A Big Screen in Your Pocket— New Lenovo Glasses T1 Wearable Display for Everything from Gaming, Streaming, and Privacy on the Go

Rhea-AI Summary

Lenovo has launched the Lenovo Glasses T1, a wearable private display designed for enhanced mobile content consumption. Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and laptops, these glasses offer high image quality and extended battery life. As mobile gaming and video streaming markets are set to grow significantly, the Glasses T1 caters to professionals needing a private workspace in public settings. Equipped with advanced technology, the glasses promise superior optical performance and comfort. Pricing details will be released closer to launch.

Positive

• The Lenovo Glasses T1 enhances mobile gaming and streaming experiences as the market for mobile gaming is expected to reach US$153 billion by 2027.
• The device's compatibility with various platforms, including Windows, Android, and iOS, broadens its potential user base.
• Advanced micro-OLED technology provides high contrast and low power consumption, allowing for prolonged use.

Negative

• Availability is limited to select markets in 2023, which may hinder immediate sales growth.

Lenovo expands the power of smartphones and laptops with a virtual monitor to create better experiences for everybody from gamers and streamers to the hybrid workforce

RESEARCH PARK TRIANGLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Lenovo announced the new Lenovo Glasses T1 wearable private display for on-the-go content consumption. Compatible with many of today’s modern smartphones, tablets, and laptops with full-function USB-C®, the Lenovo Glasses T1 offers superb image quality, high-efficiency optics for extended battery life, and is lightweight so users can explore and enjoy content well beyond the limited screen size of mobile devices.

Lenovo Glass T1 Front Left (Photo: Business Wire)

With mobile devices growing in computing power, mobile gamers, road warriors and just about everyone else will benefit from the power of carrying a personal monitor in their pocket. The trend is clear, mobile device users want to be able to play more games and stream more video. The global market for mobile gaming is projected to reach US$153 billion by 2027, growing at an annual growth rate of 11.5%¹, while the market for video streaming is forecasted to reach US$972 billion by 2030, growing 18.1% on average annually².

These glasses are not just about fun and games. As hybrid work has become the new norm, professionals are looking to get more done on their mobile devices, but working on private business-critical documents on a PC in public spaces creates risk. Using the Lenovo Glasses T1, workers have a private workspace to prevent shoulder surfing.

The Lenovo Glasses T1 is ready to meet the demands of many different users. In addition to most full-function USB-C-equipped Windows, Android, and MacOS devices, the glasses can also connect with Lightning Connector-equipped iOS devices via an optional adapter³. To maximize comfort for extended use, the Lenovo Glasses T1 is equipped with swappable nose clips, adjustable temple arms and supports custom prescription lenses via an in-box attachable frame.

Superb image quality is achieved with leading-edge micro-OLED display technology, delivering incredible color richness and a super-high contrast ratio of 10,000:1. With high optical efficiency and low overall power consumption, the Lenovo Glasses T1 can stream videos or play games from tethered mobile devices for up to hours without worrying about draining the batteries of the connected devices.⁴

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“Every day, people all over the world are increasingly shifting to mobile devices for entertainment and productivity,” said Eric Yu, Senior Vice President of Commercial Product Center and SMB Segment, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “Screen real-estate can be a big bottleneck in the user experience. With a solution like the Lenovo Glasses T1, users have a portable and private big screen experience and can get more value from their phones and laptops.”

The Lenovo portfolio of solutions for consumers and workers offers better experiences through complementary technologies. Users of Motorola smartphones can leverage Ready For to amplify their gaming and entertainment experience with the Lenovo Glasses T1. Ready For unleashes the full power of smartphones making it easier to connect to portable monitors, keyboards and other devices for an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience.⁵

Visit the Lenovo StoryHub Tech Life press kit for images and full specs and Lenovo’s Tech Life virtual showcase for more details.

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo Glasses T1 (known as Lenovo Yoga Glasses in China) will go on sale in China in late 2022 and be available in other select markets in 2023. The price for the wearable display solution will be announced upon availability.

Key Specs

Lenovo Glasses T1
Display	Micro OLED
Resolution	1920 X 1080 per eye
Framerate	60Hz
Audio	High-fidelity built-in speakers
Certifications	TUV Low Blue Light TUV Flicker Reduced
Device Compatibility	Android (Requires Full-functional USB-C only)6 Windows iOS with Lightning connector (Requires HDMI to Glasses Adapter; Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter) 7, 8

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$70 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #171 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 75,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s leading PC player by expanding into new growth areas of infrastructure, mobile, solutions and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com,and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

LENOVO and LENOVO GLASSES T1 are trademarks of Lenovo. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. USB Type-C^® and USB-C^® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Android is a trademark of Google, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022, Lenovo Group Limited.

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1 Research and Markets – Mobile Gaming – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics

2 Market Research Future - Video Streaming Market Projected to Reach USD 972.31 Billion by 2030, Growing at an 18.1% CAGR - Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)

3 Lightning Connector-equipped iOS device compatibility requires the Lenovo HDMI to Glasses Adapter accessory, as well as the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter; both sold separately.

4 Based on internal testing of Lenovo Glasses while connected to compatible mobile devices; battery life will vary and depend on numerous factors including battery life of connected device, product configuration and usage, software, operating conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors.

5 Compatible with Motorola smartphones using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor or better, and DisplayPort capability.

6 Compatible with smartphones including Moto Edge S, iPhone 12/13, Samsung Galaxy S21, and PCs including Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo ThinkBook, Lenovo Yoga, and Lenovo Legion. Compatible devices sold separately. More devices will be tested for compatibility and added over time.

7 The Lenovo HDMI to Glasses Adapter is available as an optional accessory for Apple Lightning Connector.

8 Content compatibility may vary, depending on DRM policies of service providers

 

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Bill Adams

IDG PCSD Communications Manager for Smart Verticals

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wii@lenovo.com

Source: Lenovo

FAQ

What is the Lenovo Glasses T1?

The Lenovo Glasses T1 is a wearable private display designed for mobile gaming and content consumption.

When will the Lenovo Glasses T1 be available?

The Lenovo Glasses T1 will go on sale in China in late 2022 and in select markets in 2023.

What are the key features of the Lenovo Glasses T1?

Key features include micro-OLED technology, compatibility with multiple devices, and swappable nose clips for comfort.

How does the market for mobile gaming impact Lenovo's Glasses T1?

The mobile gaming market is projected to reach US$153 billion by 2027, indicating strong demand for devices like the Glasses T1.

What markets will the Lenovo Glasses T1 be sold in?

Initially, the product will be available in China, with expansion to other select markets in 2023.