ThinkPad X1 Fold: Orders for “World’s First Foldable PC” Open at $2,499

[Tsing]

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Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold is now available to order through its online store. Starting at $2,499, Lenovo’s marketing department has billed this as the “world’s first foldable PC,” and while critics think that’s a stupid thing to say (laptops are technically foldable PCs), there isn’t anything like it on the current market.



The ThinkPad X1 Fold’s hallmark feature is a 13.3-inch OLED display that can be folded, which allows the device to easily switch between laptop and tablet form factors. We’re not sure how well the screen copes with repeated usage, but Lenovo says that it worked with Intel and LG Display on a unique hinge mechanism that should handle extensive folding cycles.



“Our ThinkPad development team has worked tirelessly with Intel engineering to overcome the hinge’s mechanical and...

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[Grimlakin]

Meh this does nothing to excite me. I mean why even bother?

 

[Nanobot]

So it’s basically an xl sized tablet. <yawn>

 

[Armenius]

13.3" display wouldn't even qualify it as a laptop, in my opinion. This is just a very expensive large tablet.

 

[Auer]

Would make for a great E-book reader.......?

 

[Armenius]

Would make for a great E-book reader.......?

For $2,500? I like your idea of having a double-wide, foldable e-reader, though.

 

[Auer]

For $2,500? I like your idea of having a double-wide, foldable e-reader, though.

I read very expensive books!