Lenovo Introduces New Wave of Yoga and IdeaPad Devices

Lenovo showcased its latest AI-powered devices and software at Lenovo Innovation World 2024 in Berlin, showcasing its Yoga and IdeaPad portfolios.

The new wave includes:

    • The all-new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9), an Intel® Evo™ Edition laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), the product of a multi-year collaboration with Intel.

    • The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9), Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10), and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13”, 10), powered by AMD Ryzen processors

    • The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9), powered by Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors

    • Lenovo Creator Zone, a software suite that allows creators to use natural language to ideate and generate images locally with the power of AI

“At Lenovo, we strive to hold up our commitment to bringing Smarter Technology for All. I believe our announcement of Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad devices and solutions embodies this commitment. These new products are designed to augment the lives of their users by stimulating creativity, increasing productivity, and fitting in seamlessly into the increasingly dynamic, tech-centric lives that they lead.”

Jun Ouyang, Lenovo Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group

Lenovo Yoga and IdeaPad Devices

The all-new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9): Designed in Collaboration with Intel

As part of the Aura Edition collaboration with Intel, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9) is the epitome of premium build and innovative technology, offering a unique blend of features tailored to enhance the user experience:

• Smart Modes:

Lenovo Aura Edition laptops such as the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition offer users higher control over PC customizability by using Smart Modes that adapt on-the-fly to user needs, whether it’s for work, relaxation, or creating. The Smart Modes dynamically adjust performance and system settings, providing optimal conditions for any activity.

        ◦ “Attention Mode”: When productivity is paramount, Attention Mode allows users to specifically block distracting websites so they can focus on the task at hand.

        ◦ “Wellness Features”: These include eye wellness and posture warning features that fight off fatigue and remind users to take breaks, helping keep eye health and posture at the top of mind when they are in the zone.

        ◦ “Collaboration Tools”: A suite of settings designed to enhance video call experiences, including low light enhancement, virtual presenter, and background blur, that increase clarity and comfort when working together with others.

        ◦ “Shield Mode”: This focuses on safeguarding privacy with features like privacy alerts, privacy guard, and auto prompt VPN to help ensure safety and security when working with sensitive information.

        ◦ Finally, when computing away from a power outlet, battery life is paramount. Users have rapid access to power settings to help optimize battery life and performance, maximizing the time between charges.

• Smart Share:

This enables seamless AI-driven image sharing between smartphones and laptops. Users can effortlessly tap a supported smartphone on the screen’s edge, prompting the laptop to automatically launch the Smart Share app on both devices, allowing for a simple drag-and-drop transfer of recent photos. The feature supports both Android and IOS platforms.

• Smart Care:

This feature offers real-time support and troubleshooting from real-life Lenovo technicians, accessible via PC and phone. Users can live chat or call support for assistance with a premium subscription that offers on-site “white glove” support.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is an Intel Evo Edition laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors, an 8-core hybrid processor, and high-performance graphics. It features a neural processing unit (NPU) that accelerates AI-driven applications. The laptop has 32GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of SSD storage. It has a 70WHr battery for extended creative sessions. Connectivity is seamless with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and multiple ports, including Thunderbolt 4, for quick peripheral connections and data transfer. This makes it an excellent choice for creatives seeking high performance, visuals, and reliable connectivity.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9): AMD AI-Powered Multi-Tasking

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14” 9) is a powerhouse designed for responsive and power-efficient AI processing, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor complete with 50 TOPS NPU. This laptop accelerates creative workflows, making it an essential tool for content creators and professionals who demand high performance.

    • X Power Software Accelerate: The AI-improved Lenovo X Power Software Accelerate drastically speeds up software previews, rendering, and exports. This feature allows creators to see their work in real-time, significantly reducing waiting times and enhancing productivity.

    • X Power Hardware Boost: Keeps the system cool even under heavy loads, ensuring sustained performance during intensive tasks. Users can rely on the laptop to perform efficiently without overheating, making it perfect for long creative sessions.

    • Yoga Premium Suite: A comfortable Soft Touch-coated Yoga keyboard featuring 1.5mm key travel and 0.3mm deep dish keys, a dual tweeter, dual woofer speaker system, four microphones with voice ID noise cancellation, and an FHD IR Camera that ensures clear and sharp video calls.

    • 14.5” PureSight Pro OLED Display: Offers 2.8K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness, and 100% Adobe RGB, P3, and sRGB coverage with automatic color management and X-Rite Delta E<1 color accuracy. This high-quality display provides stunning visuals, making it perfect for graphic designers, video editors, and anyone who needs precise and vibrant color representation.

