Lenovo Launches World’s First Color E-Paper Dual-Screen Laptop

The ThinkBook Plus Twist represents the pinnacle of Lenovo’s premium ThinkBook Plus series, delivering a revolutionary dual-display experience for work, entertainment, and daily productivity. This third-generation evolution builds upon its monochrome e-ink predecessors by introducing the industry’s first 13.3-inch color E Ink display (2560×1600) with a breakthrough 12Hz refresh rate – a 480% improvement over previous 2.5Hz models.

Display Innovation
• Dual-mode refresh: 6Hz (optimal reading) and 12Hz (dynamic content)
• Full Windows compatibility: Supports office apps, comics, and video playback
• Complementary OLED main screen: 2.8K 400-nit resolution with 180° rotating hinge
The patent-pending rotating mechanism (30% smaller than legacy designs) enables seamless transitions between:

1. Productivity mode (OLED + keyboard)

2. Reading mode (E Ink + touch)

3. Tablet configuration

Software Ecosystem
Three custom-built apps optimize the E Ink experience:

1. E Ink Launcher – Widget-enabled interface with:

   • Quick-access apps

   • Anti-ghosting controls

   • 4 print-inspired themes (Magazine/Blog/Poster/Business Card)

2. E-Reader – Supports PDF/EPUB/MOBI with:

   • Advanced cropping/layout options

   • Reading analytics

3. Note-Taking – Feature-rich digital notebook offering:

   • OCR conversion

   • 12 color brushes

   • Sticky notes functionality

Sustainability Leadership
The Twist leads Lenovo’s ESG initiatives with:
✓ 100% plastic-free FSC-certified packaging
✓ Hydro-powered aluminum chassis
✓ 30% recycled materials in batteries/adapters
✓ 60% lower power consumption vs conventional laptops

Development Challenges
The 3-year R&D process overcame:
• Thermal constraints in the slim rotating hinge (8 prototype iterations)
• Color rendering optimization for E Ink’s advanced ACeP technology
• User education curves through dedicated tutorial portals

Early adopters report 89% satisfaction rates, particularly praising the daylight-readable display and 14-hour battery life. Future OTA updates will add PDF editing and content search features.