I Switched to a Folding Laptop... [ASUS ZenBook Fold 17 OLED Review]

[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! Folding Laptops... Yay or Nay??

[@wisdomt00th]

Yay, when windows gets a spit and polish . Till then Nay...

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!

[@bri1085]

Not at that price point

[@benjamin7114]

Yay .... if Apple needed a foldable, this is where they should start. M1 tech, ipad software and foldable screens from Samsung.

[@anaphylaxis6599]

Definitely yay, but I want solid glass or something sturdier but this laptop is definitely mind blowing

[@LarryNgetich]

It's more like a folding tablet, because laptops already fold 😅 Edit: Wow, I can't believe how many people still comment on this three months on. I am thankful, guys, and I am a huge fan of The Tech Chap. Have fun, and I hope 2023 will be a great year for tech.

[@kh7688]

A very good point.

[@veerlabalaji6289]

😭😂😂😂A valid point

[@bradavon]

So do tablets 😉. Surface Pro, Lenovo Duet and loads of others.

[@modestman6753]

Cant wait galaxy tab fold early next year😬

[@Robiejan1]

Nice 🤣

[@ivo4357]

this should be the future of laptop/tablet design. It could either give you a small but very portable device (if they resolve the weight issue) or a big size screen that's manageable to walk around with. If this gets mass produced, the reduced price would make this VERY interesting. But foldable smartphones have been around for a while now, and still are ridiculously expensive and remain a niche product, so I don't see this happening within the next 5 years.

[@familyshare3724]

People use their laptops as portable desktop machines. Bigger is better. Phones are only portable. Smaller is better.

[@Phyrre56]

I believe that foldable OLED is still a technology seeking a problem. It's nice that this can be a chunky laptop or a nice big tablet with a bluetooth keyboard that still fits in your backpack. But do people really want that? Most people would be using "desktop mode" at fixed locations where it's just as easy (and much cheaper) to plug a regular laptop into a regular monitor. A 17 inch screen is awkwardly large to use anywhere but on a desk or similar surface.

[@familyshare3724]

@@Phyrre56 it is a problem seeking a lower price. I want a 17" OLED folded in half. I travel weekly/monthly including 7 hour train journies, and destination often have only HD. I no longer want a laptop. I want a good keyboard, a good mouse, and a big monitor, all portable (with battery), and upgradeable.

[@Cyba_IT]

Yes, I agree that this should, and probably will be the direction laptops should go. Ultraportables anyway. That's cool but it will mean a whole segment of "laptops" will be much harder to repair. I know with many of the Ultraportable laptops now many of the components are already soldered to the motherboard so I guess it won't make much difference. Progress I guess.

[@michaelmayers3622]

Laptops already filed its pointless

[@madararam2853]

The positive note, is that you have a foldable 17" inch screen portable to work home, work, public or in the field which allows flexibility to manage more efficiently. Though the pricing is hot expensive at this point but it's the prototype.. hopefully it will be affordable around £800 to £1200 with future models choices. Awesome one!

[@austJW]

add an extra £1,000 and you are getting closer to an acceptable price. They will not be sold for £800 for 4 years or even longer. They would lose money on £800 in a serious way.

[@madararam2853]

@@austJW I understand.. Thank you for replying. But then, this leaves room for another competitor to appreciate the market opportunity since it has to make profit by aligning with current economic and commercial affordability of the consumer. Either way, Demand defines product success. Thank you again.

[@fkstudio5901]

We have got those already.

[@mattizzle81]

There are AR glasses coming out which will fill that use possibly better and much more portable.

[@woodenfigurines]

It's crazy too see a folding screen device, which is actually useful! This setup is really promising, I'm curious how they refine it in upcoming years.

[@shobhitbhatt8074]

Every laptop is a folding laptop

[@arnhaig]

Boom!

[@LL-ly1jr]

😂 love it

[@TheLegendNewton]

I love when companies innovate with their products. Definitely going to wait for gen 2/3, if they make some nice refinements I’ll be buying in the future.

