Bucket Tech: SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S10 Series

Samsung Electronics  has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+, Samsung’s first tablets purposefully built for AI. The premium hardware includes either a 14.6-inch or 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display — the ideal canvas for the intuitive S Pen bundled with both models. Performance upgrades[1] for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra include an 18% increase in CPU, 28% increase in GPU, and 14% increase in NPU compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

This improved processing power enables faster and more responsive AI features, which are now easily accessible with written prompts using the new Galaxy AI Key on the Book Cover Keyboards to customise the AI assistant. Cutting-edge software includes features such as Note Assist and Drawing Assist, optimised for the tablet form factor. The Galaxy Tab S10 series also acts as a home AI device, with a 3D Map View that gives a visual overview of the home and all connected devices to streamline device management across the SmartThings ecosystem. Robust Samsung Knox security ensures data privacy and control, while innovative materials underscore Samsung’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

“The Galaxy Tab S10 series is Samsung’s first tablet built with AI enhancements available right out of the box, and it’s the latest addition to the Galaxy AI family,” said MC Lee, VP, Head of Galaxy Ecosystems Business Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We’re proud to add to our seamless ecosystem of connected devices, bringing versatile experiences that only an AI tablet can offer through the Galaxy Tab S10 series’ blend of power and portability.”

Peak Performance on the Go

Built on Samsung’s legacy of providing powerful experiences, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ harness significant leaps in AI processing power to deliver a supercharged, lag-free experience. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra includes a more than 18% increase in CPU, 28% increase in GPU, and 14% increase in NPU compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Coupled with long-lasting battery life] and Super-Fast Charging, the Galaxy Tab S10 series allows the device to be used for longer, with less time spent waiting for it to charge.

Elegant Build Quality, Mesmerising Display

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra’s 14.6-inch display and Galaxy Tab S10+’s 12.4-inch display both feature cutting-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology and offer a vibrant yet natural viewing experience, even outdoors. Every detail remains clear from any angle and in any environment with advanced anti-reflective technology, minimising distracting glare and reducing reflection rate. The series’ quad speaker setup is further enhanced with AI-powered Dialogue Boost, which amplifies voices over unwanted noise to create ultra-clear audio. And for use on the go, the Galaxy Tab S10 series offers uncompromised durability with an IP68 rating[4] further protected by enhanced Armor Aluminum — built to handle bumps and scrapes to use anytime, anywhere.

Work Smarter, Achieve True Creativity

The Galaxy Tab S10 series offers an efficient experience — enhancing productivity —and serves as the ideal canvas to let out your creative side.

With Note Assist and the intuitive S Pen, notetaking is a breeze on the tablet's large display. Schoolwork, note-taking, and personal journaling become more efficient with automated transcriptions and summaries provided by AI. With PDF Overlay Translation, the Galaxy Tab S10 series can also seamlessly translate PDFs via an on-screen overlay. Handwriting Help cleans up untidy handwritten notes, too.

Galaxy AI’s Sketch to Image makes the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra perfect for turning imagination into reality, acting as the ideal creative assistant for overcoming mental roadblocks.

With Circle to Search with Google on the Galaxy Tab S10 series, you can Circle to search anything without switching apps. Instantly translate anything you see on your tablet with Google. Without switching apps, you can translate any image, video or text in two taps. Quickly get the info you need, then get right back to what you’re doing. Circle to Search can even recognise and outline steps for solving physics and math problems.

The Galaxy S Pen’s Air Command with AI provides instant access to Galaxy AI Assistant features without toggling between menus. AI Assistant apps can also be easily launched by the Galaxy AI Key on the Book Cover Keyboard with written prompts, making it easier for users to choose between Samsung’s Bixby and Google’s Gemini for a customised AI experience.

Intelligent Home Device

Galaxy Tab S10 doubles as a Galaxy home AI device, simplifying device management. With large screen-optimised features such as 3D Map View, it’s easy to see status of SmartThings-enabled devices via the SmartThings widget. Users can also enable SmartThings Energy and AI Energy Mode to easily monitor their devices’ energy consumption. Galaxy AI doesn’t just enhance life on the go, it also takes the stress out of home life.

The Galaxy Ecosystem, Secure and Expanded

The Galaxy Tab S10 series expands Galaxy’s unique connected experience and third-party app ecosystem, offering new and enhanced apps. The Tab S10 series provides access to leading third-party apps including Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Noteshelf 3, Clip Studio Paint, Picsart and Sketchbook. Users can easily control speeds and add dramatic visual effects when editing videos on LumaFusion or seamlessly create content for social media with Picsart’s AI design tools. With the Galaxy Tab S10 series’ extensive third-party app ecosystem, there’s something for everyone.

Samsung is committed to providing users with choice and control over their devices and their data. With Advanced Intelligence settings, users can choose to disable online data processing to ensure their data remains on-device. Samsung Knox’s real-time threat detection and collaborative protection always keeps users safe, so they can live life to the fullest.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ will be available in South Africa from 15 October 2024.Get the Galaxy Tab S10 Series and receive limited launch gifts valued at R10 000, including a premium keyboard cover and a 45W Travel Adapter.

Bucket Tech: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 with AI

Lenovo™ launched its latest mobile workstation offerings meticulously crafted to deliver the exceptional power and performance essential for handling complex workloads. Lenovo’s ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, P16v i Gen 2, P16s i Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 5, with their cutting-edge AI technologies, are set to transform the way professionals engage with AI workflows. By collaborating with industry partners, Intel®, NVIDIA®, and Micron®, Lenovo has introduced powerful and performance-packed AI PCs that meet the demands of modern-day AI-intensive tasks. The inclusion of the Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with their integrated neural processing unit (NPU) and NVIDIA RTX™ Ada Generation GPUs signifies a major advancement in AI technology, boosting overall performance and productivity capabilities.

The latest ThinkPad P series mobile workstations powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX™ Ada Generation GPUs deliver flexible, high-performance, and energy-efficient AI-ready PCs. The integrated NPU is dedicated to handling light, continuous AI tasks, while the NVIDIA GPU runs more demanding day-to-day AI processing. This combination enables smooth and reliable functioning of AI technologies, serving professionals engaged in diverse tasks ranging from 3D modeling and scene development to AI inferencing and training.

"Designed with mobile-first professionals in mind, the newest Lenovo ThinkPad P series mobile workstations offer an ideal combination of workstation know-how, high levels of AI-ready performance, and true mobility,” said Rob Herman, Vice President, Worldwide Workstation and Client AI Business at Lenovo. “Representing the pinnacle of workstation innovation, the new ThinkPad P series laptops are built to power creative professionals, engineers, and data scientists through complex workflows, wherever they need to be.”

 ThinkPad P1 Gen 7: One of Lenovo’s Most Powerful AI Ready Mobile Workstations

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is Lenovo's ultraportable and high-performance mobile workstation designed for intensive machine learning tasks, providing the flexibility to work from any location. The premium aluminum construction of the device complements its powerful internals, showcasing cutting-edge AI technology. Equipped with the latest Intel® vPro, Evo™ Edition featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, integrated NPU, and up to the NVIDIA RTX™ 3000 Ada Generation laptop GPU, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 delivers incredible power and performance. By harnessing the collective strength of the CPU, NPU, and GPU, this Lenovo workstation is optimized to meet AI processing requirements effectively.

