At IFA 2024 in Berlin, Lenovo unveiled the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15”, 9), a cutting-edge laptop designed in collaboration with Intel. This new model represents a shift toward a seamless blend of human-centered design and powerful technology, aiming to make computing more productive and user-friendly. 

The Aura Edition: Smart Modes for Enhanced User Experience

One of the standout features of the Aura Edition is the inclusion of Smart Modes, which provide users with unprecedented control over system performance and settings. Accessible via the F9 key on the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, Smart Modes allow users to effortlessly switch between optimized settings for work, relaxation, or creative tasks. These AI-powered modes dynamically adjust system performance, ensuring the laptop operates at its best no matter what activity the user engages in.

Among the notable Smart Modes is Attention Mode, which helps users maximize productivity by blocking distracting websites, allowing them to focus on their work. The Wellness Mode features help for eye wellness and posture reminders help prevent fatigue and promote better posture during long working sessions. 

Wellness mode, posture correction

The Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition’s Collaboration Mode, with low-light enhancement, virtual presenter, and background blur for video calls, makes it an excellent choice for remote work and video conferencing.

Another key aspect is Shield Mode, which prioritizes privacy with features like privacy alerts, privacy guard with automatic background blur when someone peak at the displayed information. The auto prompt VPN ensuring that users can work securely when dealing with sensitive information.

Shield Mode, privacy guard, automatically blur the screen when someone behind the user looks at the display.

The  Smart Modes also provide quick access to power settings, enabling users to fine-tune battery life and performance based on their needs.

The Smart Share feature takes device integration to a new level, enabling seamless AI-driven image sharing between smartphones and the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition. This functionality supports both Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to easily transfer photos by tapping their phone on the screen’s edge. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes file sharing between devices simple and efficient, improving the workflow for creators and professionals who regularly use multiple devices.

Smart Share

Today, Lenovo unveiled two high-end Aura Edition laptops: the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition for the consumer segment and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Editio for the business market.

High-Performance Hardware Tailored to Creators

Under the hood, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is an Intel Evo Edition laptop powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V (Series 2) with integrated graphics. This 8-core hybrid processor delivers the performance needed for compute-intensive tasks, making the laptop ideal for content creators who demand high computing power. Complementing the CPU is a neural processing unit (NPU) that delivers up to 48+ TOPS (tera operations per second), accelerating AI-driven applications for tasks such as image and video editing, 3D rendering, and other creative workflows.

With up to 32GB of 8533MHz RAM, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition can handle heavy multitasking, image-based content creation, and gaming. The 1TB of SSD storage provides ample space for large files and ensures fast data access. The laptop’s 70WHr battery supports extended creative sessions, allowing users to work for hours on a single charge.

Connectivity and Port Selection

On the connectivity side, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition features  Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The laptop also gets a comprehensive selection of ports, including two Thunderbolt™ 4, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI™ 2.1, and an audio combo jack, making it easy to connect to various peripherals and external displays.

Sustainability and Design

In keeping with Lenovo’s commitment to sustainability, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is certified carbon neutral. Lenovo continues to emphasize eco-conscious design, and this model is no exception. Like all Lenovo Yoga laptops, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition comes with a complimentary 2-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud, providing users with access to industry-standard creative tools.

With a sleek, refined design, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is as visually appealing as it is powerful. The laptop balances aesthetics with performance, making it an ideal choice for creative professionals who need a high-performance machine that’s also stylish and portable.

The Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15”, 9) will be available in September 2024 for $1299.

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