Lenovo unveiled new ThinBook laptops featuring innovative features to address the needs of next generation Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs).
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The unique new ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 introduces an industry first 17.3†inch ultra-wide 21:10 aspect ratio primary display with an innovative 8-inch secondary screen that introduces a whole new meaning to multitasking and opens up a host of use case possibilities. An updated ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 can include an optional ThinkBook Wireless Multi-Device Charging Mat that brings wireless charging2 for the laptop via Power by Contact, and compatible mobile devices via a Qi charger3. The ThinkBook 14 Gen 4+ i and a new ThinkBook 16 Gen 4+ i include thinner designs, 16:10 aspect ratio displays, larger glass touchpads, smart sensors, and smarter features.
The latest PCs are all powered by 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors running Windows 11. To complement the portfolio, Lenovo is adding new accessories including a practical backpack and mice. Expanding screen real-estate for improved productivity and efficiency usually requires connecting a second display which is not typically portable. ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 changes that by introducing the industry’s first 17.3-inch laptop with a built-in secondary 8-inch full color LCD display. Productive multi-tasking has become the new norm but often requires multiple devices and a larger workspace.
Now with ThinkBook Plus Gen 3, that workspace becomes mobile. The ultra-wide 21:10 aspect ratio primary display already offers more space to take advantage of Windows 11 Snap layouts but adding a second touch-enabled display, with integrated digital pen. Application sub tools can be shown on second display freeing up main screen for creation. A “Magic Launcher†can place frequently used application icons on the second display for quick access. The calculator function makes navigating spreadsheets or financial applications a breeze, group launch can even be configured to automatically open the calculator when launching a spreadsheet, for example.
Smartphone mirroring onto the second display improves multitasking and synergy across devices. A “waterfall†capability is very useful during document editing as source pages can extend from the main to the second display. It Can be used as a drawing board to edit or refine images; the integrated digital pen with ColorKing+ plug-in by Ufro enables faster, more accurate color matching. Capture color from virtually any surface with the pen and instantly find the closest PANTONE Color based on substrate. ■