The new laptop features a liquid metal thermal design in select configurations which enhances cooling performance and long-term reliability, catering to critical workflows when complex tasks require maximum performance for extended periods. Equipped with a 16-inch display boasting a 16:10 aspect ratio, narrow bezels providing a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, and the choice to configure an OLED touch screen, the ISV certified1 ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is the ideal device for content creators, data scientists, game developers, and CAD application specialists. Tailored to meet the needs of modern hybrid workers, the P1 Gen 7 includes features such as low blue light displays, Dolby Vision®, and color calibration for sharp, vivid images.

Furthermore, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is the world’s first mobile workstation2 to include LPDDR5x LPCAMM2 memory, up to 64GB. LPCAMM2, which is brought to market by Micron in collaboration with Lenovo, delivers one of the fastest energy efficient modular memory solutions for PCs. Consuming up to 61% less active power and with 64% space savings compared to DDR5 SODIMM3, LPCAMM2 delivers higher bandwidth and dual-channel support with a single module and is an ideal high-performance memory solution for mobile workstations and AI PC workloads.

Elevating AI-Ready Performance Levels with Lenovo ThinkPad P Series Workstations

Lenovo's AI-ready mobile workstations are a game-changer for user productivity across a wide range of industries. With their capability to turbocharge workflows, from data analysis to creative processes, these mobile workstations provide the accelerated power needed for even the most sophisticated workloads. Perfect for industries such as AEC, M&E, automotive, and healthcare, Lenovo's ThinkPad P series mobile workstations are transforming the way professionals work, providing efficiency and innovation in every task and are tailored to meet the emerging demands for AI model development and use cases.

The new ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, P16v i Gen 2, P16s i Gen 3 and P14s i Gen 5 mobile workstations are equipped with cutting-edge components that enable top-notch performance. Together with Intel, Lenovo has significantly enhanced the performance and capability of the latest ThinkPad P series by including the innovative Intel Core Ultra processors up to Core Ultra 9 185H. These processors boast a combined integrated multi-processor package consisting of the CPU, NPU, and integrated GPU, designed to optimize the performance of AI features in over 100 applications4.

“Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad P series mobile workstations are taking a significant step forward by featuring cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra processors equipped with a dedicated neural processing engine. Designed to enhance AI PC capabilities on laptops, this technology also improves performance, power efficiency and enables superior collaboration experiences, allowing users to be creative for longer periods without the need for constant charging.”  Roger Chandler, Vice President and General Manager, Enthusiast PC and Workstation Segment, Intel.

The Intel Core Ultra processors not only enhance the performance of AI features but also contribute to power efficiency. For example, the processors facilitate improved collaboration experiences such as AI-powered video conferencing, which includes background blur, face framing, and eye contact correction capabilities. The NPU effectively offloads these tasks from the CPU or GPU, resulting in up to a 40% reduction in power consumption5. Consequently, users can enjoy longer battery life reducing the need for frequent recharging.

For users requiring advanced AI and graphics processing capabilities for working with larger datasets without sacrificing performance, Lenovo’s latest mobile workstation lineup offers select models configured with up to the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation laptop GPU, which provides 300 trillion operations per second6 (TOPS) to deliver huge gains in AI-powered productivity. NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation laptop GPUs with Tensor Core technology for AI processing offer powerful AI, ray-tracing, and graphics capabilities to tackle a variety of professional creative, design, and engineering workflows. NVIDIA AI Workbench gives data scientists and developers the freedom to work, manage, and collaborate across Lenovo laptops, workstations, and servers. With AI Workbench, Lenovo's AI-Ready mobile workstation enhances productivity and efficiency across various workflows - from data science to generative AI fine-tuning and inference.

Professional creators’ and data scientists’ most valuable commodity is time. Users can leverage GPU-accelerated AI to enhance workflows in a wide range of applications, including content creation, rendering, and business productivity tools. The seamless integration of NVIDIA RTX technology, with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, boosts the overall performance, enabling professionals to reduce time to outcome.

Lenovo’s AI-Ready ThinkPad Mobile Workstation Portfolio

In addition to performance, Lenovo workstations are known for their reliability and security. Lenovo prides itself in producing high-quality products that customers can depend on, day in and day out. The latest ThinkPad P series workstations are no exception, with rigorous MIL-SPEC testing to ensure that they can handle the most demanding work environments. The Lenovo ThinkShield suite of hardware and software solutions is perfect for the latest ThinkPad P series mobile workstations, providing both device and key information security. Features include the discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) to encrypt user data and a self-healing BIOS to restore earlier system settings, if required.

Completing the Intel Core Ultra powered ThinkPad mobile workstation lineup, Lenovo also announced:

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16v i Gen 2, in a sleek chassis featuring a 16:10 aspect ratio 16-inch display for power users, bridges the gap between entry-level and high-end mobile workstations. Advanced cooling with a dual thermal outflow ensures maximum extended performance for large workloads and efficient multitasking. It includes support for up to the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation laptop GPU, which excels in performance, agility, and cost efficiency, enabling innovators to process and analyze complex data in real-time.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad P16s i Gen 3 offers an ideal mix of power and performance in a thin and light 16-inch chassis, and the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5 is one of Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest mobile workstations, with excellent configurability, expandability, and premium on-the-go performance in a 14.5-inch chassis with a 16:10 display. These sleek high-performance laptops support up to the NVIDIA RTX™ 500 Ada Generation laptop GPU,  and DDR5 memory, excelling in AI-accelerated processing, and workflows involving software applications such as AutoCAD®, Revit®, SolidWorks®, and more.

For more information on how Lenovo workstations are working toward a smarter, faster AI-ready future, visit https://techtoday.lenovo.com/us/en/workstations.

US Availability and Pricing7

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 will be available starting May 2024, with an expected starting price of $2,619.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v i Gen 2 will be available starting April 2024, with an expected starting price of $2,279.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s i Gen 3 will be available starting May 2024, with an expected starting price of $1,859.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5 will be available starting Q2 2024, with an expected starting price of $1,829.

Bucket Tech: New from Lenovo

Today, Lenovo announced several new products and solutions at its annual holiday product launch. The new additions to the portfolio – which include AI-tuned innovations in gaming, a ground-breaking 3D monitor, software solutions, versatile accessories, and more – are available to explore here.

Gaming on the Go: Lenovo Legion™ Gaming Handheld Device and Accessories Untether PC Gaming

The new Lenovo Legion Go is the company’s first Windows gaming handheld device that gives gamers more freedom to game however—and wherever—they want. The Lenovo Legion Go is designed for gamers who will settle for nothing less than top-tier specs and visuals on their handheld device. Along with the new micro-OLED-equipped Lenovo Legion Glasses and new Lenovo Legion E510 7.1 RGB Gaming In-Ear Headphones, the debut of the Lenovo Legion Go is a marked expansion of the Lenovo Legion ecosystem of gaming devices, monitors, accessories, software, and services that empower gamers to immerse themselves in their games.

The new Lenovo Legion Go brings Windows PC gaming power to a handheld mobile form factor, powered by AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Series processors that bring games to life on its 8.8-inch Lenovo PureSight Gaming Display.

For gamers who want to take their Lenovo Legion Go portable gaming experience to the next level, the new Lenovo Legion Glasses leverage micro-OLED technology to provide a large screen viewing experience that fits in the pocket.