[@Commander_Chief]

Everyone's waiting for gen 2/3 and Asus thinking no ones buying. It must be a terrible idea. Let's scrap the whole thing. 🤣

[@ps4games164]

Triple folding is the future. That way you can easily turn 14 inch laptop into big-ish screen multi task tv when you need it. The keyboard could be at the back on the far left.

[@fkstudio5901]

But why? We don't carry laptops in out pockets.

[@stealthis]

Regular people hate when companies innovate, which is why Apple products are so successful in our capturing the market. Apple products rarely change form or functionality, they just get continual spec upgrades. People like this because then they don't have to learn anything new and they just know things are going to work. Real innovation dies because consumers expect flawless products from day one and don't want to put any work into changing their routine. Look at LG, lots of hardware, completely loses to Samsung who continues to remove features year after year.

[@billschannel1116]

@@fkstudio5901 There are people who want a larger size screen in a convenient form factor that can step into a use on your lap or small space. I'm a little surprised you are asking. I understand it might not be for you but imagine doing massive productivity apps for 8 hours on a small screen, or walking around with a 17" laptop that is heavy and requires ~2 square feet of space. Imagine walking around with 3 devices on trips with all their associated peripherals. Each of these scenarios are daily challenges for different people.

[@huajie666liu8]

I think the most attractive part is you can fold it half into your backpack. So, a 8.5 inch laptop is no problem for it. If it is a 17 inch one, it might be hard to do. I like this idea. I think it is cool.

[@naskirnawas2037]

@Casper's Studio You got a 17-inch tablet that fits in a regular backpack?

[@fkstudio5901]

@@naskirnawas2037 It doesn't matter. Backpacks will fit 17 inches. Just get one that has a larger laptop pouch. I always make sure my backpacks can fit 17 inch laptops even if I don't have one at the moment. You're not going to need a 17 inch in the subway or at the park anyway. If you do, you can take lightweight portable screens with you for your weird working habits.

[@Lumi_nance]

it's not 8.5inch but around 12inch folded

[@azul1964]

For a 17 inch laptop, just get a 17 inch laptop sleeve or backpack... If you do this for a 12 inch laptop and show me how to carry it with my suit on, I might be interested

[@dariuszspiewak5624]

Yeah.. This has a lot of potential. Actually, I think it's extraordinary. Probably I wouldn't yet buy it but in a year or two... who knows. I really like the idea of a folding screen and having it separate from the keyboard. And on top of that, the screen is touch-enabled, which is such a great help for people who use a stylus to write on it. For online classes/presentations it's just absolutely perfect. Especially if you write a lot of math :)

[@BonaDeum]

What would be great in the future with this tech, is that it would allow you to bring monitors easily with you. E.g. a 24" monitor is about 30cm folded in half, which is about the same length as a 16 inch laptop. Imagine all the work space, all portable, in your bag/backpack.

[@mbvglider]

More than a monitor, which would be very specialized, I'd rather have a foldable 24" tablet, which is about the size of a music book. I'd put an HDMI/USB-C/Airplay input for use as a monitor when needed, but it'd be far more useful if it could function just fine on its own as an ARM-powered smart device most of the time. With a device that big, you could have a 24+ hour battery. Classical musicians would all buy one for sure. I just think a whole, hot laptop in that form factor doesn't make sense, especially for Wintel mobile devices, which currently don't even have functioning sleep states and can cook while they're supposed to be sleeping.

[@gadeaiglesiassordo716]

Exactly. You can create a system that can be used as a full computer, as a gigantic tablet and as a full laptop

[@oculwarrior1706]

They definitely got it right. It's basically the most flexible computer ever built and it's exactly what people want. We're getting closer to the floating screen, but even that might not replace this.

[@mangoeater5624]

what is the floating screen?

[@darthwater999]

the people want what?

[@oculwarrior1706]

@@mangoeater5624 Like a screen on a drone or something. It would probably be useful in a busy workshop, or as a 'body' for AI.

