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[quote author=jlthom link=topic=116205.msg407328#msg407328 date=1598546923]
But makes sense that alternate foldable devices are still being developed. Hard to tell what's going to be the "IT" factor with consumers these days. And developing new less-expensive devices is a very good direction to take, considering the general global economic issues as a result of the pandemic. 
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It's normal for technology to trickle down. However, you typically want to achieve certain maturity before that happens. And I'm not sure foldable displays are there. Market might be ready, but can they actually make a display (and associated hinge mechanism) that's durable and cheap?

Who knows. I'm looking forward to more devices like the Flip or the Motorola. Because the biggest problem I have with current big phones is the length. I can see the appeal of a phone that folds out into a tablet. But it's not for me if it doesn't fit comfortably in my pockets. It's like trying to fit a coat wallet into your pants. If I have to carry a bag to carry a phone, I might just as well carry a tablet or even a laptop. iPad mini fits into pretty small reporter bags. Some can fit Air or smaller Pro. Try beating that in a phone.
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Posted by _MT_

- August 28, 2020, 09:55:49

Quote from: jlthom on August 27, 2020, 18:48:43
But makes sense that alternate foldable devices are still being developed. Hard to tell what's going to be the "IT" factor with consumers these days. And developing new less-expensive devices is a very good direction to take, considering the general global economic issues as a result of the pandemic.

It's normal for technology to trickle down. However, you typically want to achieve certain maturity before that happens. And I'm not sure foldable displays are there. Market might be ready, but can they actually make a display (and associated hinge mechanism) that's durable and cheap?

Who knows. I'm looking forward to more devices like the Flip or the Motorola. Because the biggest problem I have with current big phones is the length. I can see the appeal of a phone that folds out into a tablet. But it's not for me if it doesn't fit comfortably in my pockets. It's like trying to fit a coat wallet into your pants. If I have to carry a bag to carry a phone, I might just as well carry a tablet or even a laptop. iPad mini fits into pretty small reporter bags. Some can fit Air or smaller Pro. Try beating that in a phone.

Posted by jlthom

- August 27, 2020, 18:48:43

What if Samsung is working on a phone similar to the Surface Duo? Except that the Samsung version will have an exterior screen & a stylus?

But makes sense that alternate foldable devices are still being developed. Hard to tell what's going to be the "IT" factor with consumers these days. And developing new less-expensive devices is a very good direction to take, considering the general global economic issues as a result of the pandemic.

Posted by Redaktion

- August 27, 2020, 14:47:13

We haven't even found out when exactly the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 is going to be available, yet rumors about other upcoming foldable models are already circulating on Twitter. Details are quite skimpy, but it looks like Samsung plans to finally add S Pen support on next year's flagship foldable, while the highly anticipated sub-US$1,000 model is supposed to integrate a cheaper screen protective layer. Moreover, there apparently is another model, which is getting a screen that folds both inwards and outwards.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-is-allegedly-working-on-three-new-foldable-phones.490098.0.html