Ahead of IFA Berlin 2019, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics shows, and Lenovo wasted no time in unveiling its 2019 consumer lineup just in time for the upcoming holiday season. The new lineup rides on Lenovo’s new campaign, encircled around the theme “smarter”; featuring devices equipped with intelligent features that enable better experiences and enhance lives. The latest “smarter” innovations will be showcasing at Tech Life, Lenovo’s annual holiday event during IFA, happening on 5 September 2019.
Smarter portables
As usual, Lenovo has a slew of exciting devices including spanking new notebooks, monitors, tablets, and an all-in-one desktop (that turns heads!).
First up is a pair of ultra-slim workhorses: the Lenovo IdeaPad S340 and S540.
The two 13-inch Windows 10-powered notebooks come powered with up to 10th Generation Intel Core mobile processors, with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and up to an NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU.
Weighing in at just 1.3kg, the IdeaPad S340 comes in three fun hues, and lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge. It also supports RapidCharge, Lenovo’s fast-charging technology that can give it 80 percent juice in just 60 minutes of charging.
Up a notch is the all-aluminium IdeaPad S540, which comes with a high-resolution QHD display option. Also available in three cool hues, the IdeaPad S540 is powered by up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processors.
The notebook also packs Lenovo’s exclusive Q-Control (also known as Intelligent Thermal Solutions, or ITS)—a smart feature that uses machine learning to monitor tasks running in the background and the device’s thermal attributes, to control its fans and optimise the battery for longer use. This feature will be available via a Lenovo Vantage update in fall 2019.
Smarter desktop
You’ve probably seen the sleek IdeaCentre AIO A340 recently. Well, here’s an uprated one—the IdeaCentre A540, a stylish all-in-one Windows 10 desktop offered in 24-inch and 27-inch screen sizes. The base of the device also functions as a wireless Qi-charger, even if the PC is switched off (the mains need to be plugged in and on, of course).
You’ve probably seen the sleek IdeaCentre AIO A340 recently. Well, here’s an uprated one—the IdeaCentre A540, a stylish all-in-one Windows 10 desktop offered in 24-inch and 27-inch screen sizes. The base of the device also functions as a wireless Qi-charger, even if the PC is switched off (the mains need to be plugged in and on, of course).
The unique metallic steel stand adds a chic modern look, and also incorporates a rear cable collector for a clutter-free desk.
Under the hood, the AIO houses up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and discrete AMD Radeon RX560 graphics. There’s JBL by Harman speakers powered by Dolby Audio.
On the 24-inch model, there’s an option for an AMD Ryzen CPU and a 10-point touchscreen display is optional on either display size.
The PC also comes with a clever pull-out IR camera with integrated TrueBlock Privacy shutter.
Smarter ‘books
For an entirely different OS experience, there are two Lenovo Chromebooks to choose from: the flippy 2-in-1 Chromebook C340, and the Chromebook S340.
The Chromebook C340 is offered in two sizes: 11-inch and 15-inch, and a choice of Sand Pink or Platinum Grey. With its flexible 360-hinge and touchscreen, you can flip the device into any angle for work or play.
The bigger 15-inch model features more storage (up to 128GB eMMC), optional backlit keyboard and up to an Intel Core i3 processor.
Meanwhile, the Chromebook S340 offers optional Intel processors, built-in virus protection, a 14-in FHD IPS display and up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. It’s available in Dark Orchid and Onyx Black colour options.
Smarter screens
For everyday computing and mainstream users, the Lenovo L28u offers 28 inches of vivid colour in 4K resolution. The IPS display offers wide-angle viewing and pixel-perfect resolution, and boasts AMD Radeon FreeSync support and TUV Rhineland Eye Comfort certification.
If you’re a gamer, then there’s the Lenovo G34w Gaming Monitor—a behemoth of a display offering 34-inch 21:9 panoramic Wide Quad High Definition (WQHD) resolution with 1500R curvature. Good luck trying to buy this though, it won’t be available until February next year.
Smarter tabs
The Lenovo Tab M7 and M8 are Lenovo’s second generation mainstream Android tablets, with both Wi-Fi and LTE options. They’re perfect for budget-conscious millennial households as well as kids.
The tablets incorporate Kid’s Mode 3.0, a smarter way to share the tablets with your children. It can provide each child with their own independent account that’s customised for the child’s preferences and tastes. This can include appropirate apps and content such as games, songs, book and audiobooks.
The Lenovo Tab M8 returns up to 12 hours of video playback, while the Tab M7 offers up to 10 hours of video playback time. The new tablerts are also TUV Rheinland certified, offering true eye protection.
Pricing and Availability
In EMEA:
- The 13-inch IdeaPad S540 laptop will start at EUR799.00 (~MYR3,696.00) (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting October 2019.
- The 13-inch IdeaPad S340 laptop is not available in EMEA at this time, and pricing and availability will vary per market.
- The 24-inch IdeaCentre A540 will start at EUR799.00 (~MYR3,696)(including VAT) and the 27-inch model will start at EUR999.00 (~MYR4,622) (including VAT); both are expected to be available starting September 2019.
- The 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook C340 convertible laptop will start at EUR299.00 (~MYR1,383) (including VAT) and is expected to be available in August 2019; the 15-inch model will start at EUR449.00 (~MYR2,077) (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting September 2019.
- The 14-inch Lenovo Chromebook S340 laptop will start at EUR299.00 (~MYR1,383) (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting August 2019.
- The 28-inch Lenovo L28u monitor will start at EUR349.00 (~MYR1,615) (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting October 2019.
- The 34-inch Lenovo G34w Gaming Monitor will start at EUR599.00 (~MYR2,771) (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting February 2020.
- The Lenovo Tab M7 will start at EUR99.00 (~MYR458) (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting October 2019.
- The Lenovo Tab M8 with HD starts at EUR139.00 (~MYR643) (including VAT) and the FHD model will start at EUR159.00 (including VAT); both are expected to be available starting October 2019.
Lenovo Tech Life 2019 happens at 2.30AM MYT, 6 September 2019 (8.30PM CET, 5 September). Catch the livestream here: www.lenovo.com/techlife. Follow twitter.com/lenovo for up-to-the-second updates.
