Samsung Note Edge curved screen experience is very easy to operate after getting used to it

Although Samsung had a difficult year in 2014 , they still upgraded the Note series as promised in September , bringing a curved screen Galaxy Note Edge. Currently, this high-end curved screen phone has been officially sold in China, priced at 6,699 yuan.

When I tried the Note Edge, the thing that impressed me the most was the curved screen. The rest of the feel, hardware, camera experience, S Pen handwriting, etc. are not much different from the Samsung Note 4. Now let me talk about what kind of experience this curved screen can bring.

Simplified operation, takes time to get used to

When you first come into contact with this curved screen, you will find this design very interesting, that is, it has a strong sense of technology. The entire screen of Samsung Note Edge is 5.7 inches, but it is actually a combination of 5.6 inches + 0.1 inches. It's just that when I first held the phone, it was inevitable that I would accidentally touch it, but it will be much better after getting used to it.

Since it is equipped with a 2K screen, the screen clarity is relatively high. Even the smaller fonts on the curved screen can be seen clearly. However, there are not many opportunities to use the curved screen to view content. It is mainly recognized through different icons. Therefore, how to improve the recognition of icons on this small screen is a problem.

The curved screen does not have many existing functions, but it is generally enough for users. On this curved screen, you can view different interfaces by sliding, for example, you can add commonly used icons for quick access. I usually use WeChat, Weibo, and QQ the most, so I can put these applications on the side screen.

In addition to quick applications, this curved screen can also be transformed into small tools, such as flashlight, ruler, stopwatch, recorder, etc. What is more user-friendly is that the curved screen and the main screen can be operated independently, which means that at night, you only need to operate the curved screen to check the time or turn on the flashlight.

Curved screen supports personalized settings

In addition to quick operations, the curved screen of Note Edge can also play a role in taking pictures. For example, when you hold the device horizontally to take pictures, the virtual camera button on the curved screen will be placed in the position of the traditional shutter, which is closer to a more realistic operation. When you hold the device vertically to operate, the virtual button will be moved to a position that is easier for your thumb to press.

In addition, the curved screen allows you to customize the background or style. In addition to the built-in applications, the Samsung Curved Screen App Store also provides other small plug-ins. Although the number of applications is not large at present, according to Samsung's product manager, Samsung has opened the API, and more and more curved screen-adapted applications will be available for download in the future.

What's more interesting is that if you are left-handed, you can also use this curved screen. After you choose to flip 180 degrees in the settings, the curved screen will change from the right side of the screen to the left side of the screen. At this time, you can hold the device with your left hand, and three Android virtual operation buttons will appear at the bottom. But when you want to make a call, since the receiver is at the bottom, you still have to flip it to your right hand to hold the device to answer the call.

One-handed operation experience and the number of applications need to be improved

After using the Galaxy Note Edge for a long time, I have adapted to the curved screen design relatively smoothly. Firstly, it is more fresh, and secondly, I can rely on the curved screen to perform some simple operations, which is more convenient. Of course, the problem of easy accidental touches and the lack of applications are still areas that Samsung and developers need to improve.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.