HoloLens 2 is here, and while we may not be quite the target audience Microsoft has in mind, you'll forgive us if we get excited about the mixed-reality headset all the same. The second-generation AR wearable promises improvements in comfort, functionality, and software, but there are some key areas where the differences will really add up.
For a time, it almost seemed like Intel would be the survivor of the two-horse desktop processor race. AMD, however, still had a thing or two to say and while it's not yet in the clear, it's becoming more common in new desktops and laptops. So as not to play favorites, Lenovo is putting out a new generation of IdeaPad laptops and convertibles as well as a new IdeaCentre All-in-One PC, all of which bring Intel and AMD together to the table, on way or another.
Laptops are great for working remotely, but nothing beats having a second, larger display to expand your working space. Numerous studies have highlighted the productivity boost that comes with a second screen, but there are few practical options when working remotely. Here with a solution to the problem is Lenovo, which has taken the wraps off its new ThinkVision M14 USB-C mobile monitor.
Joining Lenovo's newly launched T490 business notebook is its sibling model, the T490s. The T490s is similar to the T490 in many ways, the most notable difference being its thinner, lighter design. This laptop is offered in both black and silver colors with display options that target users in need of high-quality graphics or long battery life.
Joining its new 14e Chromebook Enterprise is Lenovo's 14w Enterprise, an alternative to the Chromebook that offers Windows instead of Chrome OS. The model strikes a compromise between features and cost, offering enterprise customers an inexpensive laptop capable of getting their workers or students online and connected to business services.
For Lenovo customers eyeing the new T490 model, but who need a larger screen and dedicated numpad, the company has unveiled its new ThinkPad T590. This model packs a larger 15.6-inch display into an otherwise slim, fairly light laptop, keeping the overall weight below 4lbs while offering more screen real estate for getting work done. Joining the new screen is a hybrid webcam and new GPU hardware.
Lenovo is back with its smallest ThinkPad ever, the ThinkPad X390. This model brings the stylish business-chic design for which the ThinkPad is famous and has paired it with an incredibly slim, lightweight chassis. The company boasts a 13-inch display packed into a 12-inch footprint, as well as bezels reduced by 50-percent, new privacy features, and more.
Chromebooks have a reputation for being inexpensive and, more often than not, visually lackluster. Lenovo's new 14e Chromebook Enterprise is the exception, sporting a sleek aluminum design alongside the promise of overall durability. Lenovo says its new enterprise Chromebook is suitable for a variety of industries, including everything from manufacturing to educational facilities.
The popular workhorse business notebook product line, the Lenovo T Series, has received an update with the new ThinkPad T490 and T490s models. The new T490 sports an upgraded display offering exceptional brightness alongside Dolby Vision support. The model targets professionals in need of a powerful laptop combining portability and a high-quality display suitable for graphics and video work.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 has been revealed, a smaller, more powerful version of the augmented reality headset, complete with a much larger field-of-view. The company also unveiled a new cloud-connected camera, the Azure Kinect, which could power checkout-less stores, production lines, and more.
Huawei's MateBook 13 distilled some of the charm of the MateBook X Pro into a more affordable model last year, and now Huawei aims to do the same with the MateBook 14. Making its debut at Mobile World Congress 2019, the 14-inch notebook slots in-between Huawei's X and D series, with a handsome - if, ahem, MacBook reminiscent - sandblast-finish metal body with diamond-cut chamfers.
Few expected the Huawei MateBook X Pro to be quite as good as the ultraportable notebook turned out to be. With a design that was, let's say, strongly reminiscent of Apple's MacBook Pro, Huawei's Windows 10 notebook was easy to dismiss at first as a mere clone. In reality, it proved to be one of the bargains of 2018, and now Huawei is looking to crank up its competitiveness with the new MateBook X Pro 2019.