Lenovo is taking the concept of ultrawide external monitors for gaming to the next level by introducing a laptop that can display an expansive, rollable screen. The company's latest offering, called the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept, boasts a 13.3-inch OLED display that expands up to 16 inches with just one keystroke.
This technology allows users to enjoy a wide aspect ratio while on-the-go or moving around their space. Lenovo calls this feature "world-facing," but it's unclear what practical use cases there are for an additional display area on the lid. The demo unit showcased placeholder widgets, but they didn't function yet.
Lenovo is also announcing the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, a laptop with a motorized hinge that twists the screen in either direction to follow users around a room during video calls. This feature enables the device to transform into tablet mode just by using a voice command. The company has a track record of turning these flashy tech concepts into actual products.
In other news, Lenovo unveiled its Yoga Slim 7i Ultra laptop, which boasts a weight of only 2.2 pounds while still feeling sturdy and premium. This model is designed to compete with the Asus Zenbook A14. Additionally, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 have been redesigned internally with a Space Frame design, allowing for improved user repairability.
Lenovo also showcased two all-in-one PCs: the ThinkCentre X AIO with a 16:18 aspect ratio and the Yoga AIO Aura Edition 32 with a futuristic design. The Yoga AIO will launch in the second quarter of 2026 at a starting price of $2,400.
This technology allows users to enjoy a wide aspect ratio while on-the-go or moving around their space. Lenovo calls this feature "world-facing," but it's unclear what practical use cases there are for an additional display area on the lid. The demo unit showcased placeholder widgets, but they didn't function yet.
Lenovo is also announcing the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, a laptop with a motorized hinge that twists the screen in either direction to follow users around a room during video calls. This feature enables the device to transform into tablet mode just by using a voice command. The company has a track record of turning these flashy tech concepts into actual products.
In other news, Lenovo unveiled its Yoga Slim 7i Ultra laptop, which boasts a weight of only 2.2 pounds while still feeling sturdy and premium. This model is designed to compete with the Asus Zenbook A14. Additionally, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 have been redesigned internally with a Space Frame design, allowing for improved user repairability.
Lenovo also showcased two all-in-one PCs: the ThinkCentre X AIO with a 16:18 aspect ratio and the Yoga AIO Aura Edition 32 with a futuristic design. The Yoga AIO will launch in the second quarter of 2026 at a starting price of $2,400.
i mean i guess the world-facing feature sounds kinda cool but idk how useful it'd be in real life, like what if you're playing a game and want to roll up the screen so you can walk around while still seeing everything on your screen? 
also lol why do they need to twist their screens to follow them around during video calls? can't we just use headsets or something? 
Lenovo's getting crazy with these ultrawide laptops 
The ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept is straight fire 
I mean who wouldn't want a screen that expands from 13 to 16 inches? 
That's some serious gaming potential! But seriously, how useful is this "world-facing" feature for actual use cases? Anyone else think it's just gonna be a gimmick? 
Come on Lenovo, make it happen! 
my only concern is whether it'll get old after a hot second (no pun intended) but if it's as sleek and premium-feeling as the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra, i'm sold! 
Like, who needs an extra display area on the lid? It's just gonna be cluttered and hard to use. But I guess it's cool that they're pushing the boundaries of tech like this. The rollable screen concept could be useful for people who are always on-the-go or in small spaces, but let's see how practical it really is. 
Can't wait to see how it looks in person when it launches next year! 
thinkbook plus gen 7 looks sleek and all, but gotta see if its worth the hype 
yoga slim 7i ultra is a nice weight though 
space frame design on the x1 carbon is a solid move by lenovo 
gotta be excited about the all-in-one PCs too... thinkcentre x aio and yoga aio aura edition 32 look like they're gonna bring some fresh vibes to the gaming world 
that voice command feature sounds so cool! 
. overall, i'm super hyped for Lenovo's new lineup 
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I'm not sure how useful that "world-facing" feature is gonna be in real life though... can you even imagine having to roll up and expand your laptop screen every time you want to switch between screens? It's like they took all the tech from those old gaming laptops and mashed it into one crazy device 
that's some futuristic stuff right there