You probably won’t be able to buy Samsung’s curved Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung says the device is a "limited concept" that won't see mass production.

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[mscha]

They're afraid Apple will sue them, as they "invented" the curved phone this past week.

 

[sidran32]

Noooo

I don't have Android, but this concept really piqued my interest. It was definitely something that I would consider getting for a future phone.

 

[pen_sq]

Q: I've always loved the experience of reading book and DVD spines with my head tilted sideways. Is there any way I can relive that, but on the go?

Samsung: Yes, we can!

 

[issor]

The foremost question for me is not really in the utility of the curve, but whether or not it actually increases your screen real estate. If they are just stretching the existing UI real estate into the curve, then it's not as good as actually gaining space to display notifications or buttons. In other words, if they are carving out space you'd normally have in the UI to handle the curve, then its a big loss to me. If you're gaining UI space, then I can get past that and look at the utility of what could be done with the extra space.

 

[alanmies]

Samsung marketing has moved into Cartmanland territory it seems.

 

[Coriolanus]

I don't understand what the point of the Samsung Galaxy Edge is if they're not going to put it into production. They showed off the exact same concept phone type with the curved screen around an edge 2 years ago at CES. Now they show it off again at IFA. What's the point if it's not going to market?

 

[sbear]

pen_sq[/url]":u0fm2x5k]Q: I've always loved the experience of reading book and DVD spines with my head tilted sideways. Is there any way I can relive that, but on the go?

Samsung: Yes, we can!

I believe the point of this design is that a lot of people buy phone cases that have a cover on them (opens like a book). This allows you to see important things without having to open the case.

 

[paradox00]

This is good news for everyone. Very few people will be able to make the mistake of buying that abomination. The ticker would work just as well on a flat screen without restricting usefulness to the right hand.

 

[lewax00]

the device lacks little to differentiate it from the Note 4

Lacks little...so it's very different then?

 

[another ars account]

I'd prefer a bent 6+ over an Edge, but whoever came up with that tweet should get the rest of the day off. Job done.

 

[Scud]

All the major carriers have this item listed as coming soon, therefore I have a difficult time believing nobody will be able to buy it.

 

[Deleted member 1]

Even if it's a limited volume concept, there is nothing wrong with that. The ideas can find their way into the more mainstream product later.

 

[Taracta]

Why all the hate on the Note Edge? It is a beautiful concept that would give Samsung something unique and the curve used extra pixels so as not to interfere with normal Android operations. The Note 4 didn't intrigue me much since I have a OnePlus One but the Note Edge got my interest. It looked lovely and unique and would actually be useful with a flip cover. Sad if it is true about it being limited edition.

 

[Mitlov]

I like the idea of a persistent launcher or open-app manager on the side screen (the functional equivalent of a Windows taskbar), and I liked the idea that this persistent toolbar was on a different physical plane from the main screen so my finger wouldn't accidentally slip over while swipe typing or the like. While the phone was certainly a bit odd, I thought the idea showed real promise, unlike some other recent experiments like the Galaxy Round.

 

[YourOldBuddy]

I think that Samsung's adventurous approach (see what sticks) is coming together in devices such as the Note and Ultra. This might work out as well.

 

[Deleted member 174040]

sbear[/url]":3m0nkxqg]

pen_sq[/url]":3m0nkxqg]Q: I've always loved the experience of reading book and DVD spines with my head tilted sideways. Is there any way I can relive that, but on the go?

Samsung: Yes, we can!

I believe the point of this design is that a lot of people buy phone cases that have a cover on them (opens like a book).

The point was to prove themselves innovative.

 

[s73v3r]

Taracta[/url]":3cj9aks5]Why all the hate on the Note Edge? It is a beautiful concept that would give Samsung something unique and the curve used extra pixels so as not to interfere with normal Android operations. The Note 4 didn't intrigue me much since I have a OnePlus One but the Note Edge got my interest. It looked lovely and unique and would actually be useful with a flip cover. Sad if it is true about it being limited edition.

It's a ridiculous concept; one that I honestly thought was a joke the first time I heard about it. Although it is in line with a lot of Samsung's "innovations" which turn out to be gimmicks that no one actually wants or use.

 

[ganjadude43]

Coriolanus[/url]":9d03c04c]I don't understand what the point of the Samsung Galaxy Edge is if they're not going to put it into production. They showed off the exact same concept phone type with the curved screen around an edge 2 years ago at CES. Now they show it off again at IFA. What's the point if it's not going to market?

I was thinking the same thing (although I want this phone real bad) but whats the point? But then the article actually made it make some sense to me now.

how many car companies put out concept cars (or ultra low production numbers) that are not really intended for mass production, but just to get you interested in the company? or to use as design language to gauge the interest without going full on production and building something people dont want?

 

[ganjadude43]

s73v3r[/url]":3p67iuol]

Taracta[/url]":3p67iuol]Why all the hate on the Note Edge? It is a beautiful concept that would give Samsung something unique and the curve used extra pixels so as not to interfere with normal Android operations. The Note 4 didn't intrigue me much since I have a OnePlus One but the Note Edge got my interest. It looked lovely and unique and would actually be useful with a flip cover. Sad if it is true about it being limited edition.

