This feels like a Netbook of 202X, but unlike past which are cheap tiny laptops. These are far more than just tiny laptops but more versatile. Only thing is, it is awfully expensive for now. But this is the future for sure!
I think the Asus Zenbook Duo line is that moment as a sort of precursor to foldable displays but with hardware that's easier for Windows to understand right now. I went from my Duo to a macbook for a couple of days and missed the second screen sorely
Think you missed the inspiron 1720, xps1730, gaming MSIs from similar times, ferrari and lambo branded laptops, etc. Heck the inspiron 1520 has 2 usable pci-e(gen2?) slots and an express card reader - potentially you could install a 3 way sli/crossfire setup. Today you need an adapter for +200usd to do that.
I feel some phones in the future will definitely be inspired by this. Also, maybe for better screen durability, I feel the parts of the screen that aren't at the hinge will be a actual glass, getting thinner as it approaches the middle. The middle will just be plastic, as it was before.
@@no_u I was thinking, glass that gets thinner until it reaches the hinge, like I said, but then maybe putting that plastic layer, they had before, and the Fold 2, over the glass and the hinge. It will probably be more bulky, but better durability.
Except for the price. But when this becomes student-budget compatible, you will probably be right! I just finished my studies and during those five years, I always sought portable devices. This would be absolutely perfect for me if it was about 33% cheaper (not considering my personal political opinions on chinese manufacturers which is not relevant for the convenience of the device itself)
I gotta say, this is the first into the fold video where I found myself thinking that this product actually seems genuinely useful. Like the phones are cool and all, but a laptop that can be either a tiny laptop or desktopish thing with the screen of a full sized laptop? And with a physical keyboard in both modes?? Now that's really something!
A foldable phone like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 solves a problem. It's a narrow one-handed phone when folded and a wide two-handed iPad Mini-like tablet that runs Android and fits your pocket. It shares the same 4G/5G data connection across both form factors. Aside from wearing a watch, most people only carry ONE device with them at all times. People have demonstrated that they're willing to pay a premium for CONVENIENCE. THAT'S what foldable phones with the form factor of the Z Fold 2 provide. P.s. It also has Samsung Dex which practically makes it like having the functionality of a laptop.
@Gian Luca I think it's more of whether Snapdragon or Microsoft themselves could come up with a much more powerful chip. the translator is about to get better, but I guess the chip kind of hinders their effort.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M I'm not insulting anyone's choice. Simply saying that for ME the current foldable phones do not solve a problem. If and when they get to the point that I can have the screen of say, an S20 Ultra when the device is folded and then a tablet sized device when it's open then I'll be interested. Right now, the front screen is too small for me, and the open device is too cumbersome for when I'm out and about. I also carry a laptop with me everyday so this form factor holds interest for me. The Fold2 looks like an awesome device, it's just not for me
This is the most compelling use case I've seen for a foldable screen. That scenario of the screen portion unfolded with the keyboard placed on a lap looks so convenient!!
@@TheMrMobile Sadly the delay of Windows 10 X sounds really the shortcoming of this device. The concept is awesome but the OS helds back. Software is always half the story of the device and it looks like it falls short. Still glad Lenovo released it anyways and eager to watch the review. What I love with that Lenovo device is that it is foldable device that actually supports pen. This is almost perfect companion device for me. Galaxy Fold is nice but the lack of pen support has been a no go for me. Still sticking to Galaxy Note for now until pen supports on Galaxy Fold arrives.
@@Coffee_Addict981Also the magnets and likely for wireless charging are actually located on those bezels I believe. I hope they can reduce it for the 2nd or 3rd generation. Looks like Lenovo focused on reliability and durability for now. I mean this is under Thinkpad, not Ideapad which is a consumer side. Thinkpad to be more rugged and enterprise focused.
Without how small that trackpad is, it's a real shame that the keyboard is missing the classic track point that I would have expected to see on a Thinkpad device.
Ok the replicator thing was awesome! When Michael ordered the tea in the video, my Alexa overheard and gave a Star Trek response! As a fellow Trekkie. This made my day!
Look up on how to revert to legacy pen interaction model on Windows. It makes pen so much more functional, and Windows on a touchscreen- so much less frustrating. Instead of an 11th finger like on iPad, it becomes a full-on mouse replacement, far superior to the piddly trackpad on this keyboard. It also unbreaks compatibility with many older pieces of software as a neat bonus!
