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When BlackBerry speaks about his Passport square screen.
While other manufacturers are rushing to the curved screens or very high resolution, BlackBerry has found another way to differentiate its new smartphone: a square screen.
When I heard of this smartphone for the first time, I was greatly astonished. A square screen? For what? And it seems I'm not the only one in the blogosphere to asked myself questions.
In a blog post, BlackBerry explained his choice, as you guessed, are geared towards productivity.
If we consider that the rectangular screens are ideal for entertainment applications, BlackBerry supports for reading and consultation documents, "the optimal number of characters in a line is 66 characters" , while the screens rectangular designs 40 would show that only in one line. Thus, the "Passport" BlackBerry is ideal for web browsing, reading and consultation documents.
In his argument, blogger BlackBerry cited some scenarios to show that the square screen, HD, 4.5 inch displays more information, and, regardless of the orientation of the smartphone. Furthermore, with the physical keyboard, virtual keyboard more will reduce the work space.
BlackBerry BlackBerry Passport why his Passport has a square screen
To give us a better idea, BlackBerry released this Passport picture next to an iPhone and a Galaxy smartphone from Samsung. One immediately notices that the new baby of the Canadian firm is rather impressive: almost twice the width of the iPhone. According to the publication, the Passport screen provides the same space as a 5-inch display but offers a better experience.
A gamble but interesting and innovative in its own way. Remains whether fed properly into the pockets and seduce the crowds.