Samsung unveils 7-inch flexible LCD - bit-tech.net Forums

The_Pope · 29th Nov 2005, 06:48

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/11..._flexible_lcd/

automagsrock · 29th Nov 2005, 07:23

Sweet. That's gonna be pricey...

Adnuo · 29th Nov 2005, 08:11

But like all things, the price will come down drastically with time and new technology. Very cool, IMO.

Da Dego · 29th Nov 2005, 15:20

cooooooooooolll..

woodshop · 29th Nov 2005, 17:49

So does this put us any closer to having a screen that little more then a fancy looking sheet of paper that i can say download a pdf to ten sit in bed and read it?

bloodcar · 29th Nov 2005, 18:06

Hahaha, on a side note, in the forum index, it shows the thread title as being "Samsung unveils 7-inch..."

Wait a second though, hasn't flexible LCD already been done? Or is it just the size of it that everyone is impressed with?

kiljoi · 29th Nov 2005, 18:17

I'll take a couple. I imagine once they start combining this stuff with other flexible materials, we'll be on the way to something. Bendable laptop anyone?

I_Slider_I · 29th Nov 2005, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiljoi

I'll take a couple. I imagine once they start combining this stuff with other flexible materials, we'll be on the way to something. Bendable laptop anyone?

360 degree Screen anybody?

MrWillyWonka · 29th Nov 2005, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_Slider_I

360 degree Screen anybody?

Ooh yes, that'll be good. A bendy screen would be good if you have a corner desk too.

Da Dego · 29th Nov 2005, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodcar

Hahaha, on a side note, in the forum index, it shows the thread title as being "Samsung unveils 7-inch..."

Wait a second though, hasn't flexible LCD already been done? Or is it just the size of it that everyone is impressed with?

It's the size and the level of flexibility. The largest used to be 5" and could only bend a little.

I want one. Or two. Or a few, it looks like that would make some great mosaics.

MajestiX · 29th Nov 2005, 23:50

so does this mean my screens wont stuff up when i drop my mobile phone?

TJK · 30th Nov 2005, 00:56

sure looks like it - that would be sweet...no dead phones from one drop, you just pick it up and keep using it.

Captain Slug · 30th Nov 2005, 01:41

ANother note is not only a matter of durability, but one of weight since a thinner screen that doens't require glass will also weigh less. A more flexible substrate could also, for example, be integrated into the visor of a helmet so that pilots could have a heads-up display system without goggles or view angle restrictions. PDAs and handheld devices could also potentially have folding screens for use as secondary display options, or for interaction with overhead projectors.

kergareth · 30th Nov 2005, 06:42

This would be sweet in conjuntion w/ touch-screen technology. Just imagine what 1 or 2 or those in your car would be like (Music, GPS, Videos, cough*wardriving*)

Or imagine if used as a HUD-like device. The possiblilities are nearly limitless.

Nezuji · 1st Dec 2005, 05:55

I'm more interested in seeing whether or not LCD prices will drop as a result of this. A plastic substrate -- flexible or not -- has to be cheaper and less prone to manufacturing faults than the traditional glass panels, surely?

I can't seem to find any word on whether or not these new plastic substrates still have to be micro-etched to align the crystals.

Nezuji

Neo40k · 1st Dec 2005, 15:44

Gaming helmet:
Put the Screen on the outside of a motorcycle visor (still flip up) and drill holes for 5.0 audio ( .1 sub on floor). And run an umbilical cord for A/V out the back of the helmet. Perhaps use the vents on the helmet with a small fan......

wolff000 · 1st Dec 2005, 22:38

i want 15 or 20 of these and make them work in conjuction and can u say portable big screen! just roll it up and walk away when your done. you could combine this with the virtual keybaords and your pda just became a full portable pc. damn the ideas just keep hitting me i hope these will be for sale soon i want to play.

29th Nov 2005, 06:48	#1
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29th Nov 2005, 08:11	#3
Adnuo Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 489	But like all things, the price will come down drastically with time and new technology. Very cool, IMO.

29th Nov 2005, 17:49	#5
woodshop UnSeenly Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Depths Of Hades Posts: 1,379	So does this put us any closer to having a screen that little more then a fancy looking sheet of paper that i can say download a pdf to ten sit in bed and read it?

29th Nov 2005, 23:50	#11
MajestiX Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 122	so does this mean my screens wont stuff up when i drop my mobile phone?

30th Nov 2005, 00:56	#12
TJK Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 276	sure looks like it - that would be sweet...no dead phones from one drop, you just pick it up and keep using it. __________________ Current specs - AMD 2600+ Mobile - OC'd to 2.05 Ghz, 512 DDR 400, Zalman 7000Cu, a crappy NVidia 64mb video card, and an Abit NF7-S. Dual 200GB PATA drives, and dual 16x dual layer dvd burners

30th Nov 2005, 01:41	#13
Captain Slug Infinite Patience Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,404	ANother note is not only a matter of durability, but one of weight since a thinner screen that doens't require glass will also weigh less. A more flexible substrate could also, for example, be integrated into the visor of a helmet so that pilots could have a heads-up display system without goggles or view angle restrictions. PDAs and handheld devices could also potentially have folding screens for use as secondary display options, or for interaction with overhead projectors. __________________ Past Project: Baby Mk.V \| Current Project: Metal Slug \| My Guide To Machining Plastics

30th Nov 2005, 06:42	#14
kergareth Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 366	This would be sweet in conjuntion w/ touch-screen technology. Just imagine what 1 or 2 or those in your car would be like (Music, GPS, Videos, coughwardriving) Or imagine if used as a HUD-like device. The possiblilities are nearly limitless.

1st Dec 2005, 05:55	#15
Nezuji Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 247	I'm more interested in seeing whether or not LCD prices will drop as a result of this. A plastic substrate -- flexible or not -- has to be cheaper and less prone to manufacturing faults than the traditional glass panels, surely? I can't seem to find any word on whether or not these new plastic substrates still have to be micro-etched to align the crystals. Nezuji

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1st Dec 2005, 22:38	#17
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