While I enjoy your content, what I really appreciate is the disclaimer at the end of each of your videos. It sets the standard for TH-cam reviewers. Big ups.
Personally, I think that Detachables can have an advantage of being smaller and less unweildy tablets and bigger and more usable laptops AND you have a place to store the keyboard while protecting the screen AND an actual hinge so you dont need to use a kickstand all the time. Then again the iPad Pro 12'' exists so there is certainly a market for this once the tech becomes cheaper.
Lennovo is hands down by far my most favorite computing/electronics company- more specifically it's how they can perfectly blend in with the current age of the consumer market (gaming, casual, graphic designing) without loosing sight of IBM's quality with professional/commercial grade components.
Everytime there's a new foldable, I'm always eager to see your take on it. I love the idea of foldable screens and I want to have one as my daily driver when they're closer to affordable, so I'm never let down by your perspective! Keep it up, even if it takes longer than other reviewers, your content is the best!
I just can't believe they had the audacity to call this admittedly cool device a Thinkpad and not include any signature Thinkpad features. No trackpoint, minimal upgradeability, no thinkshutter and the only ports are 2 type c.
Love your foldable videos. You are one of the few who can lay out the arguments for foldables so clearly and see their potential future application rather than jumping straight to the "It doesn't fit my current need therefore foldables are a useless gimmick" argument from incredulity. Now that Apple has made their own ARM silicon it should force MS to step on the accelerator for their own develop for Windows for ARM/making their own ARM silicon, so in a couple of generations when that path matures as well as hardware costs coming down these things would be a huge deal. Just imagine not having to shop specifically for "backpacks that fits a X inch laptop" anymore with a foldable that has a battery which lasts a full day of usage without plugging in, it will be so much more liberating for people on the move a lot.
Imagine a full size laptop with a folding ultra wide screen, think Razer Project Valerie but with no bezels, maybe even using one of those rollable screens instead.
Less specs, less weight and this becomes the perfect reading device. Use it folded like a traditional book and you have a text book or magazine with zoomable pictures and links to online videos, or open it up fully to read the newspaper. See an article you want to share? Just long press and share it from your tablet. I really hope this becomes more popular.
Fun fact: You saying "Alexa, tea, Earl Grey, hot" (4:39) triggered my own Alexa, and I was presently surprised that it revealed an Easter egg. She'll say something like "the replicators on this vessel are not operational" or "that beverage has not been programmed into the replication system". I love fun little details like that, especially sci-fi ones. (Based on a quick Google search, there's over 180 Easter eggs you can ask Alexa.)
I said this on another video but I would like to see this at 27 inches. That way when folded you have a 13.3 inch screen and useable keyboard, but can use it as a full size external monitor when not folded or even just as a desktop computer when not folded along with a Bluetooth keyboard. When folded up it’s the size of a traditional laptop. That said, even with pricing coming down in years, a regular laptop with a removable screen that becomes a tablet(like we already have) still seems way more practical to me.
Hi Michael, I'm looking forward to your full review of the device! I understand that Lenovo wanted to make a device that folded to be smaller, but that's not what I want, and I think that a LOT of people would agree that they missed the opportunity to create a "larger than a 17-inch" laptop here. If they had decided to make this device the size of a 15" laptop then doubling a 15" display (approx 12.8"x9") by folding it would get us a 22" screen (here's the calculation √((9×2)^2+12.8^2) ). Now that would be a great thing to have, and a great device for productivity while out of the office! Even if they kept the footprint to the size of a 14" device it would still yield a 20" unfolded size! Before people start flaming me for suggesting this, just think a bit. Why do we need to unfold to a size that we can already easily get for 1/3 the price? Why not unfold to a size that wouldn't even be possible without folding? I was in the camp that was very disappointed that Razar never shipped the Project Valerie laptop (www2.razer.com/project-valerie). It was a laptop that wasn't much thicker than any other 17" device and folded out to have 3x full sized 17" screens! So while I'm impressed by Lenovo's X1 fold, at the same time I see it as a half-scale prototype of the "real" laptop that they should be making. At over $3000, I don't think many people will be buying a 13" laptop, even if they do think it's an elegant design and they love the concept behind the tech. Hopefully Lenovo is listening and don't drop folding screens before exploring multiple sized devices. They may be right in making a 13" device first, but perhaps I'm right and the market is waiting for a mammoth 22" foldout. The only real way to know would be to make both and see which one sells better. My money says that it would be easier to justify the additional expense for a screen that's MORE than you could get in a traditional laptop. Perhaps Michael can put up a poll asking what sized folding screens we'd all prefer? Or better yet, which one's we'd dish out $3000 to buy!
