When it comes to folding machines, many people imagine mobile phones, but laptop-sized large folding machines are already within reach. Lenovo launched the ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 as early as 2020, and released the second-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 last year. This time at CES, I can finally try it out!
▲ After unfolding the screen, the size is quite large
▲ The volume is regarding the same as a notebook when folded
ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 is Lenovo’s second-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold folding machine. It uses a 16.3-inch folding screen that can be used in landscape or portrait orientation. The screen itself already includes all computing hardware and batteries, etc., and can be used independently. It is no different from ordinary tablet computers, and uses 12th generation Intel Core U series processors, which is not bad in terms of performance.
▲It can be placed vertically with the rack
▲ The accessory set can be magnetically adsorbed on the body for easy portability
In addition to the ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 being used independently, users can also purchase an accessory kit, including a rack, keyboard, and stylus. The rack can be placed on the body, and the keyboard can be connected for text input. The rack, keyboard, and stylus in the set are all equipped with magnet functions, which can be magnetically attached to the X1 Fold Gen 2 body for easy portability. You can take it with you when you need a more comfortable experience.
▲ The hinge is made of metal material, which improves the texture
▲ The frame is also a metal material and feels solid
It is worth mentioning that the screen of the new generation model adopts an improved hinge design, which can protect the screen better than before. The middle hinge and frame are made of metal materials, which makes the fuselage feel more solid. In terms of surface design, the new generation feels more luxurious than the first generation, while retaining a solid style. It feels very good in the hand, and the OLED screen display quality is still excellent. However, when it will be officially introduced to Hong Kong is still unknown, which is really exciting.