It's a ridiculous concept; one that I honestly thought was a joke the first time I heard about it. Although it is in line with a lot of Samsung's "innovations" which turn out to be gimmicks that no one actually wants or use.

no more ridiculous than telling people "you're holding it wrong" because of a design flaw....

 

[Mitlov]

s73v3r[/url]":1bvtsebc]It's a ridiculous concept; one that I honestly thought was a joke the first time I heard about it. Although it is in line with a lot of Samsung's "innovations" which turn out to be gimmicks that no one actually wants or use.

Some of Samsung's innovations succeed; some don't. Samsung's product philosophy is to approach the market like evolution. Random mutation plus natural selection in the environment (aka the market) to see which mutations survive to the next generation and which don't. Rinse and repeat. See what surfaces as a popular idea. Like the Galaxy Note family. Nobody could have predicted that stylus-equipped phablets would emerge on the top of the food chain, but in all fairness, nobody could have predicted that about hairless apes either.

 

[Jobe1983]

what i do not see is anyone mentioning that with that side menu concept, how do hold the phone? Just putting this out there, but if you hold your phone with your left hand, there is a high probability that a menu option could be touched mistakenly. or the adverse, you hold in your right hand, and now your palm/base of thumb are resting on it.

not complaining or nit picking, just asking is all...

 

[Mitlov]

Jobe1983[/url]":f7euaaze]what i do not see is anyone mentioning that with that side menu concept, how do hold the phone? Just putting this out there, but if you hold your phone with your left hand, there is a high probability that a menu option could be touched mistakenly. or the adverse, you hold in your right hand, and now your palm/base of thumb are resting on it.

not complaining or nit picking, just asking is all...

It's common with phablets for your fingers to rest on the back instead of wrapping around the opposite bezel. So if you hold it with the left hand and interact with the phone with your right hand, there would be no inadvertent inputs.

Spoiler

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-g ... edge-hands

 

[BabyHuey]

The exposed edge of the screen is going to get nicked from everyday bumps due to the pressure being concentrated on a smaller area. And then the whole screen will probably start to crack like a stone chip in a car windshield.

 

[Jon Ghast]

Mitlov[/url]":23rrww91]

Jobe1983[/url]":23rrww91]what i do not see is anyone mentioning that with that side menu concept, how do hold the phone? Just putting this out there, but if you hold your phone with your left hand, there is a high probability that a menu option could be touched mistakenly. or the adverse, you hold in your right hand, and now your palm/base of thumb are resting on it.

not complaining or nit picking, just asking is all...

It's common with phablets for your fingers to rest on the back instead of wrapping around the opposite bezel. So if you hold it with the left hand and interact with the phone with your right hand, there would be no inadvertent inputs.

Spoiler

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-g ... edge-hands

Until someone slightly jostles you and you drop your limited edition $1000 phone, because it's just balanced on your hand.

 

[delzer]

So if you want a curved phone, your best bet is to get an iphone 6.

 

[Jon Ghast]

ganjadude43[/url]":1lwgv1an]

s73v3r[/url]":1lwgv1an]

Taracta[/url]":1lwgv1an]Why all the hate on the Note Edge? It is a beautiful concept that would give Samsung something unique and the curve used extra pixels so as not to interfere with normal Android operations. The Note 4 didn't intrigue me much since I have a OnePlus One but the Note Edge got my interest. It looked lovely and unique and would actually be useful with a flip cover. Sad if it is true about it being limited edition.

It's a ridiculous concept; one that I honestly thought was a joke the first time I heard about it. Although it is in line with a lot of Samsung's "innovations" which turn out to be gimmicks that no one actually wants or use.

no more ridiculous than telling people "you're holding it wrong" because of a design flaw....

I'm not sure that treating people with the same level of disdain that Jobs did is a great baseline for customer service.

 

[vortex_mak]

s73v3r[/url]":iavf60v0]

Taracta[/url]":iavf60v0]Why all the hate on the Note Edge? It is a beautiful concept that would give Samsung something unique and the curve used extra pixels so as not to interfere with normal Android operations. The Note 4 didn't intrigue me much since I have a OnePlus One but the Note Edge got my interest. It looked lovely and unique and would actually be useful with a flip cover. Sad if it is true about it being limited edition.

It's a ridiculous concept; one that I honestly thought was a joke the first time I heard about it. Although it is in line with a lot of Samsung's "innovations" which turn out to be gimmicks that no one actually wants or use.

A lot of the innovations that you see in AOSP, some of them, now in iOS were introduced/popularized by Samsung
- Stylus phablets
- Quick toggles
- Swype keyboard
- Multi window
etc

 

[cosmicjesus]

Mitlov[/url]":2zks2m9l]I like the idea of a persistent launcher or open-app manager on the side screen (the functional equivalent of a Windows taskbar), and I liked the idea that this persistent toolbar was on a different physical plane from the main screen so my finger wouldn't accidentally slip over while swipe typing or the like. While the phone was certainly a bit odd, I thought the idea showed real promise, unlike some other recent experiments like the Galaxy Round.

