Intel’s {hardware} push for 2020 consists of not simply their Athena vary of long-lasting batteries, but additionally folding laptops, and in the present day at CES 2020 confirmed off their 17.three inch folding laptop computer, the Intel Horseshoe Bend prototype.
The idea delivers a giant display screen in a small type issue, however nonetheless presents a kickstand and magnetically hooked up wi-fi {hardware} keyboard which covers the decrease display screen and which modifications the machine right into a 12.5-inch typical clamshell.
The Horseshoe Bend prototype is powered by Intel’s next-generation cellular chip, Tiger Lake, which presents sooner graphics and AI acceleration. The display screen is OLED and pen-compatible.
“This product is the culmination of phones, tablets and PCs. It’s going to move the needle,” mentioned Niraj Bali, senior engineering director at Intel’s Client Platform Engineering group.
“It’s obviously going to be premium when it first comes out, but I never underestimate people’s willingness to pay for cool,” mentioned Chris Walker, common supervisor of Intel’s cellular PC group.
Intel expects the expertise to point out up in actual units by OEMs in 2021.
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