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Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by two_handfuls »

Frost1x wrote: post #473
pavlov wrote: post #356

These foldables are a great demonstration of why the screen diagonal is an unintuitive metric. This device has a 5.8” screen when folded, and a 7.6” screen when open. Looking at those numbers, it doesn’t sound like a very big difference. Yet anyone can see that the 7.6” screen is twice as big as the 5.8” one! The diagonal only made sense for TVs because the aspect ratio was fixed at 4:3 (and later 16:9). It shouldn’t…

>The diagonal only made sense for TVs because the aspect ratio was fixed at 4:3 (and later 16:9). I'm not entirely sure it made sense even then. I completely understand the point (knowing the AR allows one metric to consistently compare and derive the other dimensions) but in my opinion, diagonals became ubiquitous because when looking at TVs, bigger was typically better in the consumer mind and the diagonal is of co…

Yes. Same reason some companies tout the “combined resolution” of their VR headsets, which really is the sum of the horizontal resolution of each eye.

That make it easy to claim “4K resolution*” for a device that, perceptually, is nowhere near the quality you’d get from a 4K monitor.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by two_handfuls »

CydeWeys wrote: post #515
lotsofpulp wrote: post #500

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The area would be an even bigger number. Wonder if marketers determined the concept of area was too complicated compared to the concept of a linear diagonal measurement. Or a 2 digit number is easier to remember and digest than 3 or 4 digits, and 1 digit is too small, such as measuring in squared feet or meters.

TVs are large enough now that square feet would work, for markets where that unit is used anyway. For other markets ... Uhhh, would anyone understand deci square meters?

Of course yes, though more natural would be square decimeter (dm^2) or even square centimeter (cm^2). Though understanding it isn’t the same as being familiar with it.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by MagicMoonlight »

arepublicadoceu wrote: post #213
TobyTheDog123 wrote: post #32

Yeah that price point makes it an instant pass - In all honesty, phones, at least for me, have been reaching a point of diminishing returns. I upgraded from an iPhone 11 to an iPhone 14 recently, and the difference was practically nothing. I didn't think it was possible to experience buyer's remorse after waiting three whole generations, but here we are. I wouldn't be surprised if it's five years before a phone has s…

God and I thought I was going crazy. I have an iPhone XR bought on release day and my girlfriend just bought an iPhone 14. I can’t, for the life of me, see a difference on performance. It takes better pictures at night and that’s about everything I can notice. At this point the only “feature” that I want is USB-C. As ridiculous as this is, the only way apple can convince me to upgrade my old iPhone is to change their…

Even the apple comparison tool can’t find a difference

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by saghm »

thekaleb wrote: post #218
saghm wrote: post #199

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You don't necessarily need one to come with the phone; there are third-party stylus(es?), and as long as you have a decent way to store it in your pocket or on the the case, it's still handy.

This is not true. There is a big difference between a capacitive and active stylus. You must have your screen support an active sounds stylus.

What part isn't true? I didn't claim that it would satisfy everyone, just that it might come in handy for some people. Having done this myself, I can confirm that the set of people that I claim exist is in fact non-empty.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by midnitewarrior »

kyriakos wrote: post #310
0x6c6f6c wrote: post #223

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Yeah reading the specs, it's s larger screen than my Nexus 7 tablet, with a smaller overall device size, and fits in my pocket.. it's tempting. But definitely pausing at a $1800 price tag

If this was around the 1200 price point they'd be selling like crazy. Chewing into the premium android and iPhone share. Google would have been a trend setter with foldables if they offered a lower price.

Perhaps there will be a Pixel Fold Express (a) or some other moniker for a value-focused foldable that's more easily attainable for the masses? I'm trying to think how much money I'd need to make a year where dropping $1,700 on a device with a 3 year lifespan makes sense. I'm thinking I'd need to be an executive that works around the clock before I could justify that expense. Everyone has different values of course.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by kyriakos »

midnitewarrior wrote: post #576
kyriakos wrote: post #310

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If this was around the 1200 price point they'd be selling like crazy. Chewing into the premium android and iPhone share. Google would have been a trend setter with foldables if they offered a lower price.

Perhaps there will be a Pixel Fold Express (a) or some other moniker for a value-focused foldable that's more easily attainable for the masses? I'm trying to think how much money I'd need to make a year where dropping $1,700 on a device with a 3 year lifespan makes sense. I'm thinking I'd need to be an executive that works around the clock before I could justify that expense. Everyone has different values of course.

3 years life span is questionable considering pixel 7 and 7 pro quality issues (falling buttons, cracking camera glass)

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by baby »

manningthegoose wrote: post #9

I just don't understand who wants these foldable phones, especially at the $1799 price point. I guess a use case is wealthy frequent travelers who don't want a separate device with a larger screen to watch movies/videos on the go? Someone help me out here.

Me! I want one so bad. I just can’t get out of Apple’s jail ecosystem :( I think if the next iPhone doesn’t come out with a fold model I’m finally going to switch back to Android.

Why: I read a lot (pdf, not epubs) and I watch videos a lot.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by ncr100 »

jeroenhd wrote: post #493
ncr100 wrote: post #238

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Check the Google Fi site for a $700 discount for customers who keep Fi service for 24 months.

Google Fi doesnr exist in my country, but even still that's a steep price for a phone.

AH yeah $1000 for a phone is bonkers. Like $250,000 USD for a car....

$400 is better.

$175 is good.

$50 is great - need subsidies from the carrier for this, IMO.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by dsq »

Wildgoose wrote: post #565
dsq wrote: post #548

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What keyboard do tou use for text input?

Application dependent. Usually Microsoft Swiftkey, but Hacker's Keyboard when I am programming (or similar).

Great. How does Hacker's keyboard work with the surface duo? Do you have any insights/pros/cons for using this keyboard with a folding phone?
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