Lenovo, has announced its new addition to their premium business laptop portfolio – the ThinkPad laptops that feature stunning progressive designs, that break the mold and introduce new colors and materials.
The all-new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 embark on a contemporary design philosophy targeting a different business user audience.
Extended lifecycle powered by sustainable features
When considering the carbon footprint of a laptop, we often think about the energy consumption. A laptop that is on for an estimated 8 hours per day, emits between 44-88kg of CO2 per year. According to Gartner, only 20% of the environmental impact of a laptop arises from its use. Thus, when thinking about environmental impact, it’s become important to consumers to consider the entire lifecycle of a laptop – the resource consumption, carbon emissions, pollution, and e-waste.
The ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 striking design reflects changing attitudes towards technology, its impact on the environment and the origins of raw components. Not only is the design meant to provide individualistic premium color accents such as bronze and arctic grey, but it also features more sustainable materials such as recycled aluminum or recycled black vegan leather. Sustainability extends to the packaging which is made from 100% renewable bamboo and sugarcane, and the AC power adapter uses 90% Post-Consumer Content (PCC).
“The ThinkPad Series is engineered from recycled materials and packaged in 100% rapid-renewable, compostable packaging, our newest line of ThinkPad laptops speak volumes about our regard for the planet and what we’re willing to prioritize,” says General Manger of Lenovo Southern Africa, Yugen Naidoo.
Protection for user identity, data, and applications
The 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. Performance and security features go hand in hand and Lenovo’s secure-by-design methodology is enhanced through its cooperation with AMD and Microsoft. 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 Microsoft Pluton Security Processor is designed and updated by Microsoft and hardens new Windows 11 PCs with protection for user identity, data, and applications.
Exclusive Lenovo and AMD collaboration
Furthermore, Lenovo and AMD have collaborated to deliver cutting edge platform design, streamlining all aspects of the system from silicon to hardware and software. The ThinkPad Z13, coupled with the exclusive AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z processor, delivers a supreme collaboration experience. The processor 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.
Form Meets Function
Key design and technology features have been integrated into ThinkPad Z series to boost the individual user experience. Minimalism is purposefully sophisticated and desirable. 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. A larger 120mm glass haptic ForcePad that flows seamlessly with the all-glass palm rest is introduced for rapid and easy input and those familiar with the iconic red TrackPoint will witness a new functionality: Double tap the TrackPoint to launch a Communication QuickMenu for quick access to common camera and microphone settings.
Make no mistake, Z13 and Z16 are ThinkPad laptops after all and as such are tested to MIL-Spec 810H standards and undergo the same stringent quality controls as all ThinkPad laptops, a fundamental step in ThinkPad product development and especially when using new materials.
“The Z13 and the Z16 are built on the same core pillars as all of our Think products—trusted quality, purposeful design, and relentless innovation. Our goal is to delight end users with a distinctive look and feel using recycled materials and delivering on our promise for an exceptional experience,” concludes Naidoo.
Pricing and Availability:
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Z13 |
$ 2,199 |
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Z16 |
$ 2,599 |
