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Twometershadow t1_j0g37e8 wrote

When they flip open and have random UNO card reveals, it will make this challenge a lot more interesting for the customer!!

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DaShiny t1_j0g5b89 wrote

Replying to Avieshek (#943,492)

They aren't mutually exclusive. He probably likes the quality Samsung outputs but isn't a particular fan of the design of their fold series. A lot of these folds from other brands tend to be lower quality even if the design is a good idea.

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Avieshek OP t1_j0g5p2u wrote

Replying to DaShiny (#943,563)

I have a S10+ and the side-lock & volume button detached even when it’s inside a silicon case 24x7, Samsung has the advantage of 1yr additional software update support but for that requires newer devices to be bought.

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DaShiny t1_j0g64s0 wrote

Replying to Avieshek (#943,577)

Yes, I work in an industry where I tend to interact with numerous phones from various brands. I have used a lot of these newer phones as they come out. The first thing that is noticeable to me typically is difference in quality. I'm not saying the phones are bad or that the quality is bad, just lower than Samsung flagship, which is to be expected considering how huge Samsung is. Not to mention, I was just trying to potentially explain that guy's POV, not trying to start a whole thing.

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Talldarkn67 t1_j0gat8v wrote

Typical Chinese version of something. Copy paste then copy paste some more. Pathetic and embarrassing.

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Syzygymancer t1_j0gi0wc wrote

Oppo tends to make passion project tech that’s pretty cool at the time from a technical standpoint but barely support it afterwards and once they have their fun creating, never touch that type of device again or wait years to make a second attempt. If you know that going in, some of their stuff is nice

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TiredgeekTG t1_j0gigjb wrote

Aka Ghina stole more IP from another company

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Talldarkn67 t1_j0gmuep wrote

Replying to MM556 (#944,148)

No. Before 1994 there were no smartphones. Someone had to have the idea for something new. Before 1986 no one thought to put a touchscreen in a car. Now they all have them. It’s as if the world has become a boring copy paste version of what it used to be. Where everyone was trying to do something new instead of what everyone else was doing.

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Orangeb0lt t1_j0gni3x wrote

Replying to jimmy9120 (#943,111)

I'm a samsung fan, but it wasn't a small problem. They had to ban all note 7/galaxy 7 phones on flights because of how many were having their batteries catch fire/explode.

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Drs83 t1_j0go3ft wrote

I don't want a phone from a China based company.

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Ghozer t1_j0gqofl wrote

Of the 3 Oppo phones I have had a chance to experience, all 3 failed just after a year...

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vkIMF t1_j0gqzcu wrote

Were people asking for this?

I'm probably out of the loop, but who really wants folding screens?

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gpstrucker t1_j0gtav9 wrote

Replying to vkIMF (#944,784)

Some of us like them. I get a lot of use out of my Z Fold 3. Was it worth the price? Probably not. Do I enjoy using it? Most definitely. Opened up that huge screen is great for navigation apps like Maps or Waze, as well as for consuming streaming video, then fold shut to easily fit into a pocket.

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nurpleofpurple t1_j0gtdwl wrote

I loved my oppo phone I got when my iPhone was stolen while traveling. A shame it didn’t work in the US

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Ekaj__ t1_j0gui1g wrote

Do people actually want foldable phones? Samsung keeps advertising them like they’re the next big thing, but I’ve literally never heard anyone ask for them or even say they’re pretty good

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Dr-Lipschitz t1_j0h01c6 wrote

Replying to Syzygymancer (#944,185)

I have a pair of planer-magnetic headphones from them that they've discontinued. Great pair of headphones, and at the time they had the best price to performance ratio in their price range.

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Syzygymancer t1_j0h0h9k wrote

Replying to Dr-Lipschitz (#945,287)

I have the same ones, they’re notable for being driven solely by typical 3.5mm jack power which made them compatible with everything. I don’t use them anymore but at the time they were nice

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raw_image t1_j0h7sga wrote

Patiently awaiting for folding phones under 500 bucks 😔

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AstralProbing t1_j0h83qn wrote

Replying to vkIMF (#944,784)

Personally, I'm down for a foldable phone, just not from Samsung. I've never had a product from them that I liked, whether it was hardware issues or software (mostly software though).

