Lenovo updates its IdeaPad Duet 3i 2-in-1 with a larger screen and Intel N200 CPU

Like many other PC and phone makers, Lenovo is at MWC Barcelona this week, sharing details about what it has in store for the rest of the year. The company’s 2023 lineup includes updated ThinkPad laptops and ThinkCentre monitors, but perhaps the most exciting announcement involves the IdeaPad Duet 3i.

Lenovo is updating the Windows 11 2-in-1 to add a larger 11.5-inch IPS panel with 2000 x 1200 resolution, 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage, and 400 nits of maximum brightness. The new model also has upgraded 5-megapixel and 8-megapixel front and rear cameras and an N200 processor from Intel. The quad-core, four-thread processor features a boost clock of up to 3.7GHz. You can configure the IdeaPad with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It also comes with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, and with the option to pair the device with a stylus, Lenovo says the IdeaPad Duet 3i is perfect for students. The 2-in-1 will arrive in Europe later this year and will cost 449 euros (about $473).

Lenovo is also updating its affordable IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook lineup. The company will offer the 14-inch laptop in three different display options. At the top of the pile is a Full HD model with an IPS panel that offers 100 percent sRGB coverage and 300 nits of brightness. Another FHD model comes with a TN panel that tops out at 250 nits. And for those looking to spend as little as possible on their next computer, Lenovo will also offer a 1366 x 768 option. You can configure the IdeaPad Slim 3 with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. With a modest MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor powering everything, Lenovo says its latest Chromebook can last up to 13.5 hours on a single charge. The company expects the IdeaPad Slim 3 to start at $340 when it arrives in May.

You can read Engadget’s hands-on with the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and Z16 Gen 2 for the full scoop on those laptops, but the short version is that they feature the latest Ryzen and . You can configure both devices with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of internal storage. Lenovo will offer two screen options with the Z13. You can choose an IPS panel or a 2.8K OLED. Both displays feature a 16:10 aspect ratio and 400 nits of maximum brightness. With the Z16, meanwhile, your options are between an IPS panel and a 4K OLED. Both computers also come with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1 support, and Lenovo will let you outfit the Z13 with an optional case made partly of woven plant fibers. The ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 will arrive in July and will start at $1,249. Lenovo expects to start selling the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 a month later. It will start at $1,749.