Lenovo Phab 2 Pro finally released with a slew of Google's Tango apps

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Google’s first Tango handset, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro was first announced back in June. The 6.4-inch phablet was initially set for a September release but was pushed back to “this fall” without a specific reason by either Google or Lenovo. Last month, Google’s head of VR Clay Bavor has stated that the Phab 2 Pro will see a release this month, and it looks like the phone is finally released for sale.

With the release of the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, Google has begun rolling out over 35 apps to its Play Store, which makes use of the phone’s Tango technology. The Tango apps will work the Tango sensors and cameras of the Phab 2 Pro, with the surrounding space. Google has also worked with developers to come out with some interesting Tango games that are kid friendly. For instance, Hot Wheels Track Builder allows you to build your custom tracks to race on, and Crayola Color Blaster in which players can color and paint on surfaces at home, virtually with Tango technology of course.

While most apps happen to be games, there are also work and design related apps for users to fiddle around with. The Measure app enables users to measure furnitures to door frames, and apps such as Lowe’s Vision and Homestyler Interior Design allows you to visualize furniture and appliances in your home space. A more detailed list of the available Tango apps can be found at the source link below.

Just to recap, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro features a 6.4-inch display at QHD resolution, a Snapdragon 652 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The phone sports a 16MP rear camera plus an 8MP seflie camera on the front. Powering the phabelt is a huge 4,050mAh battery which can be rapidly charged with 2.4x turbo charge support. The Phab 2 Pro is currently available on Lenovo’s US website for $499.99 (RM2,088.16).

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Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Review: Proof of Concept plagued by Software Issues

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A long time ago, Google showed off an interesting technology that would allow users to map out a room and turn that space into an AR experience like no other, free from AR markers and not limited by what could be displayed. Lenovo then saw that opportunity and implemented that into their phone the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro which utilized that the Tango system that Google brought to life and they did an excellent job when it came to showing us how that tech can be implemented into our lives with game and utility app that showed to be more of a proof of concept put into a phone that just does not perform very well. Let’s get started on this review.

Design

The Phab 2 Pro at a first glance will be kind of an eye opener mainly because this phone is HUGE coming with a 6.4-inch QHD screen that makes for an excellent media consumption device, the body itself is made of a nice Aluminum finish that feels nice to the touch, on the bottom of the phone you will find the microUSB port and speaker grills, one the sides you will find the power button which has a nice texture finish to it and the volume rocker, on the other side is the lonely sim card tray and the top you will find the 3.5mm jack and on the back is the AR powered camera and below it is the fingerprint scanner.

As I mentioned before, this device is great for media consumption, but not for extended periods if you don’t have a stand because this phone is heavy and one-handed use is really tiring.

Specs

On the hardware side of the phone it comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 made especially for Tango clocked at 1.8Ghz, 6.4-inch 2K IPS display, LPDDR3 4GB RAM, 64GB of built-in storage expandable up to 128GB, support for LTE, 4050mAh battery, 16 MP rear camera with a second camera that the phone uses for the AR content, 8 MP fixed focus on the front camera, and comes with perhaps a questionable Android Marshmallow when we already have Nougat on a lot of phones and Android O coming soon. Looking at the hardware it is not impressive as we have seen phones nowadays that have higher clocks speeds and RAMs going well above what this phone can offer.

Usability

The user interface of the phone has been slightly modified by Lenovo where they added this semi-transparent glass effect on the notifications and app drawer which I must say looks really cool at times depending what is open in the background but overall, it’s a nice touch. Other than that, you will be getting that vanilla Android feel that we all have grown custom to however, that’s all the good I can say about the phone because it is plagued by so many bugs.

I am not going to list them all out but I will list the problems that made me put down the phone and pick up my previous driver, notifications on the top left occasionally will not show like Slack which is very important to me as I use that to communicate with my colleagues, this problem sometimes extends to other apps like Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger.

There are also slowdowns all over the phone such as scrolling around the UI and opening apps, probably one of the worst that really pushed my buttons is that for some reason if I were to do something simple as editing a Word document on the phone, it tends to hang and restart, sometimes it does it occasionally to the point where the phone just shows a black screen and I had to press and hold the power button to force the phone to restart. Battery life on the phone is very decent as you can roughly get about one and a half days of usage even when using performance intensive apps and with a screen that huge I was seriously very impressed with the battery performance, this is all thanks to that huge 4050mAh battery.

The AR element of the phone works perfectly fine as the camera is quite accurate in mapping out the environment and the apps that support Tango is very interesting, I found myself spending hours on the Hot Wheels game where I can build a track using the back camera by targeting certain elements in the game. Of course, there are certain apps that just don’t work at all like the Measure app, because I am pretty sure that my Teh O Ice drink from the Mamak is not 48cm tall and other inconsistent measurements all around, you need something measured I suggest sticking to traditional measuring tools.

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The general camera takes pretty decent shots for my standard but then again, I am not a photo taking person, for those of you that are, you might have some issues as the camera focus is too slow and sometimes you will get images that are blur.

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Lenovo presents PHAB Plus phablet at IFA 2015

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The demand for
phablet
 seems to be increasing and Lenovo has also jump into the bandwagon with the announcement of the Lenovo PHAB Plus mobile device during their press conference at IFA 2015.

By combining the best of both worlds – the smartphone and the
tablet
, the Lenovo PHAB Plus supports Dual SIM and offers 4G LTW fast connectivity, built upon Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core chip and 2GB of RAM, the PHAB Plus offers smooth functionality and entertainment, especially with its 6.8-inch 326ppi Full HD display and Dolby Atmos sound experience.

Lenovo new
phablet
 comes in two different sizes for those who want an even bigger screen. There is a 6.8-inch PHAB Plus series, and a 6.98-inch PHAB series. However, although both devices sports a large 4250mAh battery, the 6.98-inch
phablet
 is an introductory model and only has 1GB of RAM and an octa-core Qualcomm processor.

The PHAB is 8.9mm thin, weighs 250g and comes in three protective back colours of Tuxedo Black, Polar White, Aqua Blue and Cherry Red. The PHAB Plus however, has a more premium finishing with its polished, round-edged unibody design made from aluminium and is available in three colours of Gunmetal Grey, Titanium Silver and Champagne Gold.

The Lenovo PHAB Plus and PHAB will be available from Lenovo in September starting at $299 and $179, respectively. Products will also be available in selected countries including China, India, Hong Kong, Mexico and parts of Eastern Europe, however it is not available in North America.

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Lenovo refreshes current devices with Intel’s 7th-Gen processors and announces the ThinkPad P51s

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Today, Lenovo has refreshed a range of their commercial products with Intel’s latest Kaby Lake 7
th
 gen processors and introduced the ThinkPad P51s Workstation, a high-powered device that allows you to do more advanced features on the move. Khoo Hung Chuan, General Manager of Lenovo Malaysia and Singapore has mentioned that they are looking to enhance their customers experience with high powered hardware and coupling them with the most powerful operating system.

As part of Lenovo’s efforts to consistently listen and respond to their consumer’s needs, they are offering the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga, and the ThinkPad 13 all equipped with the latest Kaby Lake processors. The processor will enable integrated support for USB-C Gen 2 and integrated GPU which are better suited for 4K videos. With a clock speed of up to 3.9GHz, this will allow users to multi-task more efficiently and switch between programs easily, making it perfect for engineers, UX/UI designers, animators, or architects.

Next is the star of the show, the ThinkPad P51s Workstation which is a sturdy, mobile workstation made for performance, functionality to run heavy software with speed and stability that users require. The workstation is built to withstand rigorous use and wear-and-tear, with military specifications tested by exposing it to extreme levels of humidity, temperature, sand, high vibrations, altitudes, mechanical shocks and more. The battery life is long lasting, powered by Power Bridge Technology and offers hot-swappable rear batteries giving you freedom from a power adaptor.

The workstation comes equipped with Intel’s 7
th
 Gen i7 processors, 16GB DDR4-2,133MHz RAM, the latest NVIDIA Quadro dedicated workstation graphics and colour calibrators for design and animation needs, 4K UHD IPS anti-glare display and will come with 512GB of PCIE NVME OPAL storage for fast data transfers.

The ThinkPad P51s will be available mid-July 2017 and will be priced from RM6,999 from selected Lenovo authorized resellers and will come with a 3 years international on-site warranty. For more information on the workstation and other refreshed devices from Lenovo, visit their official site
here
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Lenovo refreshes the ThinkPad X1 family with 8th Gen Intel processors and HDR displays

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Lenovo has introduced refreshed line up of the ThinkPad X1 family which consists of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga, and ThinkPad X1 Tablet that is catered to both commercial and consumer category. The ThinkPad family received the refresh mainly to meet the needs of a digital-first workspace.

2018 ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga

Both the ThinkPad Carbon and Yoga comes with upgraded specs like an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, Intel UHD 20 graphics chip and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. The biggest improvement is the addition of a 14-inch IPS HDR display which offers vibrant and accurate colours which also supports touch.

The only difference between these two laptops is that the Yoga allows for different configuration setup and the keyboard will retract into the body when placing it into Tablet Mode. Lenovo has claimed that the battery will last a whole day of use, but if the device does run out of battery, it will only take an hour of charge to get the battery to 80%. For features, the X1 Yoga comes with LTE-A capability and both laptops come with glance-eye-tracking powered by an infrared camera to make it easier to work with a multi-display setup.

2018 ThinkPad X1 Tablet

As part of the X1 family, this tablet comes with top of the line specs like the 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, Intel UHD 620 graphics, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage. Powering the device is a 42Wh battery that can give you up to 9.5 hours of battery life and supports RapidCharge, it comes with security measures like a fingerprint reader, IR Camera, and Kensington lock slot. The tablet also comes with a 13-inch HDR Ready display that produces 3K resolution and works with the Lenovo Pen Pro.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga will be available online and all Lenovo Exclusive Stores beginning 14 March 2018 and will retail for RM7,999 and RM8,999 respectively. The ThinkPad X1 Tablet will be available soon.

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Lenovo refreshes Yoga series with new designs and hardware

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Lenovo has just announced a refresh to their lightweight Yoga lineup – bringing to the country more premium business-centric laptops.

Yoga 6

The Yoga 6 now can packs AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPUs – your choice includes a Ryzen 4500U, or a Ryzen 4700U.