[@oculwarrior1706]

​@@darthwater999 People want to use their computers without being forced onto a chair and a squared body posture. The fact that this screen unfolds into something bigger, the fact that I can easily move it around with a single hand and place it just about anywhere in just about any angle, the fact that it comes with a fantastic wireless keyboard (with trackpad), is amazing. People are really going to enjoy that. I know you can find something similar with a large tablet and a wireless keyboard. And you can in fact opt for that if you find the Fold unnecessarily pricey. But the Fold folds :D, you know. And everything just clicks together into one seamless experience.

[@darthwater999]

@@oculwarrior1706as a portable monitor I agree that it is cool, but as a pc, I would never work on a crappy thing like that... Surely it's useful in certain context, but average people definitely don't need nor want it. Don't be over enthusiastic on this meme shit Edit: also you just described something called laptop and it already exist

[@jivekiwi]

I like that it folds for smaller storage and you can use the keyboard separately. If you use it just as a screen, it makes sense.

[@thisislorn]

i would love to actually see this as a portable monitor. digital nomad life is increasingly popular and as someone in the creative industry benefiting from a larger monitor that folds up small would be AMAZING

[@billschannel1116]

Several manufacturers already have prototypes. Whether they will come out with them is still a question.

[@DerekHki]

Yep, I'm a remote worker in the finance industry and I currently have 2 screens (13" laptop + 24" monitor) but I'd love to switch the laptop to a 17" monitor/laptop + 24" monitor. This Asus would give me 4" extra screen while reducing the weight by 400grams, while having roughly the same performance specs (current laptop: Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3).

[@kerrybaldino8826]

I am pretty interested in fold devices but it is taking a bit longer to get good feeling and performing fold devices than I thought it would. Honestly think AR/VR tech like glasses will be a better on the go option before foldable devices will. Especially considering the price tag foldable devices have.

[@jeffhubbard6185]

AR glasses as a monitor would be fantastic, the screen could be essentially as large or small as you want it to be. The only question is how they would deal with battery and processing? I imagine extra processors could be stored in a tactile keyboard because let's face it, that's not going away any time soon (at least not for laptops). But for battery, if you've got these augmented screens on your face I imagine they'll be used for everything, as a phone, as a wearable for notifications and quick actions, and as a laptop screen meaning battery would have to be really significant. Externally housed wireless processors could help with that, like maybe phones would become just mini tactile keyboards with navigational functionality and extra processing, essentially a small wireless keyboard. But even the display could die pretty quickly, and it'd be difficult to use when plugged in so you'd essentially be without your smartwatch / phone / laptop until it's recharged. Sure, super fast charging could help to mitigate, I charge my watch while I'm in the shower once a day and that's enough for my use case. My z fold 4 alos needs a little topping off for about 20 minutes each day, but I can still use those devices while charging so it doesn't really have an impact on my ability to use each device. I think AR and VR tech has come a long way, but until "wireless" charging becomes truly wire-less, it won't be a viable replacement for something like a more portable folding device. Don't get me wrong, I'm more excited for AR screens than anyone! But there are some major innovations that need to take place and become well rounded before augmentation becomes reality (pun intended).

[@SubsonicNoise]

Weirdly enough I can see the "no styluses" thing to be a big downside - It otherwise would have been great for artists, you can use it like a normal laptop or all-in-one and then unfold it for drawing / painting. I hope future models fix that!

[@Verbatino]

I really appreciate ASUS developing new types of products.

[@Thetechchap]

me too!

[@aayaan1935]

@@Thetechchap same

[@thesweetnotes]

I love this. Asus is the forerunner for laptops in my book. Always has been always will be. Its bringing the feel of a tablet along with everything we love about a laptop in the traditional format of a book. Best of everything right there. Can't wait to see it on shelves and where their new tech in other areas will be taking us as well.

[@fleshwound5149]

I'd love to see a foldable laptop with an even bigger screen. Imagine a triple fold laptop with a 13 inch folded size, but a 29 inch ultrawide when unfolded. Would be amazing.

[@ILoveTinfoilHats]

That's not how diagonal measurements work

[@GreasyFox]

The OLED screen and screen size are suitable for content creators to showcase their works on the move. However, the software bundles and sub par hardware are really hard to justify the high price tag. Wait for the next gen.

