A couple of years ago, Lenovo had launched ThinkPad X1 Fold as the world’s first computer with a foldable display. Now, the company has announced a new version of the device, dubbed Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2.
The first-generation product seemed like a proof of concept and after learning from the feedback, the company has announced this second-generation product. The company has upgraded or improved almost everything in this new device compared to its predecessor.
The highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is its display. The device features a 16.3-inch foldable Samsung OLED display with a screen resolution of 2024 x 2560 pixels. It offers 600nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, and On-cell Touch with Pen support.
When folded, the device shrinks to a 12-inch display and can be paired with a Bluetooth keyboard, making it feel like an actual laptop. For comparison, the original X1 Fold had a 13.3-inch display which shrinks to 8-inch when folded.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Intel 12th generation U-series Core i5 and Core i7 vPro processors, offering ten cores for better performance. It can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD.
There are three USB Type-C ports, two of which support Thunderbolt 4. The company is also adding an option for a Nano-SIM tray for 5G Sub 6 with LTE. There are three speakers with Dolby Atmos.
The laptop features a 5-megapixel RGB+IR camera with an optional Intel VSC (Visual Sensing Controller) for security. It can auto-frame regardless of the tablet’s posture – landscape, portrait, laptop mode, etc.
It now comes with a larger and full-sized keyboard with a haptic touchpad. It is connected through Bluetooth 5.2 and is rechargeable via USB Type-C. The company has revealed that the laptop meets MIL-STD-810H standards for durability.
As for the pricing and availability, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 has a starting price of $2,499 and will be available for purchase from November this year.
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