Lenovo Launches New IdeaPad Laptops with Windows 11

At Tech World 2021, Lenovo unveiled new premium laptops providing fast and responsive computing ideal for the next normal. Introducing the world’s lightest 14-inch OLED laptop1 for exceptional portability, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon and the new 16-inch ultra-slim Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro. Amongst the first laptops bringing you the powerful next-gen Windows 11 Operating System with greater convenience and seamless experiences. For versatility on the go, the sleek IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook 13-inch 2-in-1 detachable laptop is always-ready and all about mobility, and features Google’s Chrome Operating System to power creative and productivity tasks via your favorite apps while fueling incredible entertainment experiences.

IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon – Light, Thin and Strong

Let’s start with the durable lightweight laptop with an excellent OLED display that’s built for an active lifestyle, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon. By combining high craftsmanship with portability, IdeaPad devices continually usher in purposeful innovation and more choice to enable consumers to put their best foot forward. Featuring up to 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Series Mobile Processors with AMD RadeonTM Graphics, the laptop is also available with optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics for supercharged content creation.

Packed with RAM with up to 16GB LPDDR4x of memory, the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon also brings up to 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD of internal storage and a powerful 61 WHrs battery with a dual charger that delivers the ease of Rapid Charge Express while on the go – just charge for 15 minutes for up to 3 hours of use. Superior mobility with long-lasting battery life of up to 14.5 hours is aided by scenario-based thermals via Lenovo Q-Control (simply use Fn+Q). Choose the ideal fan setting to maximize system performance, switch between Extreme Performance mode for heavy-duty tasks, or leave your PC in the AI-enabled Intelligent Cooling mode for auto-adjustments based on your needs and to extend battery life. With military-grade durability testing (MIL-STD 810H) through nine operational tests, the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon is certified reliable and sturdy enough to withstand everyday physical shock and harsh environmental conditions.

IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro – Extreme Performance on Lock

For creators, making the shift to hybrid living will take a pumped-up PC with a bigger screen, extreme graphical performance, and more horsepower for running large apps and files faster. Say hello to the next-level IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro with Windows 11. Sporting a large 16-inch QHD In-Plane Switching (IPS) touch screen, 16:10 layout for multi-tasking, and up to a max brightness of 500 nits via the up to 120Hz refresh rate configuration, the IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is TÜV Eye Comfort certified. Enjoy the spectacular color, brightness and contrast, and incredible detail with Dolby Vision; VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400, and support for 100 percent sRGB color gamut. What’s more, its touchpad is 11 percent bigger than the previous-gen for increased comfort, and even responds to gestures.

Powered by up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processors for advanced platform responsiveness and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU to accelerate graphical performance for immersive entertainment, the IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro offers extreme efficiency with a combined TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80W. It mounts up to 16GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM, up to 1TB of storage PCIe M.2 SSD2, and a powerful 75WHr battery with Rapid Charge Boost so you can work seamlessly when you’re on the move without always worrying about running out of battery power.

IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook – Just Grab, Go, and Get Creative

Intuitively secure and ultra-portable, the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 2-in-1 detachable runs on the Chrome OS ecosystem for one-stop access to Google PlayTM gaming and a rich library of entertainment apps, such as Spotify and YouTube. With its lightweight panel from Samsung Display, the Chromebook’s Duet 5 13.3-inch OLED display is capable of true color via 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and its amplified brightness and higher contrast ratio as compared to an LCD screen does not disappoint. The powerfully simple operating system of the Chromebook Duet 5 boots up fast and delivers a long battery life of up to 15 hours with a 42WHr battery for even more mobile productivity while studying or web browsing.

Ideal for convenience lovers who prefer the versatility of the Google Assistant and switching between multiple modes, this Chromebook comes with touch, pen support, and included keyboard and stand. Simply detach the screen and enjoy a cinematic experience when watching your favorite movies in tablet mode, or transform it into a productivity powerhouse by snapping on its thin, detachable laptop-grade keyboard to help you get work done from the classroom, to the kitchen, or to the couch. You’ll take comfort in the fact that today’s OLED display technology naturally emits 70% less blue light to help drastically reduce eye strain than current LCD panels, and comes certified as an Eyesafe Display from TÜV Rheinland and an Eye Care Display from SGS.

Pricing and Availability

• The 14-inch IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon laptop (called Yoga Slim 7 Carbon outside North America) will start at $1,289.99 and is expected to be available starting October 2021.
• The 16-inch IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro laptop (called Yoga Slim 7 Pro in North America) will start at $1,449 and is expected to be available on Lenovo.com starting October 2021.
• The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 (13”, 6) (called IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook outside North America) will start at $429.99 and is expected to be available starting October 2021.