This was better than MKBHD. I simply loved the fact that you have pertained all aspects of this Foldable device's real life usage. No offense to MKBHD though.
I get how foldable will help in some respects of screens/devices. However, I feel like the next step will be be when it's rolled up into the side frame and you can truly collapse the size of a device, not just shift the dimension to a different vector (making something thicker as opposed to wider).
I love watching your videos. A lot of hardwork, love and effort go into making them. From the camera angles, to script to music to background, they are a reflection of your good taste and creativity. Hope you get more recognition.
Love your videos! Especially this foldable series, allowing us a peak into the future of tech. Also love that you can be critical of products without being condescending. Keep rocking it Mr. Mobile!
This is like the dream laptop...small enough to fit in a small bookbag or purse. Easily usable in a tight area that is very narrow like a plane or small table. Large screen for serious work. I've seen a lot of futuristic laptop designs....this is the first that screams practicality. Once the price of these laptops gets to around $1000 or less I don't see how anyone will want anything else.
I wish I could purchase one of these. It looks like a great device to take out of my bag when a Legion Y520 is just too big and bulky. Also, it brings back memories of my middle school days where I used to use an Acer Aspire One 532h-2Ds for almost all of my schoolwork. It handled Windows 7 Starter + Office 2010 Home and Student pretty well for a device with an Intel Atom N450 paired with only 1 gigabyte of DDR2 RAM and a 250 GB hard disk. It also had Gigabit Ethernet for some reason.
For a subject matter I'm only slightly interested in (foldables) I think this is your best video so far this year, loved the camera work and editing in this video.
I truly would love to try out all these different tech devices, but I don't even own a tablet. One expensive phone, one expensive computer and on mediocre laptop and I'm done. So you're so lucky this is your job, man.
Nice to see ThinkPad isn't just another brand name after being purchased by Lenovo and you can still expect a durable and well engineered laptop carrying this logo.
I regret not following your channel long time back. I'm totally loving your videos and started watching your earlier videos too just because of that awesome content and the way you present them.
I think this makes sense if the laptop is 14inch fold in and when you fold out it is 28inch which can be used as a monitor when needed and the laptop too.
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“Netbooking” ...love the way you write and narrate scripts. You also are the most underrated tech TH-camr!
2009 BAYBEEH! LOL!
This feels like a Netbook of 202X, but unlike past which are cheap tiny laptops. These are far more than just tiny laptops but more versatile. Only thing is, it is awfully expensive for now. But this is the future for sure!
Absolutely agree
Big time
How can you even call Michael underrated? He's on par with Marquess Brownlee! xD
I can't afford any products featured in your "Into the fold" series but they're definitely the most exciting videos for me.
Nice try
Same
Same here. Let’s just enjoy the video for what it is
Same. But in a few years when the Samsung fold drops to
well just remember one day these will cost a lot less and a lot more people will he using them
Dear future generations, this is the moment *WHEN LAPTOPS ARE FUN*
win XP gen laptops were more fun than todays "it has 2 usb C ports and a 3.0 and maybe a jack" laptops
I think the Asus Zenbook Duo line is that moment as a sort of precursor to foldable displays but with hardware that's easier for Windows to understand right now. I went from my Duo to a macbook for a couple of days and missed the second screen sorely
Laptops were fun like 10 years ago
@@CampGareth I got an asus laptop with screenpad, slightly gimmicky but definitely shows laptops are still fun
Think you missed the inspiron 1720, xps1730, gaming MSIs from similar times, ferrari and lambo branded laptops, etc. Heck the inspiron 1520 has 2 usable pci-e(gen2?) slots and an express card reader - potentially you could install a 3 way sli/crossfire setup. Today you need an adapter for +200usd to do that.
4:40 Splendid. That was awesome.
This killed me 🤣
“It does so with a dazzling display of engineering alacrity” - M. Fisher, 2020
Now THAT is some $20 word salad right there. 👍🏼
Just imagine a folding phone that has the durability of this "laptop".
I feel some phones in the future will definitely be inspired by this.
Also, maybe for better screen durability, I feel the parts of the screen that aren't at the hinge will be a actual glass, getting thinner as it approaches the middle. The middle will just be plastic, as it was before.