For a truly immersive gaming experience, the new Lenovo Legion E510 7.1 RGB Gaming In-Ear Headphones offer hi-res 7.1 surround sound audio with a multifunction inline controller.

The King of Cool: Lenovo Legion 9i is the World’s First AI-Tuned Gaming Laptop with an Integrated Liquid-Cooling System1

The Lenovo Legion 9i (16”, 8) is the first top-of-the-line 16-inch gaming laptop in Lenovo Legion’s ecosystem—and in the world—with a self-contained liquid-cooling system1, designed for gamers and creators with heavy graphic workflow requirements who need a full development studio in their bag. The Lenovo Legion 9i leads the Lenovo Legion line-up that also includes the Lenovo Legion Pro series for competitive gamers and the Lenovo Legion Slim series for gamers who value agility, as well as Lenovo Legion displays and peripherals. Also announced today are the Lenovo Legion 16” Gaming Backpack GB700 and GB400, two backpack options that give gamers a choice between slim and lightweight agility or extra storage without sacrificing protection for their Lenovo Legion 9i (16”, 8) or any other laptops and accessories.

Transforming Digital Workspaces: New Devices and Software Power the Future of Hybrid Work

In addition to new gaming devices, Lenovo is unveiling new cutting-edge tech tools and essentials tailored to empower the dynamic, evolving needs of today's business end-users. Its new monitor, software, and accessories are not only designed to boost the capabilities of today’s remote and hybrid workforces, but also to address significant challenges faced by businesses as they digitize operations across departments. Lenovo research shows that managing a remote workforce and global teams remain central tasks for CIOs.2 That’s why the new offerings integrate impressive processing power, immersive 3D, and advanced security to create a unified, human-centered experience.

For professional content creators who require immersive 3D visualization, the new ThinkVision™ 27 3D Monitor – a stunning 27-inch, glasses-free, 2D/3D compatible monitor – offers seamless 3D effects and real-time eye-tracking.

The new Lenovo Wired VOIP Headset and Lenovo Wired ANC Headset Gen 2 are high-quality audio solutions for professionals in hybrid work environments, include an inline call control box, active noise cancellation with the latter, and compatibility with popular conferencing platforms.

For remote work and to support sustainability efforts, the cloud-based Lenovo Device Manager will roll out enhanced new features that include a comprehensive AI-powered energy management solution that efficiently manages device fleets and optimizes power usage.

To round out the new line-up are a selection of sophisticated and comfortable carry cases, the Lenovo ThinkPad Professional 16inch Backpack Gen 2,​ and the ThinkPad Professional 16inch and 14inch Topload Gen 2.

Bucket Tech: Lenovo Workstations

Lenovo™ unveiled its latest ThinkStation and ThinkPad workstation solutions designed to provide the high levels of power and performance needed to run sophisticated workloads with ISV certifications1. Lenovo workstations are engineered to push the boundaries of performance that help unleash users’ potential while maintaining the reliability, usability and configurability needed across a variety of industries. End users can configure tailor-made workstations built using state-of-the-art components such as 13th Generation Intel® Core® processors and professional NVIDIA® RTX™ GPUs and supporting the industry’s latest operating systems including Windows 11 and several distributions of Linux2.

ThinkStation P3 series desktop workstations provide the value users need without compromising on performance or versatility.  An all-new Tower form factor built for mission-critical tasks is an ideal solution for value-conscious designers, engineers, and students who seek flexibility and expandability without compromising on compute power. The ThinkStation P3 Tower with its expanded chassis supports larger power supplies up to 1100W to handle more demanding configurations and multiple storage options up to 26TB for data-heavy applications. ThinkStation P3 Ultra enhances a revolutionary form factor that packs power and performance in a space-saving chassis that is less than four liters in volume. An intelligently compact workstation, P3 Ultra is designed to handle demanding workflows and easily adapt to changing hybrid workspaces. ThinkStation P3 Tiny is engineered to go where other workstations can’t. Its class leading size of one liter allows the P3 Tiny to fit into virtually any location.

ThinkPad mobile workstations are synonymous with power, premium design, and durability. The latest ThinkPad P Series models deliver human-centric innovations designed for hybrid work and foster positive employee experiences, while providing high levels of power and performance allowing users to do more on the move. ThinkPad P14s i Gen 4 and P16s i Gen 2 will delight highly mobile professionals, educators and students who seek an ideal mix of performance and power at a comfortable price point without compromising security or durability. ThinkPad P16v i is designed to close the gap between entry-level and high-end workstations. Built for creators who require more power to handle large workloads and multitask with ease, it includes Intel Core H-Series processors, advanced graphics and the latest security features to protect valuable data and identity on the move. Extreme levels of mobile workstation performance are delivered by ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 allowing users to do complex workflows such as high-definition rendering and high-end VR on the go. P16 Gen 2 is focused on raw performance approaching that of some desktop workstations, with the highest-class mobile CPUs, professional NVIDIA RTX GPUs, and Lenovo’s highest ever memory capacity in a mobile workstation with as much as 192GB. ThinkPad P1 now in its sixth generation focuses on producing top performance in a thin and light form factor without compromising on power or durability.

Redefining Desktop Workstation Versatility: Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower, P3 Ultra, and P3 Tiny

ThinkStation P3 Tower

This latest generation of desktop workstations become Lenovo’s most powerful entry-level workstation offerings and offers form factor size options that can scale across a variety of industries, hybrid workspaces and their respective workflows. Users in engineering and architecture, finance, advanced education, and in medical applications, can customize and configure the new ThinkStation P3 according to their specific requirements. Highlights include:

ThinkStation P3 Tower: Experience the power and expandability of a tower workstation at a more affordable price-point, including 13th Generation Intel Core processors and supporting up to NVIDIA RTX™ A5500 graphics to breeze through mission-critical tasks with the reliability, performance and expansion capability required across a variety of industries. P3 Tower can support up to 128GB DDR5 memory and a total of six storage drives, with four PCIe expansion slots and power supply up to 1100W.

ThinkStation P3 Ultra: Packing an exceptional level of performance in a chassis less than four liters, the P3 Ultra is ideal for demanding workflows in hybrid, remote or less accessible locations. The intelligent compact design features up to NVIDIA RTX A5500 graphics and an optional BMC (baseboard management controller) to be released later this year, that enables advanced remote monitoring and systems management.

ThinkStation P3 Tiny: Lenovo’s Tiny form factor is engineered to go where others can’t. The new P3 Tiny, at just one liter in total volume, is small but mighty. With a versatile array of mounting options, ISV certifications and up to NVIDIA T1000 graphics that supports up to six displays, ThinkStation P3 Tiny can empower architects and engineers, financial analysts, health professionals, and STEM education, virtually anywhere.

ThinkPad P Series Lets Mobile Creators Enjoy Choice and Freedom

Adaptable and multipurpose mobile workstations don’t need to compromise on performance as illustrated by the new ThinkPad P series that provide ISV certified solutions across a variety of price points.

Furthermore, along with the rest of the ThinkPad portfolio announced earlier this year, the latest ThinkPad mobile workstations are also increasing the use of more recycled materials and post consumer content (PCC) plastic3 in select components that is in line with Lenovo’s continued focus on supporting a circular economy and Lenovo’s goal to integrate post-consumer recycled content into 100% of PC products by 2025.

