Lenovo Slim Pro 9i Hands On: A 14-Inch Laptop Packing Serious Power for Pros
Following up on its recent gaming hardware announcements, Lenovo just pulled the curtain back on new Slim Pro and Yoga laptops, headlined by the Slim Pro 9 slated to launch in May 2023.
We checked out all of these systems at a preview event in New York, taking special interest in the 14.5-inch version of the Slim Pro 9i (starting at $1,699.99), which also comes in a 16-inch size (starting at $1,799.99). These are joined by a couple of other Slim systems—and a few new Yoga 2-in-1 laptops, too.
The smaller Slim Pro 9i is an exciting combination of power and portability aimed at pro users who frequently take their work on the road. Read on for our full hands-on impressions of this system, along with details on the rest of the announcements.
As long as a 14-inch screen doesn’t immediately sound too small for your particular workflow, this is an extremely appealing package. Most professional users likelyhave a desktop or larger system where they do most of their work, but true power users also need something that can still get real work done on the road.
The 14.5-inch Slim Pro 9i measures in at 0.67 by 12.9 by 8.8 inches (HWD) and 3.6 pounds. Now, we know of lighter systems, particularly at 14 and 13 inches, but those are mainly ultraportable laptops that don’t approach the level of power in this machine (more on that in a moment). Even then, the laptop's weight is manageable, and its footprint and thinness are still hard to beat.
The system feels well made—the heft adds a higher-quality feel—and looks the part, too. Design-wise, the Slim Pro 9i definitely trends toward a more traditional and business-focused style, particularly in the gray color you're seeing in the pictures here. Lenovo will also sell a more fun teal
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