Lenovo has revealed a groundbreaking concept at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop. Boasting a 17.3-inch MicroLED display with up to 55% transparency, this innovative device offers a unique user experience.
The transparent display’s transparency varies based on pixel settings; when set to black and turned off, it achieves 55% transparency. As pixels light up, transparency decreases until the display appears completely opaque, reaching a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
Beyond its visual appeal, Lenovo sees practical applications for this transparent technology. Digital artists, for instance, could benefit from seeing the world behind the laptop while sketching on the lower half, akin to an augmented reality experience. The laptop utilizes AI object recognition to identify items behind it, potentially overlaying digital information or imagery.
The concept also includes a flat touch keyboard that doubles as a drawing tablet. The keyboard projection seamlessly disappears when a stylus is near the drawing surface, facilitating a smooth transition between typing and drawing.
While the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop is currently a concept and not commercially available, Lenovo expresses confidence that the showcased technologies will be integrated into a real laptop within the next five years. The company envisions transparent displays and AI integration enhancing collaboration and adding a new dimension to user experiences.
It’s worth noting that the prototype has limitations, including a 720p resolution and the absence of tactile feedback from the touch keyboard. Lenovo is exploring solutions, such as AI learning user typing habits, to address these challenges and improve accuracy. Despite these limitations, the concept has garnered attention for its innovative approach to laptop design and potential future applications.