The 13.3-inch laptop comes with a FHD IPS touch display that offers a 72% NTSC
colour
 output. The device also sports the classy Abyss Blue fabric cover that’s stain-resistant as well.

The Yoga 6 has a flexible hinge that lets you use the device like a tablet. There’s a fingerprint sensor for biometric login, a
TrueBlock
 webcam shutter, and an impressive 18-hour battery life.

The Yoga 6 is priced from RM3,799.

Yoga Slim 7i Carbon

This device is all about portability with a weight of just 966 grams and a thickness of 14.25mm. This 13.3-inch laptop is also sturdy thanks to its carbon fiber top cover, and magnesium alloy chassis. Lenovo claims to have put the device through military-grade durability testing, so we can assume it’s pretty sturdy.

The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon comes with a QHD display that supports Dolby Vision and 100% sRGB
colour
 space. You can equip the laptop with up to an Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU, which comes with Intel Iris Xe graphics.

The laptop comes in Moon White and is priced from RM4,399.

Lenovo Yoga 9i and Yoga Slim 9i

The Yoga 9i sports an
aluminium
 chassis and your choice of a black European leather cover (available only via Lenovo’s official online store) or aluminium Mica (available only via Lenovo’s Exclusive Stores). The 14-inch laptop packs up to an Intel Core i7-1185G7 chipset, 16GB of 4266MHz LPDDR4X RAM, and 1TB of storage via a PCIe
NVMe
 SSD.

You display options can go up to a UHD IPS VESA panel that offers 90% DCI-P3
colour
 output. What’s unique about the Yoga 9i is its sound bar speaker that’s placed between the display and keyboard. The speaker can be rotated up to 360 degrees, and blasts audio even when you use the laptop in tablet mode.

Moving on to the Yoga Slim 9i, you essentially get the same features bar the sound bar speaker system. This is due to the fact that the laptop is also thinner at just 13.9mm, and weighs just 1.29kg.

You can also opt for a larger 15-inch model that comes with an 10
th
-Gen Intel Core i9 HK CPU, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
Ti
 Max-Q, which means you can also game on this lightweight device.

The Yoga 9i is priced from RM4,929, while the Yoga Slim 9i starts at RM6,629 when you
purchase
 the laptops from Lenovo’s official online
store
. You can also visit the brand’s
Shopee
 and
Lazada
 pages to buy the other laptops in this article.

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Lenovo Releases ThinkPad P50 and P70 Mobile Workstations

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Lenovo today releases the new beginning of a new family of mobile
workstation

innovations, the
ThinkPad

P50, and P70. These new
ThinkPad

P-series systems are the best-performing and most reliable mobile workstations available to run the most demanding Independent Software Vender (ISV) applications.

The
ThinkPad

P70 is designed for high-end professionals in industries ranging from media and entertainment to oil and gas, the Lenovo
ThinkPad

P70 introduces a 17-inch mobile
workstation

to the
ThinkPad

family. Besides that, the notebook is equipped with 64GB DDR4 ECC memory and the ability to handle up for four storage devices and up to terabyte of SSD storage, utilizing the latest PCIe technology for speeds up to five times faster than current SATA technology. Additionally, the
ThinkPad

P70 comes with two Intel Thunderbolt 3 ports for ultra-fast connectivity and a 4K UHD display or optional
FHD touch
.

In other hand, the
ThinkPad

P50 is Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest full-function mobile
workstation

yet and features a beautiful 15.6-inch UHD 4K display and is certified to run users’ most requested ISV applications. Besides that, the notebook has a feature-rich, highly powerful mobile
workstation

for performance seeking users.

Both of the notebook are mil-spec tested for maximum durability, and also come loaded with the most advanced components. These notebooks will be equipped with the new Intel Xeon Processor E3-1500M v5, for lightning-fast performance and enhanced reliability for critical
workstation

applications. Besides that, the notebooks feature NVIDIA GPUs for unmatched graphics capability and it comes with X-Rite Pantone color calibration, keeping colors accurate throughout the life of the product and protecting the customers’ investment.

The new Lenovo
ThinkPad

P series mobile workstations will be available starting in Q4 2015 through Lenovo business partners and on
www.lenovo.com
 and the P50 will price at USD 1599 (approx. RM 6,400), while the R70 will price at USD 1999 (approx. RM 8000).

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Lenovo reveals entry level Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus

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Having officially announced these handsets last weekend, Lenovo has finally unveiled two entry level and budget friendly devices – the Lenovo Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus.

First, we will be diving into their similarties. Both smartphones sport very similar outlooks with a metallic build, the same expandable storage configuration of 16GB, 2GB of RAM and a 2,750mAh removable battery. The Vibe K5 and K5 Plus feature a dual SIM slot. They both sport a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera.

The main differences between the Lenovo Vibe K5 and K5 Plus are their display resolutions and their processors running under the hood. Although both handsets feature 5 inch display, the Vibe K5 features a slightly lacksture display at 720p while its older brother gets a full HD display at 1080p. Powering the Vibe K5 is a Snapdragon 415 processor while the Vibe K5 Plus receives a higher end Snapdragon 616.

In terms of software, the Lenovo has its own Vibe UI running on top of the aged Android Lollipop instead of Marshmallow. Lenovo did not say on whether these smartphones will be receiving a Marshmallow update anytime soon. Till then, stay tuned!

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Lenovo reveals a prototype of its first foldable PC in the ThinkPad X1 series

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold may have been a disaster, but it did not stop other brands from trying to perfect the art of foldable screens. At Accelerate, Lenovo unveiled a prototype of the first foldable PC in the ThinkPad X1 series, a laptop with all screen and no physical keyboard.

The foldable PC is in its early stages of development, hence there weren’t many specs revealed yet. However, it is announced that it has a 13.3-inch foldable screen with OLED 2K display and the current design features rather thick bezels.

In addition, the foldable device will be powered by an Intel processor and run on Windows. An on-screen keyboard will replace its physical keyboard, and it will also have stylus support.

That’s all that has been revealed by Lenovo so far, but the company also said that the laptop will be available in 2020. We will probably get more information in the months to come as the company further develop the laptop.

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Lenovo reveals the Lenovo Z5s, comes with triple camera and a Snapdragon 710 processor

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Lenovo finally launched the Lenovo Z5s in China on 18 December, and the smartphone is Lenovo’s first smartphone to come with a waterdrop notch.

Unlike the expectations that the Z5s will come with a punch-hole display, the phone has a 6.3-inch FHD+ waterdrop display, and it has a fingerprint sensor on its back. It comes with a 2.5D curved glass on its front and back and has a USB-C port. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor and runs on Android Pie 9.0. It has either 4/6GB RAM that comes with either 64/128GB storage.

The phone is also housing a triple rear camera setup which includes a 16MP primary sensor, a 8MP secondary sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone has a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The phone also comes with a 3300mAh battery that supports Quick Charge.

The Lenovo Z5s comes in three colours; Titanium Blue, Honey Orange and Starry Black. It will cost CNY 1398 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant, and CNY1598 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB variant. The highest end of the model which has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost CNY1898, and the sales of the phone will officially begin on 24 December.

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Lenovo reveals the ThinkPad P40 Yoga

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Lenovo’s line of ThinkPad Yoga 2-in-1s are great as an office workstation, but they aren’t exactly machines that are meant for the professionals working in the creative industry. This may be changing as Lenovo has just recently announced the Thinkpad P40 Yoga, a 2-in-1 laptop with workstation level 3D hardware.

According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad 40 will come with a brand new sixth generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The star of this 2-in-1 however, is the Quadro M500M discrete graphics card with 2GB of VRAM.

Besides raw horsepower, Lenovo has put in some work onto the Thinkpad P40’s screen. Featuring Wacom’s Active ES technology, the 2560 x 1440 IPS display of the Thinkpad P40 is capable of offering a full, 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, perfect for professional artists and designers.

If this all sounds exciting to you, you might want to wait a little longer for it as the Thinkpad P40 will only be available during the first quarter of 2016. The Thinkpad P40 is expected to retail for USD 1,399 (roughly RM 5,900 based on current conversion rates).

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Lenovo set to announce smaller Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition with a gorgeous back panel design

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A month ago, we saw the introduction of Lenovo’s beastly flagship, the Z6 Pro; it came with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 12GB RAM, a 48MP camera and more — making it a proper flagship device, but also making it proper expensive.

If you’re in the market for something cheaper — may want to give the Z6 Pro’s younger brother (in almost a literal sense) some consideration. Dubbed the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition, this phone will be smaller, less powerful and cheaper than the Z6 Pro. However, reports suggest that it could still be a decent affordable flagship.

Image credit: Lenovo

The phone’s display will come with a water-drop notch and is said to support HDR10. What’s different about the phone is its back panel – think an 8-layer nanoscale coating that gives off a gorgeous coarse but shiny surface. The camera module and the back-mounted fingerprint sensor is accented with gold, making the phone look premium.

Image credit: Lenovo

There will be three cameras at the back, while a 4,050mAh battery powers the phone; and is charged via USB-C. Reports suggest that the phone is set to be announced this 22 May and should be on sale on 28 May. Considering that the Lenovo Z6 Pro isn’t available in Malaysia yet, we don’t think this will be either, but who’s stopping you from getting the Chinese OEM versions.

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Lenovo set to take over IBM x86 business

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A couple of years back, Lenovo successfully acquired IBM’s PC business and the company’s success has been overwhelming as it has become the No.1 PC maker in Malaysia and globally since then. Today, Lenovo Malaysia has announced an even bigger and exciting milestone for the company as the company is now set to take over IBM’s x86 businesses.

Lenovo will acquire the entire current IBM x86 product line up which includes the System x, BladeCenter and Flex System blade servers and switches, x86-based Flex integrated systems, NeXtScale and IDataPlex servers and associated software, blade networking and maintenance operaitons. With the close of this acquisition, Lenovo will become the No.3 enterprise hardware vendor in the country and the company hopes to make it to No.1 similar to the PC market.

Ties between IBM and Lenovo continue to strengthen in this acquisition, both companies have established a strategic alliance where Lenovo will serve as an OEM to IBM and resell selected products from IBM’s industry leading storage and software portfolio, including the company’s Storwize sorage product family, Linear Tape Open (LTO) products, IBM Flash storage arrays and elements of IBM’s system software portfolio, including Smart Cloud, General Parallel File System and Platform Computing solutions.

