The two companies are working on a new type of PC. A prototype PC that slides from a 13-inch tablet into a 17-inch display was shown off by the CEO of the company that makes it.

The world's first 17-inch slidable display is going to be announced. The device will satisfy different needs for a larger screen and portable device. foldable is gone on PCs for now, as evidenced by the fact that SAMSUNG DISPLAY has chosen to implement a sliding technology for its PC displays.

A Samsung Display slideable PC concept
Samsung Display’s concept PC slides into place.
Image: Intel

Before Microsoft dropped its plans for Windows 10X on foldables, Intel was preparing for a dual screen and foldable future. It's not clear how Intel will make slidable PCs a reality, and these new form factors desperately need the software and apps to make them shine.

The prototype device that was shown off today is a 17-inch monitor with a flexible display and sliding mechanism that can be turned into a 13-inch tablets. Intel showed off its new Unison software on the display, which is designed to connect Intel-powered computers to phones.

There is no word on when the slidable PC will become a reality.