Foldable, in my worldview, is the best of both worlds. Personally, I'd rather have a true phablet (which, in my view is a mini tablet sized phone, rather than the other way around. And the OS is tablet oriented, not phone oriented)

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ConciselyVerbose t1_j0hfkhb wrote

Replying to Ekaj__ (#945,014)

So it’s straight up not a consideration for me until it’s an iPhone because I’m not willing to tolerate android, and the tech isn’t there yet for acceptable durability.

But I straight up don’t understand how a person can dislike the premise. They basically universally allow you to use them folded at whatever size you choose. The foldable bit is just a bonus feature that lets you open it to a bigger screen when you need it. What is there to dislike about that?

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tatang2015 t1_j0hiars wrote

Who told Samsung people wanted foldable phones?

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GoodAndBluts t1_j0hl9vr wrote

Replying to Ekaj__ (#945,014)

I have one and its awesome for my needs -

  • Very small form factor
  • Screen is protected from scratches (because it folds away)
  • Helps with phone addiction because you can do the simple things without even opening the phone, so you dont spend hours mindlessly scrolling
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clouds_over_asia t1_j0hn3p4 wrote

Replying to tatang2015 (#946,373)

Me, I have one lol. I don't need a phone for all the utility things phones can do nowadays. All I do is scroll, text, and watch porn on it. The novelty of it flipping it is my joy

Camera is ass considering what's on the market nowadays but I don't take much photos either

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Pheonixinflames t1_j0hqpf3 wrote

Replying to Ghozer (#944,763)

I've had two now, first the shark fin one which I have passed down to my daughter and she is still using and I'm a few years usage on mysecond in now, battery is feeling low but after coming up on 4 years I would expect that

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clouds_over_asia t1_j0hz8lp wrote

Replying to tatang2015 (#947,262)

Unless you watch movies/shows with adjustable resolution, probably not. Youtube has black space on the sides and doesn't make full use of the long screen. I'm sure you could make better use of what the flip4 does have to offer if you're savvy and do sideloading and jailbraiking type stuff, but I do not

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dmazzoni t1_j0i3rpt wrote

I love my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

I feel like nearly all phones are exactly the same these days - just slightly different screen sizes and specs, but no actual difference in features.

It's really fun having a phone having a feature that makes it unique and different from any phone I've had before. It's a fun gimmick and it's actually useful.

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ollieperido t1_j0iag0f wrote

Replying to tatang2015 (#947,262)

I have a flip 4. Personally the biggest factor for me is that I have a big screen that folds down to a small square in my pocket. If this was a slab phone bending down or doing anything physical would have my phone almost bending from my pants lol. Just uncomfortable.

Plus i got it for half price! So that made me take the chance on it. The only thing i think they need to work on is the hinge design so they can get rid of the crease, make it dust resistant, and give us a bigger screen on front.

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GilligansIslndoPeril t1_j0iazmk wrote

Replying to tatang2015 (#947,262)

I have the Fold, and while, yes, it's a big investment in, Samsung takes the sting off of buying a potentially fragile phone by making it cheap as hell to get it fixed/replaced. I pay $10/month for their premium insurance, which covers just about anything, and it's like $200-250 for a full replacement phone.

In terms of increased utility, it's amazing! I honestly can't see myself ever going back to a normal size phone. It feels so nice to read on this wideass screen, able to see almost entire articles without having to scroll. Youtube and such on it is great as well.

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AshTreex3 t1_j0ij5f2 wrote

Honestly, I miss my T-Mobile Sidekick3. I wish they’d make a revamped version of that.

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hp958 t1_j0iuc0m wrote

Flip touch screens are such a strange concept to me. Seems like just more chances to break.

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zackefrontwin t1_j0j4k9j wrote

Shut up and take my money!!! That i would say if I wasn’t poor af

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philnolan3d t1_j0jf403 wrote

I do like that it's wider than the zFolds.

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edvek t1_j0k1cld wrote

Replying to dmazzoni (#947,559)

I have the 3 and I like it. When it was announced and they had a display at best buy I went to check it out and was like "ya I want this" so I ordered it. I wanted the original or 2 but the large screen wasn't as great because of the stupid black bar.

For me there was no reason to upgrade, not a big enough change to warrant it. Maybe the 5 will be much much better.

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enderlord99 t1_j1ybmuo wrote

Nintendo had "foldable handheld device with two screens and wireless internet connection" all the way back in 2004; I don't understand why people are acting like it's some big new innovation just because it's officially referred to as a "phone"

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