@@mahfuzurchowdhury2765 was thinking of this for a while but how will they combine two different materials seemlessly ?
@@no_u I was thinking, glass that gets thinner until it reaches the hinge, like I said, but then maybe putting that plastic layer, they had before, and the Fold 2, over the glass and the hinge. It will probably be more bulky, but better durability.
@@mahfuzurchowdhury2765 that would be infuriating having two slightly different feels between the two materials
@@jaichapman5012, not if the plastic material goes above both the glass and the hinge.
4:48
“your tea is ready”
‘Hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy’ throwback, anyone?
"Your beverage almost, but not entirely, unlike tea is ready"
He doesn't say that
You put so much thought and craft into the sponsor segment also. That's why these videos are a class apart. One wouldn't feel like skipping a beat.
"Tea, earl grey, hot"
Replicator: "Make it yourself"
this sort of application for this tech makes a lot more sense to me than phones
Agreed
“Unable to comply, replicators are offline.”
"O'BRIEN!!!"
This would be perfect for university, small enough for lecture theaters, large enough when folded out for computer labs.
Except for the price. But when this becomes student-budget compatible, you will probably be right! I just finished my studies and during those five years, I always sought portable devices. This would be absolutely perfect for me if it was about 33% cheaper (not considering my personal political opinions on chinese manufacturers which is not relevant for the convenience of the device itself)
Portability is definitely a huge advantage for students.
@@stianberg5645 do you know any tech company which does not assemble their products in China? Serious question cause I feel the same way about this
Finally, a laptop that feels like the future.
I actually liked the idea of dual screen laptops by Asus
...that uses Windows (JK i'm all in for this)
It feels so dated for dinner reason...
I gotta say, this is the first into the fold video where I found myself thinking that this product actually seems genuinely useful. Like the phones are cool and all, but a laptop that can be either a tiny laptop or desktopish thing with the screen of a full sized laptop? And with a physical keyboard in both modes?? Now that's really something!
4:50 I love how you have the science beaker drink glasses too!
This looks waaaaay more interesting and usable to me than a foldable phone.
@Gian Luca exactly, I was about to buy yet another ThinkPad to replace my x230 last month but then Apple M1 came. Glad I held off that purchase.
@Gian Luca definitely understand that. I just mean that the idea of a foldable laptop seems way more useful to me.
A foldable phone like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 solves a problem.
It's a narrow one-handed phone when folded and a wide two-handed iPad Mini-like tablet that runs Android and fits your pocket. It shares the same 4G/5G data connection across both form factors.
Aside from wearing a watch, most people only carry ONE device with them at all times. People have demonstrated that they're willing to pay a premium for CONVENIENCE.
THAT'S what foldable phones with the form factor of the Z Fold 2 provide.
P.s. It also has Samsung Dex which practically makes it like having the functionality of a laptop.
@Gian Luca I think it's more of whether Snapdragon or Microsoft themselves could come up with a much more powerful chip. the translator is about to get better, but I guess the chip kind of hinders their effort.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M I'm not insulting anyone's choice. Simply saying that for ME the current foldable phones do not solve a problem. If and when they get to the point that I can have the screen of say, an S20 Ultra when the device is folded and then a tablet sized device when it's open then I'll be interested. Right now, the front screen is too small for me, and the open device is too cumbersome for when I'm out and about. I also carry a laptop with me everyday so this form factor holds interest for me. The Fold2 looks like an awesome device, it's just not for me
This is the most compelling use case I've seen for a foldable screen. That scenario of the screen portion unfolded with the keyboard placed on a lap looks so convenient!!
I think at the beginning it started to glitch into a pick screen when he unfolded it
Keep watching to the end to see more glitches. This hardware was definitely meant for Windows 10X, so standard 10 Home has some issues with it.
@@TheMrMobile Sadly the delay of Windows 10 X sounds really the shortcoming of this device. The concept is awesome but the OS helds back. Software is always half the story of the device and it looks like it falls short. Still glad Lenovo released it anyways and eager to watch the review.
What I love with that Lenovo device is that it is foldable device that actually supports pen. This is almost perfect companion device for me. Galaxy Fold is nice but the lack of pen support has been a no go for me. Still sticking to Galaxy Note for now until pen supports on Galaxy Fold arrives.