ThinkPad P16 Gen 2: Lenovo's most powerful 16-inch mobile workstation ever, built for users who need the highest levels of performance on-the-go, the latest P16 Gen 2 features up to 13th Generation Intel Core HX-series processors with professional graphics up to the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation GPU for mobile workstations that provide breakthroughs in speed, performance, and efficiency. PCIe Gen 5 offers blazing storage and I/O support and up to 192GB DDR5 ensures even the most complex data inputs will not create a bottleneck.

ThinkPad P1 Gen 6: Powerful, mobile and an ultra-light sleek design at just 3.92 pounds (1.78kg) epitomizes ThinkPad P1. Ideal for content creators and packed with innovative features including a liquid metal thermal design for advanced cooling performance, the ThinkPad P1 can be configured with a new 16-inch OLED touch screen with 5MP camera or low blue light display to ease eye strain. Factory color calibration delivers crisp, clear images and excellent mobility is enhanced by WiFi-6E4 and optional 4G LTE to maintain connectivity in more remote environments. High performance graphics is delivered by up to the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation GPU for mobile workstations or NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4090.

ThinkPad P16v i Gen 1: Designed to narrow the value gap between entry and high-end workstations, the new P16v handles large complex workloads with ease thanks to 13th gen Intel Core H series processors, up to the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU for mobile workstations, and a dual thermal outflow that maximizes cooling, allowing users to push demanding and multitasking applications to the full.

ThinkPad P14s i Gen 4 and P16s i Gen 2: Respectively with Lenovo’s 14-inch and 16-inch mobile workstations with the longest battery life5, the latest models, available in black or storm grey, are designed for high performance productivity and collaboration in remote and hybrid working environments, with several display options including OLED and low blue light displays, optional 5MP camera and up to the NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU for mobile workstations. 

Lenovo offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to support and safeguard workstation investment. The workstation products introduced today can also be available as part of the Lenovo TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) model that offers organizations a broad range of digital workplace solutions, flexible payment options, and the ability to easily scale IT in line with their evolving business needs. Warranty upgrades and extensions up to five years provide a fixed cost service to protect valuable investments. To further enhance productivity and employee experience, companies can deploy Lenovo Premier Support Plus. This comprehensive suite of support services offers a human-centered approach to IT support, providing users with a seamless experience and direct access to Lenovo’s best technicians.

“ThinkStation and ThinkPad workstations power industries in such broad areas including research and design, engineering and finance, media and entertainment, healthcare, and education, “said Rob Herman, VP and GM, Worldwide Workstation and Client AI Business at Lenovo. “Our latest workstations demonstrate our dedication to pursuing human-centric innovations that empower our customers to make a difference and drive a positive long-lasting impact in their respective fields.”

The new workstations will be available starting in May 20236. To learn more about Lenovo’s workstation product portfolio, visit: www.lenovo.com/thinkstations/

Bucket Tech: Lenovo Yoga Laptops

The word ‘yoga’ is synonymous with flexibility, balance, control and the power to live your best life - and all of these qualities are available for you in Lenovo’s latest generation of Windows 11 Yoga laptops. Their sleek and portable design delivers impressive performance, incredible versatility and easy mobility, offering creators even more power to create, consume and collaborate in today’s hybrid world.

Lenovo’s flagship Yoga Pro 9i, known as Lenovo Slim Pro 9i in North America, available in two screen sizes1 (14.5" and 16”, gen 8), offers innovative engineering with features including improved Lenovo X Power2, enhanced PureSight Pro3 display, and a range of features both new and updated.

The slim, light and elegant Yoga Slim 7 (14.5”, 8) gives users more power, portability and longer battery life than before.

Ideal for multi-tasking content creators, Yoga Pro 7 (14.5”, 8) known as Lenovo Slim Pro 7 in North America, and Yoga Pro 7i (14.5”, 8), known as Lenovo Slim Pro 7i in North America, both deliver strong performance in a sleek design.

Merging curved comfort edge design in a versatile 2-in-1 convertible laptop, the Yoga 7 (available in 14” and 16” screen size, gen 8)1 enables extreme flexibility.

The refreshed Yoga Slim 6 (14”, 8) known as Lenovo Slim 7 in North America, comes with up to the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000 processor, enabling peak performance and efficiency in a super slim device.

Equipped with Windows 11, this generation of Yoga laptops is made to impress, whether it’s the new and improved Lenovo X Power2 offering a powerful performance in a thin chassis, the enhanced PureSight display or the Premium Suite4 -- a collection of upgraded and new features including the new Yoga keyboard with larger dish keycaps designed for comfort and efficiency.  

“We know that digital content creators continue to embrace the hybrid lifestyle to create anytime, anywhere, from making videos to designing graphics on the move,” says Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s vice president and general manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “Lenovo’s latest new premium Yoga Pro laptops are made for creators. Combining performance and portability, including an impressive new Mini-LED PureSight Pro display and an upgraded keyboard, creators will revel in the exceptional user experience to create whenever inspiration strikes.”

Yoga Pro 9i (16”, 8) also known as Lenovo Slim Pro 9i in North America

Designed to provide a premium experience, the Yoga Pro line-up is the most powerful in its Yoga sub-brand of clamshell laptops. Offering peak performance with convenient portability, the Yoga Pro line allows users to create and consume wherever and whenever they need to. This generation has an upgraded version of Lenovo X Power2 – a set of hardware and software features that work together for a faster, smoother creative experience. For example, users will notice their video editing run faster with drastically sped-up software preview, rendering, and exports – which means more time making videos and less time spent waiting. Significant increases in thermal capacity since the previous generation include a 62.5%5 increase in the 16-inch Yoga Pro 9i and more than 25%5 increase in the 14.5-inch model – both of which enable users to experience faster graphics, video or 3D rendering while maintaining cool and quiet performance. Lenovo X Power2 combined with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs and AI acceleration to improve performance and stability, lets creators confidently use high-end creative applications with ease.  

In addition, spectacular new Mini-LED PureSight Pro displays available on the Yoga Pro 9i (14.5” and 16”, 8) offer a sharper and more realistic visual experience, with incredible color accuracy. The inclusion of 100% DCI-P3 and 100% Adobe RGB allows a much greater color gamut and more vibrant images, while the Mini LED option gives an impressive 1200 nits, enabling creators to work comfortably in nearly any environment, indoors and outdoors.

Also updated and available in the Yoga Pro 9i (14.5” and 16”, 8), the Yoga Pro 7 (14.5”, 8), the Yoga Pro 7i (14.5”, 8) and the Yoga Slim 7 (14.5”, 8), is the new Lenovo Premium Suite4, a set of new and updated hardware features designed to enhance the Yoga user experience. Most notable is the upgraded keyboard with 1.5mm dish cap keys for comfort and efficiency, quicker tap response, and anti-grease coated keys for a smoother touch while minimizing fingerprints or smudges. In addition to the keyboard, laptops equipped with the Lenovo Premium Suite4 will also include four microphones for enhanced video and audio calls, four noise reduction speakers, quieter fans, and a larger trackpad for easier handling of content and better efficiency overall.

As with the previous generation, all Yoga laptops come with the Lenovo AI Engine+, giving users fast and intuitive performance with the ability to anticipate their power or battery needs based on what they’re doing on their device. Also part of Lenovo AI Engine+ is Lenovo Intelligent Sense and Integrated Security, both of which help keep performance smooth, seamless, and better protected.

