Samsung plans a foldable laptop with a waterdrop hinge for next year. While the design minimizes screen creases, its benefits are debated.
incorporating a unique waterdrop hinge mechanism, with a launch expected in the latter half of the next year, as per sources from Korean outlet The Elec. This waterdrop design as Samsung calls Flex Hinge was previously introduced in Samsung’s recent foldable smartphones,) allows the axis to move when folded, resulting in a tighter fit between screens and reduced creases at the fold.
Despite the intriguing design, industry insiders question the necessity of a waterdrop hinge for foldable laptops. Unlike smartphones, which are held close to the eyes, foldable laptops’ usage is different. Given the laptops’ heavier nature, a U-shaped hinge might offer a more practical alternative. An expert weighed in, stating that the benefits of a waterdrop hinge in a laptop might not be significant for users.
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