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[–] 54 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Fold tech still ain't there. Especially with regards to durability. But that's part of the point, they need you to replace your phone on the regular.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago

    Eh, I've had two Razrs now. First one the outer screen died from a fall - it was the traditional style screen that wasn't durable.

    Maybe it's worse on Pixels or Samsungs, but my anecdotal experience has been that the inner flexible screen has been better than the outer one.

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    [–] 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Forget the hammer, I want the hydraulic press

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  • [–] 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (13 children)

    I like the idea of fold tech but I just wish it unfolded to a proper aspect ratio.

    Imagine an iPhone that unfolds into an iPad.

    Edit: just looked it up, it’s 4:3, which is not bad but imo it’s also not good

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  • [–] 34 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    It is literally the aspect ratio of every iPad, though 😅

    Something like 16:10 or 16:9 would make it very square when folded. IMO the most satisfying aspect ratio would be √2:1, like A4 paper, so that the aspect ratio when closed and open is the same.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    I think the durability is the limiting factor in regards to foldable tech as it stands right now

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (2 children)

    Also, they are worse phones. The flip style makes more sense as a foldable. I don't think there will ever be much market for them.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    Something I keep hearing from others and think that myself - once you go foldable, you don't want to go back. I don't think I'll ever buy a non-foldable again.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    Was hoping for something like this.

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