Lenovo is introducing a new lineup of affordable personal devices for the modern home office, home classroom and beyond.
Some of these include two stylish laptops – the new IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6) and more versatile IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (13”, 6) 2-in-1, and the grab-and-go Lenovo L15 Mobile Monitor purpose-built with dual USB-C ports and innovative single cable ‘daisy chain’ power pass-through function for multi-monitor configuration in small spaces.
The new consumer Lenovo LC50 Monitor Webcam, along with companion Lenovo L32p-30 and Lenovo L27m-30 USB-C Monitors, offers an all-in-one hub for definitive video conferencing at home when secured via its easy-to-use magnet attach.
IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6)
The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6)’s dual-tone and slim bezel design serve to make this new laptop a true head-turner. This wonderful laptop is excellent for homework, leisure, and enjoying streaming apps like Spotify and YouTube.
The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6) was designed for young adults and students who like the convenience of Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS ecosystem for light computing.
The 14-inch In-plane Switching (IPS) touchscreen display with 300 nits brightness displays content in Full HD, while an upgraded user-facing dual speaker system with built-in amplifier delivers full, crystal-clear music, as verified by Waves MaxxAudio.
The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6) comes in two colours; Sand and Storm Grey, and its light and slender chassis make it easy to carry along.
You’ll enjoy speedy start-ups and blazing fast online surfing speeds with the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6) while you upload photographs and videos to social media with an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 512GB SSD storage.
With up to 10 hours of battery life, you can get more done as the front LED light bar changes colour to indicate the remaining battery power capacity. In low-light situations, the backlit keyboard makes the keys visible.
With setup options like Intel Wi-Fi 6, you can expect quicker, more consistent connections with the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6), while a real webcam shutter protects your privacy.
With the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6)’s audio jack, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C connections designed for rapid data transfers, multimedia streaming, and battery charging, the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6) can handle practically any peripheral.
IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (13”, 6)
The IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (13”, 6) is a new convertible laptop with Chrome OS with access to all of your information, images, music, and more in a small container.
Its flexible 360-degree hinge makes flipping to any mode a breeze for multitasking or monitoring smart home devices, and it comes in two stylish colours; Abyss Blue and Iron Grey.
Its 13.3-inch Full HD IPS LCD touchscreen with narrow bezel display and 250 nits of brightness helps you see the big picture while just weighing 1.35kg (2.98 lbs).
Thanks to the IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (13”, 6)’s upgraded stereo speakers and built-in amplifier certified by Waves MaxxAudio through high-quality tuning presets for expert audio precision, stream audio that’s surprisingly clear and 40% louder than the previous generation.
The IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (13”, 6) is designed to let you watch shows and use virtually all of your favourite apps at the same time without distractions, with up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge 4 and up to an 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor.
There’s also Bluetooth 5.1, as well as more memory and storage options than the previous generation, with up to 8GB LPDDR4 and 512GB SSD now available.
Use the optional Lenovo Digital Pen to express your creativity, or upgrade to the revolutionary OLED panel for up to 50 times faster response times than LCD screens, as well as increased colour volume, chroma characteristics, and better contrast for a more legible display in bright sunlight.
With Google’s support, you can get more done faster by utilising your voice and syncing your laptop with Android devices via your Google account.
Lenovo L15 USB-C Mobile Monitor
The new Lenovo L15 USB-C Mobile Monitor is a terrific companion for your compatible phone or laptop. With an extra 15.6 inches of Full HD screen real-estate and a weight of only 860 grammes, the Lenovo L15 USB-C Monitor almost doubles the viewing space of any screened device.
Whatever kind of video content you’re trying to watch on your phone’s little screen while remote, connecting to this larger, portable screen that can be put up in your bag’s front pocket until you need it will dramatically improve your viewing experience.
It connects effortlessly with a USB Type-C cable that can also provide simultaneous power to two devices (with video out) for an attractive one-cable option.
Enjoy crisp graphics on its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display, which is only 6mm thick and features superior low blue light technology for all-day comfort.
Choose landscape position or simply pivot to hold or move to portrait mode using its adjustable foot as a kickstand to conserve table space when presenting from shared venues.
Its foot adjusts to the height of an accompanying laptop and folds up for convenient storage – simply tilt it up to 90 degrees to find the most comfortable viewing angle.
The Lenovo L15 USB-C Mobile Monitor is small and lightweight, and it comes with a protective sleeve that fits neatly into your bag.
Lenovo LC50 Modular Webcam
With the new Lenovo LC50 Modular Webcam, you can improve online collaboration, video call experiences, and gameplay recordings.
The webcam is designed to attach via USB connection to one of the new Lenovo series monitors revealed today, and it magnetically fastens atop the monitor’s slender head – since everything works better together.
This Full HD 1080p webcam with built-in tilt, dual noise-cancelling mics, and 4x digital zoom converts practically any space into a cost-effective video conferencing centre.
It also has excellent audio-visual quality, as well as a real lens shutter and a red LED indicator light that indicates if the camera or microphone is turned on.
Lenovo L32p-30 monitor
The Lenovo L32p-30 monitor’s huge 31.5-inch 4K IPS panel with HDR10 technology for a 90% DCI-P3 colour palette provides real clarity from practically any angle for more accurate performance.
Enjoy immersive viewing for family entertainment, films, and console gaming, as well as high-quality audio with built-in speakers (3W x 2 speakers).
The Lenovo L32p-30 display offers enough ports (HDMI 2.0, DP1.2, USB Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2) to serve as a hub for work, play, and accessory charging in your house.
Lenovo L27m-30 monitor
With an outstanding 4ms response time, the Lenovo L27m-30 monitor is designed to satisfy a variety of purposes, from day-to-day working and remote learning from home to casual gaming.
Enjoy the 27-inch Full HD IPS panel screen, which has a 75Hz refresh rate and is TÜV Rheinland EyeSafe certified for reduced blue light to reduce eye strain while not washing out imagery. Its ergonomic stand allows for lift, tilt, pivot and swivel capabilities.
Price and availability
The Lenovo L15 USB-C Mobile Monitor will retail for RM799 and will be available sometime this September while the Lenovo L32p-30 monitor will retail for RM1,599 and will be available in October.
As for the new IdeaPad Chromebooks, Lenovo LC50 Monitor Webcam and Lenovo L27m-30 monitor, the Malaysian availability has yet to be confirmed by Lenovo Malaysia. Below are the global prices and availability for each product:
- IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14”, 6) retails for €399 (RM1979~) and will be available June 2021
- IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (13”, 6) retails for €399 (RM1979~) and will be available June 2021
- Lenovo LC50 Monitor Webcam retails for €99 (RM491~) and will be available September 2021
- Lenovo L27m-30 Monitor retails for €299 (RM1483~) and will be available September 2021
For more information, do head over to the official Lenovo website here.