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The world's first foldable phone maker is now out of business (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 8 months ago by fne8w2ah@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] filcuk@lemmy.zip 24 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

I love it and would hate to go back. You have a normal sized phone that can make various otherwise awkward activities on small factor quite comfortable unfolded: note taking, film watching, reading, Internet in general.
It is so good to be able to whip this out anytime, anywhere.

It literally replaced 3 other devices for me that I used to drag around to cafes, work and when travelling.

I considered this overpriced bs until I got to try my friends device. Now I just consider it overpriced.

[–] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Would you say the technology is developed far enough?

I'm definitely interested, as the phone screen size is often a bit too small. But any mechanical movement makes me nervous on a small device that should last multiple years.

[–] filcuk@lemmy.zip 5 points 8 months ago

Hinge durability is the main concern.
I would not buy in yet unless you plan to upgrade every ~2 years.
Make sure the manufacturers warranty is solid.

Software-wise, I've not had any issues whatsoever.

[–] rikudou@lemmings.world 1 points 8 months ago

In my opinion it's good to go! Though some people seem to really dislike the hinge and the small dip in the screen it causes.

[–] IncogCyberspaceUser@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I've definitely been interested in one. What foldable device do you have? And which three devices did it replace?

[–] filcuk@lemmy.zip 4 points 8 months ago

Z Fold 4 going 2 years - the hinge on this can fail early, but fold 5 should be solid and can be found £600 refurbished.
Samsung warranty is notoriously bad though, so can't recommend for that reason (no personal experience).