Lenovo attempted to showcase its innovative rollable laptop on *The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon*, but the demonstration didn’t go as planned and failed on live television. The intended impressive display, similar to those seen at CES, turned into a mishap as the screen wouldn’t roll out properly for a large audience. This is a clear illustration of the risks of presenting unfinished technology as a spectacle.
The laptop was meant to demonstrate its ability to expand from a normal 16-inch screen to a much larger 24 inches. However, the button combination needed to start the expansion didn’t work. This led to an uncomfortable pause as the three presenters awkwardly tried to figure out the problem and keep the demonstration going.
Despite trying to fix it, Linus Sebastian couldn’t get the demo working, so he just explained how the laptop was designed to function. The team quickly moved on to the next product, and viewers never saw what made this laptop special.
The entire segment can be found on YouTube, but the version shown on TV was only 3 minutes long and didn’t include any footage of the laptop.
Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable is a concept laptop showcased at CES 2026, so it isn’t available for purchase just yet. However, Lenovo has a history of successfully developing its concept laptops into actual products, and they’ve even been selling a rollable laptop for about a year now.
Lenovo’s new Pro Rollable laptop is different from their previous rollable design. While the original expanded upwards, the Pro Rollable expands sideways. This allows gamers to quickly switch between standard widescreen and extra-wide ultra-wide displays, making it ideal for immersive gaming experiences rather than typical work tasks.
Tech demos going wrong aren’t new. Apple’s initial Face ID presentation famously had issues, and Microsoft has also experienced its share of embarrassing moments – like the dreaded Blue Screen of Death during a printer connection attempt with Windows 95.
It’s likely Lenovo is disappointed their rollable laptop demo didn’t go as planned, but hopefully this won’t discourage the development of this technology. Samsung faced a similar setback when the original Galaxy Fold broke shortly after release, damaging the initial perception of folding screens. Because rollable screens use similar technology, there’s a concern this could negatively impact how people view the idea of rollable laptops.
The Lenovo segment of Linus Tech Tips’ CES 2026 showcase starts at the 4:59 mark on YouTube.
Lenovo’s unsuccessful demonstration highlights how challenging live television can be – and how quickly exciting new prototypes can backfire. For those watching, it’s just the latest example of the frenzy at CES 2026, where companies rush to unveil concepts that aren’t quite finished. Whether you found it amusing or a warning, Lenovo’s rollable laptop mishap is sparking discussion about the dangers of making promises tech can’t yet keep.
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