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I tried Lenovo's $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized laptops

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable ZDNET's key takeaways The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is available now, starting at $3,300.

The 120Hz, OLED, portrait-style 16.7-inch display delivers an expansive workspace, supported by a haptic touchpad.

It has limited I/O, has some visible creasing on the rollable display, and has a sky-high price. View now at Lenovo

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Lenovo unveiled its "rollable" laptop at CES two years ago as a wild proof of concept that turned heads, but left consumers skeptical. Well, the company has since proved its point: the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is now available to consumers for an eye-watering $3,300, but packed with premium design elements, solid hardware, and a 120Hz OLED display that extends to almost 17 inches at the press of a button.

(Editor's note: At the time of publishing, it appears the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is no longer in stock on Lenovo's website, though that may change with time.)

Also: The best Lenovo laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

I've been using the ThinkBook Plus for weeks now as my main laptop, and I have to admit, I'm enamored by the extendable screen, particularly as a productivity machine for work.

But as the first of its kind, it's far from perfect. There are a handful of trade-offs due to the laptop's form, and the sky-high price invites a critical eye to every element of its design. That being said, it is ultimately a well-engineered laptop. Let's take a closer look.

Like all ThinkBooks, the laptop exudes a business aesthetic, featuring a metallic, two-tone design. It's not my favorite aesthetic, but it's certainly durable and resists fingerprints way better than all the matte black designs out there.

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