Updated
Updated · The Verge · Sep 3
Lenovo Unveils 14-to-17-Inch ThinkBook Project Swan Rollable Laptop at IFA 2026
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Sep 3

Lenovo Unveils 14-to-17-Inch ThinkBook Project Swan Rollable Laptop at IFA 2026

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Sep 3

Summary

  • Lenovo’s new ThinkBook Project Swan starts as a 14-inch business laptop and expands horizontally into a 17-inch 16:9 display using a flexible OLED panel.
  • At 0.7 inches thick and 3.5 pounds, the concept aims to offer a more portable, restrained rollable design than Lenovo’s earlier vertical and ultrawide experiments.
  • Hands-on impressions suggested a more finished product than a fragile prototype, though the screen ripple remains visible and the lid-heavy design limits how far the display can tilt.
  • Intel Lunar Lake powers the concept for now, but any commercial version would likely use newer chips if Lenovo brings it to market.
  • The design follows Lenovo’s $3,500 ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable launch last year and reflects its broader push to balance novel form factors with durability and price.

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