Why the U.S. military-certified laptop "Yoga" comes in handy in business

In March 2021, the first NFT (Non-Fungible Token) art that VR artist Aimi Sekiguchi put up for auction was sold at a high price of about 13 million yen, and became a big topic.

After working as an actor, idol, and YouTuber, Mr. Sekiguchi started VR art in earnest in 2016 and has become a world-famous presence. What are top creators looking for in technology and how are they facing it? What is the future image that will be opened up through its existence?

I was surprised at its lightness!Rare all-white laptop

For Mr. Sekiguchi, who is active in multiple fields as a VR, AR, MR, NFT, and Metaverse artist, the power of technology is indispensable for both business and private life.

He says he uses a gaming computer for art production and a tablet for carrying around, but he always felt unsatisfied with the specifications of the tablet.

Lenovo's "Yoga Slim 750i Carbon" is a laptop computer that will solve such problems. The first thing that surprised her was its thinness and lightness.

The top plate on the back of the LCD is made of high-strength carbon fiber, which is also used in airplanes and F1 cars. As a result, the 13.3-inch LCD screen is easy to see and weighs about 966g.

Despite its soft and delicate design, the Yoga Slim 750i Carbon is also a very sturdy computer. It meets the "MIL standard", which is the standard for the US Department of Defense to procure military supplies, and its robustness is "certified by the US military."

Furthermore, the AC adapter is also white, and the size is close to a square, making it lightweight and compact. It's a laptop that's perfect for carrying around.

The sharpness of the screen that the artist also presses the drum

The Yoga Slim 750i Carbon is compliant with the "Intel ® Evo ™ Platform" that guarantees an unprecedented experience, and in a nutshell, it's an Intel-certified high-performance computer.

It is a model that pursues comfort from various viewpoints such as installed CPU, graphics, battery drive time, startup speed, etc. It is the best in various scenes such as document creation, online conferencing, image editing, etc. Demonstrate performance.

In addition, the Yoga Slim 750i Carbon starts up instantly with the face recognition function, so you won't feel stress when working in a hurry.

In addition, it has a long battery life of up to 14 hours, so you can use it with confidence even if you carry it all day long, and it is equipped with a security support function called "Lenovo Smart Assist", which prevents peeping, blurs the background of online meetings, and screens. There is plenty of support to make your work comfortable on the go, such as a function that automatically pauses the video when you leave the front of the screen.

"In this era when work styles that can be used anywhere have become commonplace, there are a lot of nice features. Since there are many jobs on the go such as cafes, the Lenovo Smart Assist function that allows you to concentrate on your work with peace of mind is encouraging." Guchi-san.

And the Yoga Slim 750i Carbon, which uses a 13.3-inch LCD narrow frame. While the general screen ratio is 16: 9, it is a little longer at 16:10, making it easy to browse websites and create documents.

Seriously choose what you really think is "good"

"Before, I've tried various equipment for music and video editing, but the evolution of PCs with Windows OS is really amazing these days. Windows PCs that cover both work and hobbies are strong creators. I'm on my side! "

Originally, Windows was the mainstream in the production of 3D CG such as VR art, but recently, even among Sekiguchi's friends and creators of other genres, it is said that the number of PC users with Windows OS is increasing.

The criteria for choosing a personal computer is, "It is important to first think about what you really want and what you are, rather than adjusting to the surroundings because everyone is using it." , Mr. Sekiguchi.

Mr. Sekiguchi's mindset, which prefers challenges and changes to stability and pursues what he thinks is "good," does not change even when choosing a computer.

The work won a bid for 13 million yen. I felt the possibility of NFT in 2021

VR art by Mr. Sekiguchi easily overturns the conventional concept of painting. It is drawn in 3D in a space of virtual reality, and when you wear VR goggles, anyone can freely walk around the world and watch it from any direction in 360 degrees.

VR art performances that depict ancient Japanese culture, such as dragons and phoenixes, are highly regarded internationally.

In March 2021, Mr. Sekiguchi exhibited the VR art work "Alternate dimension fantasy gorgeous" on the NFT auction service "OpenSea". Then, the work was sold for about 13 million yen on the same day, and this was an event that shook not only the person himself but also the world art world.

Challenge to solve social issues with NFT and charity

In May 2021, a VR live performance and an NFT charity auction will be held at the same time at the Minamisoma City Industrial Creation Center (MIC) in Fukushima Prefecture. The auction was broadcast live on the Internet, and 1 million yen in sales was donated to Minamisoma City.

When you pay for what you think is good, it becomes the energy to move society forward, and everyone and yourself can be happy. At the auction in Minamisoma City, Mr. Sekiguchi recalls that he felt the possibility of such a sustainable charity.

I want to deliver the Japanese spirit and new imagination through art

Mr. Sekiguchi, who has continued to take on various challenges, says that he wants to focus more on the world of Metaverse (a virtual space created on the Internet).

Currently, a shrine "Crypto Zinja" project is underway to build on the Metaverse by combining NFT, Metaverse and Japanese culture. It is an open space that anyone can enter for free from a browser, and is planning to collaborate with an existing historic shrine.

The world of the Internet, which is developing at a tremendous pace, will surely need a "Japanese spirit." He lively said that he wanted to create a space that would connect the hearts of real people and protect warm communication.

The Yoga Slim 750i Carbon placed in front of Mr. Sekiguchi is like a pure white canvas. The imagination that flies beyond space will continue to invite us to a new world.

Our new choice. A pop-up store where you can experience yoga is being held in Shinjuku!

A pop-up store is being held where you can actually touch Yoga, which will give you "your own personality" and give us new options. If you want to start a new challenge or make your own message on the latest computer, please come visit us.

Date: December 1st (Wednesday) -December 31st (Friday), 2021

Business hours: 11: 00-20: 30

Location: b8ta Tokyo – Shinjuku Marui (1st floor of Shinjuku Marui Main Building, 3-30-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022)

* Business hours may change only on December 31st.

Source: Lenovo Japan (1, 2, 3)

Reprinted from MASHING UP