BenQ-Siemens SL98 reverse slider

by Sean Cooper, posted Jul 24th 2007 at 9:42AM

Just when we thought that the slider form factor had reached its zenith, BenQ-Siemens has apparently knocked that all to bits with this, the SL98. Rather than always having the screen exposed to the elements -- and über abrasive pocket lint -- this novel approach has a small display to get a quick peek at incoming call info, with the main screen squirreled away inside. With the touch of a button -- or flick of the wrist, we really don't know -- the main screen is unleashed for your viewing pleasure. As proof that these guys are on to something, both Asus and LG have submit patent applications with similar ideas. Pretty slick stuff, we're looking forward to getting more details as soon as we can.

[Thanks, Staska]

Filed under: Handsets

Tags: benq, benq-siemens, internal, screen, siemens, slider

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Rainer @ Jul 24th 2007 10:22AM

Hey guys,

there is no such thing as BenQ-Siemens anymore, they filed for bankruptcy in September 2006. Maybe what you've got is a leftover prototype but there's a 100% guarantee that this baby will never see the light of a shop.

Cheers
/Rainer

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Brandon @ Jul 24th 2007 11:12AM

I had a feeling it was ugly before I clicked...

Yup.

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smacksmackums @ Jul 24th 2007 11:25AM

Ooh, a calculator from 1986. Cool. Solar powered maybe??

Does it come with a Zack Morris phone too?

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Pablo @ Jul 24th 2007 2:01PM

No wonder these guys are out of buisness! =D

P.S. L.G. or Samsung would file a patent for jumping off of a cliff if the other did so first

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Ross McBride @ Jul 24th 2007 9:08PM

Plus, it's been done before -and done better- as a prototype for the AU Design Project:

http://normaldesign.net/normal/en/show.php?product=36

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