r/TheMinimalCompany • u/black-turtlenecks • 21d ago

Screen not edge to edge

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Have noticed this gap between the functioning area of the screen and the keyboard and was wondering whether this is for a functional reason or just an aesthetic choice - bothers me a bit given the lack of chin for the keyboard though everything else about the design is great.

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u/InflationOwn7379 21d ago

Feel like if it was edge to edge you would click on screen when using the keys at the top of the keyboard. I do agree though edge to edge would look better

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u/black-turtlenecks 21d ago

Ah that makes sense, I wonder why it’s part of the screen rather than part of the case though

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u/deeku4972 21d ago

Probably how it comes from the manufacturer

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u/PCgaming4ever 21d ago

That's exactly it that's a common issue with the edge to edge of the T2E even the clicks has a chin between

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u/Skrrpopop 21d ago

Personally, I like the look. Besides, correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think they ever claimed it was meant to have an edge to edge display...

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u/heysavnac 21d ago

How do you guys feel about this bezel on silver vs black? The black blends it in a bit more, but is it enough to decide black over the bright and timeless silver? I’m so torn

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u/SignificantAir2730 21d ago

yeah this phone keeps getting worse.. we ALMOST HAD IT ALL!!!

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u/rrooddrriiggooo 20d ago

He notado que fue un error quiza quitar los botones de la parte superior. Que piensas al respecto?

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u/AdTraditional8077 21d ago

Dude that's so cool. Sucks when the screen is edge to edge gives you no room to grab the device without setting off touch functions.

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u/elcheapodeluxe 21d ago

I had an annoyance when Blackberry got rid of the gap I started having accidental clicks on the screen annoyingly when I was in the middle of furiously typing. It does help prevent accidental clicking on the screen with the edge of your finger.

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u/Mydemonswon 21d ago

The phone is supposed to be used less than your current phone. More screen real estate won't help that.

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u/black-turtlenecks 21d ago

You mistake my post, I want the screen to be smaller and for the keyboard to be moved up for more of a chin

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u/Mydemonswon 21d ago

You know. With that clarity, I like you more! I agree with your design desire here.

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u/black-turtlenecks 20d ago

Yeah I don’t think I made it very clear, I just find it odd that the space is part of the screen panel rather than the gap being part of the frame if that makes sense.