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Chinese company Lenovo has presented its newest laptop, which might be its most unusual design so far.
The ThinkBook 'Flip' AI PC might look like a normal laptop, it it weren't for the massively extended screen twice the size of the base.
Almost comic in size, the screen measures 18.1 inches vertically - more than a bowling pin or the width of an extra-large pizza.
But the screen also folds backwards across the middle, letting the user share the display with the person across from them.
Lenovo claims that this distinctive design element along with the incorporated AI assistant make the device ideal for office gatherings, improving 'corporate teamwork'.
And if the user wants to watch Netflix or just doesn't need the keyboard, they can fold down the screen flat, covering up the keyboard.
'The ThinkBook codename Flip AI PC Concept embodies our outlook for tomorrow,' stated Eric Yu from Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group.
'AI-driven gadgets will enhance efficiency, customization, and cooperation as never seen before.'
Lenovo indicates that this striking laptop is merely a conceptual device, suggesting it probably won’t be available for purchase in the near future.
Nevertheless, this prototype provides insight into what future workspaces will utilize to boost productivity, as stated by the company.
Lenovo has manufactured the device in small numbers, and MailOnline had an opportunity to see it in action at MWC in Barcelona on Monday.
When the ThinkBook 'Flip' AI PC screen is at its fullest extent (18.1 inches) users can have one big display or instead opt for split screen for two smaller displays.
When they fold it back to share the screen for someone opposite, the display flips around so that the other person isn't looking at it upside down.
Users have the option to fold the upper portion of the screen completely backwards, leaving it unused, which makes the user experience resemble that of a traditional laptop more closely.
Even though it remains just an idea at this point, Lenovo is exploring a trend where consumers favor unusually tall displays.
An increasing number of employees favor vertical screens for scrolling news updates, extended email threads, and TikTok-like mobile clips that are oriented vertically instead of horizontally.
At MWC two years ago It showcased a comparable laptop featuring an expandable display that grows longer and longer with just the flip of a switch.
The 12.7-inch screen of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI PC can transform into a 15.3-inch display in merely 10 seconds.
MailOnline is reporting on all the bizarre yet remarkable technological gadgets showcased at MWC this week, the prominent industry trade fair taking place annually in Barcelona at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. Spain .
Top exhibitors include Samsung , Huawei , Microsoft , IBM , Dell, Honor, HTC Vive, Xiaomi, Nokia, Lenovo, Sony, Qualcomm, ZTE, and the UK-based company Nothing.
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