Remember when devices were designed to only do one thing, in one place, and for a single user? Not anymore. Our world is changing fast; with
smarter technology more prevalent than ever in our daily lives, multitasking has increasingly become the norm. With grab-and-go form factors, our screens are our lifelines when we're on-the-go or just moving from room to room in our own homes.
As we are finding out, remote working, online learning, and virtual social gatherings do not have to be hosted from any particular place”all it takes is the right technology. In this time of connectivity, Lenovo is committed to delivering on all fronts by providing more people with the accessible and multipurpose technology they will need to thrive.
Designed to help us all navigate a fully connected world, Lenovo propels its latest consumer lineup forward by introducing two LTE-supported, Windows 10 detachable including the portable Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i1 with its imaginative Lenovo E-Color Pen and the Lenovo IdeaPad„¢ Duet 3i1 with digital pen, making it a clear winner with students and multitaskers alike.
Another way to enjoy versatility and personal connection at home is with the upgraded Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus (2nd Gen) with Alexa Built-in„¢, which enables the popular hands-free ˜Show Mode' experience from Alexa® when docked and charging in its Smart Dock, with the added benefit of being a full-function Android„¢ tablet for when you don't feel like staying put in one room.
Experience what's next in performance and portability with the new Lenovo consumer devices coming to market.
Style-Meets-Substance
For a premium and portable device that truly does more without a lot of weight (1.16 kg/2.55 lbs counting its folio case) the Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i is the first-ever Yoga PC with a detachable, backlit Bluetooth„¢ (5.0) keyboard to enable freestyle working mode, plus an adjustable kickstand for easier viewing and switching into drafting mode. And if detaching your keyboard and easily typing while it's in your lap a few feet away from your screen wasn't cool enough, the Yoga Duet 7i is compatible with Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)2 for an ultra-fast connection and available with optional LTE/4G coverage3 that allows you to stay connected from almost anywhere, including when your shared home Wi-Fi is stretched thin.
Designed to streamline your day, this 2-in-1 offers a range of smart features, such as the Alexa voice service4 and more secure facial login via the infrared (IR) camera with Windows Hello that works 3x faster than if you only used a password.5 Clever presence-sensing features from Glance by Mirametrix® help protect your screen from shoulder-surfing neighbors and pauses video play when you walk away; you can also move content from your display to a connected monitor with a turn of your head.6
Featuring up to 10th Gen Intel Core„¢ i7 processors and Windows 10, the Yoga Duet 7i offers a powerful combination of intelligent performance, connectivity, and stunning entertainment. It has a 13-inch, crystal clear IPS 2K touchscreen display with narrow bezels and 100 percent sRGB for a dazzling color gamut at 450 nits bright. Available in two sophisticated hues including Slate Grey and Orchid7 and sleek metal finish on its cover, it's a head-turning, stylish device.
For easy note-taking and convenient creative expression, just lower the adjustable kickstand to a more comfortable angle to sketch and draw with your digital pen8, or use the new optional, rechargeable Lenovo E-Color Pen.9,10 The new pen has a built-in smart sensor that lets you pick up colors from guides or any real-life object by simply touching the object's surface with the pen's tip while pressing down. Apply any captured color to your artwork created in popular design apps, such as Adobe® Photoshop„¢, Adobe InDesign„¢ and Adobe Illustrator„¢.
Get clearer sound with Dolby Audio„¢, an amazing viewing experience with Dolby Vision„¢, plus plenty of memory (up to 16 GB DDR4) and storage (up to 1 TB PCle SSD). The Yoga Duet 7i also offers up to 10.8 hours of battery life11, optimized by artificial intelligence for up to an average of 20 percent12 extended battery life when balanced middle setting is enabled via our exclusive Lenovo Q-Control Intelligent Cooling feature.
Paired with the stylish Lenovo 13-inch Laptop Leather Sleeve13 to protect your device and keep your accessories like the chic and versatile Lenovo Yoga Mouse with Laser Presenter13 within easy reach. Now you're ready to take on the day wherever it takes you.
Portable and Oh-So-Practical
A new 2-in-1 device with optional LTE-connectivity14 that deserves to go with you on staycation poolside is the multifunctional Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i. Ultra-light at just 0.86 kg (under 2 lbs) including folio, its small size makes the IdeaPad Duet 3i ideal for students and go-getters who need a full-function PC but want to travel light without too many devices weighing them down.
Compatible with classroom essentials, Lenovo's first-ever IdeaPad PC with a detachable Bluetooth (5.0) keyboard and folio kickstand supports Lenovo Digital Pen8 for seamless notetaking. Powered by Intel Pentium® processors and Intel integrated graphics, the IdeaPad Duet 3i comes with Windows, Wi-Fi compatibility, and Dolby Audio for clearer sound without distortion.
With a sleek metal kickstand and remote working keyboard, choose from four usage modes throughout the day”tablet, notebook, tent or stand mode”to get more done quicker so you can sit back and relax as you stream shows on your up to 10.3-inch Full HD IPS panel display at 330 nits bright; without the need to hotspot from your phone when you go for the optional LTE model.14
Available in a cool Graphite Grey hue, count on the smarter features of the IdeaPad Duet 3i to make hands-free communication easier with Cortana digital assistant plus dual 360-degree mics while the clever privacy shutter on the webcam helps to keep you safer from unwanted onlookers. A smart buy for those on the go, the IdeaPad Duet 3i has two USB-C ports for increased data-transfer speeds 15, solid memory (up to 8GB), storage (up to 128G eMMC) and up to seven hours of battery life.16
Best of Both Worlds
For over a year, households have enjoyed Alexa's hands-free ˜Show Mode' experience without the need for multiple devices by simply placing their full-function Lenovo Smart Tab into the complimentary Smart Dock to charge. You might ask, œCan it get any better? Yes, it can. Lenovo took what customers loved about its original game-changing tablet created in collaboration with Amazon® and made it even better; introducing the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus (2nd Gen) with Alexa Built-in.
