Slowly but surely, foldable phones are gaining traction among consumers. Google’s Pixel Fold will be announced this week, joining other foldable devices from Samsung, Oppo, Huawei, and others. But despite attempts by Lenovo and Asus, foldable laptops aren’t anywhere close to mainstream acceptance.
Perhaps that explains the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i. Instead of a single bendable display, the Book has two OLED touchscreens secured with a 360-degree hinge. It opens and folds like a standard 2-in-1 Windows convertible. You’ll get the usual tablet, clamshell, and tent use modes, as well as several new ones (Book and Scroll modes). For instance, you can use it like a mini dual-monitor desktop PC — with the included Bluetooth keyboard, stylus, and folio stand.
Mr Gregory Beh, Lenovo’s Asia Pacific Category Manager, says the tech used in the Yoga Book is more mature, and less costly than a foldable laptop. Windows 11 and your apps also know how to handle multiple displays, so you’re less likely to …
