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MWC 2024 | ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop: Hands-on with Lenovo's first attempt at building a transparent laptop

The ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop is one of the most unique devices to be shown at MWC 2024. (Image source: Notebookcheck)
The ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop is one of the most unique devices to be shown at MWC 2024. (Image source: Notebookcheck)
Lenovo has now offered a first look at the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop, one of the most unusual devices to bear the ThinkBook badge. While only a 'proof of concept' at this stage, Lenovo provided some hands-on time with the device at its MWC 2024 event in Barcelona.

Lenovo has now offered up its first transparent laptop, a few weeks after first glimpses of the device leaked online. As expected, the company is referring to the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop as a 'proof of concept', adding:

The Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop is not only a proof of concept but showcases a futuristic perspective on AI PCs, blending digital and physical environments that can enhance user experiences in ways never imagined.

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In other words, Lenovo is unlikely to ever release the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop in the form shown today at MWC 2024. Nonetheless, we got a chance to try a working prototype during Lenovo's product showcase in Barcelona. While the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop looks slim and light, its 17.3-inch displays contribute to the device having an estimated weight of between 3 kg and 4 kg.

Additionally, Lenovo claims to have sourced Micro-LED panels that combine 1,000-nit peak brightness and 'high colour saturation'. However, the company's press release neglects to mention that the panels output at 720p, which looks particularly pixelated across a 17.3-inch canvas. On top of that, Lenovo's 'high colour saturation' exhibits a strong red tint for now. Unfortunately, it is unclear when the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop will be shown again or if Lenovo has plans to commercialise another version of it any time soon.

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2024 02 > ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop: Hands-on with Lenovo's first attempt at building a transparent laptop
Alex Alderson, 2024-02-26 (Update: 2024-02-26)