What can serve as flexible television screen? - Terra.com

After months of talking about flexible television screens, Samsung unveiled a prototype 85-inch bendable by remote control.

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first flexible display was presented at CES, one of the most important technology fairs in the world, being held this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Samsung claims that this technology provides a quality and image depth much more similar to reality and says it’s like watching 3D without the need for special glasses.

push of a button, the technology allows its owners to determine the curved shape, depending on the amount of viewers and the distance at which they are seated. Furthermore, the screens have the advantage of being able to fall flat against the wall when not in use.

However, industry analysts are not convinced there is a market for this type of innovation.

“The challenge for companies is to demonstrate that the world really needs this,” said Martin Garner, a technology consultant television CCS Insight, who attends the fair.

“Anyway, it is a good attempt to make a difference.”

Future uncertain

Will Findlater, editor of Stuff Magazine, “there is still no verdict on whether the curved screens require much difference in image quality and the experience you have when looking at a television.”

“At this stage it sounds like a gimmick,” he said.

South Korean manufacturer did not say when it will cost or when these TVs will be coming to market.

While there are those who believe that simply quederá prototype.

“In person, we must recognize that the effect is gorgeous, but again raises many questions: does any real use At first glance it’s more of a tech demo to show that it is possible, albeit? Shy and still realize a profit way, “he said in an article in the tech magazine Gizmodo, journalist Juan Carlos, after attending the presentation of Samsung.

“From this screen, you do not expect to be put on sale soon and will happen to the huge gallery of curious inventions presented in the long history of CES. Perhaps in the future we will see more practical applications, but so far, no you are ready to work in this, “he added.

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