HP is apparently planning on launching a new 17 inch foldable laptop. The latest rumor is that the company working on a laptop with a flexible OLED display and is sourcing a cover for this screen from a South Korean supplier.
According to TheElec report, the known PC maker is supplying the thin ad flexible polyimide (PI) film that will cover the 17 inch flexible OLED panel for its foldable laptops from South Korean conglomerate, SK IE Technology (SKIET). For those unaware, foldable panels that brands employ usually consist of either UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) or the PI film. The former is prominent in Samsung Galaxy Z series devices. But it seems that Hewlett-Packard’s foldable laptop will favor the latter.
As per recent rumors, the foldable laptop will sport a 17 inch panel that has a 4K resolution. Furthermore, in its compact form, it will measure just 11 inches and can unfold to its full size of 17 inch. So, it’s likely that the display technology is from LG, which showcased larger sized bendable OLEDs back at the CES 2022 event. In other words, there’s a chance that it might also come with a stylus and touchscreen support.
TheElec found that SKIET and LG will be shipping around 10,000 flexible OLED displays and protective films to HP. The limited quantity is likely due to the niche market that the foldable device targets. Meaning, it is probably going to be quite expensive as well. But as of right now, we have no news regarding its pricing or even possible specifications. So stick around for more updates.
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