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Hands On with Lenovo's ThinkPad Stack

 & Brian Westover Principal Writer, Hardware

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Primary/Compact Accessories

The Lenovo ThinkPad Stack is a collection of compact accessory devices that address the specific needs of business users, be it connectivity, phone conferencing, or shared storage.

Connector Pins

As the name suggests, these accessories are made for stacking, with magnetic feet that secure the units together and pass-through connections (with Pogo Pin connectors on top and bottom) that let you stack them in any order.

Full Stack

The four Stack accessories being offered at launch are named for their functions: Power Bank, Bluetooth Speaker, Access Point, and External HDD. (Listed from the bottom up.)

Connectivity

Stack Access Point provides network connectivity for several devices and itself can connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi (both 2.4 and 5GHz), and even supports LTE/3G dongles.

Mix and Match

The entire ThinkPad Stack system, with all four modules, will begin selling this April for $299. The modules will also be available to mix and match, with the Bluetooth Speaker selling separately for $89.99, the Power Bank for $49.99, and the Wireless Access Point sold in a pair with the External HDD for $199.99.

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Brian Westover

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From the laptops on your desk to satellites in space and AI that seems to be everywhere, I cover many topics at PCMag. I've covered PCs and technology products for over 15 years at PCMag and other publications, among them Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, and TWICE. As a hardware reviewer, I've handled dozens of MacBooks, 2-in-1 laptops, Chromebooks, and the latest AI PCs. As the resident Starlink expert, I've done years of hands-on testing with the satellite service. I also explore the most valuable ways to use the latest AI tools and features in our Try AI column.

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