Foldable phones are a gimmick that won’t last. Here’s why.

[rcjordan]

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

>gimmick

Ditto

[littleman]

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.

[Brad]

Listening to the BBC on radio, it seems women are interested in these.

[Travoli]

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.

[Drastic]

At $2k I think its doa except for the elite few who get the best every year.

[Travoli]

>$2k

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