Lenovo Lavie Mini is a wild laptop/Switch hybrid

(Prototype credit: Lenovo)

Demand a PowerPoint machine and gaming machine in one? The Lenovo Lavie Mini (made in partnership the NEC Corporation) looks similar the device you've been looking for.

The Lavie Mini is the latest in unique products shown off this CES 2021. It'south a prototype netbook-style device that features a atomic 8-inch touch brandish (1900x1200) while rocking an 11th Gen Core i7 processor and Intel's latest Iris Xe graphics. The device is so small it doesn't even have a trackpad.

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But the cool thing about the Lavie Mini is its ability to become a Nintendo Switch-like gaming device, with Joy Con style controllers that attach to the sides. The laptop is a ii-in-one, and so by flipping the keyboard back, it's possible to attach the gaming controllers and play PC games.

Lenovo Lavie Mini toll and availability

Unfortunately, since this is just a prototype at the moment, Lenovo has no pricing or release date gear up. So nosotros're gonna take to hope information technology comes to fruition.

Lenovo Lavie Mini specs and performance

If information technology does come up true, Lenovo's noted that the 11th Gen processor will be joined by a 256GB SSD and 16GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

Now, cool blueprint lone tin't make upwards for the Iris Xe graphics from Intel. While it's a huge improvement in functioning from Intel'south previous line of integrated graphics, information technology's all the same not shut to a dedicated graphics card. In benchmark tests by our sis-site Tom's Hardware, it shows Intel's Iris Xe playing games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3 at effectually 30fps in 1080p, but at depression settings.

Lenovo Lavie Mini in laptop mode — (Image credit: Lenovo)

Older games like Yard theft Auto V, however, were able to become a solid 60fps framerate at normal settings. And so, while newer AAA titles will struggle on the device, older games or esports titles should piece of work fairly.

Lenovo Lavie Mini design

As for how it actually would feel and work. Lenovo's managed to make the Lavie Mini only ane.3 pounds. Plus, if you lot want to make it more Switch-like, it can be docked to output to a larger display via HDMI. The dock also adds USB type A and C ports.

Lenovo Lavie Mini docked — (Epitome credit: Lenovo)

Lenovo Lavie Mini outlook

Because it's a prototype, it'south hard to say when we might actually run into one hit All-time Buy stores. But here's hoping it comes out sooner rather than later. Lenovo did non provide a release date or price at this time.

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Lenovo Lavie Mini is a wild laptop/Switch hybrid