When it involves laptops, Lenovo ThinkPads are identified for his or her marshmallow gentle keyboards and top-notch safety features. However, within the coming yr, the laptop computer producer is planning for a extra sustainable future with eco-friendly ThinkPad X1 laptops. Not solely do these notebooks have the most recent {hardware}, however they’re additionally made from recycled supplies. This is the primary time in 30 years (!!!) the ThinkPad line has gone inexperienced.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

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The ThinkPad Carbon line of laptops has lengthy been effectively acquired right here at PCWorld. In our review of the Gen 9, by which we gave it 4 and a half stars plus an Editor’s Choice award, we cherished the spacious show and the excellent keyboard. The Gen 11 takes a lot of the identical design cues because the Gen 9. However, in accordance with Lenovo, the most recent iteration is made with recycled magnesium. There’s 90 p.c of it within the palm relaxation and 55 p.c within the backside cowl. While the sustainability angle is little doubt thrilling, let’s peek beneath the hood and take a look at the {hardware}.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 Gen 11 could have the most recent Intel Core processors, Intel Iris Xe graphics, as much as 64GB of RAM, and as much as 2TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The 14-inch OLED show could have a decision of 2880×1800 and, Lenovo claims, a most brightness degree of 400 nits. The connectivity choices are two Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A, one HDMI, and one 3.5mm audio jack. It’ll additionally weigh about two and a half kilos, making it a succesful touring companion. On paper, that seems like a near-perfect (if expensive) work companion.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 Gen 11 will grow to be accessible in April 2023 with a beginning worth of $1,729.

ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3

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The Lenovo ThinkPad Nano Gen 3 is one other laptop computer we’re thrilled to bits about. Traditionally, the Nano line of laptops are identified for his or her light-weight kind elements. The latest featherlight mannequin weighs just a bit over two kilos making it extremely travel-friendly. Like the Carbon X1 Gen 11, the Nano incorporates 90 p.c of recycled magnesium within the palm rests and 55 p.c of recycled aluminum within the backside cowl. Even the retail packaging the X1 laptops are available consists of one hundred pc bamboo and sugarcane fiber. The specs are nothing to sneeze at, both.

The ThinkPad Nano Gen 3 could have the most recent Intel Core processors (as much as i7), Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of RAM, and as much as 2TB of Gen 4 PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The 13-inch show will characteristic a decision of as much as 2560×1440 and a touch-enabled choice. Lenovo claims the utmost brightness degree is as much as 450 nits. If that quantity holds true, then you definitely’re in for a slightly beautiful image. Connectivity choices embody two Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A, one HDMI, and one 3.5mm audio jack.

The Nano Gen 3 will grow to be accessible in April 2023 with a beginning worth of $1,649.

ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8

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Generally talking, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Yoga laptops are nice for work and journey due to their convertible kind issue. In our review of the Gen 7, we appreciated the keyboard and rugged chassis in addition to the audio system and webcam. The newest mannequin is made from recycled supplies and has some spectacular {hardware}, too.

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 could have the most recent Intel Core processors, Intel Iris X graphics, as much as 64GB of RAM, and as much as 2TB of Gen 4 PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The 14-inch show could have a decision of as much as 3840×2160 in addition to a contact choice. For ports, you’re getting two Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A, one HDMI, and one 3.5mm audio jack.

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 can be accessible in April 2023 with a beginning worth of $1,859.