A 17.3-inch foldable laptop hybrid called the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED was presented by ASUS at CES 2022 and it is a multi-use device that adds value as a laptop, PC, tablet, electronic book, on-screen keyboard and more. Once fully extended, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED functions as a 17.3-inch 2.5K OLED monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Coming in at just 3.75 pounds, the device is comparable to other laptops and is compact for on-the-go use.
When bent at the middle, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED functions with a pair of 12.5-inch displays wth a 1,920 x 1,280-pixel resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio. As ASUS describes, this makes the unit "smaller than a sheet of photocopier paper." To support seamless navigation, the Zenbook comes with a ScreenXpert app and window management feature.
Foldable Screen Laptops
The ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Was Presented at CES 2022
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Screen Devices - The trend of foldable screens for laptops and other mobile devices presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create multi-use devices that add value as a laptop, PC, tablet, electronic book, on-screen keyboard and more.
2. Flexible Display Technology - Flexible display technology offers opportunities for companies to create more portable and convenient devices that can be folded for easier portability and storage while maintaining high-resolution displays and functionality.
3. Multi-use Devices - The emergence of multi-use devices that can serve multiple purposes as laptops, tablets, and monitors provides an opportunity for companies to create a more versatile and convenient computing experience for users.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry stands to benefit from the trend of foldable screen devices and flexible display technology by creating new form factors and innovative designs that enhance the user experience.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can leverage the trend of multi-use devices to create new products that combine the functionality of laptops, tablets, e-readers, and other devices, offering consumers a more versatile and convenient computing experience.
3. Telecommunications - Telecommunications companies can capitalize on the trend of multi-use devices by developing new applications and software that take advantage of the unique form factor and capabilities of these devices, offering users a more seamless and streamlined computing experience.