Lenovo announces a prototype PC that can attach to Switch-style controls

Lenovo announced a new type of convertible PC ahead of CES 2021, though you can't buy it.



What you need to know


Lenovo announced the LAVIE MINI ultra-portable PC and the LAVIE Pro Mobile laptop.
The LAVIE MINI is a prototype PC that can be docked to a game controller or HDMI dock.
The LAVIE Pro Mobile is a traditional laptop built for business professionals.


Lenovo announced two new LAVIE computers ahead of CES 2021. While both PCs are from the LAVIE lineup from NEC Personal Computers, a joint venture company of Lenovo and the NEC Corporation, they vary dramatically in form factor and availability. The LAVIE MINI is a prototype device with an 8-inch screen that can be docked to several accessories. In contrast, the LAVIE Pro Mobile is a traditional laptop that starts at $1,700. The LAVIE Pro Mobile doesn't have a release date at this time.

The LAVIE MINI is a unique pocket-sized convertible PC. It runs on up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor with Intel Iris Xe graph...