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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After launching the ThinkPad X1 Fold in global markets, the company has now debuted the world’s first foldable PC in its home country China. It comes in two variants – WiFi and 5G. The former is priced at 21,999 yuan ($3,295), whereas the latter costs 23,999 yuan ($3,595). 

The Lenovo Fold Mini keyboard and Lenovo Mod Pen stylus accessories and included with both the models. The computer is already up for pre-order and will go on sale for the first time on October 28 (WiFi) and November 5 (5G) respectively.

As its name suggests, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold comes equipped with a 13.3-inch foldable OLED display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels (2K), 4:3 aspect ratio, 300 nits peak brightness, and support for stylus input despite being a foldable screen with CPI (Colorless Polyimide) cover.

It is powered by Intel Core i5-L16G7 processor clocked at 1.4GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 3GHz and runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home. The chipset is further paired with 4,267MHz 8GB LDDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. There is also a 256GB variant in WiFi-only configuration priced at 19,199 yuan ($2,876) but it will be available later.

On the connectivity front, the laptop features WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a couple of USB Type-C ports. Lastly, it comes with a 5MP camera and gets its juice from a 50Whr battery with support for 65W fast charging.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold weighs 999g and measures 27.8×158.2x236mm when folded and 1.5×299.4x236mm in the unfolded position.

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Lenovo has announced that it will release the long elusive ThinkPad X1 Fold on September 30. At CES 2019, Lenovo showcased what was claimed to be the “world’s first foldable PC.” The device showcased was merely a prototype but the Chinese giant is now set to release the product commercially, according to a teaser poster released recently.

Simply put, the ThinkPad X1 Fold is a full-featured notebook computer powered by an 11th-generation Core processor. The notebook packs a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with 2K resolution but it is only the size of a 16-open book.

The core secret of this design lies in Lenovo’s exclusive flexible technology, through which the screen foldable design is realized. The ThinkPad X1 Fold’s flexible OLED display screen is built by Lenovo and supplier LG in deep cooperation.

Lenovo and LG worked together to solve many technical problems in the four years it took to realise this technology. It deploys exclusive hinge technology and magnesium alloy-carbon fibre frame to realize a folding structure that is firm and flat after unfolding. The screen also feels like a traditional screen and meets durability test requirements.

We expect the pricing and availability details to be unveiled when it is officially released.

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Earlier today (20th August 2020), the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold was teased through the company’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. The teaser video showcased the laptop’s lightweight, which is less than 1 kg.

The preview of the ThinkPad X1 Fold reveals that Lenovo is making thin and light laptop even more portable. In the video, the laptop is seen being compared to cotton signifying its airy nature. Similarly, other items included a balloon, a feather, and even a 1000 grams weight. All of which were heavier than the laptop which according to Lenovo, weighs just 999 grams. This would make it very easy to carry around and use on the go.

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The laptop is expected to arrive with a 13.3 inch 2K pOLED display, with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It is built on lightweight alloys and carbon fiber and sports an Intel processor along with integrated UHD graphics as well. In terms of memory, up to 8GB LPDDR4XX RAM can be found along with 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The ThinkPad X1 Fold also features a unique torque hinge structure and arrives with a Bluetooth Mini folding keyboard.

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Lenovo had showcased its ThinkPad X1 Fold laptop with a foldable design at CES 2019 and unveiled the commercial version of the same at Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year in Las Vegas.

Now, the company has shared a teaser poster of the Thinkpad X1 Fold on its Weibo account, which hints that the company is all set to launch the foldable laptop in China. However, there’s no confirmation about this development.

The teaser poster shared by the company reveals only one information about the foldable laptop — its weight. It is mentioned that the product weighs just 999 grams and the poster also includes a render of the laptop.

When the device was unveiled earlier this year, it was said to have a 13.3-inch flexible OLED display panel with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. There’s also a Microsoft’s Windows Hello-compatible camera on the bezel.

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It is powered by a special Intel chipset which has not yet been specified but is said to have “hybrid technology”. The device packs 8GB of RAM and 1TB SSD storage and is equipped with a battery that promises 11 hours of usage on a single charge.

Since it’s a foldable laptop, both the top area and the bottom area have a display panel. It arrives with an additional wireless keyboard for those who prefer it, but users can use the laptop without attaching the keyboard.

In the software department, it is likely to come powered by the Windows 10 Pro operating system with the company’s own solutions and optimizations or the foldable screen. It remains to be seen if we will see anything related to the Windows 10X, which has been postponed by Microsoft, along with Surface Neo.

At the time of unveiling the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, the company had said that the shipments could start from mid-2020. It is priced at $2,499, which roughly converts to about 17,298 yuan in China.

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