Lenovo is throwing concepts on the wall with new modular equipment for the magnetic Magic Bay connector of its ThinkBook 16P Gen 6 laptop computer. The corporate introduced at Mobile World Congress 4 completely different proof-of-concept add-ons that will or might by no means be launched, and so they’re as cool as they’re quirky:
There aren’t many particulars on the ideas, although the 2nd Show and Twin Display are probably the most easy. They’re meant for individuals who need a cellular multi-monitor setup that doesn’t require a secondary machine to plug in or hold charged. The 2nd Show is like attaching an 8-inch iPad Mini to your laptop computer, with a vertical orientation that may very well be nice for social feeds and communication apps like Slack or Microsoft Groups. It has a 1920 x 1200 decision 60Hz panel, which is loads of decision for a small display.
The Twin Display Idea takes the ThinkBook 16P Gen 6 and turns it right into a triple-monitor setup. The 2 attachable shows are every 13.3 inches with 2880 x 1920 decision and 120 Hz refresh. They weigh a hefty 2.62 kilos / 1.2kg, practically as heavy as carrying a 13-inch MacBook Air together with your ThinkBook. I noticed this setup and the 2nd Show Idea in an early in-person preview, and whereas having a triple-monitor laptop computer prepared on-demand appeared superior, it was additionally simply A Lot. The Twin Display Idea was cumbersome to arrange, fold down, and put away. However, the 2nd Show was straightforward to work with and felt like a no brainer if it ever involves market.
As for the pair of Tiko ideas, I didn’t get to see them however oh boy are these such completely different concepts sharing the identical identify. Lenovo doesn’t have many particulars but on the Tiko Professional horizontal display attachment, however having an extra show for widgets appears nifty. I wager its teleprompter operate would promote many items on that sole characteristic.
However the Tiko emoji pal seems like an absolute charmer. It’s a round display to show what Lenovo calls, “A compact AI emotional interplay companion” that “helps customers keep knowledgeable and engaged all through their workday.” I’m all about emojis, and that is an emoji buddy you possibly can connect to your laptop computer.
It seems just like the aptly-named AI Buddy Lenovo confirmed at its current Tech World Convention, which was designed for a desktop. The Buddy was a voice-enabled AI chatbot that might additionally take actions in your pc for you. The Tiko Professional, a minimum of primarily based on Lenovo’s early indications, appears extra like a lighthearted plaything you possibly can casually work together with. For instance, you may make a coronary heart hand gesture at it and it’ll react with hearts, and you may put it in a cute cat case — full with a tail!
I don’t know why the business-focused ThinkBook 16P Gen 6 is concurrently the platform for multi-monitor options for energy customers and a digital equal to an emotional help animal, however I’m right here for it regardless. Let’s see if any of those ideas survive the slicing room flooring.