[@efficaciousuave]

I absolutely love these folding laptops. I think they are great as a first gen device, and moving forward its only going to get better. Which means in the next 3-4 years, its going to be so much better. My next computer will definitely be a foldable

[@EnigmaverseElysium]

This makes so much sense. Companies need to make more tablets that have the same capabilities as gaming laptops. Definitely looking forward to the 2nd or 3rd generation

[@NR-rv8rz]

Looks great. I'd rather have this than a traditional laptop. If I was in the market for a new laptop and this was a comparible price I'd go for this. I don't care about the plastic looking screen or the crease for some reason. The only addition I would want would be a duel kickstand so it could also be stood up in portrait mode for working on certain documents where that is an advantage.

[@michaelxz1305]

I'd rather have 3 traditional laptops for this price!

[@NR-rv8rz]

@@michaelxz1305 yeah I guess the gimick tax is going to be in place for a while. But eventually the prices will be on par with trad laptops. That's the main reason I don't have a Galaxy Fold 3. As soon as they are the same price as latest Pixel Pro I'd probably go for one even though I love the Pixel 3 I'm still using.

[@MartinzW]

Yeah, for sure, agreed. If I wouldn't be gaming or doing high performance tasks , I would want this for my laptop both for office and home. Seems so sleek and convenient for the type of office work I do. The hiccups I see at the end of the video might be related to some caching problems - it doesn't effectively manage it - probably Asus engineers can tell us if it's Intel's fault, Windows or their own. Could also be throttling of course. But if it can be snappy for most of the time, it can be snappy all the time, so one of the parties still have work to invest.

[@NR-rv8rz]

@@MartinzW When I see tech like this I just expect that in five years or so it will be refined, fast and cheap. So I see this kind of thing as a proof of concept even though it's on sale.

[@mbvglider]

I don't think it'll ever be cheap because a high-power foldable laptop computer will always be a specialized device. I just can't imagine its price ever going below $2k. A re-imagination of this computer as a low-powered Chromebook or Android tablet could be cheap, though, so there's potential there.

[@dcarbs2979]

I'd use it as a portable graphics desktop. A full 17" screen - great for visuals and the folding makes it easier to carry than other 16"+ laptops. Particularly useful if you can plug or wirelessly connect a mouse or graphics tab as well as the included keyboard. But starting at over £3k, I'm more likely to consider the ProArt Studiobook. And you get i9's for the same money in conventional laptops.

[@GuidingGear]

That one is great. I’m just scared for its maintenance. I hope it does fine for a long period

[@manoa_drollet]

To use it in portrait mode , I think it's the greatest advantage of this design. For some users .

[@daemorhedron]

LOVE this, exactly what I've been waiting for so please keep on this path as it's long overdue.

[@theworkoutgeek]

The Lenovo X1 Fold will be slightly smaller at 16.3 inches display but with a higher resolution 2560 x 2024 oled and brighter screen 600 nits and barely noticeable crease that will also be able to use a pen/stylus on the screen. User replaceable/swappable internals like the battery, etc., up to 32 gigs of memory vs only 16 gigs on the Asus and you can login with your face or the fingerprint reader on the X1's keyboard, and will be $2200-2500 starting price vs $3500 U. S. Dollars on the Asus for the same processor and xe graphics here in America. Kind of interesting to see which foldable laptop will sell better. For the price and specs my money is on the Lenovo X1 Fold.

[@flork2127]

I honestly see myself with a laptop like that! Just probably would wait for a better generation to spend that much on something like that Plus if i would use a laptop it would be one suitable for animation and i can totally see myself with that laptop it would help me so much having a big screen like that and touch!! Honestly overall great idea

[@SubzeroBlack68]

At least with this device though it's not the first "FOLD tech". They definitely have better first gen quality than other "fold tech", since the "Fold Tech" has existed for several years now.

[@alissamedvedeva5614]

I don't like folding phones, but this actually looks amazing! Phones are too small for this to actually be useful, but a 17-incher that is easy to carry and fits the little train tables just like a 12-incher? Perfect. Also, good for looking at bigass colorful pdfs.

