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Lenovo Demos Rotating‑Screen Laptop and Motorized Dock at IFA 2025

The prototypes showcase an ergonomics-first direction with no confirmed plans to ship.

Overview

  • The ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept features a 14-inch display that manually pivots 90 degrees within the lid to switch between landscape and portrait orientations.
  • Hands-on units measured about 17.9mm thick and 1.39kg with ports that include two USB-C/Thunderbolt, one USB-A, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
  • Lenovo’s Smart Motion Concept is a powered stand and dock that uses a laptop’s webcam and, optionally, microphones to track the user and automatically raise, lower, tilt, and swivel the machine.
  • The stand doubles as a hub with multiple I/O and built-in cooling fans, and it can be controlled via a remote or Lenovo’s optional AI Ring for gesture input.
  • Lenovo presented both as concept devices without a production timeline, with reviewers noting potential ergonomics and accessibility benefits alongside questions about tracking reliability, durability, and cost.