The acquisition has began on the 1st of October and is expected to close fully in early 2015, Lenovo Malaysia will assume current IBM product maintenance for an extended five years, which current IBM x86 customers will still continue to enjoy a seamless product experience.


Lenovo SHAREit uses an easily guessable password for its backdoor security

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You would think that hardware companies would know better when it comes to password. Well, that isn’t the case when it comes to Lenovo as Core Security has discovered that the Lenovo’s SHAREit app is hardcoded with a password that anyone could guess without breaking a sweat.

So what is that password? It’s ‘12345678’. According to the report published by Core Security, ‘when Lenovo SHAREit for Windows is configured to receive files, a Wifi Hotspot is set with an easy password (12345678). Any system with a Wifi Network card could connect to that Hotspot by using that password. The password is always the same.’

That’s not the only fault that Core Security discovered with SHAREit. Other glaring faults in Lenovo’s filesharing app includes the fact that files are transfered via HTTP without encryption, allowing anyone that is capable of sniffing network traffic to intercept them without much problems. The SHAREit app is equally lacking in security on the Android version as when the application is configured to receive files, an open Wifi Hotspot is created without any password, thus allowing an attacker to connect to said Hotspot and capture information transferred between devices.

If you are currently using the SHAREit app, make sure that you’ve updated the app as Lenovo has since patched this particular oversight.

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Lenovo Smart Tab M10 now comes with Google Assistant support

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Lenovo recently refreshed its Smart Tab M10 — the tablet now pushes FHD resolution, supports Google Assistant and better cameras too.

Smart Tab M10 is bigger and better

The new Smart Tab M10 comes with a slightly larger 10.3-inch display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22T chip. Lenovo also upgraded its storage — instead of getting only 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, the Smart Tab M10 (2nd Gen) comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Control other smart devices with the M10

With Google Assistant, users can control music, connect their smart devices and perform various tasks even when they’re not holding onto the tablet. They just need to dock the tablet on the Smart Charging Station to charge its 5,000mAh battery that only supports 10W charging, and when not in use, the Smart Tab M10 automatically functions as a digital photo frame.

This tablet is also family-friendly — multiple accounts can be created in which each user can unlock their accounts using face recognition. Parents can also make use of Kid’s Mode — a feature that comes with Posture Alert and Bumpy Environment Alert. The former will remind users when they’re not sitting properly whereas the latter will ask users to stop using the devices when in bumpy situations to prevent bad viewing habits.

Where to get it

The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 with Google Assistant is now available at RM999 and can be purchased at Lenovo Exclusive Stores and authorised sellers on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
. You can also get it online via Lenovo’s
official site
.

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Lenovo Smartband SW-B100 appears in FCC

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Fitness trackers just don’t stop with one brand, first there was Nike, Fitbit,
Sony
 then Huawei, even Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has it’s own Mi Band up in its portfolio. And now, Lenovo has filed an FCC application for its own fitness band and online sources have leaked on how it will look like.

The fitness tracker from Lenovo will be called the Smartband and it’s model registered with the Bluetooth SIG is SW-B100, the fitness tracker is reported to have a heart rate sensor and will be able to receive notifications from your smartphone such as phone calls, messages and calendar appointments. All notifications received will be shown on its rectangular OLED display. And in our impressions, it looks a lot like Samsung’s Gear Fit.

Lenovo’s Smartband will be a Bluetooth 4.0 device, it is also IP67 certified water and dust resistant and has a battery life of up to 7 days. Best of all, Smartband will be supported on
Windows Phone
, iOS and Android, which becomes one of the few devices that supports all major mobile operating system. There’s no official release date being mentioned here but we could be expecting it to be released by the end of this year, let’s hope its cheap though.


Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, P11 Pro, and Smart Wireless Earbuds launched in Malaysia

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Alongside the launch of the
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon and Yoga Slim 7 Pro
, the company had also announced three more devices that are now available for purchase in Malaysia – these are the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, P11 Pro, and Smart Wireless Earbuds.

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus

The Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is more of a family tablet dedicated to providing your family engaging content and productivity at home.
The 11-inch tablet features an IPS screen with up to 85% screen-to-display ratio and is equipped with TÜV Rheinland-certified Eye Care mode to protect your family’s from harmful blue light and eye strain.

Under the hood is a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Additionally, the tablet is powered by a 7,500mAh battery that supports 20W of quick charge, while the speakers are tuned by Dolby Amos and will blast on all four corners of the tablet.

Since it is a family tablet, Lenovo also considers your children’s experience and has integrated Google Kids Space where it helps kids discover, create, and grow. With over 10,000 teacher-approved apps and games along with hundreds of free books, there will for sure be something suitable for your kids.

The Lenovo Tab P11 Plus retails from RM1,399 and can be purchased from Lenovo Malaysia’s
official online store
 or its official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores.

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro

Besides the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, the company also launched the
 Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, which is the higher-end tablet of the two and is more of a productivity powerhouse that works great for entertainment compared to the more family-oriented P11 Plus.

The device has an 11.5-inch 2K FHD+ OLED Display with Dolby Vision and can peak up to 500 nits of brightness. As for the cameras, you are getting a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera, while for the speaker setup, you get 4 JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos support, so that you are ensured a great listening experience with this tablet.

In terms of the hardware, this tablet uses a Snapdragon 730G chip that comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the device is powered by an 8400mAh battery that Lenovo claim can last up to 15 hours on a single charge.

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro retails from RM2,499 and can be purchased via Lenovo Malaysia’s
official online store
 or from their official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores.

Lenovo Smart Wireless Earbuds

If you want a pair of Bluetooth earphones to go with your devices as you travel, the Lenovo Smart Wireless Earbuds is designed for all-day use, lasting up to 7 hours of continuous usage. Built for convenience, you can simply flip open your earbuds casing and pair it with your Android or Windows device instantly. There’s also smart active noise-canceling built-in so you can stay immersed in whatever you’re listening to.

The Lenovo Smart Wireless Earbuds are priced from RM299 and can be purchased at Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) or authorized sellers on
Lazada
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Shopee
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Lenovo Tab S8 50 Review: Affordable But Powerful Tablet

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We’ve been seeing a lot of 8-inch
tablet
s launching as the size becomes more common and Lenovo doesn’t want to miss out on this. Lenovo announced the Lenovo Tab S8 last year and this is pretty decent
tablet
 that comes with four different colors for the casing and our review unit has 4G LTE support.

Lenovo Tab S8 Hardware Specifications
Processor:
 Intel Atom Z3745 Quad-Core @ 1.86 GHz
RAM/ROM:
2GB/16GB
Display:
 8″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS
Camera:
 8MP Autofocus (Main), 1.6MP (Front)
Connectivity:
 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, BT 4.1
Networks:
 LTE/DC-HSPA+/GSM
Battery:
 4290mAh

Design

The Tab S8 features a rubber-coated surface that cannot be removed at the back and its fingerprint magnet. The display part is slightly smaller than the back, which creates a non-slip but also partly sharp-edged sides. Despite the price of the device, the build quality of the S8 is very solid and does not feel very plastic compares to other tablets that available in the market.

At 7.9mm and 299g, the
tablet
 has a perfect grip feeling with one hand because of its back cover, you generally won’t feel uneasy to hold the tablet in a long durations. This wouldn’t be the best design Lenovo have ever pulled out but maintaining a slim form factor, they deserve a thumbs up for this, you are also able to easily put in your bag during travelling. Its 8-inch display has an IPS panel on it which allow you have extremely good viewing angles and brightness under sunlight.

Software and User Experience

Overall the screen and button responsiveness was very good. It took about 45 seconds to boot from device from being completely powered down. The operating system is a slightly modified version of vanilla KitKat 4.4.2, I able to adapt and find all the settings I needed.

Besides that, the notification and the quick settings panel are able to be pulled down independently and both were very practical to use and it also has a similar navigation bar at the bottom of Nexus devices, with the back button on the left, home button in the middle, recent apps on the right and quick access to setting on the far right.

Luckily the S8 have storage expansion that support microSD up to 32GB, its 16GB built-in memory should be sufficient for most users who often store a library of music or a couple of games. During the review period, I never had to worry about the storage issues, but the battery life isn’t long lasting that I expected it will be.

Camera

Well, you can know it’s a budget-oriented
tablet
, but Lenovo equip it with an 8 MP camera on the rear and 1.6 MP on the front – and I was generally satisfied with the picture taken with it, I still able to capture object under bright lighting and detail loss under low light.

Benchmarks, Battery Life and Network Quality

Unlike the majority of manufacturers, Lenovo has chosen not to use a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and has instead loaded the Tab S8 with a quad-core, 1.3GHz Intel Atom processor and 2GB of RAM. Usually Lenovo will be using either MediaTek or Snapdragon, but this time the Chinese company will be using Intel instead because of the price point that it offers and it might be performing under others competitor. Whilst playing Hearthstone: Heroes of the Warcraft I didn’t experience any sort of lag during game play but slightly lag during game search.

Besides the S8 performance, battery life of the tablet surprise me with the one screen time it has during my gaming period. It will last you a good over 16 hours with some light usage with 4G LTE for web browsing and YouTube. The only downside of this tabletis the heat from the processor, it can heat up to 60’c on the processor which gave me very uncomfortable feeling when holding the tablet.

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab S8 is a powerful yet affordable tablet, all thanks to the low cost Intel processor on-board, you won’t get performance alike NVIDIA Tegra K1 device but you still able to get certain performance alike Snapdragon 400. The things I like about the tablet is the dual front speaker that has Dolby Atmos built in that offers excellent sound quality when watching movies, YouTube, songs, and gaming. The Lenovo Tab S8 price tag that lower than RM1000 makes it an affordable tablet which many people because of its features; solid build, expandable storage, LTE support, dual front-speakers, full HD screen with IPS Panel and a quite decent camera for its price point.

The Good:

+ Looks and feels alright in hand
+ Have a decent screen quality
+ Fast enough as a daily driver
+ 4G LTE standby
+ Decent Battery life
+ Dual front-facing speakers

The Not so Good
– No oleophobic coating
– Reach high temperature easily when gaming
– Too much bloatware installed

We give the Lenovo Tab S8 a score of 7/10


Lenovo Tab4 10 Plus Review: Missed Its Shot At Greatness

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Lenovo’s mid-range tablet comes with a decent price, but there are some issues that Lenovo needs to rectify. Nevertheless, it still a good tablet to consider.

