Folding laptops are here... and we have some thoughts
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The video opens by reframing what a laptop is, arguing that the traditional form factor has dominated since its inception and that CES 2020 showcased real foldable display concepts from major players like Lenovo, Dell, and Intel. The host explains initial skepticism about foldable laptops turning into practical devices, but details hands-on impressions from Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold and Dell’s concept devices, noting that the Dell prototypes are early and lack specs, pricing, or release dates. Lenovo’s X1 Fold is highlighted as a real product set for mid-2020, featuring a 13.3 inch display that folds to the size of a notebook, durable construction with a leather exterior, and a unique wireless charging-enabled Bluetooth keyboard integration. The video discusses durability testing and the design choices that aim to make folding feasible, including the ability to fold the keyboard inside the chassis and still maintain a laptop-like experience with a kickstand, suggesting a future where these devices can serve as both tablets and full workstations with accessories. The host compares foldable concepts across brands, including Intel's larger 17.3 inch prototype that folds into a compact form, emphasizing how a device can transition from a compact notebook to a large desktop-like setup with peripherals. The commentator envisions a near future where small foldable devices can serve as phones, tablets, or laptops depending on how they are used, predicting that CES 2020 signaled a faster arrival for foldables than previously assumed. A sponsor message introduces Pulseway as a tool to remotely monitor and manage multiple machines, reinforcing the theme of productivity and remote work across platforms, and encouraging viewers to try the service with a promotional discount. The conclusion reinforces the sense of momentum around foldable laptops, leaving the audience with the expectation that foldable computing will become more mainstream sooner rather than later, and signs off with the host thanking viewers for watching and referencing CES again.
Topics · technology · gadgets · ces2020 · laptops · ultrabooks · consumer-electronics
Questions answered
- What are the first foldable laptops announced for release at CES 2020 and what are their notable features?
- Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold is highlighted as a real product with a 13.3 inch foldable display, leather exterior, and a design that folds to the size of a notebook, plus durability testing and a wireless charging-enabled Bluetooth keyboard. Dell's concept devices are shown as early prototypes without confirmed specs, price, or release dates.
- How might foldable laptops change how we use laptops day to day?
- The video suggests foldables can function as tablets for media consumption or as full laptops when folded into a traditional clamshell with a keyboard and mouse, potentially supporting multi-monitor setups and desk work.