Lenovo's latest innovation is here, and it's turning heads – literally! The ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist is a new laptop that revisits a classic concept with a modern, AI-powered twist. This laptop is designed to be a workplace companion, allowing users to rotate the display to share presentations or other content effortlessly around meeting rooms. It's a nod to Lenovo's past designs, such as the 2012 Lenovo ThinkPad Twist, but with a significant upgrade.
But here's where it gets interesting: the Gen 7 Auto Twist doesn't just twist; it autonomously twists. The screen is motorized and uses the built-in camera to follow you as you move, mirroring Apple's Center Stage technology in a physical form. This means your presentation stays in view, no matter where you are in the room.
Unlike some concept devices, the Gen 7 Auto Twist is slated for market release in June 2026, with a starting price of $1,650. Initially unveiled as a concept at CES 2024, the finalized version boasts faster and quieter rotation, according to Lenovo.
During a demonstration at CES 2026, the Gen 7 Auto Twist followed me as I moved around. It also features an AI-powered mode that lights up the screen with animated 'kewpie eyes', giving the laptop a surprisingly friendly personality. It is designed to respond to voice commands, though the noisy demo environment made it difficult to assess this feature fully.
The Gen 7 Auto Twist is positioned as a lightweight work laptop, weighing just over 3 pounds. It runs on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display, which, while sharp, is best suited for indoor use due to its 500 nits brightness.
Lenovo showcased other intriguing concepts at CES 2026, including the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept laptop, with a vertically expanding screen, and the Legion Pro Rollable laptop concept, designed for gamers to expand their display horizontally.
Could this be the future of laptops? Given that the Gen 7 Auto Twist went from concept to commercial product in just two years, it's possible we'll see these rollable designs hit the market in the coming years. What are your thoughts on this new technology? Do you think the motorized, AI-powered twist is a game-changer, or is it just a gimmick? Share your opinions in the comments below!
