Lenovo presents the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook offering an easy gateway to premium gameplay with the help of cloud gaming services.
Lenovo presents the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook offering an easy gateway to premium gameplay with the help of cloud gaming services.
Lenovo presents the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook offering an easy gateway to premium gameplay with the help of cloud gaming services. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook would be a first of its kind, running a new ChromeOS software with specifications that meet some of the leading cloud gaming platforms including GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta), and Amazon Luna.
The IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core processors with 8GB of DDR4 memory. It packs a 16-inch 16:10 120Hz refresh rate display. Unlike most Chromebooks that have very limited storage, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook comes with 128GB eMMC storage plus an M.2 NVMe SSD of up to 512GB. To complete the gaming notebook look, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook comes with an RGB-lit keyboard.
Press Release
Today, Lenovo unveiled the newest addition to its gaming portfolio that comes with a novel twist. Designed for a wide audience of gaming enthusiasts across varying skill levels, the 16-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is the company’s first-ever cloud gaming laptop. Delivering more power, faster speeds, and stunning visuals, this device also comes with new ChromeOS software features, including the ability to easily find and access the latest games while enjoying an elevated gaming experience.
Meet the Leveled Up IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook (16”, 7)
Capable of supporting graphically demanding AAA and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, this new laptop is dripping with performance-driven features that make it a powerful gaming laptop. High-resolution images will glide smoothly across the 120Hz WQXGA display that delivers incredible color accuracy and brightness on a taller 16:10 screen. With a fast refresh rate combined with the power of an Intel Core processor, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, players will enjoy precise, responsive gameplay, helping to make them a worthy contender.
Designed for gaming but built to support the work and school needs of everyday life, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook offers effortless portability when needed with the productivity essentials to get more done. Sleek and stylish with an anodized aluminum top cover, this thin yet sturdy 16-inch laptop weighs just over four pounds (1.82kg), enabling on-the-go mobility that will turn heads when out and about. With up to 11 hours of battery life, 8GB of memory with a spacious PCIe SSD card, and an FHD webcam with an integrated privacy shutter, this device can be easily adapted for work, study, and play. Any increased screen time won’t be an issue because of its low blue light-emitting panel, certified by TÜV Rheinland, that minimizes eye strain and fatigue.
Read full press release at the Lenovo Newsroom
Meet the Leveled Up IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook (16”, 7)
Capable of supporting graphically demanding AAA and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, this new laptop is dripping with performance-driven features that make it a powerful gaming laptop. High-resolution images will glide smoothly across the 120Hz WQXGA display that delivers incredible color accuracy and brightness on a taller 16:10 screen. With a fast refresh rate combined with the power of an Intel Core processor, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, players will enjoy precise, responsive gameplay, helping to make them a worthy contender.
Designed for gaming but built to support the work and school needs of everyday life, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook offers effortless portability when needed with the productivity essentials to get more done. Sleek and stylish with an anodized aluminum top cover, this thin yet sturdy 16-inch laptop weighs just over four pounds (1.82kg), enabling on-the-go mobility that will turn heads when out and about. With up to 11 hours of battery life, 8GB of memory with a spacious PCIe SSD card, and an FHD webcam with an integrated privacy shutter, this device can be easily adapted for work, study, and play. Any increased screen time won’t be an issue because of its low blue light-emitting panel, certified by TÜV Rheinland, that minimizes eye strain and fatigue.
Read full press release at the Lenovo Newsroom
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook (16”, 7) Specifications
Processors: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U / 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U
OS: ChromeOS
Memory: 4266 MHz LPDDR4x: 8 GB
Storage: SSD (M.2 PCIE 2242): 256GB or 512GB / eMMC: 128GB
Display:
– 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS
– 16:10, 120 Hz refresh rate
– 100% sRGB, 350 nits
– TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certification
Audio: 4 x 2W Speaker with Waves Audio
Camera: 1080p FHD
Battery: 71Whr / Up to 11 hours
Dimensions: 356.5 x 253.0 x 19.95mm
Weight: Starting at 1.82 Kg
Colours: Storm Grey; Stone Blue with Pattern in select markets
Ports:
– 1x MicroSD card slot
– 2x USB Type-C® (USB 3.2+PD+DP)
– 2x USB Type A (USB 3.2)
– 1x Combo Audio Jack
Wireless: 2×2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) / Bluetooth 5
Software: Dropbox, Infinite Painter, Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Lightroom
Supported Cloud Gaming Services: NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta)
Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook (16”, 7) will start at $599 and is expected to be available starting in October 2022 in the United States, with other regions to follow.
