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Zhaoxin, the Chinese tech firm behind CPUs like the Kaixian KX-6000 and KX-7000 series, has announced several important design wins. It says companies including Lenovo, Tsinghua, Ziguang, Ruijie, Honghe, and Seewo have Kaixian-powered devices ready. View the full article

Beating its previous sale price, the Lenovo Legion Tower 5 gaming PC is now down to $1,299. View the full article

Lenovo has launched its new ThinkPad L series of business laptops, featuring a variety of models in different sizes, including 13-inch, 13-inch 2-in-1, 14-inch and, for the first time, a 16-inch model for those needing a larger display. The ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 and L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 models are powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and come with up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe 4x4 M.2 2280 storage. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 and L16 Gen 1 models are offered with either an Intel Core Ultra processor or an AMD Ryzen 7030 Series CPU, and come with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB PCIe 4x4 M.2 2280 storage. All models in the ThinkPad L series come with Windows 11 Pro and are equipped with Dolby Audio Speaker Systems, HD RGB or 5MP RGB+InfraRed cameras with privacy shutters, and support for up to Wi-Fi 7 (Intel only) or Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Enhanced repairability Lenovo has also enhanced repairability in the L14 Gen 5 and L16 Gen 1 models, thanks to a partnership with iFixit. Announced at MWC 2024, Lenovo says this collaboration has resulted in devices that are easy to repair and upgrade, with readily available customer replaceable units (CRU) such as DIMM, keyboard, SSD, and WWAN. This not only extends the lifespan of the laptops but also helps reduce electronic waste. Lenovo has also unveiled the latest additions to its X13 laptop series - ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 models, which are powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. They come with up to 64GB LPDDR5x memory and up to 2TB storage. “Lenovo’s newest business laptops, the ThinkPad L series and ThinkPad X13 series, underscore Lenovo's commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering features like easier repairability, increased use of recycled materials, and more efficient power management,” said Tom Butler, executive director, IDG Commercial Product Portfolio, Lenovo. “With powerful processing capabilities designed for AI-optimized experiences, built-in security, and enhanced manageability, these laptops are ideal for business professionals seeking high-performance and more eco-friendly technology.” The new Lenovo ThinkPad L models will be available starting Q2, with the L14 priced at $1,199 and the L16 at $1,119. The L13 and L13 2-in-1 will start at $1,169 and $1,319 respectively. The new ThinkPad X13 will be priced at $1,539 and the X13 2-in-1 at $1,809. More from TechRadar Pro These are the best ultrabooks you can buy todayWe've rounded up the best mobile workstationsLenovo to make your next business laptop last longer and be greener View the full article

At CES 2024, Lenovo took the wraps off its new, impressively powerful external GPU, the ThinkBook Graphics Extension. However, it comes with a fairly major caveat - namely that it is currently only compatible with one laptop model, Lenovo’s own ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+. Introduced at the same time, the ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ is a sleek, smart looking business laptop powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor. It utilizes AI PC features to optimize user experiences across various workflows including office tools, photo, video, and audio editing, and meeting collaboration. It comes with up to 32GB dual channel LPDDR5X memory, built-in Intel Arc graphics, and a large 85Wh battery. The ThinkBook Graphics Extension, or TGX as it's known for short, is an intelligent graphics solution that connects to the ThinkBook 14 via the laptop's TGX port. This port was created by Lenovo specifically to enable a high-speed connection to a desktop GPU. A powerful boost for AI tasks A product of Lenovo's collaboration with NVIDIA, the TGX supports NVIDIA GeForce RTX desktop GPUs, which can greatly boost AI computing power when paired with the laptop’s Intel Core Ultra processor. Lenovo says the combined intelligence provided by itself, NVIDIA, and Intel will offer "the perfect solution for users requiring extra power for graphics-intensive or AI-based tasks." NVIDIA RTX GPUs are known for their ability to excel at parallelized work, which makes them ideal for running generative AI models, such as Stable Diffusion accelerated by NVIDIA TensorRTTM. The TGX also serves as a convenient shared solution for hot desk settings in offices. Users can simply connect their ThinkBook laptop and utilize the extra power as and when required. While the launch of the ThinkBook Graphics Extension is great news, its current limitation to just one laptop model may disappoint a lot of potential users. Hopefully Lenovo will expand its compatibility to other devices in the future. The ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ and ThinkBook Graphics Extension will be available in select markets from Q2 2024, with the starting bundle price expected to be $2199. More from TechRadar Pro You will need an Nvidia GPU to achieve some of the fastest SSD speeds everLenovo and Nvidia have big plans for the future of AI for all of usLenovo quietly launched the world’s lightest laptop but it won’t sell it outside Asia View the full article

The Lenovo Legion Go is a bulky handheld gaming PC with a bright display and detachable controllers. View the full article