The bezel is sinfully huge in today's standard
@@genesiswan4018 The bezel didnt look too bad for what is supposed to be a tablet
@@Coffee_Addict981Also the magnets and likely for wireless charging are actually located on those bezels I believe. I hope they can reduce it for the 2nd or 3rd generation.
Looks like Lenovo focused on reliability and durability for now. I mean this is under Thinkpad, not Ideapad which is a consumer side. Thinkpad to be more rugged and enterprise focused.
Without how small that trackpad is, it's a real shame that the keyboard is missing the classic track point that I would have expected to see on a Thinkpad device.
The red knob, its there but no one uses it, my company issues thinkpads but i have yet to see one person actually using the red knob
@@mtksbctk what does the red nob even do? I don't have a thinkpad I'm just broke
@@ahmed4363 its a rather inconvenient trackpad, a holdover from the 90s
@@mtksbctk so it just moves the mouse?
@@ahmed4363 yes
That’s the most 90s cyberpunk looking thing I’ve ever seen. I love it.
"Amazon Smart Oven not actually a food replicator. Obviously."
Such sass. I love it.
What about the pizza 3d printer that's supposed to be in use on the ISS.
That food replicator skit was great.
I've given Mr Mobile like 25 of these views. Just can't get enough of the informative format and the buttery smooth writing. Great job!
really appreciate that disclosure at the end
I really love the concept of this device.
I have Lenovo Yogabook and Yogabook C930 with dual screen, both are amazing and futuristic. This is a another leap forward. *Well done Lenovo.*
2:02 That's a huge difference!
Dude i love all the TNG stuff you put in your vids, it makes me warm and fuzzy inside
Your disclaimers and sponsored sections are the best I've seen so far in any tech youtuber.
I don't even try to skip them, they are fun to watch.
I love the Star Trek oven! But as a Trekker, I have to mention a canon violation: the sound was beaming rather than replication. 🖖
Ok the replicator thing was awesome! When Michael ordered the tea in the video, my Alexa overheard and gave a Star Trek response! As a fellow Trekkie. This made my day!
HA! First time I have ever played back the sponsor part of a video a number of times to hear the various responses from my Alexa.
if sponsered content was always this funny, i wouldnt complain. good job from a fellow trekkie
The way it closes gapless with the keyboard is so satisfying.
I absolutely adore the idea of this thing, shame it's so expensive :(
New technology is usually expensive at first but the price drops after the technology becomes more common
Its underpowered and expensive right now, it will surely change since the idea is pretty bright.
Just when I thought you couldn't get cooler, you go the Picard route of ordering your tea. Bravo, Sir.
Imagine this but double the screen,
18" laptop that folds in the size of a 13"
Mouthwatering
I was relieved when you said this wasn't sponsored by Lenovo. Good Job!
Look up on how to revert to legacy pen interaction model on Windows. It makes pen so much more functional, and Windows on a touchscreen- so much less frustrating. Instead of an 11th finger like on iPad, it becomes a full-on mouse replacement, far superior to the piddly trackpad on this keyboard. It also unbreaks compatibility with many older pieces of software as a neat bonus!
“Foldable means MrMobile”
MrMicrowave
@@pureawkwardness415 your tea is ready
While I enjoy your content, what I really appreciate is the disclaimer at the end of each of your videos. It sets the standard for TH-cam reviewers. Big ups.
Personally, I think that Detachables can have an advantage of being smaller and less unweildy tablets and bigger and more usable laptops AND you have a place to store the keyboard while protecting the screen AND an actual hinge so you dont need to use a kickstand all the time. Then again the iPad Pro 12'' exists so there is certainly a market for this once the tech becomes cheaper.
Lennovo is hands down by far my most favorite computing/electronics company- more specifically it's how they can perfectly blend in with the current age of the consumer market (gaming, casual, graphic designing) without loosing sight of IBM's quality with professional/commercial grade components.
Ever closer to the Westworld tablets/pcs/phones/whatever-they-are, which is all I've ever wanted. Another superb video, Mr. Fisher!
Another treat from Mr. Mobile himself! Thanks for another great video ❤️
This is my favorite series of yours by far! Excellence 👌
One thing I've always liked about your videos are your open transparent disclaimers.
Everytime there's a new foldable, I'm always eager to see your take on it. I love the idea of foldable screens and I want to have one as my daily driver when they're closer to affordable, so I'm never let down by your perspective! Keep it up, even if it takes longer than other reviewers, your content is the best!
