What is a Flip Phone ?
The Flip Phone, or Clamshell Phone as it was first more appropriately named, is a Mobile Phone which is in two or more sections which fold via a hinge. When the clamshell is open, the phone is ready for use. The interface components are displayed on the inside of the clamshell, which offers more surface area than when the device is closed. The components such as keys and display are protected when the clamshell is closed, and it is less long or wide, making the phone easier to carry around. A disadvantage of the clamshell design is that the connecting hinge is prone to fatigue or failure.
