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Why We Are Here => Hardware & Technology => Topic started by: rcjordan on March 06, 2019, 12:08:54 AM

Title: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
Post by: rcjordan on March 06, 2019, 12:08:54 AM

https://thenextweb.com/podium/2019/03/05/foldable-phones-are-a-gimmick-that-wont-last-heres-why/

>gimmick

Ditto
Title: Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
Post by: littleman 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.
Title: Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
Post by: Brad on March 06, 2019, 09:49:26 AM
Listening to the BBC on radio, it seems women are interested in these.
Title: Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
Post by: Travoli 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.
Title: Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
Post by: Drastic 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.
Title: Re: Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.
Post by: Travoli 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.
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