Lenovo Unveils Groundbreaking AI PC Innovations at Lenovo Innovation World 2024

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Lenovo, a global leader in technology innovation, proudly announces a series of groundbreaking products at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, each designed to redefine the future of professional computing and artificial intelligence. At a special event hosted in Berlin, the highlights include the newly designed premium Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), and the innovative Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC proof of concept. Lenovo also featured the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and the all new ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors. Additionally, Lenovo introduced the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor. Together, these innovations showcase Lenovo's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, exceptional user experiences, and enhanced productivity and creativity for enterprise customers.

Lenovo also announced AI PC Fast Start, a solution designed to help organizations swiftly transition to AI-ready devices, maximizing ROI through AI-powered advisory and simplified deployment. Backed by Lenovo's award-winning support, these services accelerate AI adoption and ensure seamless implementation.




Lenovo Aims to Lead the AI Devices Era
The relevance of AI PC devices is expected to rise, with over 60% of PCs shipped by 2027 anticipated to be AI-capable. Lenovo's AI PCs aim to significantly change user experiences through natural interactions, personalized large language models, and advanced computing architectures, making computing more personal, productive, and protected.

Lenovo Aura Edition
Designed in a multi-year collaboration with Intel, Lenovo introduces the Lenovo Aura Edition series, a testament to our commitment in delivering innovative technologies designed to personalize and simplify user interaction with their devices. More than ten thousand users around the world participated in qualitative and quantitative user experience testing. With findings from that work, Lenovo and Intel brainstormed usability concepts that were narrowed down and tested with a further four thousand users who helped to prioritize and refine the experiences.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition features a thinner and lighter than ever build achieving an unprecedented less than 1 kg weight for the 14" flagship. It is packed with innovative technologies designed to personalize and simplify user interaction with their devices. Engineered with AI-enhanced capabilities and co-developed with Intel, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition promises exceptional performance, long battery life, and a more intelligent and immersive user experience.

Lenovo Aura Edition laptops including ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i integrate the following innovative features:

• Smart Modes: Adapt intuitively to user needs, optimizing performance and AI capabilities for activities like work, play, and creativity. Each mode accessible through a simple widget is designed to provide a seamless and personalized experience. Smart modes include:
  • Shield for security features such as Privacy Alert and Privacy Guard to help protect against unwanted snooping, and automatic launch of preferred VPN (virtual private network) application upon connecting to any public Wi-Fi network
  • Attention helps reduce distractions and prioritize focus on the task at hand by allowing users to set attention timers and silence notifications
  • Collaboration enhances virtual meeting experiences by optimizing video performance and preset preferred settings such as background blur or low light enhancer
  • Wellness can help improve digital health with posture alerts and reducing eye fatigue by reminding users to take breaks
• Finally, users have rapid access to power mode settings directly within the app to help balance performance and power consumption
• Smart Share: Provides smooth AI-enabled picture sharing between smartphones and laptops. Users can simply tap a supported smartphone on the screen edge, and leveraging the capability of Elliptic Labs AI Virtual Sensor, the laptop will launch the Smart Share window on the PC and smartphone, enabling simple drag and drop transfer of recent photos between devices. Additionally, both IOS and Android platforms are supported.
• Smart Care: Provides simple access to Lenovo's online support tools and chatbot, offering real-time problem-solving. The enhanced Premier Support Plus service unlocks access to dedicated concierge-style support connecting users via remote camera sharing, and one click access to voice or chat with live elite Lenovo engineers 24/7 through the PC or smartphone.

The Lenovo Aura Edition series is not just about technology; it's about transforming how users interact with their devices, making every moment more productive and enjoyable.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition


The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition continues to build on Lenovo's legacy of delivering premium business laptops. Developed in collaboration with Intel and featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2) offering amazing scale in AI computing, exceptional power efficiency, and incredible 3X AI performance versus previous generation on both neural processing unit (NPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU). Key features include:

• Enhanced User Experience: Features the new Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2) with Intel Arc Xe2 graphics and integrated NPU offering more than 45 TOPS. The newly designed laptop also includes a premium Haptic TouchPad option integrating the classic three button TrackPoint and up to a 14-inch 2.8k OLED Dolby Vision display with anti-glare surface treatment and a switchable 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Copilot+ PC Experiences: It will support Copilot+ PC features when available from Microsoft, and includes a Copilot keyboard key.
• Battery Life: The 57-watt hour battery delivers more than 18 hours of battery life, ensuring professionals can remain productive throughout the day thanks to incredible power efficiency.
• Hybrid Work and Mobility: The device is incredibly lightweight, starting at under 1 kg, making it the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon ever. Includes Wi-Fi 7 support and optional 5G sub-6 GHz. It includes I/O ports such as 2x USB-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, and 1x HDMI.
• Design and Build: Crafted with a focus on user experience and increasing its contribution to a circular economy, the device includes a customer-replaceable unit (CRU) battery design. The materials used include 90% recycled magnesium for the C cover, and the 100% plastic-free packaging is made from bamboo and sugarcane. In addition to its recycled materials, it holds certifications such as EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR 9.0.

Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC Proof of Concept


Lenovo proudly introduces the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC proof of concept, an innovative leap in personal computing designed to enhance user interaction through intelligent automation and AI. Featuring an industry-first Auto Twist design, this next-gen AI PC concept adapts to multiple scenarios with Dual Degree of Freedom automatic rotation, making it an ideal companion for both personal and professional use.

Innovative Features:

• AI-Powered Flexibility: Always track user movements to ensure optimal display visibility, keep the user front and center during meetings, presentations, and personal use.
• Smart Interaction: Integrates with natural language voice commands to auto switch between different modes, like "close laptop", "laptop mode", and "tablet mode".
• Enhanced Security: Smart lid will automatically close when the laptop is unattended.
• Wellness Enhancements: Promote ergonomic use and help reduce strain.

The Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC redefines user interaction with exceptional performance and user-centric features, setting a new standard for intelligent devices.

ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD


The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD is meticulously engineered to meet the demands of modern professionals, positioning itself as a gold standard in corporate laptops. The AMD Ryzen AI in the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 offers exclusive AI experiences with a 3X performance boost as compared to its predecessor. Its "Zen 5" core and AMD Radeon graphics ensure exceptional responsiveness, swift multitasking, and rapid content creation. Additionally, AMD PRO technology enables world-class security, enterprise-grade quality, and faster deployment, ensuring business confidence. Key features include:

• Enhanced User Experience: The laptop boasts a redesigned thermal architecture with rear exhaust, ensuring optimal cooling and performance. The 3M DBEF5 technology increases the base WUXGA panels to 400 nits for better display brightness while reducing power consumption. The adoption of industry-standard Ctrl-Fn key positioning and Lenovo's innovative Communications Bar housing a 5MP camera offer more immersive and intuitive user experiences.
• Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 7 and 5G sub-6 GHz and includes legacy ports such as 2x USB-A, 2x TBT4, HDMI, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
• AI Transformation: Powered by the Next Generation AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors with new Radeon integrated graphics and an AI Engine (NPU) built-in. It will support Copilot+ PC experiences when available.
• Performance and Battery Life: Offering up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x dual channel memory, enabling high performance. The device is built for all-day battery life, delivering more than 17 hours on MM25 battery life benchmarks.
• Design and Build: Styled in a 16:10 display-optimized form factor with 88% screen-to-body ratio, the device is available in Deep Black with a refined interior. It weighs 2.86 lbs (1.3 kg) and is 16.9 mm thin.
• Sustainability: Uses Post Consumer Content (PCC) plastics in select components and 30% recycled carbon fiber in the top cover, 90% recycled magnesium in the keyboard frame and 55% recycled aluminium in the bottom cover. ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD also comes with plastic-free packaging using FSC certified paper, and holds certifications such as EPEAT Gold, TCO, and ENERGY STAR 9.0.

Both the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD Copilot+ PCs are designed to enhance productivity and creativity for enterprise customers, showcasing Lenovo's commitment to innovation, user-centric design, and ambition to lead in AI enabled high-performance computing solutions.

Lenovo Introduces AI PC Fast Start Services to Accelerate and Optimize the AI PC Journey
Lenovo is excited to introduce AI PC Fast Start, a streamlined solution to help organizations quickly transition into the industry's most powerful AI-ready devices. The service provides AI-powered advisory to assess technical readiness and identify the ideal AI PC persona and power-user to help businesses maximize ROI.

AI PC Fast Start pairs with AI PC Lifecyle Services that simplify the deployment and configuration of AI-ready devices, enhances the user experience, and accelerates AI adoption across the organization. Backed by award-winning support, managed, and security services, Lenovo ensures a seamless adoption of AI PCs so organizations can get the most value from their AI investments.

Security and Data Privacy in the AI Era
Lenovo's ThinkShield solutions provide comprehensive security features for modern businesses, ensuring protection from manufacture to deployment. With AI-powered endpoint protection, ThinkShield covers threats from below the OS to the cloud, offering extended detection and response capabilities. It safeguards BIOS and firmware against attacks and ensures hardware components are more secured through Supply Chain Assurance. Partnering with world-class security providers, ThinkShield delivers robust security, empowering businesses with protected, productive hybrid work environments.

Today, Lenovo is further expanding its security solutions capabilities by integrating SentinelOne's cutting-edge Singularity Platform and AI technology into the ThinkShield portfolio of cybersecurity solutions for enhanced end point protection with automated threat detection and response. The combination of Lenovo's powerful ThinkPad AI PCs with the robust security capabilities supported by this collaboration further enables organizations to harness the power of AI through enhanced computing platforms.

ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+


Lenovo's ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ is a premium AI-powered laptop designed to enhance productivity and creative expression. It features the advanced AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor with up to 50 TOPS capability, delivering next-gen AI performance and exceptional speed for multitasking and content creation. The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ will receive free updates to Copilot+ PC experiences when available. Paired with AMD Radeon 880M graphics, it provides high-resolution visuals for an immersive experience.

