Lenovo, the global leader in smart devices and solutions, showcased its latest hardware and software solutions at MWC 2024, highlighting its focus on AI-driven innovation and commitment to a more sustainable future. These include:
- A futuristic proof of concept laptop, the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, which features the industry’s first laptop with a 17.3-inch Micro-LED transparent display, enabling the interaction with physical objects and overlaying digital information to create unique user generated content.
- A new generation of business laptops, the ThinkPad T14 i Gen 5, ThinkPad T14s Gen 5, ThinkPad T16 Gen 3, ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 and ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel vPro® on select models and Windows 11, and offering an optimal ecosystem of AI hardware and software solutions to deliver enhanced levels of security, power efficiency, and immersive experiences.
- A selection of accessories designed to boost mobile productivity, including the ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 portable display, a USB-C Slim Travel Dock for comprehensive docking on-the-go, and a redesigned ThinkPad Executive 16-inch Backpack that allows for easy carrying of a mobile office.
- New software solutions, including Lenovo Identity Advisor, a digital identity monitoring tool and Smart Connect, a software that unlocks multi-device synergies and maximizes productivity.
Lenovo also announced its dedication to the circular economy by innovating in the supply chain, product design, and services and focusing on a “design, use, return, re-use” model and promoting disassembly and recycling.
Lenovo integrates closed-loop recycled plastic into their products and aims to recycle 800 million pounds of end-of-life products by 2025-2026. They also aim to use 300 million pounds of post-consumer recycled content plastics in their products and improve packaging sustainability.
Lenovo’s commitment to a more sustainable future is evident in its ThinkPad line, highlighting dedication to the circular economy. ThinkPad laptops prioritize sustainability from design to end-of-life management.
Recycled materials are used in manufacturing, promoting responsible sourcing and minimizing waste. Additionally, ThinkPad laptops are designed for longevity, allowing for simpler repair and upgradability, extending their product lifespan.
ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and T16 Gen 3, with insights from the iFixit Solutions team, have been designed to be more repair-friendly, not only extending customer replaceable parts (CRU) to include the battery with a cable-free connector in addition to a fully socketed DIMM design, SSD and WWAN replacement, but also adding visual indicators for easier repairs.
With support from the iFixit team, Lenovo created new repair guides including video procedures for all CRU parts as well as making those parts easier to order. This extends the product lifecycle, reduces electronic waste and offers cost-saving advantages for businesses and individuals. As a result of these improvements, ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and T16 Gen 3 achieved a provisional iFixit repairability score of 9.3 out of 10.
“At Lenovo, we believe that the future of technology lies in AI-driven innovation and sustainable practices. With our latest hardware and software solutions including a futuristic transparent display laptop concept unveiled at MWC, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Eric Yu, senior vice president of SMB and Commercial Product Center, Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group.
“Our new ThinkPad and ThinkBook business laptops are not just powerful and versatile but also showcase AI features that enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We are proud to be at the forefront of AI-driven innovation and are committed to empowering our customers with cutting-edge solutions.”