Dual-screen smartphones with quirks
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding)
Fans of removable batteries and microSD card slots will be disappointed that this has neither.
The cost: $450 (with two-year contract) to $900
Buy the Edge+ if you love the idea of a wraparound screen; otherwise, you’ll find less expensive phones that do nearly as much.
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)
The smartphone also has a 1GHz processor and a 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture.
The smaller screen makes for more cramped typing.
Ticker display isn’t available for third-party apps.
Runs Android 2.1, and Bing is the default search engine.
More than just a gimmick, the Continuum’s secondary display is a useful management and multitasking tool, but its constant flow of information might not appeal to everybody.
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)
The design entails some usability quirks, and we’re concerned about long-term durability.
The design offers some unique advantages, but its appeal is hampered by usability quirks and lackluster features.
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)
The quirky dual screen and split keyboard design is a little too strange for us.
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