryzen 5 2500U APUs respectively.
Finally, Gavin Wong from Lenovo Technology revealed the key features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR laptop that runs on the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U.
ASUS was also at hand to show off their ROG Strix GL702Z gaming laptop that runs on the desktop-grade AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU. It also features the AMD Radeon RX 580 GPU!
The Acer Nitro 5 could not make it to the launch event on time. But when it arrived the next day, we had the opportunity to take a closer look at it too.
The 2018 AMD Ryzen Mobile Laptops First Look
After the launch of the three Ryzen Mobile laptops, we had the opportunity to take a closer look at them, as well as the ASUS ROG Strix GL702Z gaming laptop.
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Specification Comparison
Here is a table comparing the specifications of the three Ryzen Mobile laptops (Acer Nitro 5, Acer Swift 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S), as well as the Ryzen 7 gaming laptop (ASUS ROG Strix GL702Z).
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