[ninjatalli]

Originally Posted by blackwasp

While you have a point on adoption of this tech, price it right and see it adopted by most.

Price although a key factor, is hardly the main basis. Multiple factors fit in - convenience, the enterprise acceptance, the application landscape and in the end, CHANGE - itself is a big factor.

In my past exposure to CXO (and senior management) level, I have seen them acquire iPads and/or Surface Pro products and in all scenarios, although they have appreciated the usefulness of these products, it's always been in addition to their laptop, not instead of it.

On a general basis (I might be prejudiced with my limited exposure), I have seen the tablets being used by specialists or just for additional entertainment scenarios; and not as a replacement.

Well, the future is undefined, so anything can happen. But kill the PC market? Highly unlikely probability of that happening in this decade.

[srishiva]

Dont think cables should be a issue. In a laptop similar things happen at a bigger size though and nothing happens.
if the screen can fold cleanly (not sure if its up to a paper edge or curved), cables should be fine.

[GTO]

Samsung's latest bendable screen technology has been stolen and sold to two Chinese companies, according to prosecutors in South Korea.

The Suwon District Prosecutor's Office charged 11 people on Thursday with stealing tech secrets from Samsung (SSNLF), the office said in a statement.

The prosecutors allege that a Samsung supplier leaked blueprints of Samsung's "flexible OLED edge panel 3D lamination" to a company that it had set up. That company then sold the tech secrets to the Chinese firms for nearly $14 million, according to the prosecutors.

Source - CNN

[landcruiser123]

I read about this a few days back. While it is a good invention, I'm opposed to phones becoming bigger.

Originally Posted by GTO

While I personally don't prefer screens that are too big, it's clear that's where the market is going. Almost everyone around me thinks that the bigger the screen, the better - especially the Samsung Note users.

Certainly not.

Such devices are going to kill the PC & Laptop market even more; this one could greatly take away sales from tablets too.

If you just have your own business, these machines can reeplace your laptop. However, for most technical people, the laptop is important as a full version of Windows/MacOS is required to run many softwares and have enterprise grade security.

Originally Posted by androdev

open to answer, close to hang up

I don't this action will be there as it maybe too cumbersome.

Originally Posted by bansal.sushant

I recently moved to an iPhone 7 on being insisted by my parents. I didn't expect to, but I love it.

This 4.7 inch screen by apple seems perfect, but even they seem hell bent of increaing sixes. I'm glad I got an iPhone 8 recently. What's annoying is thay many companies have fit in 5 inch displays in almost the same dimensions(Xiaomi Mi4i.) Apple could have made the phone smaller, while retaining the same 4.7" display. (Too much wishful thinking)

[travelling owl]

I bought Samsung Flip 3 a year ago, and the top screen guard has lot of bubbles all over the screen. Now the problem is only Samsung can replace it and that too limited service centers are able to do it. I have been waiting for the replacement since 3 months and hardly been able to use it since then. Opera house in Bangalore keeps saying they havent received stock and whatever they receive comes already broken. I have been constantly calling customer care, opera house and also mailing the customer care, so far no resolution. Really pissed off how Samsung has been dealing with these premium phones.

To whoever is considering buying these foldable phones, just keep in mind, they are not so durable. And Samsung hasnt been able to service them even after us paying 90,000 INR for this flagship phone.

[condor]

Originally Posted by travelling owl

I bought Samsung Flip 3 a year ago, and the top screen guard has lot of bubbles all over the screen.

To whoever is considering buying these foldable phones, just keep in mind, they are not so durable. .

I am one among the miniscule group of users who prefers a small phone, and have been using my SE for 5 years now. I had briefly checked the Flip, but the reviews typically mentioned issues with the screen, and hence dropped the idea. The smallest good phones continue to be the current SE or the iPhone mini's, but decided to hold off a purchase for now. Just cleaned up the space, and am continuing with the 2017 SE.

[Kosfactor]

Originally Posted by travelling owl

To whoever is considering buying these foldable phones, just keep in mind, they are not so durable. And Samsung hasnt been able to service them even after us paying 90,000 INR for this flagship phone.

The Flip 4 in gold color is not a phone, its Jewelry

Once your significant other half has held it in their hand, its game over.

Durability aside, the phone reminds you of Sony Walkmans \ Discmans of the past, its a wonder how they managed to fit so many things into something like that - made in Korea as well.

[amol4184]

Bought the Flip 4 on pre-order. I shall report back in few months. Till now the little thing has been fabulous. No creaks, the flip mech is as snappy as it was on day 1.

Perfect for my use case too, because it fits nicely into small back pockets of cycling jerseys and top tube bags. Utility apart, the thing just looks beautiful.

[travelling owl]

Originally Posted by Kosfactor

The Flip 4 in gold color is not a phone, its Jewelry

Once your significant other half has held it in their hand, its game over.

.

That is the reason i had to buy Flip4 for my missus. Seeing me use this phone for 1 year tempted her to go for it. Now have total 3 Flip phones in my home, 2 of them have the screen guard bubble issue! This phone i feel can be used at the most for 2 years.

Originally Posted by amol4184

Utility apart, the thing just looks beautiful.

Even after 1 year of launch, ppl still enquire abt the phone when they see me flipping it open Flip 4 has better battery capacity, i can see that from my wife's phone. I have to charge mine almost 2 times per day!