Lenovo will drop the iconic element in new ThinkPad laptops |
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An insider under the nickname WalkingCat published images of the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 laptop, which should be presented next month at CES 2025. Apparently, the manufacturer has decided to radical changes in the design of the famous lineup. Judging by the presented images, Lenovo ThinkPad X9 will have narrow screen frames and a thin body. But the red mini-joystick TrackPoint, which served for cursor control and was considered a distinctive feature of ThinkPad laptops since 1992, is no longer present. Probably, the company considered it unnecessary given the availability of a large touchpad. It is assumed that ThinkPad X9 will be available in two variants: with a screen diagonal of 14 and 15 inches. They will be built on the new Intel Core Ultra processors. Of the ports, we can notice two USB Type-C  With the continued success of the USB interface, there exists a need to adapt USB technology to serve newer computing platforms and devices as they trend toward smaller, thinner and lighter form-factors. Many of these newer platforms and devices are reaching a point where existing USB receptacles and plugs are inhibiting innovation, especially given the relatively large size and internal volume constraints of the Standard-A and Standard-B versions of USB connectors. . HDMI and a 3.5mm audio jack.In addition to the ThinkPad X9, Lenovo will unveil the Yoga Book 9i dual-screen laptop, the ThinkBook Plus sliding-screen laptop, four tablets and new portable set-top boxes at CES 2025. |
