The Yoga 9i two-in-one and Yoga 9i Slim laptop (called the IdeaPad 9i Slim in North America) replace the Yoga C940 and Yoga S940 (IdeaPad S940). From a report: Being the most premium of the premium Yoga lineup, the Yoga 9i -- available in 14- and 15.6-inch versions -- gets all the fun extras and is made from the nicest materials.

For 2020's 14-inch model that includes an optional lid upgrade with black leather bonded to its aluminum chassis.

For those who are into leather it "begs to be touched", Lenovo said. Well it is much better than the 50 shades of grey box.

It'll also have an edge-to-edge glass palm rest with an encased touchpad that uses haptic feedback, allowing for a much larger touchpad area.

There's a new ultrasonic fingerprint reader that'll work even if your finger is slightly wet, such as after washing your hands due to the coronavirus.

The Yoga 9i will also have a new keyboard with "soft-landing dome-design keypads" that promises a more comfortable, bouncier typing experience, which is saying something since the C940's keyboard was already more comfortable than most.

Its updated soundbar hinge will have improved audio and enhancements to everything from screen options to ports (Thunderbolt 4) to improved cooling to the tip of its included active pen for a better feel when writing on the screen.

Most of these features, including the leather cover, carry over to the Lenovo IdeaPad 9i Slim laptop. The IdeaPad also gets a sensor that automatically adjusts its keyboard's backlight for your room's lighting conditions webcam off switch.

The Yoga 9i has a physical privacy shutter for its webcam.

The 14-inch Yoga 9i with the metal lid will start at $1,399 or $1,699 for the leather lid. The 15-inch Yoga 9i will start at $1,799. All three are expected in October. The IdeaPad 9i Slim is expected in November starting at $1,599.