IFA: Lenovo unveils next-generation Glasses T1 wearable display, ThinkPad X1 Fold, etc.
In front of IF ONE in Berlin, Lenovo announced a range of devices, including laptops, tablets, Chromebooks and monitors – and first a pair of glasses that offer virtual displays.
Glasses Lenovo T1
They won’t be available outside of China until 2023, but the Lenovo Glasses T1 (which will be called the Lenovo Yoga Glasses in China) looks set to make an appearance at IFA. Described as a “wearable private display for content consumption on the go”, the TI Glasses are compatible with USB-C equipped smartphones, tablets and laptops and will connect with Lightning-equipped iOS devices via the optional adapter.
Looking like a regular pair of sunglasses and less like a stylish piece that attracts ridicule, the T1 Glasses come with interchangeable nose clips and adjustable temple sleeves to maximize comfort, and also supports custom prescription lenses via the mountable bracket. The temple arm also houses a pair of speakers, as well as controls for volume, screen brightness, and color temperature. The virtual display, which can be fixed to a fixed point in space or allowed to move with your head, is delivered via micro-OLED technology with 1080p resolution per eye, 60Hz refresh rate and 10:000:1 contrast ratio.
Use cases for the T1 Glasses include mobile gaming and providing mobile professionals with the convenience of a “personal monitor in their pocket”. “Using Lenovo Glasses T1, workers have their own workspace to avoid shoulder slouching,” says Lenovo.
Specifications of Lenovo Glasses T1
Display |
micro-OLED |
Resolution |
1920 x 1080 per eye |
Aspect Ratio |
60Hz |
Sound |
built-in hi-fi speaker |
Certificate |
TUV Low Blue Light, Flicker Reduction TUV |
Compatibility |
Android, Windows, iOS with Lightning connector (requires Lenovo HDMI to Glasses Adapter & Apple Lighting Digital AV Adapter) |
Price |
TBA |
availability |
end of 2022 (China), 2023 (other select markets) |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022)
The second-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold offers significantly more screen space than 13.3-inch predecessorthanks to the spacious 16.3-inch 4:3 OLED touchscreen, which folds down to the 12-inch display for use with the magnetically attachable keyboard in laptop mode.
Not only is the screen bigger, but the bezels are thinner (~10mm) and the device is thinner when unfolded (8.6mm) and when folded (17.4mm). Like the original model, the ThinkPad X1 Fold 2022 is tough enough to pass MIL-STD-810H test.
Inside, the 2022 X1 Fold runs Windows 11 on a 12th Gen Intel U Series processor (up to Core i7 with vPro) with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. Iris Xe integrates Intel’s CPU for graphics processing.
As well as being bigger, prettier, and more powerful (but still fanless), the new X1 Fold has impressive sustainability credentials. The removable back cover is made from 100% recycled textile and the post-consumer materials used in the enclosure, power supply and biodegradable outer packaging.
This flexible foldable device supports several operating modes, guided by Lenovo’s Mode Switcher interface: classic clamshell mode with 12-inch main screen and virtual keyboard, or physics in the lower half; landscape or portrait mode with the 16.3-inch screen fully unfolded and mounted on a magnetic mount; and two handheld modes – book and tablet.
The new ThinkPad X1 Fold is also the first to incorporate an enhanced version of Intel’s Image Sensor Controller (VSC), which manages a 5MP webcam to provide auto-framing, ‘wake-on-wake-on’ authentication approach’, ‘step lock’ and ‘viewer detection’, among other useful features.
Specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022)
Microprocessor |
Intel U Series Core i5, i7 12th Gen with vPro |
Graphics |
Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
Operating system |
Windows 11 (Home, Pro) |
smack |
up to 32GB LPDDR5 |
Warehouse |
PCIe Gen 4 SSD up to 1TB |
Display |
16.3-inch (2024 x 2560) foldable OLED • 600 nits HDR / 400 nits SDR • 100% DCI-P3 • Dolby Vision • touch and pen support • 16.3-inch 12-inch open/folded |
Sound |
Dolby Atmos 3-Speaker System • Dolby Voice on – 4x microphones |
Camera |
5MP RGB + IR with optional Intel VSC |
Battery capacity |
48Wh (optional extra 16Wh) |
Charge |
Fast Charge 65W |
Security Chips |
TPM 2.0 |
Accuracy |
fingerprint reader (on keyboard), Windows Hello face sign-in |
Ports |
2x Thunderbolt 4 • 1x USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Nano SIM slot |
Wireless |
Bluetooth 5.2 • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) • Optional sub-6GHz 5G) |
Size |
when unfolded: 276.1mm x 345.7mm x 8.6mm (10.87in. x 13.6in. x 0.34in.) • folded: 176.4mm x 276.2mm x 17.4mm (6.9in) . x 10.87in. x 0.68in.) |
Weight |
system: 1.28kg (2.82lbs) • system + keyboard & stand: 1.9kg (4.19lbs) |
Sustainability |
performance woven PET recycled fabric • 97% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker housings • 97% PCC recycled plastic used in 48Whr and 16Whr batteries • at least 90% PCC recycled plastic used in the transmitter standard 65 watt conversion • low temperature welding • 90% recycled and/or sustainable packaging |
Price |
from $2,499 |
availability |
November 2022 |
Lenovo ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox Enterprise
Housed in an ultra-compact 1-liter chassis, the small but sturdy ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox Enterprise (MIL-STD tested) can be discreetly mounted on the back of a monitor, under a desk, or on a wall.
Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and can support up to four displays, the ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox Enterprise is designed for ‘high-volume productivity’ in the office, kiosks or remote locations.
There are plenty of connections on offer: two USB-A and one USB-C (with DisplayPort) on the front panel; and 4x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x Flex IO (DP, HDMI), plus Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) at the rear.
The Enterprise Edition of Chromebox M60q is IT-friendly in terms of deployment, security features, and manageability, making it suitable for frontline environments such as healthcare and call centers. There is also a version of the M60q without Upgrade Chrome Enterprise if these features are not required.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox Enterprise Specifications
Processor |
up to 12th Gen Intel Core i5 |
Operating system |
ChromeOS |
smack |
up to 2x DDR4 SODIMM 3200MHz |
Warehouse |
SSD M.2 |
Power supply |
90W, 65W |
Guard |
ChromeOS security, H1 chip, Kensington lock |
Front ports |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 • 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4), 3.5mm audio in/out |
Rear ports |
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 • 1x HDMI 2.0 • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 • 1x Flex IO (DP / HDMI) • 1x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) |
Wireless |
Bluetooth 5.0 • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) |
Size |
178mm x 34mm x 182mm (7in. X 1.33in. X 7.16in.) |
Weight |
1.07kg (2.35lb) |
Certificate |
Energy Star, EPEAT . Gold |
Price |
from €299 |
availability |
December 2022 |
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (16 inch)
Lenovo’s first 16-inch Chromebook, the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook is aimed at the ‘modern family’ – by which Lenovo means hybrid workers and students who are spending more time at home and less time at the office rooms and classrooms today.
Featuring a 16-inch 16:10 display with 2.5K or FHD resolution and 120Hz or 60Hz refresh rates respectively, and powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook also features a 1080p webcam. and- edge Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. The two top-notch speakers are tuned by Waves’ MaxxAudio, while the full-size keyboard has enough room to incorporate a separate numeric keypad. The claimed battery life is 12 hours.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook Specifications
Microprocessor |
Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel Pentium 8505 |
Operating system |
ChromeOS |
smack |
4GB, 8GB LPDDR4X |
Warehouse |
SSD: 256GB, 512GB • eMMC: 64GB, 128GB |
Display |
16 inch LCD 2.5K, 16:10, 350 nits, 100% sRGB, 120Hz • 16 inch FHD LCD, 16:10, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, 60Hz |
Sound |
MaxxAudio 2x 2W stereo speakers |
Camera |
1080p FHD |
Battery life |
up to 12 hours |
Size |
356.5mm x 253mm x 19.95mm (14.3in. X 10.0in. X 0.8in.) |
Weight |
from 1.86kg (4.1lb) |
Coupling |
180° |
Color |
Gray storm |
Ports |
1x MicroSD • 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) • 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) • 3.5mm audio in/out • Kensington Nano lock slot |
Wireless |
Bluetooth 5.0 • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) |
Software |
Google Assistant • Google Play Store • Android Studio |
Price |
from €549 |
availability |
September 2022 |
Also announced…
Lenovo’s IFA portfolio also includes Windows 11 monitors, tablets and laptops. The monitors are the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 Gaming Monitor with 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, three ThinkVision T-series monitor and one S-series monitor, all designed to serve knowledge workers with different feature sets. There are two new 11.2-inch Android tablets, Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) and Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen), and 16-inch ThinkBook 16p 3rd Gen, based on AMD Ryzen 9 processors. 6000 H series and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Discrete Graphics.