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14″, 9) is a versatile device with multiple ports, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, and a lightweight design. It offers fast and stable wireless connections, making it ideal for professionals and creators. With a compact size of 15.6mm and 3.4 lbs, it’s a reliable and efficient tool for demanding workflows.

Lenovo Creator Zone: Streamlining Creativity

First unveiled at CES 2024, Lenovo Creator Zone is an on-device application that uses natural language processing to generate and edit images. Powered by a finely tuned Lenovo Exclusivity version of Stable Diffusion 3.0, Lenovo Creator Zone can quickly generate images from user-provided inputs including text descriptions, sketches, and reference images. This tool is designed to significantly enhance the creative process for users, making it faster, more intuitive, and highly efficient.

    • Text to Image: Users can simply type a text description of the desired image and hit enter, and Lenovo Creator Zone will generate four images based on the supplied text description. This feature allows users to quickly visualize concepts and ideas, effortlessly transforming written descriptions into visual content.

    • Sketch to Image: By sketching an image directly into Lenovo Creator Zone and providing a short text description, Lenovo Creator Zone will generate four images that illustrate that combined description, allowing users to create and iterate on rough ideas, turning them into polished visual representations quickly and easily.

    • Image to Image: Users can provide a reference image along with a supporting text description and Lenovo Creator Zone will generate four images based on that combined input. This feature is useful for creating variations of existing images to explore different styles and themes. It is particularly beneficial for projects that require multiple design options or enhancements of existing work.

    • Advanced Image Editing: Lenovo Creator Zone includes robust image editing tools that allow users to modify generated images seamlessly, including background changes, Image merging, color adjustments, and more. These tools provide a one-stop solution that enables users to fine-tune their images, ensuring they meet specific requirements or artistic standards.

Graphic designers, content creators, and marketers can benefit from Lenovo Creator Zone’s suite of tools that streamline the creation and editing of images, empowering users to bring their ideas to life with ease and precision. By leveraging advanced AI technology, Lenovo continues to set the standard for innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of creative professionals.

Lenovo Creator Zone will be made available as an optional download on Lenovo Yoga devices with discrete GPUs such as the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i in October, with support for more Lenovo Yoga devices to be added later.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9): The Smarter Choice for Versatility

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14″, 9), a convertible Copilot+ PC, is an AI-enabled option for mainstream users. It features a Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, a 45TOPS NPU, 16GB of Dual-Channel LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 1 TB TLC 2242 SSD storage. The 14″ 16:10 WUXGA 60Hz 400nit OLED touch display delivers crisp visuals, making it perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. 

The device weighs 1.49kg and is lightweight, weighing as thin as 17.5mm. The front-facing FHD RGB camera delivers clear video calls and features a manual privacy shutter. The device is tested to MIL-STD-810H specifications and has a metal A-cover for durability. It also offers connectivity options, including Type-C ports, USB Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 ports, a microSD card reader, an audio combo jack, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9): A Powerful and Portable PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14″, 9) is a powerful, portable Copilot+ PC that offers AI-powered performance, portability, and durability. It features a new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, 32GB LPDDR5X Dual Channel RAM, and 1TB TLC 2242 SSD storage. The optional 14″ 16:10 WUXGA 60Hz OLED display offers exceptional color accuracy and contrast. The full-metal chassis laptop is tested to MIL-STD-810H standards for durability. 

The optional FHD RGB camera with manual privacy shutter ensures clear calls and enhanced privacy. The laptop also offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for fast, stable wireless connections. The optional backlit keyboard enhances usability in low-light environments.

Find your fit with the IdeaPad Slim 5 Series

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14″, 9) is a powerful, portable Copilot+ PC that offers AI-powered performance, portability, and durability. It features a new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, 32GB LPDDR5X Dual Channel RAM, and 1TB TLC 2242 SSD storage. The optional 14″ 16:10 WUXGA 60Hz OLED display offers exceptional color accuracy and contrast. The full-metal chassis laptop is tested to MIL-STD-810H standards for durability. 

The optional FHD RGB camera with manual privacy shutter ensures clear calls and enhanced privacy. The laptop also offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for fast, stable wireless connections. The optional backlit keyboard enhances usability in low-light environments.

Product Specifications of the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition and Pro 7

Product Specifications of the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 and Slim 5x

Product Specifications of the IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) and Slim 5 (13”, 10)

For more information, visit Lenovo’s website.

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