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Lenovo’s new ThinkPad and ThinkStation PCs look better than ever

Lenovo’s new ThinkPad and ThinkStation PCs look better than ever

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Summary Lenovo has updated its ThinkPad X13 and L-Series laptops. The X13 features Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors and weighs in at just 2.05 lbs. The ThinkStation P4 is built for creative pros and engineers and packs a Ryzen PRO 9000, an RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU, and a liquid cooling system. Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup is legendary, and on May 12, the company announced the latest updates, including a new X13 and new L-Series models. The company also announced the powerful ThinkStation P4 workstation. Related Why people are still buying this 2018 laptop in 2025 It’s the dream combination for so many reasons. The new ThinkPad models Lenovo is releasing three updated ThinkPad models: the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7, the ThinkPad L14 Gen 7, and the ThinkPad L16 Gen 3. All three offer AI-enabled performance and enhanced mobility. Each model supports Copilot+ PC experiences in Windows 11, enabling “more intuitive, AI-assisted workflows.” The laptops have a strong focus on sustainability and repairability. Lenovo claims the devices have iFixit scores of up …

A month with Lenovo’s most powerful ThinkPad changed my mind about work laptops

A month with Lenovo’s most powerful ThinkPad changed my mind about work laptops

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 8) ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen-8 is available now for $4,169 for the tandem OLED display and 32GB of RAM. It’s a complete package powerstation, with cutting-edge hardware, a brilliant display, upgradeable RAM, and durable build. It’s prohibitively expensive, has variable battery life, and can run warm during intensive workloads. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Lenovo’s ThinkPad P series consists of powerful, portable workstations designed for users in engineering, design, and media creation. The eighth-generation ThinkPad  P1 personifies the lineup as its latest flagship model, with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 255H CPU, Nvidia RTX PRO 2000 GPU, and classic ThinkPad form with some premium elements.  It pairs its hardware with impressive portability: just 4.06 pounds and 0.39 inches thick — much lighter than its horsepower would suggest, for a cutting-edge device in a reliable package with LPCAMM2 memory for further future-proofing and a full suite of connectivity. Also: Lenovo showed me its new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and this year’s upgrades caught me off …

Here’s the best Presidents’ Day laptop deal: 0 off the ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Here’s the best Presidents’ Day laptop deal: $620 off the ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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Don’t forget credit/ZDNET Holding out for that really good Presidents’ Day laptop deal? I got you. The 13th-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is $620 off at B&H Photo/Video, bringing the price to $1,379 — a fantastic deal for a tried-and-true, powerful workstation from one of our favorite laptop lines. Simply put, this is the standout laptop sale of the holiday weekend.  Also: The best Presidents’ Day sales we’ve found so far This configuration of the X1 Carbon comes with 16GB of RAM and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor from Intel’s “Meteor Lake” processor line up from last year. With an integrated Intel Arc GPU and a 1TB M.2 SSD, you’ve got a reliable, high-performing device for a range of professionals.  Lenovo is marking down prior models of ThinkPads to make room for the 2026 refreshes, but these devices are barely a year old and absolutely competitive in 2026.  Besides its utilitarian form, the X1 Carbon has an extensive range of ports: you’ve got two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio …

The most powerful Lenovo ThinkPad I’ve tested surprised in ways I didn’t expect

The most powerful Lenovo ThinkPad I’ve tested surprised in ways I didn’t expect

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 8) ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen-8 is available now for $4,169 for the tandem OLED display and 32GB of RAM. It’s a complete package powerstation, with cutting-edge hardware, a brilliant display, upgradeable RAM, and durable build. It’s prohibitively expensive, has variable battery life, and can run warm during intensive workloads. jan / 2026 Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Lenovo’s ThinkPad P series consists of powerful, portable workstations designed for users in engineering, design, and media creation. The eighth-generation ThinkPad  P1 personifies the lineup as its latest flagship model, with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 255H CPU, Nvidia RTX PRO 2000 GPU, and classic ThinkPad form with some premium elements.  It pairs its hardware with impressive portability: just 4.06 pounds and 0.39 inches thick — much lighter than its horsepower would suggest, for a cutting-edge device in a reliable package with LPCAMM2 memory for further future-proofing and a full suite of connectivity. Also: Lenovo showed me its new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and this year’s upgrades …