CES 2017: Lenovo Introduces new ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2-in-1 Notebook

Lenovo is announcing their 2017 ThinkPad lineup today, and on the convertible side of things the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga is “the only 14-inch notebook with an OLED screen”, and though that particular panel type is optional, having seen last year’s OLED model in person the pure blacks and infinite contrast make IPS options pale in comparison (literally).

"Also available in the new metallic silver, the updated ThinkPad X1 Yoga is flawlessly flexible and adapts to its users’ needs offering true multi-mode capability and can deliver stunning colors and absolute blacks on the only 14-inch notebook with an OLED screen. A redesigned rechargeable pen and improved ‘rise and fall' keyboard complete the improved experience."

The improved 'rise and fall' keyboard appears to operate differently from the original 'Lift 'n Lock' design, as the keys themselves (rather than a panel surrounding them) are raised and lowered depending on orientation of the Yoga's 2-in-1 design.

The specifications are very similar (with the exception of that OLED panel option) to the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, which makes sense considering the X1 Yoga is essentially the convertible version of that notebook:

Display
- 14” WQHD OLED (2560 x 1440), Touch, 300 nits
- 14” WQHD IPS (2560 x 1440), Touch, 270 nits
- 14” FHD IPS (1920 x 1080), Touch 270 nits
Processor: Up to Intel Core 7th gen
Graphics
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 or
- Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory
- Up to 16GB 1866MHz LPDDR3
- Up to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 (for Intel Iris only)
Storage
- 128GB SSD SATA
- 180GB SSD Intel SATA
- 256GB SSD Intel PCIe TLC OPAL2
- 256GB SSD PCIe TLC OPAL2
- 512GB SSD Intel PCIe TLC OPAL2
- 512GB SSD PCIe TLC OPAL2
- 1TB SSD PCIe TLC OPAL2
Connectivity
- I/O Ports
  - 2 x Intel® ThunderboltTM 3, 3 x USB3.0, HDMI,
  - native RJ45, microSD, microSIM
- WLAN
  - Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265
  - 2 x 2 AC + Bluetooth® 4.2
- WWAN
  - Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM X7 LTE-A EM7430
  - Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM X7 LTE-A EM7455
- WiGig
  - Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265 (WiGig +
  - WiFi 2 x 2 AC + Bluetooth® 4.2)
- NFC option
- LTE-A (4G)
Security
- dTPM 2.0 Display
- Touch fingerprint reader option
Audio: Dolby AudioTM Premium
Webcam: HD 720p, IR camera option
Battery: Up to 16 hours (OLED version up to 10.5 hours)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64 bit)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 333 x 229 x 17.05 / 13.1 x 9.0 x 0.67 inches
Weight: Starting at 3.13 lbs / 1.42 kg (OLED version starting at 2.99 lbs / 1.36 kg)
Colors: Black, Silver