Lenovo announced a new wireless charging mat at CES, named the ThinkBook Chargin Mat, which will be available as an accessory for its ThinkBook Pls Gen 2 i line of laptops.
The wireless charging mat runs on Energysquare’s Power by Contact. The ThinkBook Charging Mat can run for 15 hours on a single charge. Lenovo indicated that the ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 I will be commercially available in the next financial quarter and will have a price point of $15,49. However, Lenovo has not announced a price point for the wireless charging mat accessory.
Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 I will feature a 13-inch screen with a 2560 x 1600 resolution. The screen also has an enhanced refresh rate, and the computer can run certain apps while the screen is closed.
Wireless Charging Laptop Accessories
Lenovo's New Laptop Will Feature a Wireless Charging Mat
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