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Lenovo's Auto-Twisting ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Ships in June for $1,649

Lenovo turns its swiveling-screen concept into a shipping ThinkBook for presenters who need hands-free framing.

Overview

  • Lenovo announced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist at CES 2026 with a June release window and a $1,649 starting price.
  • A motorized hinge works with a 10‑MP webcam and on-device AI to track the user and swivel the display to keep them in frame during movement.
  • Core specs include a 14-inch 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) chips, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory, up to 2TB SSD, and a 75Wh battery at roughly 3.1 pounds.
  • Connectivity and I/O feature Wi‑Fi 7 plus ports including Thunderbolt 4, USB‑A, and HDMI within a compact Space Frame layout.
  • Interaction features span a knock-to-open lid, automatic closing on shutdown, gesture and voice controls, posture analysis, mode switching, Copilot+ support, and Lenovo’s AI companion, with hands-on reports noting quieter but not silent motors and occasional jerky tracking.