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Lenovo teases a Motorola reveal on the 9th of June

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The 9th of June is looking to be a very interesting day for Lenovo as the company has released a teaser that seems to indicated that Motorola will have something new up its sleeves.

Based on the trailers though, it seems that Motorola will be revealing a new clamshell phone. Judging from Motorola’s history with clamshell phones, it is highly likely that the upcoming reveal may have something to do with Motorola’s famous Razr line of phones.

If it is true that the Lenovo is indeed bringing back the Razr, it’ll be interesting to see how the company plans to update the old school phone to the smartphone era. Whatever the case, we’re going to have to wait patiently for the reveal, as no information about this mysterious phone has been leaked quite yet.

Source:
The Verge

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Lenovo teases design for gaming smartphone Legion Y90

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Lenovo
‘s gaming smartphone, Legion Y90, was supposed to launch on 1 January but that didn’t happen so the company shared a teaser
video

instead, giving us a glimpse of the phone’s design.

The Legion Y90’s design isn’t too different compared to the
Legion Duel 2
, sporting curved edges and a bump in the middle that houses the thermal vent, the dual-camera setup and LED, along with the Y-shaped RGB light.

The power button is located on the right side in between two more extra vents whereas the volume buttons are situated on the left side. Instead of a pop-up camera seen in the Legion Duel 2, the selfie camera will be located on the top right corner with the absence of a notch or a punch-hole cutout.

We know that the phone is confirmed to feature a 6.92-inch E4 AMOLED panel that pushes a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate. Other than that, it also supports HDR and has anti-blue light eye protection certification.

In terms of hardware, it’s equipped with a Double Engine Air Cooling Technology for sustained thermals and performance, run on Lenovo’s ZUI 13, and will likely sport either a Snapdragon 888 or a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Lenovo is yet to announce the official launch date of the Legion Y90 but we’ll be sure to update you so stay tuned.

Source –
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Lenovo teases Moto E3 Power for next week's India launch

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India is without a doubt one of the biggest markets for Lenovo’s smartphones, with the entry level ones particularly appealing to the Indian consumer market. Lenovo plans to strengthen their position in the country yet again by launching a more powerful Moto E3, dubbed the Moto E3 Power.

The Moto E3 Power was previously a Hong Kong exclusive, but it is clear that India is a potential market for the handset as well. The phone will be available in India starting next week on 19 September via FlipKart, India’s local online store. The Moto E3 Power, though a more powerful device than the original E3, remains as an entry level smartphone when it comes to specs. For starters, the phone sports a 720p HD 5-inch display on the front, a MediaTek MT6735P processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage, expandable via a micro SD slot. In the camera department, the Moto E3 Power features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing shooter, which isn’t too shabby for a device of its standard.

The most notable upgrade that earned the Moto E3 Power its “Power” title is in its battery, boasting a 3,500mAh capacity, 25% more than the Moto E3’s 2,800mAh battery. The phone will ship with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. The India price tag hasn’t been revealed but the phone carries a price tag of HKD 1,094 (RM582.88), so it is likely that it will be priced the same, if not lower. What do you think?

Source:
FlipKart

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Lenovo teases new Dolby-powered smartphone for MWC 2016

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A gorgeous new device has been engineered from scratch to deliver the
#Knockout
 punch. Brace yourselves.
pic.twitter.com/PKwuxkaJEg

— Lenovo India (@Lenovo_in)
February 12, 2016

LG and Samsung aren’t the only ones teasing their smartphones for MWC as Lenovo has joined in the fray as well.

On the company’s India-based Twitter account, the company has revealed the existance of a new smartphone that seems to feature a liquid metal cover. A following tweet further reveals that this smartphone will also feature Dolby Atmos technology. Apart from that, Lenovo has stated that this device has been engineered from scratch.

Brace yourselves for rich & powerful sound as this device is set to deliver the
#Knockout
 punch thanks to DolbyAtmos
pic.twitter.com/SqY9oaNMpX

— Lenovo India (@Lenovo_in)
February 15, 2016

Not much else is known about the smartphone at the moment, but followers of Lenovo’s Twitter account is speculating that the phone teased in the tweets is the Lenovo Lemon 3. Also interesting is the fact that Lenovo is bringing back the Dolby Atmos technology that they first debuted on the Lenovo A7000. Whatever the case, we can probably expect more news surrounding this mysterious phone next week and whether or not it will be sold outside the Indian market.

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Lenovo teases the S5, comes with 6,000mAh battery and AI

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Looks like Lenovo is not letting their phone division die, as Lenovo Vice President Liu Jun has teased on his official Weibo account on an upcoming smartphone, Lenovo S5, which with a huge battery capacity. The teaser also mentioned that the company will launch the phone on March 20.

Based on the post, the phone will be powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery and it will harness the power of AI, but on a smaller scale. The teaser also shows the letter “S” on a boxing glove which is a playful gesture indicating the phone can pack a punch. Other than that, it will also come with a dual-camera on the rear.

It will just be a few more weeks before the phone is unveiled but there is no leaks or rumours on the specs or design. We are not sure if they plan for an international release, but there is a chance it might not make it to Malaysia seeing as the Lenovo phone brand has merged under Motorola. So it might come here as a Motorola phone?

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Lenovo teases Z5 Pro with camera slider and dual front camera

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The Lenovo Z5 Pro was first announced to be launched at the beginning of this month, but October’s already ending and the Lenovo Z5 Pro has yet to appear. Now, it is reported to launch on 1 November instead.

Image credit : Weibo

According to posters that were published on the Lenovo Z5 Pro, it seems that the smartphone will have a camera slider, a new trend that some smartphone brands are picking up. This means that the Z5 Pro will have no notch, and as seen in the posters, it will be equipped with dual front cameras. Another interesting information that was hinted is that there might an in-display fingerprint sensor, similar to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

The smartphone is also expected to run on Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 6.5-inch smartphone will come with an AMOLED FHD+ display and might come with gradient colours based on the poster. While everything is fairly vague, we can expect to find out more three days later when the phone launches.

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Lenovo Tech World 2016: A phone that can be bent to fit your wrist

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Lenovo has kicked off Tech World 2016 at Silicon Valley, San Francisco today, and the company has showcased a thing or two which are pretty much revolutionary for the present and the near future. How about a phone that bends and a foldable tablet?

Two concept devices were flaunted at the San Francisco event today, led by Lenovo Senior Vice President and CTO Dr Peter Hortensius. Prior to that, he got Ashton Kutcher up a ladder to do a drop test whilst showcasing shatterproof screens on smartphones. YouTube sensation Megan McCarthy was given the honor of demonstrating how the bendable devices work.

Indicating that she didn’t have any pockets to keep her phone, she then snapped and bent the phone onto her wrist, resulting in a shocked reaction by majority of the live audience. Though it the phone didn’t look too pretty on her wrist, it’s a usability feature that might just come in handy in the future. McCarthy later pulled out a tablet with a cute kitty picture on display, and eventually folded the tablet in half, for her to “make serious business phone calls”. The folded tablet/phone hybrid was then unfolded back into its original tablet form factor.

On a sadder note, those devices were only concepts to showcase Lenovo’s work on bendable and foldable display. As of now, there isn’t a product yet. Looks like Samsung aren’t the only ones working these innovative displays. Who knows? We might see Lenovo rolling out a bendable smartphone or a foldable tablet before Samsung does. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates from Lenovo Tech World 2016!

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Lenovo Tech World 2016: Meet the Moto Z and Moto Z Force; comes with Motomod add-ons

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Lenovo has finally pulled back the curtains of its latest pair of Motorola smartphones, and we’ve got to say, it is a rather interesting one to say the least. Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce to you the Moto Z and the Moto Z Force.

In terms of specifications, both the Moto Z and the Moto Z Force are almost identical. The Moto Z and the Moto Z Force will sport a full metal unibody and measures at just 5.2 mm thin, making it the thinnest premium smartphone available. Both phones will also sport a 5.5″ QHD AMOLED Display. For performance, the phones will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM.

The difference between the Moto Z and Moto Z Force begins at the battery capacity. Where the Moto Z comes with a 2,600 mAh battery, the Moto Z Force sports a 3,500 mAh battery instead. Both phones will support Turbo Charging, allowing you to fully charge the phones’ batteries within a short period of time. The second difference is in the cameras. The Moto Z sports a 13MP rear camera, while the Moto Z Force sports a 21MP rear camera. Both cameras will come with features such as Optical Image Stabilization and Laser Auto Focus. The last difference is that the Moto Z Force will come with Motorola’s ShatterShield display, which causes to display to be shatterproof.

While the specifications are good and all, what makes the Moto Z and Z Force stand out is its 16-pin interface located at the rear of the phone. These pins are used for the add-ons called MotoMods. MotoMods, as the name implies, are mods that attach to the 16-pin interface at the back of the phone via magnets.

Lenovo has revealed a number of these mods such as a projector, a JBL speaker, a power pack and even casings. In the case of the projector and the speaker, these MotoMods come with their own batteries, allowing you to use them without draining the battery on the phone itself. The power pack on the other hand, functions as a 2,200 mAh backup battery that would provide the phones with an additional 22 hours of runtime. One important thing to note about the MotoMods is that Lenovo is investing long term into the concept. According to Motorola’s own Seang Chau, MotoMods will be supported not only by the current generation Moto Zs, but by future Moto Zs as well.

Alongside the introduction of the MotoMods, Motorola has also announced that it will be launching the Moto Mods Developer Program that will see them partner with the Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group to provide seed funding for certified developers as well as USD 1 million in equity funding for whoever submits a winning MotoMod prototype.

The Moto Z, the Moto Z Force and the MotoMods will be launched sometime in September.

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Lenovo Tech World 2016: The fabulous Lenovo PHAB2 Pro, the first Tango phone

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It’s official, Lenovo has announced the first Google Tango phone, the Lenovo PHAB2 Pro. The phone, which was just unveiled live from Silicon Valley, San Francisco will be the first phone to incorporate Google’s Project Tango technology, which the company has been working on for two years now.

