Laptops
Lenovo unveils new ThinkSeries PCs
Available starting July 2022
Small and Medium Businesses needing high-performance computing solutions are set to benefit from Lenovo’s newly-released ThinkSeries. These shall become available within the next two months.
The latest Lenovo desktop and laptop additions come at affordable costs and offer better productivity for businesses, as well as easier maintenance and management with their slew of latest technologies, smart features, and security solutions which include Lenovo’s ThinkShield.
ThinkCentre Neo series
Highlighting Lenovo’s launch of new models are those from the ThinkCentre neo range, new desktop PCs which are all powered by 12th Gen Intel Core processors.
They are the ThinkCentre 50s, ThinkCentre 50t, ThinkCentre Neo 30a 22, and ThinkCentre Neo 30a 24.
The 50s and 50t are powerful and efficient PCs backed by up to 64GB DDR4 memory and sufficient HDD and SSD storage to boost one’s productivity.
The 30a 22 and 30a 24, meanwhile are all-in-one PC displays that pack a host of smart features to likewise aid in multi-tasking, such as:
- Translator
- Voice-to-Text
- Subtitles
- AI Meeting Manager
- Meeting Notes Editor
They both come with retractable web cameras and an array of ports and slots for seamless connectivity.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon is also equipped with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and the latest technologies to meet the demands of remote work.
Select models have a new Computer Vision technology which uses a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) which offers smarter human presence detection.
Relatively lightweight at just 1.13kg, the laptop can be used for up to 15 hours of battery life and supports RapidCharge technology.
There is also a communications bar that integrates webcam options, privacy shutter, 360-degree quad-array microphones.
ThinkBook 14S Yoga
Lastly, the stylish and thin 2-in-1 ThinkBook 14S Yoga is ideal for small business users, and even students and teachers.
The affordable foldable can be used in four modes – laptop, tablet, stand, or ten – and features fast connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and Intel Thunderbolt 4. It has up to 24GB DDR4 memory and up to 1TB SSD storage.
As for collaborative work, the ThinkBook 14S Yoga also has features like Smart Appearance, AI Meeting Manager, and intelligent noise cancellation.
Pricing, availability
All six computers will be available either by July or August via Lenovo’s official website, www.lenovo.com/ph at the following prices:
- ThinkCentre Neo 50s: PhP 50,999
- ThinkCentre Neo 50t: PhP 46,799
- ThinkCentre Neo 30a 22: PhP 52,499
- ThinkCentre Neo 30a 24: PhP 61,699
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen10: PhP 128,999
- ThinkBook 14S Yoga: PhP 40,800
Laptops
Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops
The series features Alienware 30, an all-new design language.
Despite the rise of more gaming brands, Alienware is still one of the most recognizable names for gamers who want dedicated hardware. This year, the brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Alienware has launched the new Area-51 and Aurora notebooks.
Alienware Area-51
Alienware’s Area-51 lineup is the brand’s flagship line of notebooks, packing in the best of the best from the industry. This time is no different.
First of all, the new series will rock Alienware 30, a new design philosophy made especially for the 30th anniversary. On the outside, the laptops have fluid contours, emphasizing curves opposed to the industry’s more angular contemporaries. It also has a Zero Hinge, which hides the laptop’s hinge from view. Finally, it has pillowed palm rests to make usage easy for long gaming sessions.
The 16-inch model can rock up to a WQXGA Anti-Glare OLED screen, featuring 240Hz refresh rate and 620 peak HDR nits. It will also have an LCD option. Alternatively, the 18-inch model has a WQXGA screen, featuring 300Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness.
Inside, the Alienware Area-51 boasts up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GPU. For memory, gamers can enjoy up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5. Finally, for storage, the series can rock up to 2TB SSD natively but can support up to 3 slots, allowing for up to 12TB of internal storage.
The series will have a sizable 96Whr battery. This is complemented by a 280W adapter and the brand’s largest fans by volume to keep things cool.
Alienware 16X Aurora
For those who portability over raw power, the new Alienware 16X Aurora fits inside any day-to-day kit. For example, it ditches the thermal shelf typical of most gaming notebooks today to increase portability. It has rounded edges to make it easier to grasp and to create a slightly pillowed palm rest, similar to its flagship counterpart.
The 16-inch WQXGA OLED panel touts 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, and 620 nits HDR peak brightness.
Inside, the notebook has up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. These specs are paired with up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5 memory and up to 2TB SSD.
Finally, the Alienware 16X Aurora will have a 90Whr battery. This is supported by up to a 280W charger (for the RTX 5070 variant).
Price, availability
Both series are available starting today, March 17.
Apple disrupts the industry with their latest MacBook — an affordable to say the very least.
If you’re a student, a first-time Mac owner, someone who’s been priced out of this ecosystem their whole life, someone who just needs a laptop for basic tasks but one that looks great, without slowing them down, this is it!
Or maybe you’re torn choosing between the MacBook Neo and the more powerful M5 MacBook Air?
Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s our review with the all-new MacBook Neo.
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