Lenovo set to launch its 2018 portfolio of ThinkPad laptops at CES

CES 2018 is getting closer and closer, but even days before the event, some companies are already giving us a preview of the products they will be launching at the event, with Lenovo being no exception.

The 2018 lineup of ThinkPad laptops includes the X, T, and L series’. They will feature thinner and lighter designs, a physical webcam cover for base-hardware level security, power over USB Type-C, mechanical side docking, and 8th generation Intel Core processors under the hood.

The ThinkPad X Series includes the X280 and X380 Yoga, which on the surface seem to be a pair of ultrabooks intended for mild rugged use, as they feature US Military Standard durability, which a very rare feature to find in mainstream laptops. The X280 boasts a feather-light 2.5 pounds, and a thickness of only 17.4mm. The X380 Yoga includes Active Pen support and security features such as Windows Hello.

ThinkPad X280

ThinkPad X380 Yoga

Both laptops will feature Rapid Charging, allowing you to achieve 80% battery in 1 hour. Lenovo claims a battery life of up to 16.6 hours for the X280 and 13.6 hours for the X380 Yoga. The ThinkPad X280 starts at $999PHP 58,627INR 84,665EUR 951CNY 7,271, while the ThinkPad X380 Yoga starts at $1,459PHP 85,622INR 123,650EUR 1,389CNY 10,619. They will be available starting January 2018.

The ThinkPad T Series is positioned more towards business usage, featuring security features such as IR camera, fingerprint reader, and ThinkShutter Camera privacy, as well as up to 27 hours of battery life.

The Thinkpad T Series includes the T480, T480s, and T580. The T480s boasts a light weight of only 2.9 pounds, and with the T580, you have the option for discrete graphics paired with a UHD display.

ThinkPad T480s

ThinkPad T580

The T480 starts at $989PHP 58,040INR 83,818EUR 942CNY 7,198, the T480s starts at $1,269PHP 74,472INR 107,547EUR 1,208CNY 9,236, and the T580 starts at $1,079PHP 63,322INR 91,445EUR 1,028CNY 7,853. They will be available starting January 2018.

Next up is the ThinkPad L Series, a bunch of value-oriented ultrabooks that ranges in size from 13-inch to 15-inch. Included in the series are the L380, L380 Yoga, L480, and L580. All feature optional multi-touch displays. The L580 also comes in configurations that sport discrete AMD graphics.

ThinkPad L380

ThinkPad L380 Yoga

ThinkPad L480

ThinkPad L580

The L380 Yoga starts at $549PHP 32,218INR 46,528EUR 523CNY 3,996, L380 starts at $449PHP 26,350INR 38,053EUR 428CNY 3,268, L480 starts at $779PHP 45,716INR 66,020EUR 742CNY 5,670 and L580 starts at $769PHP 45,129INR 65,173EUR 732CNY 5,597. They will be available starting February 2018.

Last up for the laptops is the Lenovo Tablet 10, a detachable that is powered by Intel Celeron N Series processors. It is geared more towards use-cases that would benefit from using a vertical orientation, such as healthcare, retail, and logistics.

Lenovo Tablet 10

It includes an integrated rechargeable pen, features up to 9 hours of battery life, and Wireless WAN. No pricing has been disclosed yet. It will be available starting January 2018. They will be available starting January 2018.

We did mention mechanical docking earlier, which is where the ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station comes into play.

It’s designed specifically for 12, 14, and 15-inch ThinkPad laptops to expand connectivity, as well as add physical lock-and-key security. It comes in three models, the Basic 90W ($199PHP 11,678INR 16,865EUR 190CNY 1,448), the Pro 135W ($249PHP 14,613INR 21,103EUR 237CNY 1,812), and Ultra 135W ($299PHP 17,547INR 25,340EUR 285CNY 2,176).

Aside from the docking station, Lenovo announced two more accessories. This time, we have the ThinkVision X24 and P32u, lightweight monitors designed to be paired with ThinkPad laptops.

The former is a 24-inch FHD IPS display the features wide viewing angles and 96% sRGB color gamut.

The latter is a 32-inch UHD display that features multiple color space capability, as well as Thunderbolt 3 I/O which allows for daisy-chaining. The ThinkVision X24 is priced at $249PHP 14,613INR 21,103EUR 237CNY 1,812, while the ThinkPad P32U is priced at $1,349PHP 79,167INR 114,327EUR 1,285CNY 9,818. The former will be available in January 2018, while the latter will be available starting March 2018.

That is certainly a handful of promising ThinkPad laptops and their corresponding accessories, and we are definitely very excited to see all of these come CES 2018, where Lenovo will unveil them and give us full details. Stay tuned.

Source: Lenovo