ThinkPads man, they always find some way to innovate properly! Heck if I recall I remember them doing (and ditching) the touchbar!
3:35 was a great shot!
I just can't believe they had the audacity to call this admittedly cool device a Thinkpad and not include any signature Thinkpad features. No trackpoint, minimal upgradeability, no thinkshutter and the only ports are 2 type c.
I love how Michael explains so neat.
Love your foldable videos. You are one of the few who can lay out the arguments for foldables so clearly and see their potential future application rather than jumping straight to the "It doesn't fit my current need therefore foldables are a useless gimmick" argument from incredulity.
Now that Apple has made their own ARM silicon it should force MS to step on the accelerator for their own develop for Windows for ARM/making their own ARM silicon, so in a couple of generations when that path matures as well as hardware costs coming down these things would be a huge deal. Just imagine not having to shop specifically for "backpacks that fits a X inch laptop" anymore with a foldable that has a battery which lasts a full day of usage without plugging in, it will be so much more liberating for people on the move a lot.
Great video! Great presentation of new tech. Keep up the good work!
Imagine a full size laptop with a folding ultra wide screen, think Razer Project Valerie but with no bezels, maybe even using one of those rollable screens instead.
"A lot of it has to do with Windows." Ah, makes sense. Windows even struggles to have a consistent design language.
"Struggles?" I think you mean "fails".
Less specs, less weight and this becomes the perfect reading device. Use it folded like a traditional book and you have a text book or magazine with zoomable pictures and links to online videos, or open it up fully to read the newspaper. See an article you want to share? Just long press and share it from your tablet. I really hope this becomes more popular.
I love this series along the old device series. Keep going, man. Love from Bangladesh.
As a ThinkPad user, I'm kinda sad it didn't ditch the trackpad for a red Trackpoint dot.
This device look so sleek. People might say something about the thickness of the folded form, but man I love the way it look like a bounded hardcover
Just amazing and yet so refreshing and original. Just keep going man.
Fun fact: You saying "Alexa, tea, Earl Grey, hot" (4:39) triggered my own Alexa, and I was presently surprised that it revealed an Easter egg. She'll say something like "the replicators on this vessel are not operational" or "that beverage has not been programmed into the replication system". I love fun little details like that, especially sci-fi ones. (Based on a quick Google search, there's over 180 Easter eggs you can ask Alexa.)
That thing with the star war bit was great I love it .
I said this on another video but I would like to see this at 27 inches. That way when folded you have a 13.3 inch screen and useable keyboard, but can use it as a full size external monitor when not folded or even just as a desktop computer when not folded along with a Bluetooth keyboard. When folded up it’s the size of a traditional laptop. That said, even with pricing coming down in years, a regular laptop with a removable screen that becomes a tablet(like we already have) still seems way more practical to me.
I love how sturdy it looks
The quality of Your content is always on fleek.
Mr Mobile your TH-cam content is unique experience hands down
I Enjoy watching this channel.
Even with the Ads in between.
Love the clothes Mr. Fisher wears.
I like the way he makes the reviews.
This kind of formfactor will greatly benefit from fanless ARM based SoCs like M1.
Yep - or more suitably: the Snapdragon 8cx / Microsoft SQ series.
@@TheMrMobile Oh yes definitely.
3:15 engineering alacrity, indeed, Mr. Mobile!
2070 would be using your videos as educational tech history lesson. I can totally see that happening!!!
I’m definitely not buying one, but I always like when companies try something new.
I love the size but the lack of trackpoint kills it for me
Love the lappy..very handy and the review by Mr mobile makes every video awesome.
If you didn’t know what that video was about from the title or so, that’s the best reveal of something new I have ever seen! Good job!
Hi Michael, I'm looking forward to your full review of the device!
I understand that Lenovo wanted to make a device that folded to be smaller, but that's not what I want, and I think that a LOT of people would agree that they missed the opportunity to create a "larger than a 17-inch" laptop here.
If they had decided to make this device the size of a 15" laptop then doubling a 15" display (approx 12.8"x9") by folding it would get us a 22" screen (here's the calculation √((9×2)^2+12.8^2) ). Now that would be a great thing to have, and a great device for productivity while out of the office! Even if they kept the footprint to the size of a 14" device it would still yield a 20" unfolded size!
Before people start flaming me for suggesting this, just think a bit. Why do we need to unfold to a size that we can already easily get for 1/3 the price? Why not unfold to a size that wouldn't even be possible without folding?
