LAS VEGAS—Lenovo knows that one size doesn't fit all. Lenovo's new ThinkPad Stack system of accessories offers a customizable collection of functions that can be tailored to your specific needs. The modular design lets users use just the specific modules they need, and since they can be bought separately or as a full set, there's no need to spend money for a device or function you don't need.
The four Stack accessories being offered at launch are named for their functions: Power Bank provides power for the rest of the Stack modules, providing a rechargeable power station for charging phones and tablets through two USB ports. The next module, Bluetooth Speaker, is perfect for phone conferencing with two 2-watt speakers and a noise-reducing microphone.
The Stack modules are much smaller than I expected, roughly the size of a pocket-friendly portable hard drive. They are also 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.
The entire ThinkPad Stack system, with all four modules, will begin selling this April for $299 as a set. 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.