Lenovo Unveils Foldable Laptop with an Expanding 18-Inch Screen – International Edition (English)

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Chinese company Lenovo has introduced its newest laptop model, which might be its most unusual design so far.

The ThinkBook 'Flip' AI The PC may appear as an ordinary laptop at first glance, but with a significantly enlarged display that spans double the width of the chassis, this device stands out from the norm.

The screen is almost comically large at 18.1 inches tall—taller than a bowling pin or wider than an extra-large pizza.

However, the screen can fold backward along the center, allowing the user to easily share the display with someone sitting opposite them.

Lenovo claims that this unusual design element along with the incorporated AI assistant make the device ideal for office gatherings, boosting 'corporate teamwork'.

And if the user wants to watch Netflix or just doesn't need the keyboard, they can fold down the screen flat, covering up the keyboard.

'Eric Yu from Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group stated that the ThinkBook codenamed "Flip AI PC Concept" embodies our perspective on tomorrow’s technology,' he remarked.

'AI-driven gadgets will enhance efficiency, customization, and cooperation as never seen before.'

Lenovo indicates that this striking laptop is merely a concept device, suggesting it probably won’t hit the market for quite some time.

Nevertheless, this prototype provides insight into what future workspaces will utilize to boost productivity, as stated by the company.

Lenovo has manufactured the device in small batches, and MailOnline had the opportunity to see it in action at MWC in Barcelona on Monday.

When the ThinkBook 'Flip' AI The PC monitor reaches its maximum size of 18.1 inches, offering users the choice between a single large display or utilizing split-screen functionality for two separate but smaller viewing areas.

When they flip it over to show the screen to someone across from them, the display adjusts so that the other person doesn’t see it inverted.

Users have the option to flip the upper portion of the screen backward and keep it unused, which makes the user experience resemble that of a traditional laptop more closely.

Even though it remains just an idea at this point, Lenovo is exploring a trend where consumers favor taller displays.

An increasing number of employees favor vertical screens for scrolling news updates, extensive email threads, and TikTok-like mobile clips that are oriented vertically instead of horizontally.

At MWC two years ago It showcased a comparable laptop featuring an expandable screen that grows longer and longer with just the flip of a switch.

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI PC’s 12.7-inch screen transforms into a 15.3-inch display in merely 10 seconds.

MailOnline is reporting on all the bizarre yet remarkable technology gadgets showcased at MWC this week, the prominent industry trade fair taking place annually at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona. Spain .

Top exhibitors include Samsung , Huawei , Microsoft , IBM , Dell, Honor, HTC Vive, Xiaomi, Nokia, Lenovo, Sony, Qualcomm, ZTE, and the UK-based company Nothing.