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[LyleLanley]

Am I the only one that doesn't see how this is a step forward? It just seems like it's a gimmick without knowing if its viability (as far as parts not warping, etc)

If it works like the gifs in this thread I think the potential is huge, I just really doubt we'll get more than a gimmicky version if it this year.

 

[The Jazz Cabbage Master]

This was their prototype video:

Can fold a bigger phone

Dope

I want

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

That prototype video reminds me of the Microsoft Courier. I bet it will follow the same release schedule.

 

[jett]

This was their prototype video:

Can fold a bigger phone

So it's gonna have two screens? How much is this gonna cost I wonder.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Guys, that prototype video is years old. It's not an actual phone, just a concept.

 

[cLOUDo]

A want a bendable phone/tablet like the one in westworld

Gimme that or gimme nothing

 

[Strakt]

It's not.

But it's new and looks futuristic so people invariably get their hopes up. People are always itching for new and disruptive tech.

It sounds like a gimmick but its actually very useful for people who want large screens AND portability. Can't really call it a gimmick when 0 information has been revealed about the product yet and all we have is a simple prototype video from years ago. If no one took a step forward in technology, then we'd get the same boring tech every year with minimal upgrades. Samsung is doing the right thing and actually taking a huge leap to try something new.

 

[BUNTING1243]

it’s gonna be cool but mostly suck for a few years, and then right when they are about to either figure it out or give up on it, Apple will swoop in and execute on it perfectly first try

the Samsung way

 

[Strakt]

it’s gonna be cool but mostly suck for a few years, and then right when they are about to either figure it out or give up on it, Apple will swoop in and execute on it perfectly first try

the Samsung way

lets be real , im gonna get the iphone x, but iphone will never attempt a foldable phone for at least another 10 years.. and by then samsung will prob be working on a phone that can vanish

 

[daveo42]

I still hope we get a Westworld-style display. That's what I want.

China has been showing some prototypes as well.

They need to work on shape retention on those displays, but otherwise this is kind of insane.

 

[Lagamorph]

Hope I can upgrade my S8 Upgrade Programme subscription to this.

 

[SciencePilot]

These Forbes contributors do not know how to quote.

From the original Bloomberg piece:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-aims-to-launch-foldable-smartphone-next-year


Forbes contributor:

That is some next level bad quoting. Huge disappointment.

 

[Kimawolf]

I hope it uses Papyrus font, to complete the futuristic look. It'll be SO MINE.

 

[nubbe]

Please don't cost more than $1000

 

[sangreal]

These Forbes contributors do not know how to quote.

From the original Bloomberg piece:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-aims-to-launch-foldable-smartphone-next-year


Forbes contributor:

Lol most bloggers are bad at this but that is crazy

 

[number11]

This is game changing if they pull this off. If the product is as sleek as the promo, then goodbye iOS.

 

[BlazinSkatinAxel]

This was their prototype video:

Can fold a bigger phone

Microsoft Surface Phone arise!

https://www.windowslatest.com/2017/...te-concept-microsofts-foldable-device-patent/

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

That one GIF reminds me of Penny's computer book thing from Inspector Gadget.

 

[MegaManTrigger]

If it works like the gifs in this thread I think the potential is huge, I just really doubt we'll get more than a gimmicky version if it this year.

Maybe I'm missing something but what kind of potential? I'd still worry about warping + inability to keep its shape after tons of bends.

Additionally, some people ITT are acting like larger screens are somehow not portable when it's still a lot smaller than something like an iPad and can fit into pockets.

 

[cyress8]

This was their prototype video:

Can fold a bigger phone

Next Note is going to be a mutherfukin beast!

 

[Days like these...]

Wouldn't be surprised if Lenovo is 1st to the market.

https://youtu.be/-b7z68ijvqc

 

[zeemumu]

Next Note is going to be a mutherfukin beast!

The note will unfold to the size of a computer monitor.