Defined by its slim, elegant portability, the Yoga Slim line is known for not only its sleek appearance but also for its ease of mobility -- an important feature for a generation of users who want to be able to create, consume and collaborate on their own terms. This latest generation of Yoga Slim devices has become even more appealing with the addition of a PureSight OLED display, giving sharper, smoother, and more realistic visuals in a TÜV Rheinland and Eyesafe certified6 screen.

With power and performance top of mind, the Yoga Slim 7 (14.5”, 8) and Yoga Slim 6 (14”, 8) come with up to the latest generation AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors providing a fast and strong performance with a more than 60Whr battery7 and a Rapid Charge8 option for efficiency. Yoga Slim users can also experience the new integrated RDNA™ 3 graphics technology to enable realistic content creation visuals and a rich entertainment choice on the Yoga Slim display. The AMD Ryzen AI engine brings clever new features to this generation of Lenovo Yoga Slim, including AI Eye Gaze Correction so users always appear to be looking at the camera while on a video call, AI camera auto-framing to ensure the user’s head is always in the picture, and AI depth-based background blur to let users set background images to a specific distance from the camera. 

With all of this on-the-go content creation, users can help protect their devices while out and about with Lenovo Smart Lockhttps://www.lenovo.com/us/en/smart-lock9 the cloud-based security software that lets them remotely locate, lock, delete data, and recover their lost or stolen device.

Yoga Pro 9i (14.5”, 8), also known as Lenovo Slim Pro 9i in North America

Tailor-made for the content creator, the 8th gen Yoga Pro 9i comes with Windows 11 and up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors, a NVIDIA RTX 4070 laptop GPU solution , together with greater thermal capacity to provide users with a powerful laptop. Whether editing or rendering videos, performing intensive 3D modelling, or designing graphics, creators can expect a smooth, stress-free experience.

Available in two colors, Tidal Teal and Storm Grey,10 the Yoga Pro 9i also offers a PureSight Pro3 Display in both 14.5-inch and 16-inch screens. With the 16-inch model having up to 3.2K resolution,1200 nits brightness, 165Hz refresh rate, a triple color gamut of 100% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB and 100% Adobe RGB, sharp, smooth, and realistic visuals will appeal to those seeking to achieve high quality creations.

The new and upgraded features in the Premium Suite4 provide users an enhanced Yoga Pro 9i experience, whether it’s the availability of four noise cancelling microphones so users can be online anywhere or the quieter fans for less disturbance. Merging comfort with productivity is also possible with the new 1.5mm Yoga keyboard, which comes with 0.3mm dish keys for ease and comfort, and the larger trackpad allowing for efficiency. The inclusion of the 5 MegaPixel Webcam means users can also enjoy visually clear, high quality video calls.

Built with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic in the keyboard and 50% recycled aluminum in the bottom cover, both Yoga Pro 9i (16”, 8) and Yoga Pro 9i (14.5’, 8) are ENERGY STAR® rated and EPEAT® Gold Registered. 100% FSC paper is used in the packaging and both devices are shipped with a packaging cushion containing 90% recycled plastic. 

Yoga Slim 7 (14.5”, 8)

 For those who value stylish elegance in a lightweight device, yet still need power and portability to achieve their creative ambitions, the new 8th gen Yoga Slim 7 delivers. With a 14.5-inch, up to 3K PureSight OLED display providing sharper, smoother and more realistic visuals that are powered by up to the next generation of AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, users can edit and upload photos on the go, work on a presentation, or video conference from a café. And with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and Eyesafe6 Certification, the risk of eye strain is significantly reduced.

At just 13.9mm (0.5 in), the Yoga Slim 7 is easily transportable and fits in small spaces. Users will also find the newly designed keyboard, coupled with the larger touchpad, a more efficient and productive experience. Another impressive feature in the Premium Suite4 is the inclusion of six speakers with two back-to-back subwoofers, giving an exceptional audio quality whether on a meeting or live-streaming music.

Another significant upgrade in the Yoga Slim 7 is the higher capacity 70Whr battery,7 allowing creators to work for longer without needing to find a power outlet. The Rapid Charge boost feature also enables a quick 15-minute recharge for up to 2 more hours of use8. With dual fans and 30-watt Thermal Design Performance in this generation, users can also enjoy a cooler and quieter performance. 

Yoga Pro 7 and Yoga Pro 7i: Strong performance in a sleek design  

Encompassed within comfort edge design, the Yoga Pro 7 and 7i (known as Lenovo Slim Pro 7 and Pro 7i in North America) contain powerful hardware combined with NVIDIA RTX 3050 or 4050 laptop GPUs, making it a high-performing laptop ideal for multitasking content creators. With more battery power (up to 73Whr) in this generation, this 15.6mm (0.6-inch) thin laptop delivers a quieter and cooler experience no matter the workload demand. Intel’s new Unison software solution helps connect IOS and Android™ devices with the Yoga Pro 7i for an integrated, one-screen, multi-device experience. Available in 14.5-inch PureSight Pro3 display with up to 3K resolution, 400 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate, users can enjoy a sharp, smooth visual quality whether video editing, graphic designing, or creating a presentation.  

In addition to a high-quality display, Yoga Pro 7 users can also enjoy the new hardware features offered in the Premium Suite,4 which include a quality audio and video experience with four microphones with voice ID noise cancellation, four speakers and a FHD infrared (IR) camera, Time of Flight (ToF) sensor, and privacy shutter, as well as the upgraded Yoga keyboard with 1.5mm anti-grease dish cap keys offering comfort and a faster tap response. Yoga Pro 7 and Yoga Pro 7i attract attention with a chic, ultra-slim design, available in Tidal Teal or Storm Grey10.

Yoga Pro 7i (14.5”, 8), also known as Lenovo Slim Pro 7i in North America

Featuring rounded edges in a polished comfort edge design, the 8th gen Yoga 7 is crafted for easy handling and versatility. True to its form, the Yoga 7 convertible laptop empowers users to create and consume content virtually anywhere with 360-degree multimode capabilities that can flip the device from a full-sized laptop into a portable tablet.

Updated with the latest 13th Gen Intel CPU or AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, creators can expect a strong and smooth performance whether video editing, photo retouching, or music streaming.  A high-quality display with 16:10 Aspect Ratio, up to 2.8K OLED Panel and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy also lets users to create and share their best work yet.

Yoga Slim 6: Light and durable for on-the-go creators

A slim, lightweight and durable design, the 8th gen Yoga Slim 6 (known as Lenovo Slim 7 in North America) comes in a convenient aluminum casing designed for those on-the-go. It is now available with up to the latest generation AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, giving a faster and smoother performance. The refreshed Yoga Slim 6 comes with two color options – Misty Grey and Storm Grey.10

Further enhance the Yoga laptop experience by leveraging the power of software solutions like Lenovo Vantage9 and Lenovo Smart Performance9 for device optimization, performance monitoring, PC health checks, improved security, and even issue resolution and prevention. In the event a PC issue does occur, prioritized access to expert technicians, fast repairs, added device protection, and software how-to assistance is available with the advanced Premium Care Plus service.

Visit Lenovo StoryHub newsroom for images, and www.lenovo.com/yoga for more details on the new Lenovo Yoga portfolio.