• Advanced AI Performance: Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10-core/20-thread Processor with up to 50 TOPS NPU capability including AMD Radeon Graphics for exceptional speed in multitasking and content creation.
• Stunning Design: Sleek metal design, large ForcePad, and expansive 16" 3.2K display for a visually appealing and highly functional device.
• Versatility and Customization: Full array of I/O ports for a custom workspace, dedicated keys for Lenovo AI features and PC-to-phone collaboration, and tactile markers on the keyboard for enhanced accessibility.
• Robust Security: Hardware-enabled protection, below-the-OS embedded security, and Microsoft Pluton's chip-to-cloud technology for more secured identity and cryptographic services.
• Enhanced Productivity: Users can leverage their preferred AI-accelerated tools for generating content, automating workflows, and handling complex tasks efficiently, optimizing everyday work with advanced machine learning services.
• Portability and Connectivity: Lightweight and durable build, large 85Whr battery for extended use providing more than 17 hours of 1080p video playback, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for fast, reliable internet access.
• Exceptional User Experience: Enhanced keyboard, robust 16" screen with a 91% STB ratio, and Dolby Atmos speakers for superior productivity and entertainment.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ combines cutting-edge AI technology with a thoughtful design, making it an ideal choice for modern professionals seeking to maximize their efficiency and productivity.

ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 Powered by Snapdragon X Plus 8-core
Lenovo presents the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, a state-of-the-art Copilot+ PC laptop designed to revolutionize productivity and creative expression for modern professionals. Combining advanced AI capabilities with sleek design and robust performance, this innovative device is engineered to meet the demands of today's fast-paced, on-the-go workforce.

• More Personalized AI PC: Lenovo's ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 features the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, equipped with a dedicated NPU delivering 45 TOPS capability to accelerate AI tasks, and on-device AI assistance with features like Meeting Assistant to help deliver better collaboration. This means enhanced productivity, deeper creative expression, and incredible energy efficiency.
• Advanced Performance: The Snapdragon X Plus 8-core delivers exceptional performance and efficiency to the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 helping accelerate productivity with local AI processing, supporting business applications with impressive speed and power efficiency. It boasts a multi-day battery life and specialized hardware cores for AI tasks and camera image signal processing.
• Sleek Design: With a chic, modern design that is 16 mm thin, a larger TouchPad, a 16" display with a 91.3% screen-to-body ratio, and enhanced Lenovo Pro Sound with super-linear speakers and Dolby Atmos audio, this laptop combines beauty and intelligence.
• Anywhere Productivity: Ideal for on-the-go professionals, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 offers robust performance, lightweight portability, 84 Whr large battery, and reliable connectivity, while maintaining enterprise-grade security.
• Business-Ready Security: Lenovo provides robust security with hardware-enabled features, below-the-OS embedded security, and Microsoft Pluton's chip-to-cloud technology for more secured identity and cryptographic services.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 delivers excellent performance, sleek design, and advanced AI capabilities, making it an ideal choice for modern professionals seeking enhanced productivity and security.

Lenovo continues to lead the PC industry with its unwavering commitment to innovation, AI-driven productivity, and user-centric design. The new products unveiled at Lenovo Innovation World 2024 are set to redefine business computing, equipping professionals with the tools they need to excel in an ever-evolving AI-enabled digital landscape.

"Our latest AI PC innovations represent a significant leap forward in making technology more personalized, productive and protected for our customers," said Tom Butler, Executive Director, WW Commercial Portfolio and Product Management, Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group. "By combining cutting-edge AI technology with more sustainable designs and user-centric features, we are not only aiming to lead the market but to redefine what's possible in the AI era. Our commitment to innovation and collaboration, as seen in the Lenovo Aura Edition series and ThinkBook portfolio, ensures that organizations can fully harness the power of AI to drive productivity, creativity, and meaningful transformation in their industries."

EMEA Availability and Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition will be available starting November 2024, with limited availability in the UK, Germany, France, Nordics, and Switzerland, at an expected starting price of €2,699 (excl. tax).
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD will be available starting November 2024, with an expected starting price of €2,199 (excl. tax).
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ will be available starting December 2024, with an expected starting price of €999 (excl. tax).
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 will be available starting October 2024, with an expected starting price of €819 (excl. tax).



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T14s Gen6 AMD again with LPDDR5X and Thinkbook 16 Gen7+, too, according to other sites. Why? What excuse for not using LPCAMM2 do they have? I can only hope the will be a Thinkbook 16 Gen7 AMD without + and with SO-DIMM or better (LP)CAMM2, since Gen7+ seems to be based on the old Thinkbook 16 G4+ which existed alongside Thinkbook 15 G4/G5. There is a similar Thinbook G6+ with Meteor Lake, but no AMD version.

Also, why only Ryzen AI 365 with only 10 cores?