OT: Looks interesting - but It'll likely be too-expensive for my taste

Papi_Chulo
Miami, FL (or the nearest big-booty club)
Microsoft unveils new folding smartphone in surprise announcement


The device features two side-by-side 5.6-inch displays that are connected by a 360-degree hinge. Once it’s folded up, the Duo is small enough that it can fit in your pocket ...

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/02/microsof…

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  • san_jose_guy
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    5 years ago
    Has clear potential.

    For myself, not really a fan of mobile devices. But I do understand the appeal.

    SJG

    Rod Stewart and The Faces- Maggie May- TOTP 1971
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcoWUt51…
  • RandomMember
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    5 years ago
    Looks like a good idea -- like having a mini-laptop with separate keyboard that you can carry in your pocket. Unless it's ridiculously expensive. And some of these android phones are not supported by latest operating system updates which forces you to buy a new phone.
  • RandomMember
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    5 years ago
    ...after a few years
  • georgmicrodong
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    5 years ago
    Saw that story. We'll see how it pans out in the wild before I'll even consider buying one.
  • joatmon
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    5 years ago
    Samsung had to postpone the debut of a similar phone recently.
  • san_jose_guy
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    5 years ago
    HP-28 calculator

    https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Vintage…

    Some people liked it, but the company went back to standard single panel types after.

    SJG
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