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The tech reminded me of thetransparent microLEDdisplaySamsungshowed me atCES 2024.

Despite being 55% transparent, the 720p visuals appeared quite sharp and color-rich on theWindows 11system.

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I was particularly impressed with the looping video of a goldfish.

The display is not, by the way, a touch-screen.

Naturally, I had questions.

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It also adds a level of transparency to working and being with others.

There is a more practical and exciting use, though.

When you look through the screen, the AR and your real world are combined.

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Lenovo tried to get that working during my demo, but the Wifi connection wouldn’t cooperate.

Lenovo also believes that microLED screen resolution could be raised to 2-to-3K while still maintaining transparency.

Finally, I don’t think everyone wants people to see what they’re working on at all times.

Lenovo Project Crystal

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Fortunately, Lenovo is working on a system that adds a user-enabled opacity layer to the back.

There is, for now, virtually nothing practical about Lenovo’s Project Crystal ThinkBook.

If it ever became a product, it would likely be insanely expensive.

Lenovo Project Crystal

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And still, I couldn’t stop looking at it.

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