Microsoft Surface Duo v1

[Ben Cole]

Tempted to pick up one of these second hand.

Really miss my Fold 4 but very wary about the durability of folding screens. Mine failed a month after I sold it, just out of warranty. Friends that have had them also had problems after the warranty period.

Any experience of these? I hear they were ooor at first but software updates turned them into a decent machine.

 

[mrlizard]

i had one for a year as a test, the software update worked really well, however the hinges, although good, cracked the screen on mine (and i am really careful with stuff)... a friend has the fold4 or 5 and its much better imo... i think you could be disappointed

 

[Ben Cole]

That’s a shame. I hoped the twin screen arrangement would mean a big increase in durability. I loved my Fold 4 but wouldn’t trust one to last.

 

[mrlizard]

yer sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I wouldnt have another duo, however I would like a good foldable and in the market but nothing is ticking all the boxes.

 

[Ben Cole]

Forgot I started this thread. Got one recently and love it. And boy does it get questions from friends when I use it

 

[mrlizard]

Forgot I started this thread. Got one recently and love it. And boy does it get questions from friends when I use it

fair play - I ended up with a Samsung fold 6 (i think) - equally think its great, hope the support continues!

 

[Ben Cole]

Different ends of the spectrum eh? When I'm enjoying my Duo I'm always thinking ".....for £150 this is great."

Don't get me wrong, my Fold 4 was an incredible device. But I was so worried about failure.