By using customer insights to identify opportunities for improvement, this newly designed tablet is easier to set up and sports a more expansive 10.3-inch Full HD IPS screen, a faster and more powerful mobile processor, and a sleek Platinum Grey metal back cover that complements nearly any home d©cor.
Designed to be portable and light at 460 grams (1lb), the technology inside the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus (2nd Gen) with Alexa Built-in gets a significant boost with up to 2.3Ghz Octa-core MediaTek Helio® P22 mobile processor for more multitasking, plus a TDDI chip (Touch and Display Driver Integration) for better and more efficient display and touch sensing for up to 9 hours of battery life.17
Easily and more securely log in to your tablet with the instant facial unlock feature with its integrated camera. Connect to friends and family members when you get cabin fever using the smarter ˜Drop In' calling feature that serves as a modern two-way intercom, plus get even more advanced Alexa communication features such as messaging and voice/video calling between supported devices, at no additional cost.18
Another must-have for families staying at home is the enhanced Kid's Mode that offers parental controls, dedicated kids' content, and specialized eye protection features to reduce harmful blue light, plus ˜posture' and ˜bumpy environment' alerts to encourage a healthy viewing gesture when hand-holding the tablet.
When the tablet is hand-held, watching YouTube„¢ and playing games just got better with four-sided narrow bezel with up to 4.6 mm (0.18 inches) slim borders on each side, plus dual front-facing speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos® for immersive sound.
Or go hands-free and see what's new on Prime Video„¢. The modern fabric covering on the Lenovo Smart Dock in new Graphite Grey hue is designed to look great even while charging on pogo pin connectors. You can also ask Alexa to tell you the latest news updates, show your calendar, search for recipes, control your home's smart devices19 and listen to your favorite tunes with Amazon Music„¢ and watch as the lyrics flash across the screen”all with just your voice from across the room, thanks to three far-field mics.20
Correction: An earlier version of this blog incorrectly stated that Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i has Intel Iris Plus graphics. This has since been corrected, as the Yoga Duet 7i has Intel UHD Graphics.
EMEA Pricing and Availability18
The Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i (known as Yoga Duet 2020 in China) including the folio case with keyboard and active pen will start at ‚¬1199 including VAT and is expected to be available starting June 2020 on Lenovo.com, with select retailers, and via the SMB channel.18
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i including the folio case with keyboard will start at ‚¬429 including VAT and is expected to be available starting July 2020 on Lenovo.com, with select retailers, and via the SMB channel.18
The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus (2nd Gen) with Alexa Built-in (which includes the Smart Dock) will start at ‚¬229 including VAT and is expected to be available starting June 2020 with select retailers, on Lenovo.com, and via select telecommunications channels.18, 21
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1 Inclusion of a lowercase letter ˜i' in the Lenovo PC's name denotes an Intel CPU.
2 Requires connection to separately purchased Wi-Fi 6 router.
3 Optional LTE and 4G are available in select markets. Requires separately purchased cellular data plan that may vary by location. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges apply. Connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions and other factors.
4 Available in select markets.
5 Based on Microsoft test comparing time elapsed between typing in a password vs. detecting a face or fingerprint to trigger PC user authentication success. See https://www.microsoft.com/en-is/windows/windows-hello for more information.
6 Glance software requires a manual click on items you wish to move to your external monitor with your head's movement vs. moving using a traditional mouse or touchpad.
7 Color options may vary per geography and availability.
8 Lenovo Digital Pen is bundled in select markets only, sold separately in all other markets.
9 Lenovo E-Color Pen comes bundled with the Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i with Intel Core i7 processor in select markets. It is expected to be sold separately as a standalone accessory in select markets later.
10 One full charge of lithium-ion battery with USB-C plug provides an average of up to 63 hours of continuous use; longer if unpaired Lenovo E-Color Pen is standing by in low-power mode. Lenovo internal benchmark testing of the pen's battery life is based on standard usage. Actual results will vary and depend on numerous factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage.
11 All battery life claims are approximate and based on test results using the MobileMark 2014 ver 1.5 battery life benchmark test. Actual results will vary and depend on numerous factors including product configuration and usage, software, operating conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. For additional details, see https://bapco.com/products/mobilemark-2014/.
12 Based on Intel verification testing. Actual performance will vary with use, system configurations, and settings.
13 Compatible accessories are sold separately.
14 Optional LTE is available in select markets. Requires separately purchased cellular data plan that may vary by location. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges apply. Connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions and other factors.
15 The actual transfer speed of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing capability of host and peripheral devices, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environments, will be slower than a speed of 5 Gbit/s.
16 All battery life claims are approximate and based on results using the MobileMark 2014 battery life benchmark test. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
17 Up to 9 hours based on Lenovo's internal testing of web browsing conditions. All battery life claims are approximate; actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage.
18 Prices may not include tax, shipping or options and are subject to change without notice; additional terms and conditions apply. On-shelf dates may vary by geography and products may only be available in select markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.
19 A compatible smart home device is required and sold separately.
20 Average distance of far-field mics depends on multiple factors including the volume of your voice, background noise, and volume setting. Recommended to be used from up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) away.
21 Only available in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.
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