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Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by robin_reala »

cpt_sobel wrote: post #125
mrheosuper wrote: post #113

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Samsung is testing the water with their new passport-size fold phone. Looklike enough people demanded for smaller size phone. Granted it is still considerably bigger than ip13mini, but it's step in right diretion

I just held it in my hands today, its reduced height makes it fit much easier in the pocket. Overall a better form in my opinion, the price tag still too high for me.

I’m hoping that with a supply of the passport-sized front screens it might become a new form factor for non-folding phones. Though again, ideally I’d like something Mini-sized or smaller.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by anonthrownaway »

Archer6621 wrote: post #115
socalgal2 wrote: post #107

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What a strange question. I guess we no longer need monitors because a phone display is all anyone should need? Why do I need two devices when one would do? I get we are not there yet but I can certainly imagine having just one device and virtual displays in my glasses / contacts. Those displays will not be phone sized Also, bad eye site, large fonts, suck in small screens

Well, the way I use a device with a monitor is a different kind of UX though. Usually it involves a keyboard and mouse, not a touch screen, and I can do certain things better through that kind of input. For that reason I personally like having different devices that are specific to different use cases, as I can express myself better then through the mechanical intuition that I have built up, instead of shoehorning on…

>are there really so many with bad eye sight

ROTFL! I can't wait until you kids get old enough to have to put readers on to use your devices like most older people do. And while I am yelling at the kids on my lawn, let me add every UI/UX person at apple - the idiotic and unnecessary choices they make for the sake of "cool design" infuriate me on a daily basis.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by eahm »

I think everyone lost their damn mind, possibly during Covid.

New iPhones used to be $199 and when they went to $299 the decision was seriously questionable.

Now they cost like a used car, everyone buys $1000+ iPhones without batting an eye, insane.

This one is $2000, I wouldn't get it if I had a billion on principle.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by hakimg »

eahm wrote: post #133

I think everyone lost their damn mind, possibly during Covid. New iPhones used to be $199 and when they went to $299 the decision was seriously questionable. Now they cost like a used car, everyone buys $1000+ iPhones without batting an eye, insane. This one is $2000, I wouldn't get it if I had a billion on principle.

The original iPhone cost $500 and adjusting for inflation that is about $800 today. I don't remember phones costing $300 since before the smart phone era. Even Walkman phones cost $500 in the early 2000's.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by MYEUHD »

eahm wrote: post #133

I think everyone lost their damn mind, possibly during Covid. New iPhones used to be $199 and when they went to $299 the decision was seriously questionable. Now they cost like a used car, everyone buys $1000+ iPhones without batting an eye, insane. This one is $2000, I wouldn't get it if I had a billion on principle.

> New iPhones used to be $199

With a 2-year contract with your carrier in which you pay the cost of the phone gradually each month

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by ponector »

hakimg wrote: post #135
eahm wrote: post #133

I think everyone lost their damn mind, possibly during Covid. New iPhones used to be $199 and when they went to $299 the decision was seriously questionable. Now they cost like a used car, everyone buys $1000+ iPhones without batting an eye, insane. This one is $2000, I wouldn't get it if I had a billion on principle.

The original iPhone cost $500 and adjusting for inflation that is about $800 today. I don't remember phones costing $300 since before the smart phone era. Even Walkman phones cost $500 in the early 2000's.

Many android phones are under $300, not iPhones obviously.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by matheusmoreira »

Archer6621 wrote: post #103

The crease makes it look cheap and fragile, like with many of the foldable phones. I'm curious what people need the huge screens for on phones? Is it mostly for watching videos?

I actually develop software on my phone with Termux. I want the biggest screen that still fits in my pocket.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by NookDavoos »

robin_reala wrote: post #131
cpt_sobel wrote: post #125

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I just held it in my hands today, its reduced height makes it fit much easier in the pocket. Overall a better form in my opinion, the price tag still too high for me.

I’m hoping that with a supply of the passport-sized front screens it might become a new form factor for non-folding phones. Though again, ideally I’d like something Mini-sized or smaller.

There is a wave of 'blackberry-like' android phones coming soon (4:3 screen + qwerty keyboard) - Unihertz Titan 2, Clicks Communicator, Minimal Phone 2 to name a few.

Re: Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Post by NIckGeek »

ShinyLeftPad wrote: post #122
k8sToGo wrote: post #108

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When you open it, it becomes a tablet not a phone. And therein lays your answer.

a tablet with a crease right in the middle of a screen (FTFY)

You really don't notice it while you're using a folding phone.
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