For those of you who have been following our leaks regarding the device, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise. First of all, the Lenovo PHAB2 Pro sports a colossal 6.4-inch display at a lovely QHD resolution, with 454 PPI. Operating under the hood of this phablet is a mid range SoC – a Snapdragon 652 processor with 4GB of RAM. Other specs include a fingerprint sensor and a huge 4,050mAh battery.

In the camera department is where the PHAB2 Pro shines, not only for photography purposes, but also the emphasis on Google’s Tango technology. The phablet features a 16MP primary camera and an 8MP front facing shooter. On top of those, the device has two additional cameras on its rear panel, one being the depth camera and the other, the motion tracking camera. With the help of these extra camera modules come Tango’s features, which enables the phone to map and track physical space around it. Educational apps and games, like 3D models of dinosaurs in an app by the American Museum of Natural History were demonstrated via incorporation of Tango technology, and apps for interior designing as well, where the app assists a designer by measuring and placing virtual furniture in the physical space captured by the Tango device.

Lenovo claims that 25 Tango apps will be available for download when the PHAB2 Pro launches this September. The company is aiming for 100 apps in total by the end of the year. The Lenovo PHAB2 Pro phablet will be sold globally once it launches. Lenovo has unveiled the US pricing for the PHAB2 Pro, which is $499 (RM2,020.23). What do you think?

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Lenovo launches the ThinkBook 13s in Malaysia starting at RM4,369

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Lenovo has launched a new laptop that goes under its sub-brand called ThinkBook that is made to accommodate for SMBs. The new ThinkBook 13s is is the first laptop of the sub-brand and is available now.

The ThinkBook 13s has a 13.3-inch FHD display paired with antiglare technology and Dolby Vision HDR. It comes with two 2W Harman speakers with Dolby Audio technology and also a touch fingerprint reader integrated with its power button. Security is important when it comes to business hence Lenovo also made sure to include FIDO authentication capabilities and ThinkShutter — a privacy cover for the laptop’s webcam.

Weighing at 1.3kg onwards, the ThinkBook 13s that is made of aluminium and magnesium metals comes with a Mineral Grey finish and has a spill resistant keyboard. It can be laid flat at 180° for convenience and has narrow bezels that are less than 5.5mm.

The ThinkBook 13s supports up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and has up to 16GB RAM paired with either 256GB SATA SSD or 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD storage. It sports an integrated Intel UHD 620 graphics but you can also get the AMD Radeon 540X with 2GB GDDR5 graphics card.

Apart from that, the laptop has a USB-C Gen 2, two USB 3.1 Gen 1, a headphone/mic combo and a HDMI port. It can last you up to 10 hours in a single charge, so there’s no need to worry that the laptop will fail you during long meetings.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s can be purchased at Lenovo exclusive stores nationwide and also on its online site with the starting price of RM4,369.

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Lenovo ThinkPad 10 Tablet Review: A low profile but speedy business tablet for the road warriors

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Lenovo’s success in acquiring IBM’s PC business isn’t something to be overlooked in the computing history, the Chinese based manufacturer last year announced a handful of Think series products shortly after acquiring Big Blue’s x86 business, which instantly raised the company’s ranking in the commercial PC business at the Top 3 position. The ThinkPad 10
Tablet
 that we have here is the company’s very first Windows 8.1 business
tablet
, it is also one of the first
tablet
s that we’ve find it worthy to consider as a real work
tablet
.

Lenovo Thinkpad 10 Tablet Hardware Specifications

Processor:
 Intel Atom Z3795 1.59GHz Quad-Core, 2MB Cache, Turbo Boost up to 2.39GHz
RAM:
 2GB DDR3-1066(4GB RAM available)
Storage:
 64GB
Sandisk
 eMMC 4.51 (128GB option available), expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
Graphics:
 Intel Gen 7 HD Graphics
Display:
 10.1-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS, 10-point multi-touch display
Camera:
 8-megapixel AF with LED flash (rear), 2-megapixel (Front)
Connectivity:
 802.11 b/g/n Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.0, optional 4G LTE support
I/O Ports:
 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x MicroHDMI port, 3.5mm audio
Battery:
 2-cell 33Wh, up to 10 hours

Serious design that means business

Lenovo hasn’t change IBM’s signature business design language on the Thinkpad 10 Tablet, it doesn’t have a full metal body nor does it have a chrome bezel finishing like any other modern tablets. The tablet itself has a pretty solid and strong polycarbonate body, the tablet’s backcover still attracts fingerprints despite not being a glossy plastic, it weighs 580 grams which isn’t too bad to transport around.

Similar to most tablets in the market, this isn’t a complicated product despite of its serious design, you get protective flaps that covers the tablet’s only USB port and
MicroSD card
 slot. I didn’t actually quite like Lenovo including a proprietary charging port on the tablet since this is a pretty power efficient device, having MicroUSB onboard makes a lot of sense when you can use a power bank to juice it up if you happen to run out of battery, having a USB 2.0 port is certainly a no-brainer when USB 3.0 is so common these days.

We’ve used numerous tablets with Full HD displays and have to conclude that Lenovo has packed a rather bright IPS display with superb viewing angles, which works very well even under direct sunlight, its glossy display also isn’t as reflective as some flagship tablets.

The tablet’s buttons aren’t the nicest to press on as they feel rather shallow, Lenovo does include a keyboard dock connector below the device, which will allow you to use it on a separately purchased keyboard station from the company itself. Otherwise, the ThinkPad 10 tablet isn’t really an attractive tablet for the average consumer, but business users will definitely appeal to the tablet’s low profile, discrete build and design.

Surprisingly speedy performance and superb battery life

If you don’t look closely at the specs sheet, you’d have thought the tablet is powered by some crazily fast processors from Intel, but no, the tablet has an
Intel Atom
 chip alright mated to 2GB RAM on our base configuration model. The Thinkpad 10 has been my work driver for a couple of weeks and since Lenovo hasn’t provide me a dock for it, I use a
mobile stand
 and connected my Logitech K810 keyboard to the device.

To be honest after using some devices for a few weeks they tend to have some little performance glitches here and there, the Thinkpad 10 tablet fortunately passed on that, delivering blazingly fast app launch speeds and reliable performance in full blown Windows programs, it runs Adobe Photoshop that I can simply use it to perform simple image editing, it also plays games like Asphalt 8 without sweating, and yet maintaining a warm comfortable device temperature when actively used.

Since our Thinkpad 10’s configuration only has 2GB of RAM, we didn’t try to multi-task like a champ on it however it will be able to handle multiple browser tabs with background apps running all the time, one thing I have to admit though, the Thinkpad 10tablet is definitely a better work device than
an iPad
 or any Android tablets. Last but not the least, the Thinkpad 10 tabletmanaged to last me around 7.5 hours of mixed usage in a single charge and I only need to charge the device in every 2 days.

The best camera you’ll find on a Windows tablet

We’ve seen manufacturers cramping high megapixel image sensors into tablet form factors and that unfortunately has only happened on Android devices, the Thinkpad 10’s 8-megapixel sensor is currently the highest resolution camera that you can find on a Windows tablet device and it takes pretty decent photos despite not packing any special imaging tech onboard, however don’t expect it to look as good as a flagship smartphone camera, check out the pictures down below

Verdict – An affordable business tablet that offers balance between power and efficiency

If you think business devices are expensive, that’s not always the
case
 with Lenovo’s devices, the ThinkPad 10 tablet starts from $549.99 and up to $749.99 that will come with 4G LTE connectivity and more storage and RAM, if you are looking for a reliable work tablet that will run your PC applications, the Thinkpad 10 Tablet definitely tops our recommended list of productive tablets, it has the efficiency, performance and usability that any will road warrior will appreciate and these combinations alone made it a difference from competing Android tablets and the iPad.

The Good:

+ Reasonably priced
+ Great tablet performance
+ Beautiful and bright display
+ Lightweight aesthetics
+ High resolution main camera
+ Long battery life

The Not so Good:

– Speakers could be better
– No USB 3.0
– Shallow Power Button and Volume Rockers
– Chassis is a fingerprint magnet

We give the Lenovo Thinkpad 10 tablet a score of 7.6/10.


Lenovo launches AMD refresh of ThinkPad E14 and ThinkPad E15 business laptops

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Lenovo has just unveiled a refresh to their lineup of business productivity laptops in the AMD variants of the ThinkPad E14 and ThinkPad E15.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14

With the ThinkPad E14, you get to pick either a 14-inch IPS or TN panel depending how much creative work you do on the laptop. The design of the laptop boasts the classic ThinkPad all-black simplicity so it fits in any business setting.

Under the hood, you can pack it with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4000-series chip with AMD integrated graphics. For storage, you can equip the laptop with up to a 1TB PCIe
NVMe
 M.2 SSD, which is paired with up to 24GB of DDR4 3200Hz RAM.

The laptop is powered with a 45Wh battery that offers up to 13 hours of battery life. The laptop also charger with a 65W adapter via a USB-C connection.  For I/O ports, you get one USB 2.0, one USB 3.1 Gen 1, one USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with PD and display port support, one HDMI port, an ethernet port, and an audio jack.

For conference calls, you get a 720p webcam with Glance by Mirametrix IR for biometric login. There’s also a fingerprint reader should you prefer that.

Lenovo ThinkPad E15

This is your 15.6-inch option and like its smaller sibling, you can pick from a TN or IPS panel too. Everything remains the same – an AMD Ryzen 7 4000-series CPU with the
integrated
 graphics, same storage options and battery pack and more. As it’s bigger, the ThinkPad E15 is also heavier at 1.7kg.

The Lenovo ThinkPad E
14 is priced from RM3,499, while the
ThinkPad E15 will start from RM3,449. Both laptops will be available to purchase at Lenovo exclusive stores across the country. Visit their website
here
 to find out where you can buy the laptops.

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4: the perfect 16-inch creative workstation

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Creative ideas can never stop as content creators are working on the go, which makes it so important for them to have portable yet powerful workstations that further empowers their work and imagination, the all-new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 workstation blends in power and innovative technologies in a portable package that’s set to enhance the way creative professionals work on-the go, and here’s why you should consider it.

Sleek design powered by Intel Xeon processor

Featuring an unmistakably sleek ThinkPad design, this workstation is an elegant machine to transport around as it comes with a carbon-fiber weave design and weighs from a mere 1.8kg, which is extremely lightweight for a 16-inch device and content creators will no longer feel the weight unlike conventional workstation laptops.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 lets creators push creativity limits with the powerful 3rd Gen  Intel Xeon processor, which has been designed to do the most intensive content creation tasks on a mobile workstation. Coupled with NVIDIA Quadro or RTX workstation graphics, rendering complex 3D and videos will be completed in no time.

