Nokia develops flexible hinge for phones and tablets

HansTWN · 07-16-2012, 10:28 PM

Now this could be something worth waiting for. A large screen but a small form factor. http://www.slashgear.com/nokia-flexi...lets-16238681/

At least while we wait for those flexible screens to arrive...

Ankh · 07-16-2012, 10:31 PM

Killer tech for mobile games, isn't it?

StoryEnthusiast · 07-17-2012, 01:31 AM

Doesn't Sony have a phone model that opens so that the two halves joined by a hinge becomes a larger screen?

HansTWN · 07-17-2012, 01:38 AM

Sony has the P tablet. Unfortunately it is a very bad execution. It has a large space between the 2 screens and only apps that have been written specifically for that device work seamlessly over both screens.

This, apparently, is a much better execution of the same idea.

fjtorres · 07-17-2012, 07:13 AM

It is also a companion tech for the flexible screens so it has long term value; you need low volume flexible hinges behind the bendable screen if you're going to end up with the kind of thin device deemed "cool".
Even without the flexible screen, it should come in handy for ultrabooks.
I suspect this is one patent that'll be implemented soon.

RainingLemur · 07-17-2012, 10:30 AM

Wow. Watching that video from Slashgear made my stomach turn a bit. I mean, I get that it's a demo and stuff...but I looked down at my phone and imagined someone trying to do the same thing with it, but getting drastically different results.

It looks cool, though, once I get over the fact that the entire device is bending and not breaking.

covfam · 07-17-2012, 11:18 AM

ooh! watching that video makes me wonder if it will be backpocket friendly without worries of accidently sitting on my galaxy s 2, with the flexability like that i could sit on my phone worrie free and not have to cram the phone in my front pocket with my keys!

StoryEnthusiast · 07-17-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HansTWN

only apps that have been written specifically for that device work seamlessly over both screens.

That's a very bad design and not friendly to consumers.

HansTWN · 07-17-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoryEnthusiast

That's a very bad design and not friendly to consumers.

Which is probably one of the major reasons why the Sony P tablet tanked.

07-16-2012, 10:28 PM	#1
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Nokia develops flexible hinge for phones and tablets Now this could be something worth waiting for. A large screen but a small form factor. http://www.slashgear.com/nokia-flexi...lets-16238681/ At least while we wait for those flexible screens to arrive...

07-17-2012, 01:38 AM	#4
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Sony has the P tablet. Unfortunately it is a very bad execution. It has a large space between the 2 screens and only apps that have been written specifically for that device work seamlessly over both screens. This, apparently, is a much better execution of the same idea. Last edited by HansTWN; 07-17-2012 at 01:42 AM.

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fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	It is also a companion tech for the flexible screens so it has long term value; you need low volume flexible hinges behind the bendable screen if you're going to end up with the kind of thin device deemed "cool". Even without the flexible screen, it should come in handy for ultrabooks. I suspect this is one patent that'll be implemented soon.

07-17-2012, 10:30 AM	#6
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	Wow. Watching that video from Slashgear made my stomach turn a bit. I mean, I get that it's a demo and stuff...but I looked down at my phone and imagined someone trying to do the same thing with it, but getting drastically different results. It looks cool, though, once I get over the fact that the entire device is bending and not breaking.

07-17-2012, 11:18 AM	#7
covfam Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 1139862 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Ipod Touch,Ipad3,Kindle fire, Samsung Galaxy tab, Samsung Galaxy S3	ooh! watching that video makes me wonder if it will be backpocket friendly without worries of accidently sitting on my galaxy s 2, with the flexability like that i could sit on my phone worrie free and not have to cram the phone in my front pocket with my keys!

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