[@DarkLord61636]

I'm pleasantly surprised by this. I love that ASUS has been the most innovative brand in the laptop space. Definitely going to follow this & hope they continue it! If they can get stronger hardware & a better, preferably glass, screen? I'd be sold.

[@kumaha2359]

Seriously tho.. Huge props for Asus for keep innovating in laptop design. They always come out with something new every year.

[@zoladkow]

actually, no. Lenovo was first, Asus just made it's own, not much innovation here 🙃

[@supermarvelero]

I crazy love 2in1 PCs and I regularly use my Surface Pro in full tablet mode. Super nice device, super nice video!

[@jeffslifestyle9096]

Great video. Very informative, but one question remains: how does the kickstand behave? Is it a continuous moving kickstand / can it be placed in any position like the Surface tablets or does it hold up in only 1 or 2 positions? In other words: does it have multiple or single viewing angles?

[@billschannel1116]

Also what about wobbling? This is a touch screen after all! To me that is question 1 on any kind of stand.

[@Jeffrey-eneth]

@@billschannel1116 Yeah, would be great if the reviewer would put some effort into talking about this.

[@Indonesian.Citizen]

imagine this laptop has a wireless charging feature, and dream every cafe has a wireless charging table, maybe that will be a beautiful future

[@ayohughes]

It's super cool and almost fairly practical; by the look of it. Props to Asus again for being the most innovative Windows laptop brand. I hope they keep developing these as they market really needs this right now. Real innovation in this sector has become really boring in the last 5 or so years - every year we get incremental chip updates, better connectivity and faster storage but that's just development, not true innovation. Increasing choice for consumers is what it's really all about.

[@robertdemitro1520]

I remember the first folding screen prototypes from 1997 . You could roll the screen up like a scroll, when it was not installed on the device , because the circuits were flat on the back of the screen . But the idea didn't take off and the idea was abandoned . When the screen, software and speed are improved , I think this device will sell very well . But for now I will take a back seat and watch what happens with this kind of computer .

[@benvel3392]

My personal problems with the device ordered from most significant to least: 1. Price 2. Performance 3. Screen Material/No Stylus support 4. Crease/Glare 5. Thickness 6. Thick Bezels 7. Keyboard charged separately

[@austJW]

Price is a big one (and I'm glad you put it #1 - its a silly price). I carry around microusb keyboard and it can last for a couple of days. Crease and performance you are going to impacted by its physical form. Bezels were think but not to bad imho.

[@Ts-fp5sd]

shd be anti-glare, id say

[@Ballacha]

this honestly looks very useful for salespeople who need to do internal presentations and show stuff to customers, and use the same device to work. i can see companies buying these for this very purpose.

[@OurFantasyLife]

I like the innovation, but my question always is, does this solve any extant problem that I have with my current devices? And as of right now, the answer is "not really". The fact that you have to add a regular keyboard to it for most use cases should have been their first indicator that it's probably not quite "there" yet.

[@connyx]

mhm, I jump right to point 3 of "how i could use it" hahaha... what a fun thing. it has potential for sure! of course its that expensive now... thanks for this review! looking very much forward to what the future brings in this area

[@shawman5676]

Probably will need a generation or 2 to mature. Let us see when Meteor Lake or Arrow Lake in late 2024 to see how the tech improves(not just from cpu but also from screen perspective). That said this will be niche for sure. No reason for foldable screen when laptops themselves fold without having a foldable screen 🙂

[@aidenalamo6262]

Devices like this one is great for doing multi tasking, such as school assignments or research projects. Not to mention taking notes and writing down your rough drafts as you go along. Great for writing annotated bibliography papers.

[@jmac2050]

What makes u think they will be a 2nd generation, if people don't buy the first one ..

[@romandruckermusic]

As a pianist who also does photography, this would be the perfect thing for me: huge screen for sheet music, large enough to have 2 pages open at the same time, windows so I can use lightroom classic, a great color accurate panel.... If only it had better performance and wasn't so damn expensive. Maybe next gen.