See better visuals on a beautiful 16-inch display

Color accuracy is utmost importance for a professional creative workstation, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 features a color-calibrated 16-inch display that can be either be configured with a QHD+ or UHD+ resolution, it also supports Dolby Vision HDR, a premium HDR standard that brings out the best visual experience in your content, while low blue light technology reduces eye fatigue so creators and go on and on.

Configurable to fuel your creativity workflow

Every content creator deserves a workstation built according to their needs, which is why the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 offers versatility by offering storage options of up to 4TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD and 64GB of DDR4 3200MHz ECC or non-ECC RAM.

For content creators requiring always-on connectivity on the go, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 can be configured with optional 5G connectivity so that they can stay connected with co-workers, a 1080p FHD webcam comes as standard on all configurations so every video conferences will look crystal clear.

Built with tough security and reliability

Your work is precious, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 protects your work from intruders with multiple protection features, comprising a match-on-chip fingerprint reader that’s integrated on the power button and keeps your biometric data encrypted, and Lenovo’s ThinkShield suite of security solutions that works with a discrete Trusted Platform Module.

The last thing that everyone wants is the workstation to stop working from accidental bumps and spills, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure it runs in extreme conditions, which makes it a secure and guaranteed investment that your organization will ever need.

Reliable support from Acestar Sdn Bhd

Acestar is our preference when it comes to workstations consultation. I’d give it to them when it comes to after sales services. So far they have exceeded my expectations.” – Hezrin – Media Prima Berhad

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 is sold and supported by Acestar Sdn Bhd, a prestigious solutions partner where High Performing Computers is one of its Key Specializations. Acestar has been distributing Lenovo mobile workstations for over 10 years in Malaysia, enabling creators and organizations to customize their ThinkPad workstations according to their requirements, while offering a premium support experience should users encounter any issues with their mobile workstations.

For more information about the ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 mobile workstation, visit Lenovo’s website or Acestar Sdn Bhd
here

for purchase enquiries.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Review – One of the best around, but way too expensive

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I’m a fan of lightweight laptops that pack the necessary goodies that get the job done, quickly; because that’s pretty much a writer’s dream. And as a writer myself, I’m glad to be lucky enough to try out Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

I am, of course, referring to the 7
th
 generation edition of the ultrabook – I know, I know, it’s been out since September and I’m effectively two months behind, but better late than never right?

I remember fondly of the first time I unsheathed this beauty from its card box encasement and I Immediately thought to myself how light the X1 Carbon is – and the reason for that is in its name. The chassis of this 14-inch device is reinforced with carbon fiber and that supposedly makes it lightweight
and
durable. I’m not going to test out the latter claim, but I can safely say that this laptop is very light – more specifically, it weighs about 1.3 kgs with the charging brick.

The aesthetics of the laptop is very much your classic ThinkPad look bar the carbon-fiber weave cover top that has a matte finish – despite how it looks, it’s smooth as a baby’s behind. You’ll find the same soft matte plastic on the palm rests inside, except without the mesh design – and as most finishes this, they tend to be skin oil magnets. You’ll need a frequent
wipe down
 if the smudges bother you.

Moving on to the display, the unit that we got came with a 4K panel with 10bit HDR support; this does two things: sharp images and vibrant
colours
. There’s also a setting that lets you change the display’s
colour
 temperature depending on what you’re working on – set it to Photo Pro if you’re editing images, Movie Pro for films, or Native to revert back to factory-set temps.

If a 4K display is overkill for you, there are other models offering lower resolution 1440p and 1080p monitors too. It needs to be mentioned here that our unit has been customized with all the bells and whistle, which includes the display panel, processor, SSD and more.

Lenovo laptops generally have great keyboards – and this one inherits the good ThinkPad- keyboard genes. Its layout and looks remain the same, so ThinkPad users will feel right at home. If you’re not however, the placement of the left CTRL key can throw you off – it’s placed between the
Fn
 and Windows keys, meaning it’s not at the very edge like on most keyboard layouts; this means you’ll have to learn to readjust your pinky when you go for the CTRL key.

As usual, typing on this keyboard feels fantastic – it feels robust. Each keypress has some travel that produces a quite satisfying thud at the end; this produces one of the quietest keyboards I’ve used on a laptop.

While we’re in and around the keyboard space let’s address the two upward-firing speakers on the laptop. They’re Dolby Atmos-engineered speakers, but audio quality isn’t the greatest – it’s loud but it lacks any depth. This is probably this is a premium laptop after all, and I had hoped that Lenovo would’ve packed some better audio hardware into this.

Moving on, here’s where the laptop disappoints – the I/O ports are not a plenty with only two USB 3.1 ports, two USB C Thunderbolt 3 ports (which you’ll use to charge your laptop with), one HDMI 1.4 port, a headphone jack, and a ethernet extension connector which you can connect to with an ethernet adapter that comes in the box. Looking around, Lenovo could have potentially added one more USB A port which would’ve helped a great deal.

Next let’s dive into internals and performance, our unit comes with an Intel Core i7-8665U (1.90Mhz base frequency), but you can get it with a Core i5-8265U, Core i5-10210U, or Core i7-10510U as well. You can get up to 16GB RAM and that’s why my system has.

We’re going to keep it simple here with as few numbers as we can – the first test we ran was with
Geekbench
 – single-core scored at 1081, while multi-core scored at 2751. Respectable scores here and it translates into decent performance too.

The laptop comes with either 8GB or 16GB RAM which isn’t upgradable, so make sure you get sufficient memory. The issue here is the 2,133Mhz frequency that the cards run at doesn’t feel as snappy as our Dell
Inspirion
 13 7380, which has 16GB 2,400Mhz RAM but a weaker Core i7 8565U (1.80Mhz base frequency) CPU.

Comparing with the two, the Lenovo doesn’t do light photo editing, typing and web browsing on Chrome as effortlessly as the Dell – the difference is there, but negligible. Take the latter out of the question, the ThinkPad X1 actually performs fine.

For storage, my unit came with a 1TB M.2 SSD, with another M.2 expansion slot available. The numbers obtained from the CrystalDisk mark benchmark gives it a 3,021MB/s on sequential reads, with 1,554MB/s on sequential writes. Standard M.2 speeds here and I’m glad to report that programs and apps load up fast too.

In terms of thermals, the laptop does get warm towards the right side – there, you’ll find the device’s single cooling vent. Using this on your laptop can get uncomfortable after an hour because of the heat. On heavy loads, fan noise is noticeable but it it’s bearable. When you’re unplugged and on quiet mode, the laptop is impressively silent.

Speaking of being unplugged, battery life on the machine is good, but not quite the 18.3 hours Lenovo claims on their website. In real-world situations – with multiple Chrome tabs open, a Word document, with brightness somewhere around the middle, occasionally with Spotify running, and with Quiet Mode on – the laptop achieves 6 to 7 hours of battery life before needing to be plugged in.

Lastly, we move on to features – and one of the key selling points of the X1 Carbon is its safety offerings. It’s got a responsive fingerprint reader and a snappy IR camera for facial detection. If you’re the sort to worry about your web cam getting hacked, then Lenovo’s solution is a simple – a physical cover that you can slide over to restrict vision. To disable your mic, the easiest way is to boot up Lenovo Vantage and disable it from there.

Verdict

The 7
th
 generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a fantastic device, as it should be. As part of the long lineage of reliable ThinkPad laptops, this one is as well-thought out as its counterparts – its build (especially its keyboard) as well as its components get the job done, and done well.

But for RM6,255, we reckon you get a better deal elsewhere. Arguably the only issue I had with the laptop was with the lack of I/O ports such as a microSD card slot and at least one more USB A port. Plus, the aforementioned Dell
Inspirion
 13 7380 remedies this while offering slightly better performance, and for nearly half the price of the Lenovo.

But hey, with the Lenovo, you’re getting arguably the lightest laptops around which contributes to its great portability. If you can fork out an extra RM841 for the 4K display panel, we say go for it – I definitely enjoyed my time with it.

So if portability, a fantastic keyboard, great battery life and nifty security features are what you’re gunning for, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the way to go. Visit their website
here
 to make your purchase.

The Good

Lightweight

Great battery life

Highly customizable from the web-store

Ergonomic keyboard

Silent under heavy load

Decent audio quality

The Not so Good

Slightly sluggish performance

Skin oil magnet

No additional RAM slot

No SD card reader

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Lenovo refreshes Project Athena-certified ThinkPad X1 Carbon with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPU

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Project Athena is essentially a set of requirements set by Intel for lightweight, thin workhorse laptops – Intel will test these devices and give them the Athena certification if all conditions are met.

Joining the project is Lenovo – they’ve refreshed the 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop that’s equipped with 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor. Memory configurations remain unchanged with up to 16GB RAM and up to 2TB PCIe SSD for storage.

The laptop measures a 14.9mm in thickness and weighs only 1kg, plus it comes with a backlit keyboard.

It also offers optimized battery life which Lenovo claims will get you up to 18.5 hours of productivity. There’s WiFi 6 connectivity along with 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is priced from USD1,479 starting this September – Malaysian prices will be disclosed at a later date,

Moving on, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga also sees an upgrade to the 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU along with the same memory configurations as the X1 Carbon.

This is also a 14-inch laptop, but being a Yoga series device, you can flip the monitor 180-degrees to use as a tablet. Speaking of, its display is compatible with ThinkPad pens.

This laptop is priced from USD1,609 and will also be available next month. Again, Malaysian prices will be disclosed at a later date,

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Lenovo adds Wi-Fi 6 support and improves keyboard in the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga

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This year’s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga will be out with new keyboards, some extra security features, and Wi-Fi 6 support.

Both laptops are pretty similar compared to their predecessors — excluding the updated features. Users can choose up to 16GB RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD storage and both have a 51Whr battery with Rapid Charge support.

What’s new is the updated keyboard with a set of buttons for instant Voice-over-IP access. It’s more convenient to make conference calls now because users can just do so directly using the F9 to F11 buttons. Users can also opt for Dolby Vision support and the new FHD display with 500 nits brightness for the laptops, which is also available with Lenovo’s PrivacyGuard screen filter that can prevent the screen from prying eyes. With PrivacyAlert, users will also be alerted when others are staring at their laptop screens.

