Samsung concept phone unfolds to hypnotize onlookers with flexible OLED

[democritus]

Cellphones are caught in this awkward spot where they've got to be small -- like pocketable, doesn't-look-ridiculous-on-your-face small -- and yet somehow big enough to pack an expansive, pretty display that's capable of displaying a lot of stuff at once. That's a paradox that has forced manufacturers into some curious form factors over the years, but ultimately, if you want to somehow cram the desktop viewing experience into a device the size of a pack of cigarettes, you're probably going to need something that projects, rolls, or folds. That's where Samsung's new concept phone shown off at the FPD International show in Yokohama comes into play, opening like a book to reveal a flexible OLED big enough to handle those cute puppy videos that no plain-vanilla, 2.5-inch display can do justice. There's no word on when a so-equipped handset might see production -- but we think it's appropriate that it's being shown off in Japan in all places, if you catch our drift. Follow the break for a video of the display in action.

the video

courtesy engadget.com

The future's almost here...

[saigonman]

thats awesome, but it better come with a good amount of built in hd space....not to mention good battery life and crease protection....wonder how it all going to turn out

[edmcel]

Wow! OLED! Great display, and ultraportable too! I would love to have a flexible phone, then I wouldn't have to worry about dropping it or scratching it! Too bad that these high tech devices rarely show up in the North American market!

[wowO_O]

ooooo. how come stuff like this never appears in america till 10 years later?

[Loony]

oh coolness!!!

technology these days are advancing so fast.