The new Lenovo ThinkBook comes with modular accessories to enhance your productivity
Boosting your work laptop’s performance could soon be a whole lot easier with a new Lenovo launch.
At the recent CES 2023 event, the company revealed details about the fourth generation Lenovo ThinkBook 16p, including some pretty big updates and a unique feature that sets it apart from almost every other laptop currently available – but it will come at a price.
The fourth generation ThinkBook 16p features the latest Intel Raptor Lake-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, up to 16GB DDR5 memory and up to 2TB of storage split across a pair of SSDs.
Lenovo ThinkPad 16p Gen 4
It also comes with a 16-inch 3.2K 120Hz LED mini display capable of 400 nits that covers 100% DCI-P3, or an optional 16-inch 2.5K 60Hz IPS display that can cover 100% of the sRGB color gamut making it a powerful tool for mobile creators and designers.
Connectivity is provided by an improved Wi-Fi 6E card, a pair of USB-C ports, another pair of USB-A ports, an SD card reader, an audio jack and an HDMI 2.1 port. battery with a larger 80Wh unit with fast charging and a neat fingerprint reader for quicker access.
In addition to high performance, Magic Bay: a handy holder on top of the display for adding optional accessories. Examples include an LTE modem for on-the-go connectivity ($99.99) and a 4K webcam adapter with auto-framing, auto-adjust ambient light, and a 270-degree hinge ($149.99). There is also a 200 lux adjustable brightness webcam light accessory ($19.99) for frequent video chatters.
The accessories themselves seem reasonably priced, however many buyers may be reluctant to spend so much on accessories that, at least for now, only work on one device. There’s also the price of the laptop, which is expected to start at $1,349 when it finally goes on sale in May 2023.
Overall, the fourth generation Lenovo ThinkBook 16p is a feature-packed laptop that’s great for professionals who often find it on the go. While it’s not a budget laptop, its features give it an edge over the competition, at least for now.
