The Samsung Galaxy Fold's display seems to have problems

Post by Wowfunhappy » Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 11:11 PM UTC

pjc50 wrote: post #83

Theodores wrote: post #68

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I would like to see this is a low end disposable phone. Bear with me on this, but there are many cameras on this phone, it could have just average cameras front and back, good enough for sending WhatsApp messages etc, not winning photography awards. Then the screens. If there was a low-res screen that folded with no extra outer screen then that would be a lot cheaper. Then if the hinge is little more than two screens…

> the hinge is little more than two screens held together by a screen protector Yes, but that would be rubbish. Big black bar across the video you're trying to watch. What Samsung actually built was the genuinely folding screen with pixels all the way across, which would be amazing if it works and didn't cost $2,000. > even be at a $250 price point and be affordable in countries that don't have reliable electricity.…

Post by macintux » Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 11:14 PM UTC

wklauss wrote: post #62

paul7986 wrote: post #23

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They seem to innovate faster then Apple like a recent example being Wireless PowerShare (charge one phone with another). It's reported Apple will be adding that into the iPhone 11; wirelessly charge your watch or another phone with a charged or charging iPhone.

This has been done by other Android manufacturers before Samsung as well but I think it boils down to launch schedules. Apple doesn't launch new iPhones until September so, even if innovative functions are planned, they always appear to be added later than the rest of -or in response to- competitors.

Post by tty2300 » Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 11:27 PM UTC

scarface74 wrote: post #88

wpasc wrote: post #4

Even if the Fold has some problems, I commend them for being bold with their design and ambitions. It may be safer to wait for the next generation of that phone, but many recent developments in the hardware space have been lacking in ambition. Kudos to Samsung

How is it "being bold" to release a product that costs $2000 and that has a high failure rate? Yes I realize the same can be said about the MacBook keyboards and I wouldn't disagree.

Post by misterprime » Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 11:41 PM UTC

dmitriid wrote: post #36

wpasc wrote: post #4

Even if the Fold has some problems, I commend them for being bold with their design and ambitions. It may be safer to wait for the next generation of that phone, but many recent developments in the hardware space have been lacking in ambition. Kudos to Samsung

Had this happened to Apple, there would be an uproar. Samsung’s $2000 phone breaks in two days? Kudos to them for being bold and brave. Smh.

Post by misterprime » Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 11:43 PM UTC

gzu wrote: post #28

Not sure if I’m in the minority but I would prefer two separated clamshell screens to one bendy screen. At least until the bendable tech is 100%. Two separate screens would still allow great multitasking when necessary. When not used perhaps it can completely fold behind the device for a traditional smartphone experience.