Lenovo's latest ThinkBook, dubbed "Auto Twist," has a screen that follows you wherever you go - literally. The $1,650 laptop uses a hinge that can rotate along both horizontal and vertical axes, allowing the 2.8K OLED display to track your movements with uncanny accuracy.
In person, it's both mesmerizing and slightly unnerving to see the screen pivot on its axis, seemingly following you as you pace around your workspace or lounge back in your chair. However, this feature can be a double-edged sword - when positioning multiple people in front of the laptop, the Auto Twist grew confused, tracking one person over the other despite their proximity.
Despite this issue, Lenovo has managed to balance innovation with practicality, equipping the ThinkBook with an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor and options for a 12 Xe3 GPU core. The extra GPU headroom could be beneficial for users who plan to use the laptop as a portable workstation for lightweight graphics tasks.
The Auto Twist concept builds upon Lenovo's earlier exploration of flexible displays, this time incorporating a carbon fiber mechanism that drags the display into the laptop lid rather than feeding it into the body like on ThinkBook Gen 6 Rollable. This approach offers several benefits, including keeping the chassis available for higher-end specs and cooling apparatus.
By deploying the flexible display as a secondary half-screen on the back of the laptop, Lenovo provides an innovative solution for alerts and updates while the lid is closed, or to show off videos to others on the opposite side of the laptop. This concept may not be ready for prime time just yet, but it showcases Lenovo's willingness to push the boundaries of laptop design.
The rolling and twisting ThinkBooks are more than just novelty; they demonstrate Lenovo's commitment to staying at the forefront of evolving laptop technology. Whether or not users will find practical use for these innovative designs remains to be seen - for now, they're a testament to the company's creativity and forward-thinking approach.
In person, it's both mesmerizing and slightly unnerving to see the screen pivot on its axis, seemingly following you as you pace around your workspace or lounge back in your chair. However, this feature can be a double-edged sword - when positioning multiple people in front of the laptop, the Auto Twist grew confused, tracking one person over the other despite their proximity.
Despite this issue, Lenovo has managed to balance innovation with practicality, equipping the ThinkBook with an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor and options for a 12 Xe3 GPU core. The extra GPU headroom could be beneficial for users who plan to use the laptop as a portable workstation for lightweight graphics tasks.
The Auto Twist concept builds upon Lenovo's earlier exploration of flexible displays, this time incorporating a carbon fiber mechanism that drags the display into the laptop lid rather than feeding it into the body like on ThinkBook Gen 6 Rollable. This approach offers several benefits, including keeping the chassis available for higher-end specs and cooling apparatus.
By deploying the flexible display as a secondary half-screen on the back of the laptop, Lenovo provides an innovative solution for alerts and updates while the lid is closed, or to show off videos to others on the opposite side of the laptop. This concept may not be ready for prime time just yet, but it showcases Lenovo's willingness to push the boundaries of laptop design.
The rolling and twisting ThinkBooks are more than just novelty; they demonstrate Lenovo's commitment to staying at the forefront of evolving laptop technology. Whether or not users will find practical use for these innovative designs remains to be seen - for now, they're a testament to the company's creativity and forward-thinking approach.
. I mean, think about it, a screen that can literally follow you around? It's like somethin' outta sci-fi, but hey, the tech is real now and it's pretty darn impressive. Sure, there are some downsides, like when multiple people are in front of it and it gets all confused 
, but I'm sure Lenovo'll work that out.
. I mean, who wouldn't want to see updates or videos when you're not lookin' at 'em?
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. And can you imagine being able to collaborate with friends or colleagues in a virtual meeting? The screen just kinda... follows you 
. Not sure about the confusion issue tho 
, but Lenovo's already showing they're not afraid to experiment & try new things 
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I'm loving this feature, but gotta say, 1500 bucks is a bit steep for me 
. 2.8K OLED display is def a winner tho! 
The Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor is a nice touch too 
Revenue for Lenovo's ThinkBook sales has seen a 25% increase this quarter 
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. I mean, it's like having your own personal holographic display or something! The fact that it can track your movements is pretty cool, but at the same time, I'm a bit worried about how it'll hold up in real life, especially when multiple people are around. Still, I love the idea of using it as an secondary screen for alerts and videos - it's like having your own little personal cinema 
. The fact that Lenovo is pushing the boundaries of laptop design like this just gives me hope that they're gonna keep innovating and making tech more accessible to everyone 
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i can already imagine how much fun it would be to work on a laptop that's literally following me around my desk 