We often see Lenovo experimenting with laptop form factors that push the boundaries of conventional design. Be it making a 360 degree hinge mainstream with the Yoga line, or introduce the concept of a foldable PC with the ThinkPad X1 Fold. Now, fresh leaks suggest the company is once again exploring an unusual approach to portable computing. This time, the brand is said to be working on a concept device with a rotating panel.
According to images shared by reliable leaker Evan Blass, Lenovo is developing a prototype known internally as Project Pivo. The design appears to be based around a laptop display that can pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations, offering flexibility that standard clamshells don’t provide. Unlike the futuristic roll-out or foldable screen concepts previously teased by the company, Pivo’s display seems to rely on a hinge system anchored within the laptop’s lid.
The device is expected to make its first public appearance at the IFA technology trade show in Berlin, where Lenovo often showcases its more experimental hardware alongside commercial-ready models. While there is no confirmation on whether Project Pivo will progress beyond the concept stage, its presence at a major global event indicates Lenovo is serious about testing the waters.
A rotating screen could offer clear benefits for certain types of users. Writers, coders, and developers could make use of a vertical orientation for longer lines of text or code. Professionals working with documents, spreadsheets, or research could view more content without scrolling. Even casual users might find a portrait display more comfortable for browsing or reading. At the same time, switching back to landscape mode would still allow for traditional use, gaming, or watching videos.
However, questions about ergonomics and durability remain. Integrating a pivoting mechanism into a laptop lid is not as straightforward as it might appear. The design must withstand repeated rotations without compromising the overall sturdiness of the chassis. Heat management and internal component placement could also become more complex in such a form factor.
With IFA Berlin around the corner (September 4 – September 9), more details about Project Pivo are likely to emerge soon. If Lenovo does move forward with development, the pivoting display could mark the start of a new category of laptops designed to cater to both work and entertainment in more versatile ways. Until then, the “long laptop” remains a fascinating experiment in what the future of portable PCs might look like.
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