Lenovo has launched its next generation of premium, ultra-slim Windows 11 Yoga laptops. Speaking at the launch event, General Manager for Lenovo GULF, Mohammed Hilili said, “We’ve designed and engineered the new Yoga PCs with smarter features and an even more premium user experience to help people pursue their ambitions, relax, and get things done in their own way. Our inspiration behind the new lineup was driven by the hybrid life becoming the norm and our consumers demanding more of their devices to suit their needs. Our goal is to deliver devices that truly empower our users to consume, create, and collaborate on their own terms. This launch also gave us a unique opportunity to collaborate with local UAE talent to showcase the true capabilities of the lineup.”

The new Yoga line offers refreshes of the 14-inch and 16-inch Yoga Slim 7 Pro (known as Lenovo Slim 7 in the U.S.), the Yoga Slim 7i Pro (known as the Lenovo Slim 7i in the U.S.), and the Yoga 7. To meet the needs of the new hybrid home office, Lenovo has also announced today the new Yoga AIO 7, a new 4K 27-inch desktop PC that features an ergonomic hinge for endless adaptability, collaboration across multiple devices, and modern engineering for the contemporary home.

Made to merge unbelievable portability and versatility with more power, Lenovo’s Yoga 2-in-1 convertible laptops were pioneers in opening possibilities for users to flip and fold from work to play. The Yoga sub-brand has since expanded to encompass even more premium consumer devices that now span multiple form factors, including ultra-slim clamshell laptops, desktop computers, Chromebooks, and tablets.

In today’s new hybrid environment, the new generation of Yoga devices is designed to help people thrive against new challenges and opportunities in the way they connect, consume, create, and collaborate from the home, school, office, and beyond – giving users the tools to do more and the freedom to be themselves. Lenovo’s new Yoga Slim line exemplifies the pinnacle of this performance and portability – defined by its refined craftsmanship, premium experiences, and bold innovation. These ultra-slim laptops integrate a comfortable edge design with humanizing soft contours for easier and more comfortable mobility and handling.

They’re also crafted for premium experiences, powered by Lenovo’s X Power, a newly defined set of features committed to better-upgraded performance. To add, they’re enhanced by Lenovo’s show-stopping PureSight displays that set a new standard of premium features for a sharper, faster, more realistic, Eyesafe-certified visual experience. The Yoga Slim line stands for premium, portable performance – empowering users to adapt to hybrid living through smarter performance, sensing, security, and recognition capabilities – all made possible by the Lenovo A.I. Engine+.

This A.I. engine’s smart performance can anticipate the user’s power or battery needs based on what they’re doing, while Lenovo Intelligent Sense and Integrated Security – also part of Lenovo A.I. Engine+ – help keep work and play on the Yoga seamless and safer. Consumers can also attach Lenovo’s latest advanced support offering Premium Care Plus for an elevated service experience. This includes personalized hardware and software support from a global network of elite technicians along with accidental damage protection, sealed battery warranty, smart PC performance solutions, and data migration assistance – adding a level of protection and care to keep users productive even when the unexpected occurs.

For those who would like to help the environment, Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service is a simple way of offsetting carbon emissions, allowing consumers to support one of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) projects.

• The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 will start from AED 7299
• The Lenovo Yoga 9 will start from AED 7099
• The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X will start from AED 6299
• The Lenovo Yoga 7 will start from AED 5299
• The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon will start from AED 4899

ROG launched its Flow series gaming laptops that offered performance, even though they weighed in at just under 1.3 kgs. With the new ROG FLOW X16, the company has now introduced a redesigned 16-inch ultraslim device with XG Mobile compatibility – all packed into an ultra-compact 15-inch chassis.

Measuring just 19.4 mm in thickness, the FLOW X16 is available either in Off Black or Eclipse Gray colour options. ASUS has also thrown in a “gravity wave” textured design onto the entire ultra-slim magnesium alloy chassis to give the FLOW X16 a unique style.

As you open up the laptop’s lid, you come face to face with a 16-inch mini LED display that offers an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1. The display also offers WQXGA resolution of 2560-by-1600 pixels, a 165Hz refresh rate, a 3ms response time, support for 100% DCI-P3 colours and a peak brightness of 1100 nits.

On top of the display is where you will find a 3DNR HD IR web camera that supports Windows Hello. In terms of I/O ports, you get a boatload. There is one ROG XG Mobile interface and Type-C support with USB3.2 Gen2, one DisplayPort 1.4 with Gsync/VR and power delivery support, one USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4 + PD support), two Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, one HDMI 2.0b, one Micro SD card reader slot, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack.

Under the hood, the FLOW X16 is equipped with up to an AMD Rembrandt 6900HS processor and up to an Nvidia Geforce RTX3070 Ti GPU. You also get up to 32GB of high-efficiency DDR5 memory running at 4800MHz, and two PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD slots. Our review unit came with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage space.

Wireless connectivity is supported by Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax and Bluetooth v5.2. The ROG Flow X16 builds upon the company’s years of Intelligent Cooling experience. Thermal Grizzly liquid metal thermal compound, a unique Tri-fan thermal module, and the ability to stay completely silent with 0dB Ambient Cooling Technology keep the Flow X16 cool even under demanding circumstances.

