![]() ![]() That curvature provides more than just aesthetics. The Vari electric standing desk immediately stands out because it has a curved, waterfall front, so it doesn’t look like the typical boxy adjustable standing desk. Many adjustable standing desks tend to look like a slab of wood on top of metal legs, which is quite functional, but not very stylish. About the Vari Curve Electric Standing Desk I jumped at the chance to try the Vari Curve Electric Standing Desk, which is 12 inches wider and has a more durable desktop surface. ![]() I already knew this-and I already have an adjustable standing desk that I truly love, but it’s smaller, and since it has a glass top I have to exercise care with it. An adjustable standing desk allows me to alternate between sitting and standing.Īccording to one study, reducing the amount of time spent sitting down may also reduce upper back and neck pain, and improve moods and temperament. But I also know that sitting is the new smoking, and sitting for long periods of time can lead to a plethora of health problems. We recently reported that the Vivo NEX 3 is credibly rumoured to have a heavily curved display as well, so despite our misgivings it looks like we could be witnessing the start of a new design trend to rival the notch in its divisiveness.As a writer, I spend at least eight hours a day at my desk. So while the home screen looks great, when you’re watching videos or playing games there’s no real advantage above having a flat-screened device. While it does arguably look more attractive and immersive, you’ll find that few apps really take advantage of the curves. What’s more, the curvature makes it a little more difficult to hold comfortably and securely when compared to the grip afforded by straight sides. This occurred in our experience with the Samsung Galaxy S10, which even took note of palm prints pressed against the sides of the device - and as you can imagine, being misinterpreted can be very frustrating. But we’ve already had some reservations about this design flourish, despite never trying out one as extreme as the Oppo’s Waterfall Screen.Ī key problem is that of accidental touches being registered by the screen. It’s become increasingly associated with premium phones, with the extra slivers of screen being enough to set apart costlier handsets from the multitude of indistinct black slabs you can buy. OPPO "Waterfall Screen" mobile phone demo(1) /s3qEXCp6QSĬurved screens aren’t new by any means - take the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, for example, which was released in November 2014. But it’s bound to be a divisive design among smartphone fans, as far more modestly curved screens have been greeted with scepticism. ![]() It certainly looks immersive when it’s in action, as shown in the video below, with the wallpaper and even the app icons following the smooth curves of the screen. Images show that the display curves around the phone’s body to a far greater extent than any device before, surpassing the curved edges of screens on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Huawei P30 Pro. What do you think the screen-to-body ratio is on this prototype? /99AQKh9ZgHĭubbed the “Waterfall Screen” by Oppo, this startling display curves around the handset at a near right angle - but would you buy it? Taking borderless smartphone innovation to new heights, we're thrilled to give you a first look at 'Waterfall Screen' technology. Here you can see app icons wrap right the way around the unspecified handset in question. What do you think the screen-to-body ratio is on this prototype?” The company wrote: “Taking borderless smartphone innovation to new heights, we’re thrilled to give you a first look at ‘Waterfall Screen’ technology. UPDATE: Oppo had confirmed the ‘waterfall display’ design with a tweet from its official account, showcasing the new screen to body ratio in all its glory. ![]()
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