Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z Series Ushers in a New Look & Recycled Materials
Lenovo has announced a new series of ThinkPad laptops featuring progressive designs that break the mold and introduce new colors for the company’s premium business laptop portfolio.
The all-new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 will be amongst the first laptops powered by the very latest AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors for mobile with the Microsoft Pluton security processor.
Building on AMD PRO security’s layered approach, AMD Ryzen 6000 Series are the first x86 processors to integrate the Microsoft Pluton security processor for powerful security from chip to cloud on Windows 11 PCs.
The ThinkPad Z13, coupled with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is optimized to deliver seamless audio and video performance, maximize responsiveness, and deliver incredible battery life in applications like Teams and Zoom.
ThinkPad Z16 can also be configured with the new AMD Radeon RX 6500M discrete graphics with AMD smart technologies boosting productivity, enabling advanced content creation, and casual gaming.
When paired with the Ryzen processors, AMD Smart Shift Max offers an instantaneous power boost for both CPU and GPU, and Smart Shift Eco is designed to maximize battery efficiency.
The displays have been optimized with ultra-narrow bezels and productive 16:10 aspect ratios. Audio and video conferencing is enhanced through a new Communications Bar that houses a better FHD webcam with a larger 1.4µm sensor and dual-array microphones.
Jerry Paradise, vice president, Global Commercial Product Portfolio, Lenovo PC and Smart Devices said the company’s goal is to delight end users with a distinctive look and feel using recycled materials.
“Innovation is in our DNA from design and development to engineering and supply chain. We will continue to push the boundaries, make changes, and work with close partners like AMD and Microsoft to deliver innovative and more secure products like ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 that are designed to exceed the needs of customers, current and future.”
The ThinkPad Z13 will be available from May 2022, starting from $1,549 (around R25,000) while the Z16 will be available from May 2022, starting from $2,099 (around R33,500).
