TCL Waterfall Tech Demo: Screen Edges Done Right
by Dr. Ian Cutress on September 5, 2019 2:00 PM EST- Posted in
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Modern edge display technology is a compromise between screen real estate, comfort, and aesthetics. Personally, I’ve never owned a Note, or a device with an excessive edge with edge-related technologies: I find the hold compromised and the edge features often don’t justify the discomfort. TCL is aiming for its Waterfall display to solve that.
The company was keen to point out that this isn’t a standard edge on a smartphone – the display wraps around to 80+ degrees, making it a more comfortable hold on both sides of the device. Being a display company, TCL also wanted the edge to maintain color reproducibility and to minimise any specific color shift in the design.
The demonstration devices TCL showed us were not interactive like the One Piece design, and played a fixed video on a loop to show how moving images and colors were dealt with based on the display technology. Discussions with TCL obviously extended to wearable technology with the display, to which the company stated that they are exploring multiple avenues.
Personally, a big thumbs up for tech demos.
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blzd - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - link
I'm going to guess something similar as all those other edge display phones that have been out for years. They have cases and palm rejection software.ImThatGuy - Thursday, September 5, 2019 - link
I can't be the only one who read the title as "TLC Waterfalls" ahahaI honestly thought it something to do with remastering the old video with new CGI!
yetanotherhuman - Friday, September 6, 2019 - link
I want flat screens. 100% flat screens. That way I can I put a screen protector on it completely, and not have a stupid edge. Everything other than a totally flat screen is simply a "feature" which makes it easier to break and scratch. Screw that.Tams80 - Saturday, September 7, 2019 - link
The only decent bent edged display that was decent that I've used is/was the Note Edge. Having app shortcuts there and some controls is pretty good. Even then, it was too small and even only on one side, quite easy to accidentally touch. That's not to mention the reflections and difficulty in protecting it. And drawing/writing on it.Sorry, but the whole concept isn't good in real life.
YB1064 - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - link
Meanwhile, phones are still huge. When will somebody make a true competitor to the iPhone SE?