Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 combines a Windows laptop chassis with a 14-inch Android tablet
The Windows and Android hybrid device that has been extinct for a long time in my memory (the last one I can think of is the ASUS Transformer Book Trio TX201) reappears in CES 2024! On ThinkBook Plus Gen 5, Lenovo relies on a split design to combine these two systems.
At first glance, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 looks like an ordinary convertible laptop. But when you remove the screen part, a 14-inch Android tablet will appear in your hands. The remaining chassis can still be used as an ordinary Windows PC with an external screen (of course the screen needs to be prepared separately). In this split state, the tablet can also be used as a wireless expansion display or drawing tablet for Windows. It is worth mentioning that Lenovo has also thoughtfully built a shared folder function, and anything thrown in will be wirelessly synchronized to the two systems.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5
In addition to its special design, ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 also has good specifications. Its PC part is equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, up to 32GB of memory and 1TB SSD, equipped with a 75Whr battery and supports WiFi 6E. The Android tablet uses a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 12GB RAM, a 38Whr battery and a 2.8K OLED screen. It has a 13MP plus 5MP dual camera on the back and an FHD infrared camera on the front for authentication and login.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5
According to our sister website Engadget’s impressions after the experience, although the machine on display is not a mass-produced machine, the device runs quite smoothly. After detaching the tablet, it can switch to the Android system instantly, and it will take 1 to 2 seconds to change back to the Windows screen. Due to the poor network environment at CES, the drawing tablet function was not connected smoothly. It is also a pity that the device only has two Thunderbolt 4 ports besides the 3.5mm headphone jack, and the key travel of the keyboard is also a bit shallow.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 starts at US$1,999, which is not cheap, but after all, consumers are almost buying two devices. If you’re interested, it’s expected to be available in Q2 this year.
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