Lenovo also mentioned that the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is part of Intel’s Project Athena innovation program, further establishing its flagship standard. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 are available later this year — the former starting at $1,499 while the latter starting at $1,599.

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Lenovo’s X1 Fold is a laptop that folds in a different way

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Last year we’ve seen several foldable smartphones; this year, Lenovo unveiled its foldable laptop — first previewed in May 2019.

The ThinkPad X1 Fold is a laptop with a 13.3-inch folding OLED display. While conventional laptops are going with narrow bezels, the foldable PC has surprisingly thick bezels that aren’t really appealing.

Now, one might wonder, “What about the keyboard?”. Well, Lenovo also made the Bluetooth Mini Fold Keyboard that will go onto one of the display when it’s folded, so you can still use the device as a normal laptop. When you fold the X1 Fold completely, the keyboard will sit between the two displays (or one, I supposed) and wireless charge.

Of course, if you not going for portability and prefer efficiency in a working environment, you can also use the full display while connecting a full-size keyboard, mouse and a second display to the device. The foldable laptop will be powered by an Intel Core processor with Intel Hybrid technology, in addition to getting 8GB RAM and up to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage. Just like the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga and X1 Carbon, the X1 Fold also supports 65W Rapid Charge.

Starting at $2,499, the ThinkPad X1 Fold expected to ship with Windows 10 in mid-2020 and Windows 10X at a later date.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano launched: Weighs less than 1KG

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Lenovo has just launched possibly the
ligtest
 laptop to date – the ThinkPad X1 Nano. It weighs just under 1KG at a measly 907g!

The 13-inch device comes with a 2K display with a 16:10 aspect ratio; on top of that, the display also supports 100% sRGB
colour
 output, making it a good pick for content discerning folk.

In terms of design, the whole laptop looks like any ThinkPad X1 laptop – all-black exterior with the trusty TrackPoint keyboard.

Under the hood is an 11
th
-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Intel Iris X graphics – Lenovo claims that the X1 Nano is capable of performing 2.7x faster when it comes to content creation, and 20% faster office productivity, plus 2x faster gaming + streaming performance compared to other competing products. Lenovo are simply echoing the same marketing pointers as Intel here, so make of it what you will.

The laptop also can be packed with up to 16GB of memory and up to a 1TB PCIe SSD for storage. There’s a 48Whr battery which Lenovo claims can last up to 17.3 hours of use.

For audio, the X1 Nano comes with four speakers – two upward-firing units, and two downward-firing sub-woofers. There’s also Dolby Atmos support too for a more immersive media consumption experience.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is priced from $1,399 (RM5,812) and is expected to be available in the Q4 this year. Visit their website
here
 to learn more about the laptop.


Lenovo ThinkStation P350 workstation desktops launched

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Lenovo has just launched their new workstation desktops in the form of the ThinkStation P350 Tower, P350 Small Form Factor (SFF), and, P350 Tiny.

P350 Tower and SFF

In terms of design, both desktops come with what looks like plenty of ventilation on the front, but it is unclear what the fan configurations are like on these. Both desktops look similar, except for their sizes – the Tower measures at 14.8 inches tall, while the SFF measures at 13.4 inches tall.

These two models come with plenty of options when it comes to internals – Up to an Intel Xeon W-1390P for the Tower, and up to an Intel Xeon W-1390 for the SFF; for graphics, the Tower gets up to an NVIDIA RTX 5000, and the SFF gets up to an NVIDIA T1000.

Both models can be configured with up to 128GB of DDR4 3,200MHz memory and up to 6TB of storage via a 3.5” SATA HDD, or up to 2TB of storage with a PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.

Expansion slots include 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe, 3.0 X1, and 1x PCIe 3.0 x4. Both PCs come with built-in Wi-Fi thanks to an Intel AX201 card, plus Bluetooth 5.0 support.

P350 Tiny

The Tiny measures at only 7 inches tall and has a depth of 7.2 inches. It weighs about 1.32KG, meaning it’s as portable as a modern-day laptop.

Under the hood, you get to equip it with up to a 11
th
-Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and up to an NVIDIA P1000 or T600 GPU. For memory and storage, you can plop up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage using a PCIe NVMe SSD.

Despite its small frame, the Tiny still offers plenty of I/O ports – 5x USB Type-A ports (3x Gen 2 and 2x Gen 1), 1x Type C, 1x DP, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet port, 1x Wi-Fi Dipole Antenna, and 1x Mini DP.

The ThinkStation P350 series of workstations will arrive in the country this September, and will be priced from RM4,999. Visit Lenovo’s website
here

to learn more.

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Lenovo ThinkStation P620 workstation launched with powerful AMD Threadripper Pro CPUs

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If you need an absolute workhorse for your rendering, engineering, or data work, Lenovo has you covered with the new
ThinkStation
 P620
 which is the first to use an
AMD Ryzen
Threadripper
 PRO CPU
.

With this machine, you’re looking at a whopping 64-cores and 4.0Ghz of computing power; on top of that, it utilizes the latest PCIe 4.0 standard and offers up to 8 channels of memory of up to 1TB in capacity. You can also
add
 up to 20TB of storage too.

For graphics, the PC can also be configured with up to two NVIDIA
Quadro
 RTX 8000, or four Quadro RTX 4000 GPUs. With this, you’re looking at support of up to sixteen displays at any one time.

Keeping all that hardware working in tip-top condition is a completely air-cooled system – one that works with a custom heat sink jointly designed by Lenovo and AMD.

In terms of I/O ports, the
ThinkStation
 P620 comes with 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A and 2x USB C 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the front panel; while on the back you get 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports, 2x USB 2.0 Type A ports, one PS/2 port, one RJ-45 10 Gigabit ethernet port, and your usual audio ports.

The Lenovo
ThinkStation
 P620 will be available this September 2020 but its official pricing has yet to be announced. You can make your purchase via their official website
here
.

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Lenovo to launch a MediaTek powered Moto M

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Lenovo owned subsidiary Motorola has been laying low after the launch of its Moto Z series earlier this year. The company has also released the Moto G4 and the 2016 refresh of the Moto E. A couple of months back, rumors of a Moto M started emerging, and now we have more details regarding the handset which will be seeing the light in the near future.

Based on accumulated rumors across the span of months, the Moto M sports a 1080p Full HD resolution display, possibly of 5.5-inches in size. New developments tell us that the Moto device will feature the Helio P10’s successor, the Helio P15 underneath the hood. The Helio P15 is clocked higher than the P10 at 2.2 GHz, alongside a slightly higher clocked GPU as well at 800 MHz. In terms of memory, the Moto M is rumored to pack 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of internal storage.

The rest of the specs pretty much remain a blur, if not yet leaked, though we do know that the Moto M will be running Android Marshmallow when it launches, plus it will come preloaded with Microsoft apps such as Microsoft Office, Skype and One Drive, based on a recent agreement between Lenovo and Microsoft. The Moto M is said to carry a price tag of 1,999 CNY (RM1,228.44), which sounds pretty steep for what the handset offers. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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Lenovo to make Moto phones as primary focus in Malaysia

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Things are looking good for Lenovo on the smartphone side of the business, though the company still releases its own branded phones in the past few months, it is safe to assume that the company would move forward to sell only Moto branded smartphones in the Malaysian market.
Pocketnow
 has reported that Motorola’s sales has been recovering in Brazil and the US, it has seen growth in India as well where it tops 35% of sales in online stores such as Flipkart and Amazon, and it is rather optimistic to see that the brand maintains fourth place in the US after LG, Samsung and Apple.

The Motorola brand has always been perceived differently from Lenovo, it certainly does have a reputation for making great Android devices like the Moto G and Moto E, which were affordable devices that comes with guaranteed Android updates at the ownership of Google. At the hands of Lenovo, the company has continued to make great devices like the
Moto Z
 and
Z Play
, alongside with new innovative mod accessories. Since Lenovo hasn’t exactly done well with its own branded smartphones, it would make a lot of sense for the Moto brand to be the frontline of the company’s smartphone offerings.

Based on the company’s achievements with Motorola, we can the possibility of the Moto brand might slowly take over Lenovo’s position in the smartphone market, Its definitely an exciting time for Motorola, and we can’t wait to see what it has up its sleeves to play against comeback players like Nokia. What do you think? Share with us in the comments down below.

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Lenovo unveils next-generation devices in Malaysia

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Lenovo has launched its latest lineup of devices for 2023 in Malaysia. The new devices include the Yoga Book 9i, LOQ, Legion Pro 5i, Tab P11 (2nd Gen), and IdeaPad Duet 5i, offering innovative features and cutting-edge technology.

One of the highlights of Lenovo’s new lineup is the Yoga Book 9i, a versatile and flexible dual-screen laptop. Weighing just 1.34kg and with a thickness of 15.95mm, the Yoga Book 9i features a full-sized OLED dual-screen, making it the world’s first of its kind. With its multi-mode functionality and superior entertainment capabilities, this convertible laptop is designed for the new generation of creators.

The Yoga Book 9i offers various modes, including laptop, tablet, display, Book, Scroll, and Tent modes, supported by a 360-degree soundbar hinge. The device also features dual displays with Lenovo PureSight OLED technology, ensuring excellent color accuracy and wide viewing angles.

Lenovo’s new LOQ lineup is aimed at gamers, drawing inspiration from the premium Legion-branded gaming line-up. The LOQ laptops come in 16-inch and 15-inch options, with both Intel-based and AMD-based configurations. The displays support NVIDIA G-SYNC for an immersive gaming experience, and the laptops feature NVIDIA GPUs with a MUX switch that optimizes performance and battery life. With Super Rapid Charge technology, the LOQ laptops offer faster charging and longer battery life.

The Legion Pro 5i is another exciting addition to Lenovo’s lineup. This 16-inch laptop is designed for both work and play, featuring a 13th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.

With Lenovo Legion’s ColdFront 5.0 cooling technology and the Lenovo LA AI chip, users can expect high-performance gaming with optimal heat management. The Legion Pro 5i also boasts a 16-inch PureSight Gaming Display with a 240Hz variable refresh rate for smooth visuals.