I was in the camp that was very disappointed that Razar never shipped the Project Valerie laptop (www2.razer.com/project-valerie). It was a laptop that wasn't much thicker than any other 17" device and folded out to have 3x full sized 17" screens! So while I'm impressed by Lenovo's X1 fold, at the same time I see it as a half-scale prototype of the "real" laptop that they should be making. At over $3000, I don't think many people will be buying a 13" laptop, even if they do think it's an elegant design and they love the concept behind the tech.
Hopefully Lenovo is listening and don't drop folding screens before exploring multiple sized devices. They may be right in making a 13" device first, but perhaps I'm right and the market is waiting for a mammoth 22" foldout. The only real way to know would be to make both and see which one sells better. My money says that it would be easier to justify the additional expense for a screen that's MORE than you could get in a traditional laptop.
Perhaps Michael can put up a poll asking what sized folding screens we'd all prefer? Or better yet, which one's we'd dish out $3000 to buy!
As someone who uses an HP elite x2 as their daily driver, this x2 fold is my DREAM
This was better than MKBHD. I simply loved the fact that you have pertained all aspects of this Foldable device's real life usage. No offense to MKBHD though.
I get how foldable will help in some respects of screens/devices. However, I feel like the next step will be be when it's rolled up into the side frame and you can truly collapse the size of a device, not just shift the dimension to a different vector (making something thicker as opposed to wider).
I love watching your videos. A lot of hardwork, love and effort go into making them. From the camera angles, to script to music to background, they are a reflection of your good taste and creativity. Hope you get more recognition.
Love your videos! Especially this foldable series, allowing us a peak into the future of tech. Also love that you can be critical of products without being condescending. Keep rocking it Mr. Mobile!
6:56, Yeah, that was to be expected, sadly.
@ 05:19 your jacket man!
BTW great device
And you, outstanding as ever....
This is like the dream laptop...small enough to fit in a small bookbag or purse. Easily usable in a tight area that is very narrow like a plane or small table. Large screen for serious work.
I've seen a lot of futuristic laptop designs....this is the first that screams practicality. Once the price of these laptops gets to around $1000 or less I don't see how anyone will want anything else.
I am SO freaking jealous that you have an actual Bodum teacup. They're definitely the best looking of Picard's mugs.
I wish I could purchase one of these. It looks like a great device to take out of my bag when a Legion Y520 is just too big and bulky. Also, it brings back memories of my middle school days where I used to use an Acer Aspire One 532h-2Ds for almost all of my schoolwork. It handled Windows 7 Starter + Office 2010 Home and Student pretty well for a device with an Intel Atom N450 paired with only 1 gigabyte of DDR2 RAM and a 250 GB hard disk. It also had Gigabit Ethernet for some reason.
2:40 dope af!
For a subject matter I'm only slightly interested in (foldables) I think this is your best video so far this year, loved the camera work and editing in this video.
Goddamn it, I wasn't expecting your Star Trek suit/cosplay to look that good. You could totally have been a guest captain/officer in Next Generation.
I truly would love to try out all these different tech devices, but I don't even own a tablet. One expensive phone, one expensive computer and on mediocre laptop and I'm done. So you're so lucky this is your job, man.
I learned a new word at 3:15! alacrity: promptness in response : cheerful readiness
I would actually prefer this over a normal laptop! But the weight and reliability would make me prefer something like the LG Gram 17"!
As a first gen device, this is wonderfully executed.
Nice to see ThinkPad isn't just another brand name after being purchased by Lenovo and you can still expect a durable and well engineered laptop carrying this logo.
I regret not following your channel long time back. I'm totally loving your videos and started watching your earlier videos too just because of that awesome content and the way you present them.
Your voice is so soothing I never miss your reviews 😊
I think this makes sense if the laptop is 14inch fold in and when you fold out it is 28inch which can be used as a monitor when needed and the laptop too.
It's hard to think of this as a ThinkPad with no nipple mouse and the non-flipped Ctrl & Fn keys
Michael Fisher Definitely NEEDS to be cast on the next Star Trek Series! Wonderful. Great laptop review also btw.
Wow, with that upper aspect ratio I'm pretty sure you can play Diablo 2 on it perfectly. Sold!
Oh my god! It’s been such a long time since I’ve seen something truly surprise me in technology! This ones gorgeous!