T-Mobile G1 Hands-On
The pop-screen
Am I the only one here concerned that the touchscreen (when slid open) is only held in place by two tiny metal arms at the base of the phone?
With that swing-slide design, there can't possibly be any kind of hardware supporting the head/left side of the touchscreen when open.
None of the commentary from the hands-on pointed out any kind of queasy feeling here, but as an engineering student it worries me to see such a large, movable portion of the phone with so little mechanical support given at the hinge-point.
With that swing-slide design, there can't possibly be any kind of hardware supporting the head/left side of the touchscreen when open.
None of the commentary from the hands-on pointed out any kind of queasy feeling here, but as an engineering student it worries me to see such a large, movable portion of the phone with so little mechanical support given at the hinge-point.
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If you look at the back of the phone when it's open, you'll see a curved groove in the back of the screen. I would assume that's for a guide/place holder so the top part of the screen isn't expected to stay on its own.
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Ah hah!
I didn't look closely enough, I guess. Having a pin in that upper joint along the groove would provide plenty of casual support.
Thx all!
I didn't look closely enough, I guess. Having a pin in that upper joint along the groove would provide plenty of casual support.
Thx all!
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The hinge felt very strong, and yes, the groove on the back of the phone is holds the upper half in place firmly.
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