Over the last few weeks people have had to start working from home and we all know why so I’ll try my best to write this piece without mentioning that word. Are you new to working from home? we recently wrote an article with the top tips for working from home which might help.
However, if you work in a job where you look after a lot of data, have to do graphics, video, large files or any number of other high-performance tasks, then chances are the crappy lappy the office found under the stairs ain’t going to hack it. Luckily there are options. In this article I’m namely looking at three high-performance products for three reasons:
- Lenovo traditionally offer comparable products at lower prices
- Great personal machines that have the power to be used for work
- I like their stuff
So let’s take a look at my three high-performance laptops of choice:
Yoga S940
The ultraism Yoga S940 offers elevated design with no compromise, featuring premium entertainment and a range of intelligent features designed to make your life easier. Enjoy hands-free login, eye-tracking AI that anticipates your needs, and more. Measuring a sleek 1.2 kg and 12.2 mm thin, the Yoga S940 is the world’s first laptop featuring glass that wraps around the display for smoother edges that minimize the appearance of already minuscule bezels. When you step away from your Yoga S940, the display automatically darkens as the content is saved, to protect both your privacy and your work. And keep your messy home office to yourself, thanks to BackBlur, which un-focuses content behind you during video chats The 14” laptop also comes with Alexa built-in and far-field microphones, so all you have to do is ask from up to 4 meters away. Prices start as €1,199.99
ThinkPad T490s
The laptop for workdays, work nights, & weekends. This redesigned ThinkPad model with lightweight portability and heavyweight performance yields a sleek, larger display area of a 14-inch screen. With Cortana Premium, you can speak commands to your T490s from across the room. The integrated far-field microphones ensure your voice carries its weight. Quickly and easily find files on your PC. Or call up your calendar to determine your schedule for the day or week – Speak your mind and boost your productivity at the same time! It contains an amazing array of screen options includes WQHD with Dolby Vision®, as well as enhanced security and privacy features supported by up to 20 hours of battery life. And if you’re running low, Rapid Charge technology provides 80% capacity in just an hour. So a 60-minute lunch break or a layover can easily boost your battery up to almost 16 hours. What more could you need for working from home and being on the go? Prices start at €1,359.91
ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Generation
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Generation is styled for premium performance. A sleeker and lighter version, the Gen 7 laptop kicks up the style quotient with an optional carbon-fibre weave top cover. Protection is amped up with a built-in suite of ThinkShield security features to safeguard your data, while the X1 Carbon stores up to 16GB memory and delivers speedy performance sure to boost your productivity. Powered by Intel® Core™ technology, this device delivers high performance on the 14-inch screen —while the 18.3-hour battery life enables easy productivity on the fly. Keep your business data—and your privacy—safe with the X1 Carbon Gen 7 laptop’s comprehensive suite of ThinkShield security features. Its discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) encrypts data and works in conjunction with Windows 10 Pro security, while ThinkShutter, a physical camera cover, blocks the lens to ensure that you’re only seen when you want to be. And the fingerprint reader uses biometrics to log you in with a simple touch – perfect for working from home! Prices start at €1,492.60
