I can't believe they let us touch these

[CPotter]

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[Radium_Angel]

Given Linus's propensity for dropping expensive tech, I can't believe it either.

[darknessblade]

10 minutes ago, Radium_Angel said:

Given Linus's propensity for dropping expensive tech, I can't believe it either.

True, was waiting for the Linus drop tips segment of the video

[Ripred]

they've obviously never watched LTT

[p0keslow]

I'm a massive advocate for folding phones (love my Fold 4) and I'd definitely get a Flex G tablet day one if they were to be released to consumers. With sliding displays, they certainly seem like they could be useful, but I don't think they'd be practical outside of the specific niche of adjusting to a specific aspect ratio. Perhaps the main problems with them would stem from the bulk as well as the repair issues. It doesn't seem worth it to add on that extra bulk for the slide mechanisms just for an extra inch or two of space on the side when folding phones have a much better ratio for bulk to screen size. Additionally, I could see it being a nightmare to have a sliding screen if it breaks. I can easily imagine dropping my phone and breaking the slide mechanism, especially since that would create the issue where cases can't protect the edges of the opened display (I already have the problem where I can't get a case that covers the fold edge of my Fold 4). With the dual folding+sliding device, when open, it would have around a 60-70% chance of landing on an edge that is unprotected, while at least currently it is only around 30%.

 

This tech was definitely what excited me most that came out of CES. (Genuinely, I really hope the Flex G makes it to consumer market. That is exactly what I want out of a display. I bought the Fold 4 to read comics on the go and would love a full-size option with the Flex G)

[dogwitch]

3 hours ago, Radium_Angel said:

Given Linus's propensity for dropping expensive tech, I can't believe it either.

the super micro guys. super computer video....

oh thank god its jake and not linus....

[tim0901]

I'd always imagined sliding/rolling displays as an all or nothing kind of deal, rather than the display being mostly static with an extra sliding element for when you want some extra real estate. So instead of having a large slab in your pocket, you have a small lipstick-sized tube that you pull open to use - kinda like those roll-up banners you see at trade shows and events.

 

Of course we would require quite a few advancements in terms of miniaturisation of the internals of the phone - especially the battery - before we can create something suitable for consumers, but with how compact we can make the internals of smartwatches a prototype device would probably be possible. A bigger device of this concept for use as an external display or tablet might be an easier place to start here - even smaller tablets have a ton of empty space today.

[Results45]

The dream:

[ozbobwa]

Where are the youtube links to the 'away team CES coverage' mentioned at 

? 

[ImorallySourcedElectrons]

I kind of want to see how many springs fly out if someone tries to disassemble one of those expanding displays/phones.