Get ready for a twist! Lenovo's latest innovation, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, is a laptop that literally follows you around. It's a unique take on the traditional laptop, designed with the workplace in mind. But here's the catch: it's not just a twist on the past, it's a bold step into the future with AI integration.
Lenovo has taken inspiration from its own history, reminiscent of the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist from 2012. However, this new model takes things to a whole new level. The screen doesn't just twist manually; it's motorized and uses AI-powered camera technology to track your movements, almost like a personal assistant. It's a physical manifestation of Apple's Center Stage, but with a Lenovo twist.
The exciting part? Unlike some of Lenovo's AI concepts, this one is actually hitting the market soon. The Gen 7 Auto Twist is scheduled for release in June 2026, with a starting price of $1,650. It was first unveiled as a concept at CES 2024, and now, two years later, it's ready for commercial sale. Lenovo claims this new version is faster and quieter, an improvement on the original concept.
I had the chance to see the Gen 7 Auto Twist in action at CES 2026, and it was an intriguing experience. The display smoothly rotated to follow my movements, almost as if the laptop was alive. It also has an AI-powered mode that gives it a unique personality - two large kewpie eyes light up on the screen, making it feel almost companionable. It's designed to respond to voice commands too, but the noisy demo floor made it difficult to test this feature thoroughly.
Positioned as a lightweight workhorse, the Gen 7 Auto Twist weighs just over 3 pounds and runs on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Its 14-inch 2.8K OLED display offers sharp visuals, although it's not the brightest at 500 nits, making it more suitable for indoor use.
The Gen 7 Auto Twist is just one of Lenovo's many exciting laptop concepts showcased at CES 2026. They also revealed the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept, with a vertically rising screen, and the Legion Pro Rollable laptop concept, designed for gamers to expand their display horizontally for an enhanced gaming experience on the go. While Lenovo hasn't confirmed when or if these rollables will become commercial products, the success of the Gen 7 Auto Twist, which was initially unveiled as a concept just two years ago, gives us hope that we might see these innovative designs hit the market soon.
So, what do you think? Is Lenovo's AI-powered, twisting laptop a step too far, or a brilliant innovation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
