Lenovo takes the foldable plunge with prototype debut in Florida

Firm expects big demand from mobile, tech savvy users for new product

Chinese technology major Lenovo Group Ltd gave a preview and demo of the world's first foldable personal computer as part of its broader push to keep innovating on products in an atmosphere of fierce competition.

The new PC was unveiled in a conference in Orlando, Florida, and comes with a foldable 13.3-inch touch screen display and a keyboard attachment. The display was made in collaboration with South Korean company LG and can be folded in half and held as a book. In "half screen" mode, consumers are left with a 9.6-inch display.