Lenovo Unveils Innovative Laptop Concept with Transformative Flip and Fold Screen Design

Another intriguing feature is Lenovo’s Smart ForcePad trackpad, which includes a three-layer illuminated interface—users can toggle through these layers to access dedicated keys. One layer features numeric keys, while another is designated for media controls.

The entire laptop measures 16.9 inches in thickness, which is slightly thicker than a MacBook Pro. Unfortunately, Lenovo has not indicated any plans to bring this concept to market, although it did mention that this model is equipped with Intel’s Core Ultra 7 processor and boasts 32 GB of RAM.

Yoga Solar PC

If your laptop often remains closed on a desk when not in use, Lenovo’s next concept, the Yoga Solar PC, could pique your interest. The device incorporates solar panels into its lid, delivering an impressive solar energy conversion rate of over 24%, which Lenovo claims surpasses the industry benchmark. This aligns with EnergySage’s report that the current average stands at 21.4 percent.

This feature allows the Yoga Solar PC to recharge itself while closed on a desk—no cords necessary. It can harness energy from ambient lighting, although sunlight yields superior results. Lenovo’s innovative “Back Contact Cell” technology repositions the mounting brackets and gridlines of the solar panel to the back, optimizing light absorption. This is complemented by a Dynamic Solar Tracking system that reportedly measures current and voltage from the solar panels to prioritize solar energy transfer to the device. Just twenty minutes in the sun can provide up to an hour of video playback, and the device can even generate power in low light conditions, maintaining battery life during idle times.

While not the very first solar-powered laptop—an honor belonging to the Samsung NC215S from 2011—Lenovo’s Yoga Solar PC stands out as the “world’s first ultraslim solar-powered PC” due to its 15-millimeter thickness.

Magic Bay

Lastly, we arrive at Lenovo’s accessory concepts. These accessories utilize the company’s modular Magic Bay ecosystem, which is currently designed for ThinkBook laptops. Presently, you can attach various add-ons like a webcam or a 4G hotspot onto the Magic Bay, located at the center top of the laptop’s lid.