News in the Channel - issue #21

PRODUCT LAUNCH LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON GEN 13 AURA EDITION

Making work easier Lenovo has launched its ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, which is designed to make work easier for users by harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence, as well as many other innovative features.

With the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) in PCs expected to accelerate markedly in the coming years, Lenovo has launched its ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition PC that take advantage of the benefits that the technology brings. Lenovo says the innovations in the latest ThinkPad, along with its ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD, and ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 and Gen 7+, which also have Copilot, showcase the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, exceptional user experiences, and enhanced productivity and creativity for enterprise customers. AI era The relevance of AI PC devices is expected to rise, with more than 60% of PCs shipped by 2027 anticipated to be AI-capable. Lenovo’s AI PCs aim to significantly change user experiences through natural interactions, personalised large language models, and advanced computing architectures, making computing more personal, productive and protected.

than 10,000 users from around the world participated in qualitative and quantitative user experience testing. With findings from that work, Lenovo and Intel brainstormed usability concepts that were narrowed down and tested with a further four thousand users who helped to prioritise and refine the experiences. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition For this new PC, Lenovo has introduced many new features, as well improving features that appeared on previous models. For instance, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition features a thinner and lighter than ever build – the 14” flagship weights less than 1kg. It also contains technologies that Lenovo say are designed to personalise and simplify user interaction with their devices. Engineered with AI-enhanced capabilities and co- developed with Intel, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition promises exceptional performance, long battery life, and a more intelligent and immersive user experience. Lenovo Aura Edition laptops including ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 and Yoga Slim 7i integrate various features. This includes smart modes that adapt intuitively to user needs, optimising performance and AI capabilities for activities like work, play and creativity. Each mode accessible through a simple widget is designed to provide a seamless and personalised experience. Smart modes include: l Shield for security features such as Privacy Alert and Privacy Guard to help protect against unwanted snooping, and automatic launch of preferred VPN application upon connecting to any public Wi-Fi network l Attention helps reduce distractions and prioritise focus on the task at hand by allowing users to set attention timers and silence notifications l C ollaboration enhances virtual meeting experiences by optimising video performance and preset preferred settings such as background blur or low light enhancer l Wellness can help improve digital health

Engineered with AI-enhanced capabilities and co-developed with Intel, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition promises exceptional performance, long battery life, and a more intelligent and immersive user experience.

Lenovo Aura Edition The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura

Edition PC is part of Lenovo’s Aura Edition series, which was designed in a multi-year collaboration with Intel. Lenovo say that more

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