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.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Industries Being Reshaped
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