Bucket Tech: Lenovo Yoga PC's

Made to merge unbelievable portability and versatility with more power, Lenovo’s Yoga 2-in-1 convertible laptops were pioneers in opening possibilities for users to flip and fold from work to play. The Yoga sub-brand has since expanded to encompass even more premium consumer devices that now span multiple form factors, including ultra-slim clamshell laptops, desktop computers, Chromebooks, and tablets. In today’s new hybrid environment, the new generation of Yoga devices are designed to help people thrive against new challenges and opportunities in the way they connect, consume, create, and collaborate from the home, school, office, and beyond – giving users the tools to do more and the freedom to be themselves.

Lenovo’s new Yoga Slim line exemplifies the pinnacle of this performance and portability – defined by its refined craftsmanship, premium experiences, and bold innovation. These ultra-slim laptops integrate a comfort edge design with humanizing soft contours for easier and more comfortable mobility and handling. They’re also crafted for premium experiences, powered by Lenovo’s X Power,2 a new defined set of features committed to better upgraded performance. To add, they’re enhanced by Lenovo’s show-stopping PureSight displays that set a new standard of premium features for a sharper, faster, more realistic, Eyesafe-certified visual experience.

The Yoga Slim line stands for premium, portable performance – empowering users to adapt to hybrid living through smarter performance, sensing, security, and recognition capabilities – all made possible by the Lenovo A.I. Engine+. This A.I. engine’s smart performance can anticipate the user’s power or battery needs based on what they’re doing, while Lenovo Intelligent Sense and Integrated Security – also part of Lenovo A.I. Engine+ – help keep work and play on the Yoga seamless and safer.

Consumers can also attach Lenovo’s advanced support offering Premium Care for an elevated service experience. The VIP service includes priority treatment, personalized hardware and software support from experts, yearly PC-health checks, among others.

The new 7th Gen Yoga Slim and Convertible devices include the Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service as standard in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The verified service accounts for the average carbon emissions associated with the respective device, spanning from manufacturing to shipment and the average lifecycle (up to 5 years). and supports United Nations Climate Change vetted projects to ensure the impact and integrity of the environmental projects.

Yoga Slim 9i: Smart. Sustainable. Powerful.

As a carbon-neutral-certified laptop,1 the Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 7) is ideal for the eco-conscious without compromising on mobile luxury, premium entertainment features, and A.I.-powered performance. Encased in 3D glass, the comfort-edge design of the thin and light 14.9mm chassis features rounded, 

A union of mobility and performance, the Yoga Slim 9i also redefines the meaning of portable entertainment and content creation. It has a 14-inch 16:10 up-to-4K OLED PureSight touchscreen display, complemented with Sound by Bowers & Wilkins. Lenovo’s PureSight visual experience on the optional 4K OLED screen provides ultra-sharp detail and clarity and rich, photorealistic colors — from deep blacks to vibrant lights. With Vesa Certified Display HDR True Black 500, its depth of 10 bits can display over a billion colors in a single pixel and a full color gamut of 100 percent DCI-P3. The Yoga Slim 9i’s four Bowers & Wilkins speakers bring audio to life.

The Yoga Slim 9i lets users tap into a mode of portable performance that adapts to them, powered by Intel Evo featuring 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Powering next-level smarter experiences, the Lenovo A.I. Core 2.0 delivers improved A.I.-enabled performance and smarter security, which includes hardware-level encryption engineered to help protect the device from root and ransomware attacks. And depending on the task at hand and the amount of system load, the A.I. engine can also dynamically adjust fan speed and hardware performance to optimize and accelerate performance.

Yoga Slim 7i Pro X and Yoga Slim 7 Pro X: The Power to Create, No Matter Where

                          

Providing the sheer power to create from anywhere, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X (14”, 7), and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14”, 7) deliver the raw performance for users to realize their ambitions. They feature up to next-gen processors, up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio validation, and Lenovo’s X Power that takes thermal design power to the next level. Lenovo’s X Power offers specific tuning for different usage scenarios to push the laptop beyond the benchmarks of maximum CPU and GPU performance. At less than 1.6kg, these thin and light machines are built to go virtually anywhere, while packing the pure performance needed for digital content creation.

Watch the latest show on the 14.5-inch 3K 120Hz refresh Lenovo PureSight display with optional touch, featuring an accurate color palette and richer hues. It has a hardware calibrated 100 percent sRGB gamut coverage with 100 percent sRGB gamut volume, as well as TÜV Hardware Blue Light certification3 to help reduce eye strain. And with the Lenovo A.I. Engine+ on the new Yoga Slim 7i Pro and 7 Pro, users can create as fast as their imaginations run.

Yoga Slim 7i Carbon: The Art of Mobility

For those who embrace hybrid living and the freedom to get things done from their living room to the office, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon (13”, 7) offers amazing mobile performance, matching its extraordinary lightness of under 1kg and a chassis as thin as 14.8mm at its thinnest point, with the rugged resilience of aerospace-grade magnesium alloy reinforced with multi-layer carbon fiber. Its comfort-edge design is built for ease of carrying. Three contemporary two-tone color options5 and edge-to-edge keyboard with larger trackpad further make the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon a personalized accessory that can be taken anywhere.

Perform at its peak potential with Intel Evo, now featuring 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, enhanced by self-adjusting fan speeds and performance to match the user’s power and battery needs. Create and binge content virtually anytime and anywhere with a Lenovo PureSight 13.3-inch 2.5k optional touchscreen featuring ultra-smooth 90Hz refresh rates and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio. Its Lenovo PureSight display offers an expanded color palette and more accurate, hardware calibrated, hues of 100 percent sRGB color space and 100 percent color volume with 8-bit color, as well as TÜV Hardware Low Blue Light certification3 made for less eye strain.

Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7i Pro: Essential Performance

Lenovo is also announcing a refresh of its Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14”, 7) and Yoga Slim 7i Pro (14”, 7). These devices are built for essential performance, with a sleek Storm Grey or Cloud Grey5 premium aluminum design. Create on the go, featuring an option of the latest gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors. With up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU, take in the spectacular color, brightness and contrast of its optional OLED Lenovo PureSight display, enhanced by optional Dolby Vision and a 100 percent sRGB color space.

Available in Storm Grey5, the larger Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16”, 7) and Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7) are built for superior graphical display speeds, featuring a 2.5K IPS monitor at up to 165Hz for ultra-smooth gameplay and video editing. It has up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio validation on the Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16”, 7) and Intel Arc A370M graphics on Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7). All Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptops come with smart features such as Smart Performance that can dynamically adjust power and battery life, so that users can tap into powerful performance from home or on the go.

Yoga 7: Pure Passion for Entertainment

Crafted for entertainment and creativity, the new Lenovo Yoga 7 (14”, 7) is a versatile 2-in-1 multi-mode convertible laptop that also features a comfort-edge design for an easier hold and carry experience. With powerful AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors, this entertainment powerhouse packs an up-to-2.8K OLED touchscreen 16:10 display, featuring Dolby Vision for true-to-life color, richer detail, and hardware-based low blue light, as well as Dolby Atmos enveloping spatial audio over four speakers.

