Author Topic: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.  (Read 2292 times)

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Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2019, 05:26:26 AM »
I wanted to agree with you, but then I watched a video on the Samsung Fold and I'm not sure I do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFcXSdyNty8

It is like a 7" tablet that could be put in your pocket, I could see how that may be useful to some.
« Last Edit: March 06, 2019, 05:29:43 AM by littleman »

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Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2019, 09:49:26 AM »
Listening to the BBC on radio, it seems women are interested in these.

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Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2019, 04:28:37 PM »
Many people only own smartphones (no laptop or tablet). Teens want the biggest screen they can get. Folding/rolling devices are only going to improve.

This is the future for a large portion of the market, IMO. Personally, I'm looking forward to pocket PC laptops in ~3 generations.

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Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2019, 10:19:28 PM »
At $2k I think its doa except for the elite few who get the best every year.

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Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2019, 11:35:29 PM »
>$2k

This is early-adopter stage. Price will come down and quality/design will improve. Probably still 2-3 generations from being attractive.