will see-through screens become the latest trend?
by rick richardson
technology this week
lenovo’s translucent laptop is said to revolutionize laptop design. but until the company can demonstrate how useful this is compared to more conventional models, the novel idea risks being dismissed as a gimmick.
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there are rumors that lenovo will present the world’s first transparent laptop at the mobile world congress in barcelona this month. according to leaked photos obtained by windowsreport, the laptop may have a see-through keyboard and display, introducing transparent technology to pcs for the first time.
the pictures show what, at first glance, looks like a typical laptop. on closer examination, though, the display appears transparent when not powered on. although the laptop seems to have lenovo’s distinctive design appeal, the bottom half is a touchscreen with simulated keys instead of actual keys.
the non-transparent parts are the bottom chassis and the strip with the lenovo logo under the display. the leaks do not mention specifications, so all information is unknown until lenovo makes a formal announcement.
the laptop’s shape resembles contemporary dual-screen laptops rather than a traditional clamshell. this creative, transparent idea is in line with more general trends that were visible at this year’s ces, where companies like samsung and lg presented transparent tvs and screens.
naturally, if the laptop looks too advanced to be real, it most likely is. rather than being a production prototype, the model is likely a concept gadget intended to highlight lenovo’s technological prowess at mwc 2024.
the cost of producing transparent display technology on a large scale is still too high. therefore, even though the concept is unquestionably cool, the imagined transparent laptop would require a high price tag.
however, companies that investigate novel form aspects frequently advance the sector. two-in-one convertible laptops are a welcome innovation, as laptop design conventions have not altered much in decades. later this month, lenovo hopes to impress audiences with a ground-breaking laptop prototype.
of course, the bigger, longer-term challenge is whether the technology can leap from concept to commercial product. for the device to flourish, lenovo needs to provide strong evidence of its advantages over conventional versions in the real world. even if the laptop is unveiled at mwc, there is no certainty that it will ever be sold to consumers. furthermore, if present photos show an early prototype, the final design may diverge greatly from them.