The Yoga 7 is defined by its versatility. Go for longer periods without scrambling for a power outlet with its long-lasting battery6 and Rapid Charge Express7 technology. Create, sketch, and take notes with the optional Active Pen.5 Its four usage modes also empower users to interact with their Yoga 7 in a number of different ways. Streamline productivity and learning with smarter features such as noise cancellation during videocalls and low blue light filters to keep video quality clear and free from distraction and eye strain.

Yoga AIO 7:Powerful and Collaborative

Inspired by the many ways in which people are now creating, working, and entertaining at home, the new Yoga AIO 7 (27”, 7) is incredibly adaptive. With a 27-inch 4K IPS narrow-bezel display and 95 percent DCI-P3, the Yoga AIO 7 effortlessly rotates 90 degrees, lifts up, and tilts for more viewing angles – just with the gentle push of a hand or finger via its flexible hinge design. This new Yoga all-in-one desktop computer is made to be at the center of a modern home. And it has the power to match – with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processor and optional AMD Radeon RX 6600M graphics featuring the ground-breaking AMD RDNA 2 architecture. It also doubles as a robust home entertainment system, with dual JBL 5W speakers that minimizes distortion through a unique Lenovo passive radiator design, while taking up a smaller base footprint than its previous generation to give back more desk space.

One of the Yoga AIO 7’s best features is enabling sharing and collaboration. Users can now wirelessly cast their smartphone’s screen8 to the desktop monitor to watch videos, scroll through photos, or browse social media on a massive 27-inch display – rotated horizontally or vertically. And while working or binging videos on a laptop,9 one can also augment the audio and screen size by plugging it into the Yoga AIO 7’s full-function Type-C port – letting the user assume control of both devices with a keyboard and mouse, all the while keeping the device charged.

Lenovo Smart Lock Services: Shielding the PC from the Unknown

To further support hybrid lifestyles, Lenovo is introducing its latest software application product, Lenovo Smart Lock Services. Powered by Absolute® and available via Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo.com, this cloud-based security software offers users peace of mind in the event their PC is stolen, giving them more remote control of the personal information stored on their device.  

Packed with robust security features, when deployed, Lenovo Smart Lock Services enables users to track and locate the last known location of their Lenovo device either through a web browser or mobile app. They can also remotely lock the device to restrict unauthorized access or, through its data wipe feature, delete sensitive files to help prevent identity and data theft. To help users recover a stolen PC, Lenovo Smart Lock Services includes access to Absolute’s dedicated Investigations team that works closely with local law enforcement to try to track it down.

Pricing and Availability12

●      The Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 7) starts at 1.899€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12

●      The Yoga Slim 7i Pro X (14”, 7) with Intel Core processor starts at 1.299€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022. The Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14”, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at 1.199€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12

●      The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon (13”, 7) starts at 1.199€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12

●      The Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14”, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at 999€ and is expected to be available by end of August 2022.12 The larger Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16”, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at 1.499€ and is expected to be available by end of July 2022.12

●      The Yoga Slim 7i Pro (14”, 7) with Intel Core processor starts at 1.099€ and is expected to be available by end of July 2022. The larger Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7) with Intel Core processor starts at 1.599€ and is expected to be available by end of July 2022.12

●      The Yoga AIO 7 (27”, 7) starts at 1.499€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12

●      The Yoga 7 (14”, 7) starts at 1.099€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12

●       Lenovo Smart Lock Services is expected to be available in global markets through September 202212

 

Bucket Tech: Huawei Consumer Business Group enters enterprise market

Huawei Consumer BG will now enter the enterprise market officially, serving enterprise customers, as well as individual consumers. The announcement was made by Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director, Consumer BG CEO and Intelligent Automotive Solution BU CEO, at the Huawei Business Product Launch Event. Yu noted that Huawei would use its hardware and software ecosystems as dual pillars, to support a growing range of versatile office products that work seamlessly with a wide range of smart devices, including laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets, accessories and wearables. These new office solutions will address the following key domains: government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, finance and energy.

Rollout of comprehensive enterprise-centric products

With fast-changing business requirements and market conditions, the need for nimble office solutions has never been greater. Smart workplaces and equipment have begun to replace traditional office products, which tended to boast impressive specs and control costs at the expense of versatility and user experience. Huawei Consumer BG hopes to endow office and business products with newly smart and innovative capabilities, using its success in the consumer domain as a springboard for new-paradigm solutions. Huawei business products will meet customer requirements for performance and cost-effectiveness, while doubling down on a better and smarter user experience, based on next-level digital technology.

As Yu explained at the launch event: "Our consumer-oriented products have drawn widespread acclaim over the past decade, due largely to their groundbreaking user experience. Huawei will incorporate this premium consumer experience into its business products, following three key principles: quality, intelligence and reliability."

As a new force in the enterprise equipment market, Huawei comes with a concept and vision that promises to sthe industry. Huawei believes that enterprise equipment is entering an era that will be dominated by Cloud and AI technologies, following the 1.0 and 2.0 eras dominated by desktops and multi-device convergence respectively. Today's products emphasise performance, intelligence, full connectivity, and new paradigms centred around all-purpose convergence and intelligent interactions. At this crossroads in the enterprise market, characterised by widespread acceptance of versatile smart solutions, Huawei hopes to leverage its consumer electronics know-how to add new value and innovation, with the ultimate goal of building a high-quality, smart, and reliable platform to serve all government and enterprise customer needs.

Huawei has launched a full set of business products, solutions, and service platforms, including the MateBook B series for laptops, the MateStation B series for desktops, the Display B series for monitors, the MatePad C series for tablets and the B series for printers, which make this vision accessible to a wide range of customers.

Huawei Consumer BG has unveiled a number of business solutions tailored to governments and small-, medium-, and large-sized enterprises, including paperless government office, smart classroom, computer classroom, health and safety management for miners, health management for drivers, and insurance interaction. The next phase will see Huawei Consumer BG invest more organisational resources in the business field, to help governments and large-scale enterprises fully digitalise their operations, and help small- and medium-sized enterprises to improve quality and efficiency across the board.

Huawei Consumer BG will always adhere to its three key principles when developing business products, and building open, secure and reliable software and hardware ecosystem capabilities to facilitate full digitalisation for governments and large-scale enterprises. One-stop office solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises will be built on Huawei Consumer BG's accumulated smart office and cloud service prowess. Smart office features like Super Device and Mobile App Engine allow for seamless multi-device and cross-ecosystem collaboration, while Huawei Mobile Cloud makes data transfers truly effortless, taking work efficiency to new heights.

Seven business product series, with custom industry-specific solutions

Huawei Consumer BG has launched five major business product series for laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets and printers. These differentiated capabilities address diverse industry scenarios and customer needs.

(1) Huawei business laptop MateBook B series: Superior performance, better business

HUAWEI MateBook B series laptops are designed for enterprise users, featuring smart and innovative capabilities, and coming in an elegant form. They come equipped with an eye-comfort FullView display and an independent TPM 2.0 security chip, for airtight data protection, while showcasing meticulous craftsmanship. The HUAWEI MateBook B7, the series' flagship model, features a portable 1.33 kg aluminum-alloy body, making it ideal for frequent business travelers in particular.

