Lenovo made waves last year with a concept for a rollable laptop showcased at MWC 2023, but it was merely a prototype back then. According to a recent leak reported by The Verge and Evan Blass, that idea is set to materialize at CES 2025 in just a few weeks.
The Lenovo device, which initially appears as a standard laptop, transforms dramatically with the push of a button located on the side. The additional screen rolls out from beneath the keyboard, gradually expanding until it effectively presents two screens stacked atop each other.
The extension process is somewhat gradual, and a noticeable crease is present when the display is fully expanded; however, it remains unclear whether these features are solely characteristic of the prototype. The leaked photographs suggest that refinements may have been implemented since the initial reveal.
Notably, the leaked model boasts a traditional hinge design, a departure from the prototype’s aesthetics. Although details concerning specifications remain undisclosed, the original prototype featured a resolution of 2024 x 2368 pixels upon full extension, effectively resembling a vertical display. In a market inundated with ultrawide screens and expansive monitors, many users are increasingly challenged by the confines of conventional laptops, making Lenovo’s innovative trials particularly appealing.
The durability and practical application of this product remain uncertain. However, given Evan Blass’s reliable track record of accurate leaks, we can anticipate learning more during CES 2025 next month.
Lenovo is known for its experimental approach, contrasting with companies like Apple, which tends to release products only after achieving near perfection in their development. Each year, Lenovo introduces unconventional PC designs to gauge public interest and assess the viability of novel ideas.
For instance, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X1 Fold in 2020, which features a foldable OLED display that operates with a separate keyboard. The company also released a second-generation model last year, in addition to other innovative concepts like the ThinkBook Plus Gen 4, equipped with an e-ink screen on the lid, and the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5, convertible into an Android tablet.
While foldable devices have garnered attention for years, rollable technology brings us back to uncharted territory.