Yeah. I'm actually quite intrigued by the design (although I agree it's probably best as a proof of concept right now). If/when it reaches mass market, I hope it curves over both sides with nav buttons on one side and notification/persistent toolbar/app switcher on the other (with options for mixing/matching and customizing, of course).

 

[conficio]

I think they simply did get the wrong edge for the curved display. I'd like to have a display that goes dark except for the status bar. So the top edge would be fantastic. Actually both short edges might be a good candidate. Which off course would make the need to integrate speakers, sensors, etc. somewhere else. Not easy!

 

[tedkord1]

RockDaMan[/url]":3s7qkvoi]

sbear[/url]":3s7qkvoi]

pen_sq[/url]":3s7qkvoi]Q: I've always loved the experience of reading book and DVD spines with my head tilted sideways. Is there any way I can relive that, but on the go?

Samsung: Yes, we can!

I believe the point of this design is that a lot of people buy phone cases that have a cover on them (opens like a book).

The point was to prove themselves innovative.

Things like Smart Stay, hover gestures, the integration of a smart stylus and the one handed mode that Apple tried (but ultimately failed) to copy already proved that. The Edge just reinforced that.

 

[sarusa]

You probably can’t buy Samsung’s curved Galaxy Note Edge

Well then, now I want one! Well played, Samsung.

 

[lilo777]

Coriolanus[/url]":1wiatz6q]I don't understand what the point of the Samsung Galaxy Edge is if they're not going to put it into production. They showed off the exact same concept phone type with the curved screen around an edge 2 years ago at CES. Now they show it off again at IFA. What's the point if it's not going to market?

I read somewhere that Samsung is planning to produce 1 million units. That's a real production.

 

[Deleted member 1]

Easier to understand the product if you read an overview from someone who is open minded and not just hell bent on saying "I just dont like it":
http://mashable.com/2014/09/03/samsung-galaxy-edge/

 

[Mitlov]

Jon Ghast[/url]":1bbof62o]

Mitlov[/url]":1bbof62o]

Jobe1983[/url]":1bbof62o]what i do not see is anyone mentioning that with that side menu concept, how do hold the phone? Just putting this out there, but if you hold your phone with your left hand, there is a high probability that a menu option could be touched mistakenly. or the adverse, you hold in your right hand, and now your palm/base of thumb are resting on it.

not complaining or nit picking, just asking is all...

It's common with phablets for your fingers to rest on the back instead of wrapping around the opposite bezel. So if you hold it with the left hand and interact with the phone with your right hand, there would be no inadvertent inputs.

Spoiler

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-g ... edge-hands

Until someone slightly jostles you and you drop your limited edition $1000 phone, because it's just balanced on your hand.

That sounds to me more of a concern about the phablet genre in general instead of an issue with the Note Edge specifically. If you don't feel comfortable with a phone where you aren't always wrapping your fingers around to the opposite bezel, you're probably not looking at 5.7" devices of any type.

 

[Jon Ghast]

Mitlov[/url]":22epf8ho]

Jon Ghast[/url]":22epf8ho]Until someone slightly jostles you and you drop your limited edition $1000 phone, because it's just balanced on your hand.

That sounds to me more of a concern about the phablet genre in general instead of an issue with the Note Edge specifically.

Of course, most phablets aren't giving you a reason to specifically keep your fingers off the right edge of the device.

If you don't feel comfortable with a phone where you aren't always wrapping your fingers around to the opposite bezel, you're probably not looking at 5.7" devices of any type.

Speak for yourself. Even with a case on my Lumia 1520 (6") I can still hold it like a regular phone.

 

[Thorfkin]

Damn it! I had actually intended to buy one of those. How utterly disappointing.

 

[unsigned]

ganjadude43[/url]":2gmwqjqs]

no more ridiculous than telling people "you're holding it wrong" because of a design flaw....

70% of Antennagate was manufactured by the media (including sites like this one).

Source: I used an iphone 4, without a case for 3 and a half years.

Seriously though, death gripping any phone at the time of the iPhone4's intro caused the RSSI to plummet, something that still happens on today today's hardware. Yes, there was the bridging the antenna idea, but in practice it wasn't the showstopper issue it was purported to be (hence the 75% number above).

Same concept on the bent iphone6/6+.... yeah, its thin, if you sit on the damn thing, it might bend. Its common sense. It is not a design flaw, it is not a bad product, it is simply not capable of living outside the law of physics. Don't bend it, or don't buy it.

 

[graigsmith]

mscha[/url]":106dlagk]They're afraid Apple will sue them, as they "invented" the curved phone this past week.

Consumer reports did a test on the bend ability. Both iPhones did better than the htc one. Never heard of that bending. Really you would have to sit on this thing or attempt to bend it. because it takes 100 pounds of pressure to bend it.

 

[teknik]

I wouldn't want the display to wrap around as input where you hold the thing doesn't make much sense. I would like to see screens that extend to the very edge, however.