[@inknpaintCW]

Great review! Loads of potential in this form factor. I have said for years I would love a 17 inch tablet. Fortunately or not, I am spoiled by the iPad Pro and can't see going to something like this until it closes the gap in user experience, better life, and physical finish. Thanks for keeping us all informed!

[@pikapikapikachu6679]

Love it. Definitely will buy it 😄

[@DMonZ1988]

i'm excited and eagerly waiting for laptops like this to mature,. i think its really attractive and makes a lot of sense, but this Iteration isn't it. if its supposed to be ultra portable it can't be this thick. if its gonna be this thick it can't be this underpowered. its strange, it looks like a huge part of the thickness comes from the kickstand/spine sleeve. when the back is removed, its so much better. i think they should either embrace the chunky and build a thick 15" powerhouse like gaming laptops of old, that unfolds into an excellent 24" monitor that you'd otherwise never carry around. or this, $1500 cheaper and without that seemingly unnecessary kickstand sleeve. the thick bezels aren't even that offensive already being that large they could just as well add another 2mm on each side for carbon prongs that fold out to support the device. line the back with leather and the thing is lovely!

[@JB-cz4kw]

I just found your channel from this video. Fantastic!!! Many Thanks for this While I agree I would def wait for a 2nd Gen… I would LOVE to use something like this as a mobile day trading device while traveling!!! OMG, if the ram would be sufficient or even the availability of the USB-C’s ability for a second thin travel screen (for streaming real time stock charts) this would be phenomenal! Thanks again for this! Subscribed and look forward to seeing what else your channel has!

[@TheT3rr0rMask]

Sure it's a gimmick but I love the gimmick. Thing with laptops for me is how cumbersome they are. I love tablets for the portability and flexibility but these devices bring the best of both worlds. Huge screen to stand at your desk, have connected to other monitors etc, easier to use on your lap than a normal tab, book mode could be great for reading, and the idea of the optional keyboard is way more convenient than most tablet keyboards. Plus you have Windows, and once Android compatability is better you'll get the usefulness of apps for both OSs, not held back like an Android or iOS tab. Just needs to be cheaper and iron out the kinks a bit and I see foldables being a legitimate option for more than just the current niche. Just needs more time, and I hope foldables are able to survive past this clunkier start. I'm fine with a normal phone but a foldable PC is what catches my interest.

[@danielgeorgethecameradude]

SO FRIKKING EXCITED ABOUT THIS. I really can't wait to see what they come up with next year and how the improved upon this incredible design. I hope by the time I can afford something like this the technology becomes better and much more refined. Super cool Asus!!!!

[@eduard6450]

For 3299£ I think I'll pass 😂 cool product though

[@chiztagz]

Subscribed!!! Not only because you’re an awesome tech vlogger… More so, because you pronounced “Asus” correctly!!! Some people thought the root word/name was Pegaysus, when it’s really, “Pegasus”. 😊👍

[@ochiorbus]

I think an implementation like Microsoft did with Duo makes far more sense than fold able glass-like screens. Would be cheaper too.

[@gregsullivan7408]

Disagree, because I'd be using it unfolded most of the time, as a single 17" screen. Having said that, I'd be quite happy with a 17" 2-In-1, to get the cost down.

[@Max-wo7zp]

It has potential for the future, the tech needs to mature more. The only thing I hate about it is Windows 11 or Windows in general. I'd like to see a Linux version.

[@otakarlibal]

I would love a 23inch version of this with rtx 3080 and some decent cpu, would be great when you need to actually work full days away from home or an office and need a desktop like experience but you also can turn it into a laptop if necessary

[@terrystokes7893]

I'm not trying to spend over a $1000 dollars on another laptop.. I have every console, 3 vr headsets, 2 laptops...and I'm definitely looking for a foldable laptop... In other words, I'm not gonna lose sleep over it..... I'll buy it

[@joelhartman2312]

I don’t have much money that is why I personally use a tablet instead of a computer. I did have a chrome-book but they are not that good at less you are into cheap browser gaming. Pretty much everything you can do on a Chromebook can be done on a tablet except if you have to do Google slides. A cheap MacBook is the only computer I would want because I don’t have any problem with them because I’ve never used them. I don’t game so I have no use for a Chromebook.

