The Surface Duo and Duo 2 are Android devices with a distinctive form-factor from Microsoft. The Redmond giant has just gotten approval for a patent that might result in an updated version of this device with even more screen (and, thus, more hinge) than ever before. It may make for a better phone/tablet than the current iteration.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Surface-Trio-Microsoft-patents-a-potentially-improved-new-version-of-its-current-foldable-smartphone.589325.0.html
I think its good to experiment with different things, but god damn this device has zero appeal to me.
Quote from: thevisi0nary on December 31, 2021, 01:10:21
I think its good to experiment with different things, but god damn this device has zero appeal to me.
The "device" is a patent image.
Tri-fold could be a great way to expand screen space in a compact device. I wonder about the aspect ratio though.
Quote from: Anonymousgg on December 31, 2021, 02:04:20
Quote from: thevisi0nary on December 31, 2021, 01:10:21
I think its good to experiment with different things, but god damn this device has zero appeal to me.
The "device" is a patent image.
Tri-fold could be a great way to expand screen space in a compact device. I wonder about the aspect ratio though.
I meant the duo line in general. Clearly most people feel the same way as I have yet to meet a single person who owns one. Folding tech as it gets better will excel in ways this can not.
Quote from: thevisi0nary on December 31, 2021, 14:09:38
I meant the duo line in general. Clearly most people feel the same way as I have yet to meet a single person who owns one. Folding tech as it gets better will excel in ways this can not.
It's just a dual-screen clamshell. I don't know why it's even mentioned in the context of the so called foldables. The form factor could make for an interesting e-book reader (there is something about the ability to shut it that resonates with me).