Lenovo Unveils Groundbreaking Dancing Laptop Prototype

2024

With the unveiling of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus 8-core chip, Lenovo has disclosed a series of budget-friendly laptops featuring it. Additionally, the firm is launching multiple new devices powered by Intel and AMD, including the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, which includes intelligent modes designed to enhance focus and suggest better posture. All this as part of IFA, a consumer tech fair held in Berlin. Before delving into those gadgets, I must introduce you to Lenovo’s recent innovative machine. Meet the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC, a laptop designed for those who yearn for a device that dances.

The full designation of the demo hardware I had the opportunity to preview prior to the company’s IFA revelations is the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC. Contrary to Lenovo’s transparent, see-through model, I found this one exciting, and its dancing modes are the main reason. Currently, the Auto Twist AI PC does not have any detailed specifications to present yet as it is merely a prototype being explored for possible use in the future. Nonetheless, it showcases its dancing capability.

Lenovo Ifa 2024 Announcements 3 — © Florence Ion / Gizmodo

Rundown on Lenovo’s Other Laptops

Commencing with the Aura series laptops, let’s highlight the new Lenovo gadgets, including the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 and Yoga Slim 7i. These models operate using the new Intel Core Ultra processors to achieve tasks. Among its Lenovo counterparts at the flagship 14-inch size, these laptops feature the lightest configuration. The Carbon Gen 13 assures 18 hours of single-charge battery life, whereas the Yoga Slim 7i offers up to 32GB RAM. They’ll be available soon, with Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition coming out this month for $1,300, and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition being shipped in November starting at $2,000.

The nomenclature for the Aura Edition laptops stems from their AI-driven Smart Modes. Partially created with Intel, the Smart Modes incorporate Shield for reinforcing security settings and connecting you to VPN; Attention, to minimize distractions and prioritize tasks; Collaboration, suited for coworker video meetings; and Wellness, to monitor your posture and remind you to rest your eyes. Aura devices also facilitate Smart Share for seamless image transfer between phone and PC, and Smart Care, offering easy access to Lenovo’s digital help and chatbot.

Lenovo’s forthcoming ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus. Even with the newest processor in the market, the ThinkBook line is known for its polished design, and this one is no different. This model includes the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, allows up to 32GB RAM, and boasts an 84-watt-hour battery, ensuring more than a day’s work. Its screen size is 16 inches with what Lenovo terms a 91.3% screen-to-body finish. Priced affordably at $750 to align with the Snapdragon X Plus line, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 is available from October.

The Snapdragon X Plus 8-core similarly equips Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 5x and Slim 5 models. These devices come in several dimensions and formats, such as 13-inch and 15-inch versions, with a two-in-one convertible of 14 inches. These configurations are unavailable in North America, except for the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1, a convertible with an OLED display, supporting up to 16GB RAM, and featuring numerous side ports, including USB-C, USB-A, and microSD. Beginning at $850, the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 carrying Snapdragon X Plus will release in October.

Enthusiasts of AMD, turn to the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, a laptop enriched with AMD’s Ryzen AI capabilities. It sports an AMD Ryzen AI PRO processor, up to 64GB RAM, along with a maximum of 1TB storage. An abundance of ports, including two USB-C and two USB-A, can be found. Unlike the budget-friendly Qualcomm devices, the AMD-voltage laptop is arriving at $1,700 in October.