For entertainment and leisure, the Tab P11 (2nd Gen) offers a range of features. This tablet features an 11.5-inch LCD display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a four-speaker system with Dolby Atmos.

Powered by the MediaTek G99 octa-core processor, the Tab P11 (2nd Gen) delivers enhanced performance and faster wireless speeds. The tablet comes bundled with accessories such as a keyboard pack, Lenovo Precision Pen 2, and a Folio Case with a built-in kickstand and pen holder. It also offers at least two major Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates.

The IdeaPad Duet 5i is a stylish and slim detachable laptop that brings popular Windows 11 tablet-centric features. With a bundled Bluetooth keyboard, this 12-inch laptop offers versatility in four usage modes: laptop, tablet, pen mode with the optional Active Pen 3, and free mode. It features a 2.5K IPS touchscreen display with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. The IdeaPad Duet 5i is powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and offers rapid charging capabilities.

Lenovo is committed to sustainability, with the Yoga Book 9i being Carbon Neutral Certified. The top cover of the device is made from 100% recycled aluminum, and the packaging is plastic-free, using 100% recycled paper.

Customers can now be among the first to get their hands on these new Lenovo devices, which are available for purchase at Lenovo.com, Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES), as well as official stores on Lazada and Shopee. The recommended starting prices for the devices are as follows: RM9,499 for the Yoga Book 9i, RM3,699 for the LOQ, RM7,299 for the Legion Pro 5i, RM1,699 for the Tab P11 (2nd Gen) bundled with a keyboard and pen, and RM3,799 for the IdeaPad Duet 5i.

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Lenovo unveils six new gaming PCs during E3 2018

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E3 2018 is not only filled with new games and major announcements as Lenovo has shown up to release not one, but six gaming computers under the Legion branding. These come in the form of two laptops, two towers and two cubes.

Lenovo Legion Y730 and Y530 Laptops

15-in Lenovo Legion Y730

Both the Legion Y730 and Y530 was built for work and play in mind, it comes with a sophisticated design which allows it to be a powerful gaming machine and it will not stick out like a sore thumb when you bring it into a meeting room. These laptops are not just pretty things, as it comes with up to a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and Windows 10. The keyboards offer a 1ms response time and has a 144hz FHD IPS display which gives out 300 nits of brightness. The audio experience is not forgotten, as the Y730 comes with Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Sound Radar and the Y530 supports Dolby Audio.

Lenovo Legion Y530

The Y530 is the mainstream option, while the Y730 comes with a 17-inch or 15-inch display, optional 16GB CORSAIR DDR4 memory and is the world’s first gaming laptop that comes with CORSAIR iCUE EGB backlit keyboard and system lighting.

Lenovo Legion C730 and C530 Cubes

Lenovo Legion C730

The C730 and C530 are cube PCs that is catered to gamers that want desktop grade performance but the freedom of portability. Designed as a portable 19L Iron Gray chassis, the cubes are lighter and more compact than before. The Chassis has a fully transparent top panel that offers a view into the internal workings of the setup. It also has optional RGB system lighting for a range of colours on the C730 and red LED lighting on the C530, lighting can be customized using Lenovo Vantage.

Lenovo Legion C530

It might look small, but it is packing some heat like, up to a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, up to the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and an optional overclocked 32GB CORSAIR DDR4 RAM on the C730. All this power allows it to become a VR ready computer and with the combination of Dolby Atmos audio, both the C730 and C530 is able to immerse gamers into any game they run on these systems.

Lenovo Legion T730 and T530 Towers

Lenovo Legion T730

Finally, we have the most powerful computers, that comes with red lighting at the back of the thermal venting on the T530, while the T730 has a dull internal and external RGB lighting system behind the clear window on the side which also displays the internal workings of the computer.

Lenovo Legion T530

Made for the most demanding games, both the towers come with up to a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, and optional 32GB DDR4 overclocked CORSAIR Vengence RAM alongside two 512GB PCIe RAID 0 SSD or 2TB SATA HDD storage. Dolby Atmos which both the towers support, will give you a great audio experience and the optional Asetek Liquid Cooling on the T730 will keep the system cool and reduce noise even when it is running on max load. Both the chassis is made to be future-proof with a tool-free upgradability so you can swap out parts without any hassle.

These products have not made their way to Malaysia just yet, but they have announced the prices in USD:

Lenovo Legion Y730 17-inch – $1249.99

Lenovo Legion Y730 15-inch – $1179.99

Lenovo Legion Y530 – $929.99

Lenovo Legion T730 – $829.99

Lenovo Legion C730 – $929.99

Lenovo Legion C530 – $829.99

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Lenovo unveils Star Wars special edition versions of the Yoga 920

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Lenovo has today announced a limited edition Star Wars-themed Yoga 920, it will come in two versions based on the fractions that are within the Star Wars universe, the white version will come with an etched logo of the Rebel Alliance and those of you that prefer the dark side can go for the black version etched with the Galactic Empire.

The Yoga 920 is well known for its watchband hinge and comes with an all-metal unibody design weighing only 1.37kg and a 4K display making it ideal for immersive entertainment and unparalleled productivity. It comes equipped with up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB PCIe storage and 15.5 hours of battery life when running at FHD resolution.

The screen is a 13.9-inch touchscreen IPS panel and comes with two Thunderbolt 3 ports for further extending the capabilities this laptop can do. It will also support Windows Hello with an integrated fingerprint reader, keeping you worry-free about leaving your laptop around.

Similar to the other Yoga lines, it is able to be put into four modes, laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes and all these modes will be perfect to use with the optional Lenovo Active Pen 2, which enabled pen-on-paper precision with 4096 levels of pen sensitivity without any visual lag.

The Star Wars special edition Yoga 920 will retail for RM8,888 and will be available for purchase at all Lenovo Exclusive Stores and Lenovo Multi Brand Stores in December 2017. If you prefer online shopping, you can also get it from Lenovo’s Lazada Store in Store.

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Lenovo updates three Legion laptops with the newest 9th-gen Intel Core CPUs and Nvidia GeFroce GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650 GPUs

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In light of the launch of both the Nvidia GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti mobile GPUs as well as the 9th-gen Intel Core mobile processors, Lenovo has updated their lineup of Legion gaming laptops with these new graphics cards and CPUs.

The laptops in question are the Lenovo Legion Y740, Y540, and Y545 models – starting with the priciest of the lot, the Legion Y740, it gets the all new 9th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU. There are two variants available – the 15-inch or the 17-inch version and you can get it with either an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q; or the GTX 1660 Ti.

Elsewhere remains the same – a 144Hz monitor, 16GB or 32GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, and more.

Moving on to the Legion Y545 model; this one is new in the lineup and it falls between the Y540 and the Y740. It also gets a 9th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU; while for graphics, your options include an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, a GTX 1660 Ti or a GTX 1650. Meaning that the Y545 is meant to be a premium mid-ranger. The laptop comes is a no-frills machine with a portable 15-inch form factor and back-lit keyboard.

As for the legion Y540, you can expect a 15-inch laptop that, again, comes with the 9th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. Lenovo claims that this laptop will last you up to six hours while gaming and has the brand’s Legion Coldfront dual-fan thermal system.

The Legion Y740 is priced from $1,609.99 (RM6,655) and will be available this month; the Legion Y545 is priced from $979.99 (RM 4,053) and will also be available this month; while the Legion Y540 will cost you $1,269 (RM4,095) and will be on shelves in June.

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Lenovo V14 G2: a practical business laptop made for agile mobile workers

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In a fast
–

paced business environment, productivity can never be compromised by a slow and power hungry laptop, which is why the Lenovo V14 G2 is a laptop that’s designed for the agile mobile worker who wants the absolute portability and performance to empower their work, so here’s why businesses and individuals should consider getting one.

A sleek design that means business

Be always ready to work or present your ideas whenever, wherever with the Lenovo V14 G2, because this laptop sports a sleek design that measures 19.9mm thin and weighs just 1.5kg, it also takes up minimal table space all thanks to the slim screen bezels that makes it more compact than conventional 14-inch laptops, complemented by a sturdy exterior in discrete color options of Iron Grey and Black, this laptop sure makes a statement on a meeting table.

On top of that, there’s no need to purchase additional adapters to connect peripherals, because the Lenovo V14 G2 boasts generous ports selection, including two full-sized USB ports, one USB-C, HDMI and RJ45 Ethernet ports.

Available in AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processor options

The Lenovo V14 G2 comes powered by either an AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processor or an 11
th
 Generation Intel Core U-Series processor, you get to choose which one works best for your workflow, while RAM and SSD upgrade options are available to make it truly yours, this is a highly versatile laptop that businesses will love.

A great display to keep you stay focused

Aside from performance, a good display is essential to get work done better and more efficiently.

The Lenovo V14 G2 is equipped with a 14-inch Full HD resolution display, text and graphics look sharper than a conventional HD display, while you will be able to stay focused for longer durations all thanks to the anti-glare coating that puts lesser strain on your eyes.

Your data and privacy are protected

The Lenovo V14 G2 makes security a top priority with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 firmware that encrypts critical business data to prevent unauthorized access.

Furthermore, the laptop’s webcam features a physical privacy shutter that prevents prying eyes from seeing your surroundings, there’s no need to remember which hotkey to press and all it needs is just a swipe with your hand.

Easy ownership with 0% installment plan on debit and credit card

With flexible 0% installment plans provided for debit and credit card holders, anyone can own the Lenovo V14 G2 from Gloo and iTworld, credit card customers can opt for a 12-month installment plan from major Malaysian banks which lets you own the laptop for as low as RM120.75/month, while debit card customers can opt for a 4-months installment plan which lets you own the laptop for as low as RM362.65/month.

For a limited time from 23 March 2023 till 21 April 2023, customers can join the Grab Raya Campaign where you will be able to enjoy instant rebates when purchasing the Lenovo V14 G2 from GLOO and iTworld website,  you will be able to get up to RM24 with minimum spend of RM160 with GrabPay Online, and RM30 off with minium spend of RM200 with PayLater by Grab.

Furthermore, purchasing the Lenovo V14 G2 entitles you to a limited time PWP deal of Microsoft 365 Personal subscription at just RM49.90.

To have the Lenovo V14 G2 empower your work, visit the following links to learn how you can own yours

iTworld:

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GLOO:

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NBPlaza:

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