(2) Huawei business desktop MateStation B series: Steady to accelerate

HUAWEI MateStation B series products are nothing like the stereotype of unwieldy desktop computers, thanks to their stunning minimalist design, with an exterior Chinese-style grille panel. The slim, strip-shaped air inlet and intricate port layout contribute to a highly streamlined look and feel. The 8-L compact chassis is approximately one third the size of a traditional chassis, saving crucial desk space. The HUAWEI MateStation B520 is the series' flagship model, inheriting tried-and-tested Huawei PC quality standards, having passed 13 stringent environment tests and stability tests in five core scenarios. The mean time between failures (MTBF) reaches over 1 million hours. To meet the security management and control requirements of large- and medium-sized enterprises, the HUAWEI MateStation B520 utilises newly self-developed LAN boot authentication function, TPM chip encryption, USB port control, IP address authentication, and other related techniques, to build system-level security safeguards that keep confidential information under lock-and-key.

(3) Huawei business monitor HUAWEI Display B3-24 series: Easy on the eyes

The HUAWEI Display B3-24 series features a 23.8-inch full HD eye comfort screen, providing an ultra-immersive viewing experience, with true-to-life colours showcased in their full grandeur. They have been certified by TÜV Rheinland as effective at alleviating eye fatigue during long-time viewing. The monitor's compact three micro-edge design and 92% screen-to-body ratio give the eyes more room to roam. The crafted body is slimmed down to the greatest possible extent, creating a sleek and modern business vibe that's conducive to productivity.

(4) Huawei business tablet MatePad C series: Made-to-order customisations, with standout quality, security and reliability

Tablets are all about working on the go, and that's why Huawei has always put quality first when designing its tablets. The HUAWEI MatePad C series offers the premium performance today's office professionals need, with a myriad of smart mobile office features that boost productivity, while minimizing costs. The representative HUAWEI MatePad C5 is targeted at the enterprise office market, featuring elite system-level features like App Multiplier and Huawei Share, which make file transfers, work tasks and cross-device interactions more seamless than ever. A rich array of mobile device management and expansion capabilities is able to meet the stringent mobile office and security management requirements of government and enterprise customers. The HUAWEI MatePad C5 inherits the characteristics of Huawei’s bezel-less display, with its 10.4-inch 2K FullView screen, which features a sky-high 84% screen-to-body ratio. Never before has a tablet married immersive viewing and sharp graphics, with a professional business aesthetic.

 (5) Huawei business printer HUAWEI PixLab B Series: Streamlined interactions, soaring efficiency

HUAWEI PixLab B5 provides enterprises with smart, convenient and connected office capabilities, with streamlined network configuration procedures and printing tasks. Thanks to pop-up pairing, Huawei printers can connect to the network via multiple devices, and print information with just a tap on a smartphone. PixLab B5 prints up to 30 pages per minute, saving valuable time, and taking productivity to the next level. Ultra-stable network connections equip the printer to respond to printing requirements in real time, across a diverse range of office and work scenarios. When a printer is in proximity to a Huawei PC, phone, or tablet, the device will automatically detect the printer, and display a pop-up pairing card. By touching the Connect button, the device-printer connection can be established in as little as 20 seconds. After opening an image or document on a Huawei phone, a printing task can be initiated simply by tapping the phone against the Huawei Share sensing area on the printer. The HUAWEI PixLab B5 adopts a drum-toner separation structure and an innovative drawer-type toner cartridge, which can be replaced on its own. The large-capacity drum cartridge supports up to 15,000 pages of printing, saving enterprises untold time and money.

Huawei Consumer BG has unveiled a full lineup of enterprise-centric smart products, which represent a long-term strategic investment on the company's part. The standout performance, security, stability, and reliability of services, and availability of smart office and creation tools, have the potential to revolutionize smart office work in countless industries.

Stringent standards, data security, and multi-layer safeguards

Huawei provides customers with robust support in terms of product test standards, data security solutions, and full-lifecycle services, in order to meet the stricter needs of government and enterprise customers.

All Huawei Consumer BG business products have passed a battery of stringent quality assurance tests. Business desktops, for example, must pass explosive atmosphere, mechanical vibration, low air pressure, low temperature, high temperature, mechanical impact, mold, solar radiation, temperature impact, vibration, sand dust, humidity and acid atmosphere tests. Only select materials are used, and products are designed with an emphasis on reliability and security.

Huawei also provides multi-layer data security safeguards, to ensure airtight data transmission. The principle of "no disturbance, no tracking and no leakage" is strictly adhered to with regard to privacy protection, and incorporated into every step of product design and development. App permissions have been re-sorted, with targeted controls available. Sensitive permissions related to private user data, such as call logs, messages, outgoing calls, and device information, have been cancelled. The access scope for albums is strictly controlled, and the permission can be granted on an image-by-image basis. Huawei has also made a custom multi-screen collaboration solution available, which allows customers to add file filtering and sharing controls.

Better yet, Huawei has built a dedicated service system for enterprise customers, which far exceeds industry standards. Business equipment is not just a means for greater productivity in industry; it's also the backbone for an increasingly smart and digitalising economy, the infrastructure that will make life more enriched across the board. Huawei's three principles for business products: quality, intelligence and reliability, will inject new life into industry at large, and ensure that any office can be a smart one.

Bucket Tech: Huawei MateBook 14

If you’re a graduate or a young professional, you likely have high expectations of your laptop. You want something that can keep up with your ambitions, so high performance capabilities are critical, and you also need it to be ultra-lightweight and beautifully designed. Portability in today’s nomadic, work-from-anywhere world, is key. Meet the brand-new HUAWEI MateBook 14, which will be coming soon from Huawei. The latest addition to Huawei’s all-rounder series, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 will be setting a new standard in its class. Its 14-inch 2K FullView Display, with the option of a touchscreen as well, has a lot in common with the screens of high-end laptops and likely positions it as the laptop with the best 14-inch display on the market.

It’s also ultra-thin and compact, but its sleek and slim metal body still houses powerful technology that will ensure you’re not compromising performance for portability. Inside you’ll find an 11th Generation Intel Core processor, 16GB of dual channel RAM, and an MX350 discrete graphics processing unit, which processes images and videos two and a half times faster than integrated graphics cards. To keep all of this going, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 is supported by a large 56Wh battery that offers 11 hours of battery life, and also intelligently saves energy by managing apps and processes that aren’t being used. The HUAWEI Shark Fin Fan, which supports higher fan rotation speeds and improves air intake by up to 18%, is designed to dissipate heat quickly and will help your machine to manage the heavy demands you have of it.

Huawei understands the importance of connectivity – not only to the internet, but also between your different Huawei devices. The HUAWEI MateBook 14 therefore boasts a high transmission rate of up to 1,733Mbps, which means it can receive better Wi-Fi signals even in signal-poor areas. And it offers all-scenario connectivity through HUAWEI Share, which allows multiple devices to interact seamlessly, eliminating the need for cables or third-party apps when you’re trying to transfer files. The laptop of the future is more intelligent, more efficient and more connected. It’s powerful and portable, smart and sleek, diverse and dynamic. What the HUAWEI MateBook 14 proves is that the future is coming soon to SA.

The HUAWEI MateBook 14 is coming soon to South Africa priced at, R24,999 with a premium backpack and Bluetooth mouse. Pre-order now before 1 July and pay R249 to get R2500 off on Huawei Store (Online). You can also find contract deals in Vodacom selected stores or pay for a cash deal at Incredible Connection.

When purchasing the HUAWEI MateBook 14, you will get a two-year collect, repair and return VIP service warranty with 24/7 online technical support valued at R1,299.