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Old 06-29-2021, 10:37 AM   #1
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Old 06-29-2021, 10:43 AM   #2
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I think I saw a Philips demo maybe 13 years ago?
Then there was a Sony demo.

I saw an actual folding phone in CEX two weeks ago. Over €1100 and used. The middle was a bit bumpy.
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Old 06-29-2021, 01:29 PM   #3
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Some things my mind refuses to believe. I can't believe that the pixels at the fold won't eventually degrade or something. But maybe it takes long enough that by then you'd want a newer model anyhow.
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Old 06-29-2021, 04:33 PM   #4
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ancient scrolls are back....but updated. i would love to have one of these.
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ancient scrolls are back....but updated. i would love to have one of these.
Lol. But at least we won't have to scrape and sand them in order to change the text.
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Wasn't as nice as that. That's a bit "Earth Final Conflict", the first one I saw rolled like a hexagonal tool holder.
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An electronic display that can rolled and folded like paper is a huge game changer. Then add color... If they can get this stuff to really work like paper, then everything will change.
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I'm not impressed. Although....:

Once it's rolled up, it would be perfect for use in the bathroom. AND, there's even a handy holder in every bathroom!
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Why would you want to roll it? It would fit better in a case, pocket or purse flat.
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Why would you want to roll it? It would fit better in a case, pocket or purse flat.
Silly, so you can tie a ribbon around it.
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Wasn't as nice as that. That's a bit "Earth Final Conflict", the first one I saw rolled like a hexagonal tool holder.
I'm glad someone else remembers that show. Can't wait to finally get their comms device in real life.

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for 6" readers, it would have the thickness of a pen rolled up. then you can just clip it to your shirt like a pen.
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My primative mind fail to see a practical application for this technology. Or rather, this just look so fragile at the moment. I'd be scared to take it out.
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My primative mind fail to see a practical application for this technology. Or rather, this just look so fragile at the moment. I'd be scared to take it out.
You are likely to be right about that. A rollupable device is likely to be more of a demo device to show the flexibility of the screen. But, it could be something that was easily applied to a curved surface. Or maybe put on a surface that flexed a little bit. Or a roll might be useful in a manufacturing process. Roll the screen over/under something, do some work, roll it up and take that something away.

Of course, someone might just be planning to sell a product to us nerds who remember shows like "Earth: Final Conflict".
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