Do you often feel that your small laptop screen is hampering your productivity? What if you could simply expand your laptop and stretch its screen? Lenovo has unveiled some concept laptops with futuristic designs. There is a foldable laptop that has solar panels in its lid. Here is everything you need to know about these amazing concepts shown by Lenovo at the MWC 2025 (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona.
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Lenovo Showcases Unique Foldable Laptop at MWC
Lenovo’s ThinkBook codename Flip AI (weird name aside) is a refreshing change to the boring laptop design. Packing a 13-inch panel, this foldable laptop from Lenovo uses a flexible OLED screen that can be folded out to transform into a vertical panel. When unfolded, it becomes an 18.1-inch screen. It has two hinges one at the bottom and another at the top for folding the screen. So whether you are streaming games on Twitch or reading an article, it’s the perfect canvas for your multitasking and productivity needs.
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Furthermore, you can switch between five different modes according to Lenovo. These are Clamshell mode, vertical mode, share mode, tablet mode, and reading mode. The clamshell mode is the normal laptop mode for everyday tasks while the vertical mode is when you unfold the laptop for a full 18.1-inch screen.
Similarly, the share mode folds the outer part of the screen so you can share it with a friend or colleague. Perfecting for showing something to a friend sitting opposite to you. The tablet mode is when you fully fold the outer screen to turn it into a tablet for watching content. Last but not least, the reading mode is perfect for reading content.
By combining five different devices into a single one, it eliminates the requirement for carrying multiple devices. Whether you are a student or a business professional, you can have just one device for all your needs. Powering the laptop is an Intel Core UJltra 7 processor paired with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and PCIe SSD. Oh, and there’s a glowing touchpad for all your needs
Lenovo Solar Laptop Is Here to Solve With Battery Anxiety
Do you have battery anxiety and often fear your laptop won’t last long enough? Well, Lenovo’s Solar PC concept seems to solve the problem. It has solar cells embedded in its lids and the company claims you can expect one hour of video playback with 20 minutes of direct sunlight.
Despite the solar cells, it weighs just 1.22 kilograms and is just 0.6 inches thick. There’s also the Solar Power Kit for Yoga, a battery bank with Solar panels that connects to your Yoga laptop. The company claims it has a 24 percent solar conversion rate similar to most high-end polar panels. Furthermore, you get Dynamic Solar Tracking to maximize the energy you can get from these cells. It is capable of harvesting solar energy from just 0.3 watts of light.
Snap-on Screens for Your Existing Lenovo Laptop
Want a triple monitor setup for your existing laptop? Lenovo’s Magic Bay Dual Display accessory is the accessory for your Thinkbook 16p Gen 6. It has a dual 13.3-inch panel that can connect to both sides of your screen turning your single laptop setup into a triple display one. These are 2.8K panels with a super smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
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You can adjust the angle of these laptops to make them perfect for your workspace and there’s also a kickstand at the back to adjust the height. There’s also a smaller Magic Bay 2nd display with a vertical 8-inch screen best suited for scrolling through your Twitter feed or Discord chats.
Thinkbook 3D Laptop Lets You Enjoy 3D Without Those Ugly Glasses
Remember those 3D screens we had in cinemas? Well, Lenovo’s Think 3D Laptop concept is bringing them to your laptop without the need to use dedicated glasses. The company has designed an innovative directional backlight 3D solution that displays both 2D and 3D content. Furthermore, the 3.2K screen panel uses a DCI-P3 color gamut making it perfect for video editors and professionals alike.
It will be interesting to see how folding laptops perform in the real world and whether there is a niche for it like foldable smartphones.
