Lenovo’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of laptop design is evident with the latest update to the dual-display Yoga Book 9i, now equipped with the powerful Core Ultra processors, unveiled at CES 2024. The Yoga Book 9i retains its distinctive dual 13-inch, 2.8K OLED displays, complemented by a detachable Bluetooth keyboard, a pen, a mouse, and an origami stand for versatile display arrangements. Initially recognized for its unique design, the previous iteration leaned more towards being a portable all-in-one than an everyday laptop.
The updated Yoga Book 9i is set to impress with Intel Core processors, accommodating up to 32GB of RAM and offering storage options of up to a 1TB SSD. Driving the dual displays is an 80-watt-hour battery, with the enhanced model slated to debut in April 2024, starting at $2,000.
In addition to the Yoga Book update, Lenovo introduces the Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 – a premium two-in-one featuring a striking 16-inch, 3.2K mini-LED display. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and RTX 4070 GPU, this model caters to media creators and consumers alike. Boasting a luminous display reaching up to 1,200 nits and a six-speaker array, the Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 is scheduled to ship in April, starting at $1,700.
A standout among CES laptop announcements, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid by Lenovo presents a unique blend of versatility. This unassuming two-in-one not only transforms physically between tablet and laptop modes but also seamlessly transitions between Android and Windows on the software side. Addressing navigation concerns on touchscreens, Lenovo pioneers a harmonious integration of a fully functional Android tablet with a Windows 11 laptop. The tablet, armed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, pairs with the keyboard/base featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The hybrid system shares an impressive 14-inch, 2.8K OLED panel. Set to hit the market in Q2 with a starting price of $1,999, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid exemplifies Lenovo’s commitment to innovative dual-operating system solutions.