Fold 2 form factor may be different?

[msm0511]

https://www.sammobile.com/news/live-images-samsung-clamshell-galaxy-fold-2

With the Fold 2 rumored to have a clamshell form factor over the current more tablet like form factor, is anybody more likely to go with this sort of design?

 

[SpookDroid]

I'd prefer it... but still hate that they have that crease smack in the middle of your screen.

 

[monty Stinson]

It looks like Samsung will have 2 types of Folding Phones. less expensive Clam shell and the Book type fold.

 

[me just saying]

I'd prefer it... but still hate that they have that crease smack in the middle of your screen.

I doubt it is ever going to change. at least they did not cut a slit on it so it will fold better. I work in the paper industry. did you know they cut slits on paper so it will fold better? come to think about it, maybe there should be a slit on the phone since it will not be as wide as the crease.

 

[msm0511]

I'd prefer it... but still hate that they have that crease smack in the middle of your screen.

In the current iterations I like the clamshell better too. Once they get more of the kinks ironed out of the tablet sized fold I might be interested. Currently it's too thick when folded for my tastes.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

https://www.sammobile.com/news/live-images-samsung-clamshell-galaxy-fold-2

With the Fold 2 rumored to have a clamshell form factor over the current more tablet like form factor, is anybody more likely to go with this sort of design?

I would look at it more, but I'm sure the price is going to be stupid high again and it's going to be another gen 1 phone IMO.

 

[monty Stinson]

I would have a tough time buying a phone called Bloom!

 

[msm0511]

I would have a tough time buying a phone called Bloom!

Now they're supposedly gonna call it the Z Flip. I mean why the Z? Flip makes much more sense to me.

 

[monty Stinson]

I like this name better, but it is catching some heat also. Say Z Flip fast, could sound like "the flip"

 

[Mike Dee]

I'm not touching anything that folds

 

[monty Stinson]

Now the next Fold rumors are shaping up nicely. Would like a more durable screen, and a S Pen.

 

[Mike Dee]

Now they're supposedly gonna call it the Z Flip. I mean why the Z? Flip makes much more sense to me.

I don't think so

https://youtu.be/fzIQaPwtrmA

 

[pkcable]

Ok so I was going to get a Z Flip for 1380 or whatever, but then I looked at prices on Swappa for a good used Fold. I was able to get a mint one (minus Galaxy Buds) for 1340! So I went Fold! Go big or go home, am I right? lol

 

[Guyinbox]

I'm really interested in the fold 2. Samsung's software still annoys me but i love the idea of having a portable tablet in my pocket at all times. The Microsoft duo looks gimped, and the pixel 5 isn't looking like a huge upgrade over the 4. Hopefully durability is solid on this generation.

 

[ROE_HUNTER]

I'm really interested in the fold 2. Samsung's software still annoys me but i love the idea of having a portable tablet in my pocket at all times. The Microsoft duo looks gimped, and the pixel 5 isn't looking like a huge upgrade over the 4. Hopefully durability is solid on this generation.

Yep, I was interested in the Microsoft Duo until I saw the specs! I guess they are targeting more business oriented people with that. Still the specs were a big letdown.

 

[Mike Dee]

Yep, I was interested in the Microsoft Duo until I saw the specs! I guess they are targeting more business oriented people with that. Still the specs were a big letdown.

It's too big also when folded and it looks like the screen has to be folded out to use it as a phone.

 

[Nchaka]

Yep, I was interested in the Microsoft Duo until I saw the specs! I guess they are targeting more business oriented people with that. Still the specs were a big letdown.

I like it too. Plus lower price. But with no nfc for contactless payments, it was a no go. I pay with my phone alot.

 

[jsk0703]

Duo is a perfect work from home device for many folks. Has all the MS O365 benefits with dual screens and such. I’ll probably grab one for that reason as I use a regular Surface device for that purpose now.

But my daily driver is going to be the Fold2. I’m an avid mountain biker and kayaker so we’ll see how it holds up to every day use.

 

[ROE_HUNTER]

Duo is a perfect work from home device for many folks. Has all the MS O365 benefits with dual screens and such. I’ll probably grab one for that reason as I use a regular Surface device for that purpose now.

But my daily driver is going to be the Fold2. I’m an avid mountain biker and kayaker so we’ll see how it holds up to every day use.

Awesome, love to hear how it holds up. I'm not a very outdoorsy type so my Fold2 won't be going through much, but will keep my V60 as a backup.

 

[tadpoles]

Duo is a perfect work from home device for many folks. Has all the MS O365 benefits with dual screens and such. I’ll probably grab one for that reason as I use a regular Surface device for that purpose now.

But my daily driver is going to be the Fold2. I’m an avid mountain biker and kayaker so we’ll see how it holds up to every day use.

You're going to take your Fold 2 Kayaking and mountain biking?