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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago (21 children)

Never understood the reason of foldable smartphones, like what was their intended usecase?

[–] filcuk 24 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (7 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] filcuk 4 points 5 days 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).

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