Lenovo’s new ThinkBook comes with modular accessories to boost your productivity
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Giving your work laptop an extra boost will soon be a lot easier thanks to a new launch from Lenovo.
At its recent CES 2023 event, the company revealed details about the fourth-generation Lenovo ThinkBook 16p, including some pretty hefty updates and a unique feature that sets it apart from almost every other laptop currently available, but it comes with a price tag .
The fourth-generation version of the ThinkBook 16p is powered by the latest Intel Raptor Lake-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 Series graphics, along with up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and up to 2TB of storage across a pair of SSDs.
Lenovo ThinkPad 16p Gen 4
It also comes with a 3.2K 120Hz 16-inch mini-LED display, rated at 400 nits that covers 100% DCI-P3, or an optional 2.5K 60Hz 16-inch IPS display that covers 100% of the sRGB color can cover gamut, making it a powerful tool for makers and designers on the go.
Connectivity comes in the form of improved Wi-Fi 6E, a pair of USB-C ports, a further pair of USB-A ports, an SD card reader, audio jack and HDMI 2.1 port, while further upgrades have been made to the battery with a larger 80Wh unit that offers fast charging and a neat fingerprint reader for faster access.
In addition to its strong performance, the Magic Bay is a handy holder on top of the screen for adding optional accessories. Examples include an LTE modem for on-the-go connectivity ($99.99) and a 4K webcam mount with auto-framing, auto-ambient light adjustment, and a 270-degree hinge ($149.99). There’s also a 200 lux webcam light accessory with adjustable brightness ($19.99) for frequent video callers.
Individually, the accessories seem fairly expensive, but many buyers may be reluctant to spend that much on accessories that, at least for now, only work on one device. Then there’s 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 is well suited for business professionals who often encounter them on the go. While it’s not a budget laptop, its features give it an edge over competitors, at least for now.