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I haven't met anyone yet who does and I haven't read any good endorsements about foldable phones but I keep seeing advertisement for foldable phones.

Thanks

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

The only time I've ever seen a folding smartphone in person it had a huge, extremely noticeable crease across the screen. The phone was otherwise in good shape from what I could tell.

When foldable screens first came out I thought to myself, "wow that's pretty neat, but what will it look like after several months/years of typical usage? It'll probably have a crease noticeable enough that I would never want to use one." Turns out I wasn't too far off. No thanks, I'll stick with a regular screen.

[–] Varyk 2 points 4 months ago

I thought so too, specifically about the crease, put so many people here. Have owned some type of fold for years without the crease bothering them that I'm going to go through some long-term review videos

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (7 children)

Nope, and I don't intend to anytime in the near future either. Mainly because I see it as just a gimmick with very little practical application. That and you're not going to convince me that you can make glass that will not break after being folded. No thank you. Phone screens are already expensive enough to replace.

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[–] skulblaka 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have a Z Fold 2 that I bought refurbished about two years after its release, and have been using daily for about two years. On average I have a couple dozen open/closes per day. It is beginning to show a bit of wear on the center fold but the phone is still highly usable.

I love this thing, it splits the difference between a phone and a tablet in a way that is perfect for me. I will be looking at folding phones again in the future.

[–] Varyk 1 points 4 months ago

That is awesome to hear, my biggest regret for a long time was that I couldn't read comics on my phone, which I sold my laptop and only used a phone for a long time.

Now it sounds like I can read comics on a foldable!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have a razr with big external screen. I like open to answer and close to hang up, it's satisfying.

But I really like that when its closed, it is a nice little device when I just need a little device. Also nice to fit in pocket.

I kind of like the concept of using it as a stand or tent, but frankly it won't stay "on" Long enough for me to get that much use out of it, even when plugged in.

Downsides have been the battery not lasting as long, and once in a great while I pinch myself a little when opening it. Also if I'm trying to wirelessly charge it in my car while also doing Android auto it tends to overheat a bit, but doesn't when I actually plug it in.

[–] Varyk 1 points 4 months ago

Ah good to know, that's the first braided I've heard about the razrs

I like their look and compact nature, thanks.

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