Lenovo has officially unveiled its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, a revolutionary rollable laptop concept that stole the show at CES 2025. This innovative device is set to launch in Q1 2025, offering users a unique and quirky laptop experience for a premium price of $3,499.

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 boasts a flexible OLED display with small motors built into its hinge, allowing the screen to extend from a standard 14-inch mode to a tall 16.7 inches. This feature enables users to fit two 16:9 windows stacked on top of each other, providing an unparalleled level of screen real estate. The laptop's 2000 x 1600 resolution in standard mode expands to 2000 x 2350 in extended mode, making it ideal for tasks that require extra vertical space, such as working on spreadsheets.

According to Lenovo representatives, including Samuel Shang of Lenovo research, the laptop's design allows for ample battery capacity, with a 66Wh battery that is typical for a laptop of this size. The ThinkBook has been thoroughly tested and rated for at least 30,000 closings and openings of its lid hinge and 20,000 rolls both up and down.

The laptop's rollable display is made possible by Samsung Display's IT foldable panel technology. While the screen does exhibit smaller creases along its lower half, they are barely noticeable during normal use. The ThinkBook's motors are also relatively quiet, although they may draw attention in quiet environments.

In terms of conventional laptop specifications, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is a thin and light productivity machine that can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor, 1TB SSD, and 32GB of DDR5x dual-channel RAM. However, it only features two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which may require users to rely on dongles for additional connectivity.

One notable limitation of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is its software support. Since Microsoft does not have baked-in support for rollable displays, Lenovo had to program the extra screen real estate as a second monitor in Windows. This may lead to some software quirks, such as the inability to snap windows and apps to the bottom portion of the extended screen. Users will need to open Lenovo's built-in software and pin it to that window instead.

Despite these limitations, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is an exciting and innovative product that has the potential to change the way we interact with laptops. While its hefty price tag may be a barrier for some, it is undeniable that Lenovo has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in laptop design. As the product launches in Q1 2025, it will be interesting to see how users adapt to its unique features and quirks.