[@nigahada]

this is too small to be of any use, might as well have a 16-17inch regular laptop. However if the display could be unfolded into a pretty big display it would be amazing to carry around when you travel and require decent screen real estate for your work.

[@koffiegast]

Except folding a 17" laptop isnt 12.5" like this one

[@BlueKaiTheEnd-]

Tried looking to see if Asus made a foldable phone like the Fold 3. Came across this. A foldable tablet is a pretty cool concept. Pair it with a pen and it would be useful for art programs and 3D sculpting software.

[@MetalFan10101]

Folding pixels? How about making a cloak out of this shit and have it display a forward facing image. It would create an invisibility cloak.

[@fanis848]

Awesome video as always! Curious...what mic do use?

[@simonnagy1]

I like it, but now I can buy an excellent laptop and tablet for the same price which are much better for their oen use cases... Although after some generation of foldable laptops it could make senese if the price is also reduced

[@susiesan]

I remember watching a video here on KZbin about 15 years ago where a company was trying to create a malleable/bendable screen and it was very primitive at the time. It's super cool that the technology is here and is a Thing you can buy :)

[@kkusakabe]

I like the idea for presenting. I can see a larger version being used in the construction industry. Perhaps something that is 15” or 17” when folded. As an architect you can design and render on another workstation. This would be used to primarily run Bluebeam and MS office suite.

[@pizzafriespasta3910]

this is really cool, but then again, any devices with moving parts has a stress limit. By just folding and unfolding the screen that limit is being reached. With that said, no matter how cool it is, I think I am not comfortable spending money on something that is a bit fragile for a device thats going to be a daily driver

[@cebukitty]

this could be a great 2nd monitor....which you can convert into a laptop in a pinch. will wait for the thinner and lighter iteration though.

[@andikahaikal]

I did not know folding laptop is available?😳 thanks 4 this review!! this is very practical w/ keyboard & stand r all in 1! Only the bezel is thick & the keyboard when mounted on the laptop makes the bottom of the laptop unpleasingly thicker. Deff will wait 4 the next gen of this laptop!😉

[@SMGJohn]

I love anything that can pack massive display tech into compact space, AR glasses, laser projectors etc. Foldable laptops like this is definitely here to stay but the price makes the Lenovo second generation foldable far more sensible, the Asus is absurdly expensive.

[@auwalidrismuhammad1336]

This is incredible! I mean IN-CRE-DIBLE!!! But my question is how long would the FOLD last??? I’ma get this soon!!! Good Job ASUS!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

My favourite part is the permanent fold thats right in the middle of the screen. thats a gorgeous feature when using the laptop fullscreen!

[@luigisaguier8336]

The next version which should come with a pen, a keyboard that autocharges when plugged, less buggy screen switch and windows 12 is a must buy for me. Always go for GEN 2 products.

[@donjaime_ett]

Wish they would release an ultra thin screen-only folding portable monitor. Then separately release a properly good keyboard with the compute embedded inside it (sorta like the raspberry pi - but more premium). So you can use the folding screen with any computer or laptop as a large format portable monitor. But then still optionally be able to pair it with a really good keyboard. I think this would make the form factor of the folding screen much more compelling.

[@gadeaiglesiassordo716]

I would go for a scrollable screen with usb ports. 2 one to connect a computer in a stick format (they exist) and another one for the computer. But yea.

[@anoldtakurachabata6752]

Great review as usual Tom ,thanks

[@sieghartwaitforit8669]

no I thought it’d be perfect to draw on given its screen size. hoping for stylus/pen support for the next releases!!

[@outlander234]

If you could use this as an extra screen, well not just screen but sort of extra PC sharing the screen space with PC Desktop it would be God given.

[@KTPurdy]

Absolutely love the size of the display as well as its 4:3 aspect ratio.

[@dordly]

I imagine a traveling landscape artist would love something like this, just set it up on an easel at a park or something and get to drawing. I can't think of a reason why I personally would ever need this over a tablet or a laptop, but it's neat.

