Curved is here....

Cosimo · 9 Oct 2013 at 08:29

Finally we get a curved screen smartphone.

The Galaxy Round:

Spec:

• Network: LTE 150mbps (Korean market)
• Connectivity: Wifi a/b/g/n/ac, Wifi Direct, BT 4.0 (BLE), USB 3.0, GPS+GLONASS, NFC
• Processor: MSM 8974 quad-core Krait at 2.3 GHz
• Display: 5.7-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Super Flexible ?AMOLED, 386 ppi
• Memory: 32 GB + microSD (up to 64GB)
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
• Rear Camera: 13MP AF with flash
• Front Camera: 2MP
• Camera Features: Drama Shot, Sound & Shot, Animated Photo, Eraser, Best Photo, Best Face, Beauty Face, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports, Golf, Surround shot, Live effect
• Additional Features: Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Video, Share Document, Play Games; Story Album, S Translator; Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture, Air View; Samsung Apps, Samsung Hub, ChatON (Voice/Video Call, Share screen, 3-way calling), Samsung WatchON; S Voice™ Hands Free, S Health; Samsung Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound; Auto adjust touch sensitivity (Glove friendly); Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring; Safety Assistance, Samsung KNOX
• Dimensions: 151.1 ? 79.6 ? 7.9mm
• Weight: 154g
• Battery: 2800mAh

A Note III spec without the S Pen functionality. Only coming to Korea at the moment.

I quite like that. It will be interesting to see what other curved designs appear. You never know, they may come up with a revolutionary design for the SGS5.

JAMAL · 9 Oct 2013 at 08:34

Already posted

Cosimo · 9 Oct 2013 at 08:37

JAMAL said:
Already posted

Not when I started typing this thread. It really doesn't matter is this one is for curved screens.

Cosimo · 9 Oct 2013 at 08:44

Hot on the heals of Samsung, LG have announced that start mass production of the world's first flexible OLED panel for smartphones. The first LG curvy smartphone is now expected in Novemeber:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24426744

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/08/lg_bendy_plastic_screen_production/

So it begins....

Domo · 9 Oct 2013 at 09:10

I don't get all this curved stuff - I remember when TVs were curved, and flatter squarer screens were all the rage!
On watches and stuff yeah OK maybe - but TVs and Phones? Why would you want your image distorted on a curved screen?
But then I don't really get 3D either. I think that's a load of gimmicky nonsense too.

tom_e · 9 Oct 2013 at 09:15

I don't see the point until they're offering truly flexible devices, until then I'll have my screen flat thank you.

Sunbed · 9 Oct 2013 at 09:21

Domo said:
I don't get all this curved stuff - I remember when TVs were curved, and flatter squarer screens were all the rage!
On watches and stuff yeah OK maybe - but TVs and Phones? Why would you want your image distorted on a curved screen?
But then I don't really get 3D either. I think that's a load of gimmicky nonsense too.

Curved TVs are definately a gimmick. Probably curved phones too. It may make it easier to stretch your thumb to the other side of the screen though so I'd like to try it.

mrk · 9 Oct 2013 at 09:24

So you're on a train and set your phone on the table or seat tray to watch a video but the phone keeps rocking back and forth.... nice. Not.

True "flexible" and not fixed curved or forget about it.

JoeF1 · 9 Oct 2013 at 09:24

tom_e said:
I don't see the point until they're offering truly flexible devices, until then I'll have my screen flat thank you.

+1. I feel that this would annoy the hell out of me in my pocket.

Dead Dog · 9 Oct 2013 at 09:48

Yup really can't see the point other than to be different, I guess it would sit in the hand better, but flat phones really aren't a problem, so its a solution to something that doesn't really exist. Esp as trends are making phones bigger & bigger and many are choosing phablets, curving one of those big boys isn't going to make it any more one handable

d_brennen · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:00

Solution to a problem that doesn't exist

By the time full flexible screens are a palatable possibility, Google will be beaming stuff into your visual cortex anyway

sarge78 · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:07

Dissapointing. Wonder if the GS5 will get the wrap around screen then? No side bezels would be interesting.

cu3ed · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:26

mrk said:
So you're on a train and set your phone on the table or seat tray to watch a video but the phone keeps rocking back and forth.... nice. Not.

True "flexible" and not fixed curved or forget about it.

You just described something that's like nails going down a chalk board...ohhh dear god the horror of it!

Randomface74 · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:31

why do we want a curved phone? don't get it

Scougar · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:48

View this as a stepping stone to future screens. They are testing the tech in the market place, and will likely be releasing further developments of adaptable screens in the future.

cu3ed · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:49

billysielu said:
why do we want a curved phone? don't get it

They are running out of "stuff" to say is new, they can say this is new..and market the life and soul out of it.

kona786 · 9 Oct 2013 at 10:52

That looks terrible.

It should be curved like the GNex IMO.

JoeF1 · 9 Oct 2013 at 11:03

Thinking about it now, will it not be echo'y when your speaking on it, if it doesnt sit flush to your face?

Skyboat · 9 Oct 2013 at 11:22

tom_e said:
I don't see the point until they're offering truly flexible devices, until then I'll have my screen flat thank you.

+1

Cosimo · 9 Oct 2013 at 11:29

Another look:

http://vimeo.com/76506582

Curvy covers will look very odd.