Laptops

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 leads Lenovo’s new ThinkPads

It’s a massive new lineup

Published

February 28, 2022

Rodneil Quiteles

Lenovo is constant noisemaker in tech conferences and MWC 2022 is no different. The company unveiled their brand spanking new ThinkPad lineup in Spain, Barcelona spearheaded by the X1 Extreme Gen 5.

Other devices in the lineup are the ThinkPad T series, the ThinkVision M14d, and the ThinkPad P series.

ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 is appropriately named. “Hybrid Work” is a term plenty of laptop makers like to throw around these days, but this is truly the ultimate hybrid work device for any kind of worker. Check out these specs:

16-inch 4K, 16:10 display
165Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision HDR, Optional touch and pen input
12th Gen Intel Core-H series processor. Up to i9, optional vPro technology
NVIDIA Graphics: Options for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6, NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3050 Ti, RTX 3060, RTX 3070 Ti.
Fast DDR5 4800Mhz memory up to 64GB
Two (2) 4TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSDs
90Wh battery
SD Express 7.0 card reader to support the latest ultra-fast SDXC memory cards
Dolby Voice with its latest noise cancelling technology

Looking at these numbers makes us think of the workers that really need it. These are high-grade PC numbers, one used in the office by architects, 3D engineers, game developers and the like. In the height of the pandemic, pre-vaccine, when everyone was forced to work from home, it’s these workers that may have faced strong challenges. How do you bring home monster PCs like that?

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 is a direct response to this. These are premium-grade numbers meant for big PC builds, but Lenovo was able to put it in a more mobile form factor.

ThinkPad P series

Lenovo calls the ThinkPad P series their most mobile workhorses. It offers a mix of power and performance for professional users-on-the-go.

Here’s what you’re getting:

Latest Intel Core processors and NVIDIA T550 professional graphics.
ISV-certified and ideally suited to power applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, and
more.
Reliability and durability with the ThinkShield security suite and MIL-SPEC testing.
Improved usability feature: a wider touchpad, all-day battery capacity, an upgraded FHD webcam, blue light reduction and X-Rite factory color calibration

The ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 redefines power and portability with a thin and light 16-inch chassis. This new form factor, like all ThinkPad P series, is designed with engineers, architects, and students in mind. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio display that delivers increased screen space for viewing and creating with extreme clarity. Both workstations will be available in black or an aluminum storm grey cover.

ThinkPad T series

This batch consists of the ThinkPad T16, ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 and T14 Gen 3. The ThinkPad T series is Lenovo’s most successful business line series. Nearly everyone has encountered some for of the ThinkPad T series since they’re ever present in corporate settings.

The 2022 iterations present everything we know about the ThinkPad T but refines them for the modern workforce.

They are available available with either the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors with optional Intel vPro technology, or the latest AMD RyzenTM PRO 6000 Series processors for mobile with the Microsoft Pluton security processor, all running up to Windows 11 Pro.

ThinkVision M14d

Last but not the least is the ThinkVision M14d. Put simply, it’s a screen extension for the mobile worker. It weights just 600g, and is a 14-inch 2.2K display. It is easily connected via a USB Type-C cable which can also offer power pass-through for a one cable solution.

The ThinkVision M14d’s two USB-C ports support data transfer which lets the M14d can act as a USB hub. It is designed for extended use thanks to an ergonomic height adjustment stand up to 11mm and features natural low blue light technology to reduce eye strain. What’s more, it comes with a protective sleeve so it can conveniently slip into a carry case with a laptop.

Price and availability

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 — US$ 2049 | June 2022
ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 i — US$ 1419 | April 2022
ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 — US$ 1419 | April 2022
ThinkVision M14d Mobile Monitor — US$ 299 | July 2022
ThinkPad T16 i — US$ 1419 | April 2022
ThinkPad T14 i — US$ 1399 | April 2022
ThinkPad T14s i — US$ 1529 | June 2022
ThinkPad T16 AMD — US$ 1299 | June 2022
ThinkPad T14 AMD — US$ 1299 | June 2022
ThinkPad T14s AMD — US$ 1399 | May 2022

Laptops

The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook

Notebooks are coming later this year.

Published

May 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.

The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.

Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.

As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.

Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.

Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.

Laptops

Spotlight: ASUS Zenbook A16

The first Windows laptop that feels different

Published

May 7, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the most interesting Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops right now, but how does it actually perform?

After two weeks of traveling to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Manila, Los Angeles and back to New York, here’s THE Michael Josh covering the Zenbook A16’s battery life, performance, OLED display, and real-world use.

This is the first Windows laptop that feels different.

Check further:

> Zenbook A16

> Zenbook A14

Laptops

MacBook Neo already “supply constrained” amid unexpected demand

New purchases are reportedly getting delayed.

Published

May 4, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s been a crazy month for Apple fans on a budget. The debuts of the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo have brought the classic Apple experience to a wider market. Though the former is a bright spot on its own, the new MacBook Neo is currently breaking the company’s expectations as new orders are already “supply constrained.”

Last week, Tim Cook held an earnings call (via Six Colors) which includes the latest additions to Apple’s lineup. For the affordable iPhone, Cook gave a special shoutout as “the newest addition to what is already the strongest iPhone lineup we’ve ever had.” However, he was much more appreciative for the MacBook Neo’s role in the company’s notebook lineup.

Responding to a query about the new notebook, Cook says that the company “undercalled the level of enthusiasm” generated by the MacBook Neo. He also cited “tremendous enthusiasm” for the device in his main presentation.

Though he didn’t have the numbers to bolster his claims, he did give anecdotal examples of public schools switching over to Apple from Chromebooks and Windows PCs.

Finally, he says that the MacBook Neo is currently “supply constrained,” meaning new purchases will likely come with a delay before delivery.

Outside of the corporate perspective, there has been a lot of excitement for the notebook. Even if it uses the A18 Pro chip, the MacBook Neo promises a powerful notebook experience as is typical of Apple’s more traditional MacBooks. And to top it all off, it starts at only US$ 599, creating one of the most tempting offers for users who want to dip their toes into the Apple ecosystem.