[@Backup-zg9dz]

It is PERFECT. This is the way to go. Wait for a year or two and you will hear about these type of setups much more

[@SneezingEagle]

What an amazing look device! Awsome video 👍🏽

[@billschannel1116]

We had a great touchscreen OS with extremely useful features in windows 8, but the non touch folks raided the castle with pitch forks. I use every touchscreen feature across my desktop, my surface, tablets and phones. I am an early adopter of every MS OS, but this time Windows 11 is a huge step backward for touch. I also greatly miss live tiles. I ran the full screen start menu on every computer.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Great review and you covered most issues quite well. More ports and more power at a "reasonable" price in a couple of years perhaps.

[@phdz9390]

Could you share the beautiful background of the desktop please ?

[@PashaDefragzor]

The only thing missing is a transparent keyboard ( like "Flux keybaord" ) and some kind of solar power, at least for the keyboard. But the very idea of separating the keyboard from the screen is very, very good. Also lack of ram

[@textdriven]

I notice the fuji X-E4 in your office. Beautiful camera. You should do a review.

[@Jim202030]

I like it, I dont think the tech is 100% there yet but I could picture this really being the way in the future.

[@yandereskitty]

Got one of my first asus today. I love it .

[@genghisbunny]

Would love one of these for sheet music, but will definitely have to wait a few years for quality to go up and prices to go down.

[@AjarnSpencer]

Thanks Tech Chap. I also will wait for this to become practical and usable with enough compatible apps, but yes, portable foldable 17 inch is way to go bro. Smaller footprint.

[@Cyba_IT]

Very cool gadget indeed. The clunkiest thing is how the screen flashes when the keyboard is removed and attached. Not very "premium" but they'll probably sort that out in later iterations. This should definitely be the way laptops should, and probably will go, just needs to be more refined before I'd drop any serious coin on it.

[@aysmch622]

i still remember like around 4-6 years ago, someone make video,that android/device that can folding, it was edited video back then, but right now it is really do exist!

[@quangpham464]

It’s just like a tablet with keyboard. But i love how creative they are.

[@gpkumaran]

If it shows the virtual keyboard in the lower half of the screen once folded, wouldn't it be much more practical? 🤔🤔

[@gonnaloveyoumore]

Now this is a good tech design idea. Very flexible if you want a desktop or tablet or laptop look. For sure it’ll be better in future but not bad for a first time try

[@wilsonsimonalflutedesouza3430]

This video is amazing. There's a lot of emotion going on. I practically could only breathe at the end of the video. I love this fold. It will be very useful for music scores and score editing programs. If you can, make a video about the samsung galaxy book 2 360 and asus zenbook duo. Grettings from Carrancas waterfalls MG Brazil.

[@lfnkf]

Nice Brick. You can also use it to hold your door ir on top of some paper to avoid flying in the wind

[@letsgetdowntobusiness-]

I would love this 2K folding tablet-top to binge watch Cobra Kai!

[@danielsacilotto3196]

Battery life needs to be better, and I don't understand the stuttering in standard tasks like browsing. Hopefully Win 11 can improve on the perspective change speeds. Other than that, stylus support is probably a must down the road. And I don't know what kind of anti-glare technology they can feed into this, but that would be another biggie. A stronger hinge would be nice. I'd be interested in seeing what a model with a Ryzen 6000U/7000U could do. The biggest promise in this technology is the potential to kill three birds with one stone: tablet, portable laptop, desktop replacement (for average users). If only the performance and battery life were improved. The price is outlandish though.

[@bellissimo4520]

Could be great as a productivity device for me. I need to develop software on the go and need as much desktop real estate as possible, and this is basically a foldable portable big screen with a computer inside. Most intriguing...

[@yen-8680]

Oh this is interesting, hopefully they do alot of improvement in both their design & performance so it is worth to buy

[@johnnyirish9852]

Good video. The Duo2 is however really good now after a few software updates.

[@roundpeg3239]

Folding tech: Solving a problem no one had