S21 Ultra to Z Fold 3...Anyone else tempted?

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I don’t work outside and use my phone daily just same as any other phone ..my hinge is sturdy..it gets dirty like all other phones I have which I use cleaning solution and microfiber cloth …I’ve had my ZF2 since release last year …I’ve used the air duster on it occasionally not strong …humming along …I stopped using my cases for awhile now and about a month or longer dropped it on concrete folded ..it’s got a small crack on my outer which would’ve happened to my others if I dropped same way from pocket of shorts …it’s been durable and feels premium..I don’t baby it just use it …dust is a non issue …if I’m at the beach I keep it in pouch ..again same as other phones ..just take it out for pics when there …

I forgot to mention that. I don't use a case, I use dbrand skins, in fact I have already pre-ordered dbrand for the fold 3. I have zero concerns of the durability of the fold. It's like any other phone, if you drop it, abuse it, it will break, but it's not fragile like some think.

 

[bkdodger2]

I forgot to mention that. I don't use a case, I use dbrand skins, in fact I have already pre-ordered dbrand for the fold 3. I have zero concerns of the durability of the fold. It's like any other phone, if you drop it, abuse it, it will break, but it's not fragile like some think.

Exactly …dbrand and naked is how I’m rolling …I’m eventually getting screen repaired for $149 …are they doing complimentary first repair $149 for ZF3 for those that don’t get Samsung Care ?

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Exactly …dbrand and naked is how I’m rolling …I’m eventually getting screen repaired for $149 …are they doing complimentary first repair $149 for ZF3 for those that don’t get Samsung Care ?

I would like this answer also. I haven't heard, I'll dig a little and see if I can find out. I think it's just the inside screen, right.

 

[mustang7757]

I personally have not had dust under the screen.

I don’t work outside and use my phone daily just same as any other phone ..my hinge is sturdy..it gets dirty like all other phones I have which I use cleaning solution and microfiber cloth …I’ve had my ZF2 since release last year …I’ve used the air duster on it occasionally not strong …humming along …I stopped using my cases for awhile now and about a month or longer dropped it on concrete folded ..it’s got a small crack on my outer which would’ve happened to my others if I dropped same way from pocket of shorts …it’s been durable and feels premium..I don’t baby it just use it …dust is a non issue …if I’m at the beach I keep it in pouch ..again same as other phones ..just take it out for pics when there …

Question to both of you since you had the fold 2
You dont screen protector for the main screen correct ?

 

[bkeaver]

Question to both of you since you had the fold 2
You dont screen protector for the main screen correct ?

This is also a great question as I would like to know this also. I am typically a anti screen protector type of person

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Question to both of you since you had the fold 2
You dont screen protector for the main screen correct ?

This is also a great question as I would like to know this also. I am typically a anti screen protector type of person

No, do not put a screen protector on the inside screen. They already have one installed.

 

[mustang7757]

No, do not put a screen protector on the inside screen. They already have one installed.

Good , thanks

 

[felloffthetruck]

Ordered the watch 4 classic and that's it for me.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Ordered the watch 4 classic and that's it for me.

Pre-order isn't over yet. You always say you're not doing it then out of the blue you do it.

Just sidenote.. Verizon is already pushed to September 3rd for the 512 version

 

[bkdodger2]

Question to both of you since you had the fold 2
You dont screen protector for the main screen correct ?

This is also a great question as I would like to know this also. I am typically a anti screen protector type of person

I took them both off…maybe keep the inside one on till you get tired of it…it’s thin flimsy Pre install ones …. You definitely don’t need the outside one …

 

[barondebxl]

Samsung let's us trade in up to 4 devices now which is pretty cool so I'm thinking about it

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Samsung let's us trade in up to 4 devices now which is pretty cool so I'm thinking about it

Values drop each level. I got it down to$180 trading fold 2, note 20U, S10+, and S8

 

[barondebxl]

Values drop each level. I got it down to$180 trading fold 2, note 20U, S10+, and S8

Yeah I figured but it's still good to have ethe option to do so

 

[Mike Dee]

Question to both of you since you had the fold 2
You dont screen protector for the main screen correct ?

Take to whitestones and trim to fit...leave room in the middle for the fold.

No need to thank me

 

[mustang7757]

Take to whitestones and trim to fit...leave room in the middle for the fold.

No need to thank me

ummm No!
But ill watch you install on yours

 

[ironass]

For those of you who may be trying to decide whether to ditch your Galaxy S21 and get the Fold 3, this video review from the respected, Mrwhosetheboss, points out some of the pro's and con's...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT1cTTzRi_8

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

For those of you who may be trying to decide whether to ditch your Galaxy S21 and get the Fold 3, this video review from the respected, Mrwhosetheboss, points out some of the pro's and con's...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT1cTTzRi_8

I think Samsung is making it clear the note is going away. It's being moved to the S series, maybe the S Pro, who knows.

I can address the battery as I have the fold 2, the battery is not a issue for me with the fold 2, I think it even performs better then my note 20U battery, I've gotten 18 hours out of it, with 6 hours screen time. I don't have to plug it in anymore then my note 20U. Your not buying a fold completely for the technology, you're buying it for the fold. As he said, when the note series was released, it was the wow, look at this, big screen, Spen. Now it's the folding. The note or S series wasn't perfect either when released, but at least Samsung is making great strides in each model. The Spen on the fold is not ideal, horrible idea from my standpoint, I said the same on the S 21 Spen, disaster. The Spen needs to go inside the phone, but lately Samsung has been following apple in this area and going the make it accessory and charge for it.

As far as pricing..the price went down this year and will continue to do so as popularity grows. I remember the notes, the 512 version was $1,500. You're paying $1800 for a 512 version of the fold. Not that far off for the new technology of folding. The note was high priced for it's time of launch also for those times. Right now we are paying for the fold technology, everything else will get better. I hope they never get that 100X zoom, I don't want the phone bigger for that feature. If you're buying a phone for a camera, now probably isn't the time for the fold, if you're worried about 4 megapixel inside camera, well you ain't getting anything better on the fold. I myself think thats plenty for conference calls and selfies..if I had my way there would be none there, but that's me. The back camera works good enough for me. I, myself look forward to the growth of the fold and will be glad to say I was there with them from the fold 2 days, just like I did on the note.

As flossy says...you have to pay to play. New technology isn't for everyone.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

As flossy says...you have to pay to play. New technology isn't for everyone.

At least, not when that new technology isn't very interesting or compelling...

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

At least, not when that new technology isn't very interesting or compelling...

That's a matter of opinion. That's why there are choices

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

That's a matter of opinion. That's why there are choices

Exactly, it totally is. Which is why saying "new technology isn't for everyone" is a bit disingenuous.