Typing on the keyboard is also a satisfying experience. With N-key rollover, a 1.7mm travel distance, and single-zone RGB with Aura Sync support, the keyboard has the same premium feature set as our other ROG laptops. When used in tablet mode, the 16-inches touchscreen display allows for effortless enjoyment of your favourite mobile and touch-compatible games.

For supported games, the X16 also connects seamlessly with wireless controllers for a whole new take on ultra-portable gaming. You can pair up to four controllers and put the X16 in tent mode to benefit from it. The FLOW X16 also offers virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound, which is powered by Dolby Atmos.

In order to test out the real-world performance of the ROG FLOW X16, we ran a bunch of benchmarks on it. In 3DMark 13 – Fire Strike, we clocked 21011 points, with graphics standing at 22109 points and physics standing at 25091. In PCMark 10, we got an overall score of 6873 points. In GeekBench 5.4.3, we got a 64-bit single-core score of 1513, and a 64-bit multi-core score of 9011. These are some excellent results for a thin-and-light notebook.

The ROG FLOW X16 is a well-designed laptop that offers a convertible form factor with a touchscreen and pen support. You also get a good selection of ports, powerful specs, and good battery life, thanks to its 90Wh battery. If you are looking for a performance-based convertible, the ROG FLOW X16 could match your requirements.

Price: AED 10999

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the brand new ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop. This 16-inch thin and light laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, with support for the XG Mobile family of external GPUs, all while weighing just 2.1 kg and packed into a 15-inch chassis.

The Flow X16 also features the flagship Nebula HDR Display, a dazzling 165 Hz Mini LED panel with 1100 nits of peak brightness, 512 local dimming zones, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. These premium parts are complemented by the all-new cooling system with Frost Force Technology and a Pulsar Heatsink, featuring three fans and a high-density heatsink to keep performance high and temperatures low.

The Flow X16 is the third addition to the ROG Flow family, and the most powerful yet. Featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with a MUX Switch, the Flow X16 can render frames in a game much faster than its 19.4 mm thick chassis would imply. With the RTX 3070 Ti operating at a maximum TGP of 125 watts with Dynamic Boost, the Flow X16 redefines what ultraportable gaming and content creation look like.

ROG has not sacrificed usability and upgradeability for this thin and light form factor. Both the blazing-fast DDR5 4800 MHz memory and PCIe 4.0 SSD are accessible and upgradeable. The Flow X16 supports 32 GB of RAM, and both SO-DIMMs are easily accessible for future upgrades. Featuring 1 TB of SSD storage, the Flow X16 also has a second open M.2 slot, making it painless to drop in more storage for a scratch disk or larger game library.

As a member of the Flow family, portability and versatility were instrumental in the design of the Flow X16. Featuring a full 360° hinge, gamers can transform their machine from a traditional clamshell laptop to utilize tent mode, maximizing airflow when using an external keyboard or gamepad. Alternatively, they can flip the display back into full tablet mode to utilize touch functionality. No matter where, how, or what they play, the Flow X16 can transform itself to match their needs.

This versatility also includes full support for the XG Mobile family of external GPUs. These compact enclosures house laptop variants of the highest-performing AMD and NVIDIA discrete graphics chips while being portable enough to comfortably carry in a backpack. These unique external GPUs also act as an I/O expansion hub, housing dedicated Ethernet, USB Type-A, DisplayPort, HMDI 2.1 ports, and an SD card reader.

The Nebula HDR Display on the Flow X16 meets all of those requirements while pushing the boundary of stunning HDR performance. This QHD, 16:10, 165 Hz Nebula HDR display uses Mini LEDs that are capable of 1100 nits of peak brightness. Nebula HDR is VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified, boasting 512 dimming zones for excellent contrast and a truly out-of-this-world HDR experience.

Powered by AUO’s AmLED technology and the ROG Nebula HDR Engine, Nebula HDR uses incredibly precise backlights for local dimming that produces stunning contrast. This software combination of adaptive image processing paired with adaptive dimming and boosting of the backlight helps deliver incredibly accurate imagery with minimal haloing. Whether gamers choose to utilize this incredible HDR panel for gameplay or consume their favorite content comfortably in tablet mode, this machine is the ultimate choice for anyone’s on-the-go HDR needs.

Packing all of the Flow X16’s gaming and multitasking power in a chassis less than 20 mm thick was no easy feat. The Flow X16 features Thermal Grizzly liquid metal on the CPU and brand-new Frost Force Technology, which features two fans that direct airflow through precisely calculated cutouts and towards crucial internal components. A third auxiliary fan also assists with moving heat from the GPU directly to the new Pulsar Heatsink that covers the entire rear of the machine. Designed with ultra-dense fins just 0.1 mm thick, the Flow X16 sports a total of 110,902 mm of heatsink surface area.

The addition of an auxiliary third fan keeps GPU temperatures 7°C cooler than traditional solutions, which allows the Flow X16 to maintain high framerates during sustained gaming sessions in any of its four modes. For gamers needing the ultimate in portability without sacrificing power, the Flow X16 has arrived. ROG Flow X16 will be available from 9^th September 2022 in Virgin Megastore, Sharaf DG, Jumbo, Emax, Amazon, HyperX , Computronic, and ASUS eshop. The price starts from AED 10,999.