Phew. That's good then!
*** Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Thread (it can fold and everything) ***
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Phew. That's good then!
My Note 10 Ultra was quite heavy so it's not as bad as going from a smaller unit. Have bought a finger strap to stick on the back, should help keep it secured in hand and spread weight.
I like the outer screen but largely see it redundant aside from quick on the move checks, emails, txt etc. Guess I'll see what it's like for Google car satnav.
Lint is something I've wandered about also.
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I see your point however these devices are more secondary screens than watches and to be frank as just a watch it is useable for its lifespan.
You could, using your argument, say my old 7110 is just as good today as when it was released so why upgrade it's still useable as a phone.
I don't baby mine, its in and out of my pocket loads without any issues. But I do try and wipe down the hinge before opening if I can, just incase. But with that said I wouldn't take it to the beach.
Its amazing for video, you don't notice crease, most noticeable when screen is off.
Beach I can completely understand but pocket lint will be an issue and having to wipe it down sounds like a pain. Dust resistance would have been the icing on the cake.
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Tried a phone sock ? . i know a lot of people used these for the previous versions. and not just fold phones iether
There's no official recommendation you need to wipe the hinge before opening, just something I've grown accustomed to doing. There's been the odd story of the Fold not opening flat after a while but nothing to be concerned about.
Very jealous reading this. Pre ordered a Z Fold 3, Watch4 & Buds2 from Samsung (Ireland) on 19th and no movement on it yet. Could be down to Exertis running Samsung's webshop in Ireland, but, others have ordered in the last couple of days and got shipping notifications, so who knows. Once I get it by Thursday I'll be (reasonably) happy! 
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The only movement I've had from Vodafone is they changed my status from preorder confirmed to order confirmed & yesterday they took the £49 upfront handset cost.
I think at most everyone with Vodafone will get it a day early.
So after a couple of days of using this here's my early thoughts..
Really impressive piece of tech, feels very well built. Feels great in the hand.
The displays are great, front display is a bit unusual to use and can be tricky to type on at first, one hand use is a stretch though. Opening it up for first time the main screen is a revelation, really does 'wow' the first time I opened up Instagram, Chrome, YouTube etc. The centre crease is noticable more so when the screen is off. Once in use it doesn't bother.
Camera is ok to good, typical Samsung style photos though. I think the general feeling is for a £1700 device it should have the very top spec cameras on board, I can see why that would bother some people and sway them off.
Things that I don't like (so far).. Nothing actually, albeit my job, I'm a HGV Tech. Harsh, dirty environment, tough on phones. Really am worried this isn't the ideal phone for me workwise. I've ordered a Spigen tough case, so to protect the hinge from dust/dirt etc. As much as I look after my phones, I can't have a diva in my pocket!
Anyway, here are some images of it and some test photos too.
Really impressive piece of tech, feels very well built. Feels great in the hand.
The displays are great, front display is a bit unusual to use and can be tricky to type on at first, one hand use is a stretch though. Opening it up for first time the main screen is a revelation, really does 'wow' the first time I opened up Instagram, Chrome, YouTube etc. The centre crease is noticable more so when the screen is off. Once in use it doesn't bother.
Camera is ok to good, typical Samsung style photos though. I think the general feeling is for a £1700 device it should have the very top spec cameras on board, I can see why that would bother some people and sway them off.
Things that I don't like (so far).. Nothing actually, albeit my job, I'm a HGV Tech. Harsh, dirty environment, tough on phones. Really am worried this isn't the ideal phone for me workwise. I've ordered a Spigen tough case, so to protect the hinge from dust/dirt etc. As much as I look after my phones, I can't have a diva in my pocket!
Anyway, here are some images of it and some test photos too.
So after a couple of days of using this here's my early thoughts..
Really impressive piece of tech, feels very well built. Feels great in the hand.
The displays are great, front display is a bit unusual to use and can be tricky to type on at first, one hand use is a stretch though. Opening it up for first time the main screen is a revelation, really does 'wow' the first time I opened up Instagram, Chrome, YouTube etc. The centre crease is noticable more so when the screen is off. Once in use it doesn't bother.
Camera is ok to good, typical Samsung style photos though. I think the general feeling is for a £1700 device it should have the very top spec cameras on board, I can see why that would bother some people and sway them off.
Things that I don't like (so far).. Nothing actually, albeit my job, I'm a HGV Tech. Harsh, dirty environment, tough on phones. Really am worried this isn't the ideal phone for me workwise. I've ordered a Spigen tough case, so to protect the hinge from dust/dirt etc. As much as I look after my phones, I can't have a diva in my pocket!
Anyway, here are some images of it and some test photos too.
looks VERY NICE! Games look amazing on it too mate!
Too early to tell really. I'm on my third charge, was down to 15% after 24 hours first and 18% 23.5 hours on second. Currerntly at 50% after 11 hours 10 mins and 3 hours SoT.
The software is still 'learning usage patterns', what with, downloading apps and setting up the phone on the first day, really need a few weeks after the initial tinker period to get a true picture of how the battery will perform.
3 Hours SoT at 50% so on average 6 Hours Sot full battery . I'd be happy with that.
Yeh I'm happy with that, mix of phone calls, browsing, gaming and tinkering, all the usual phone stuff! I've got an Anker Powercore III 10k wireless as a backup when I'm out so I'm not too worried.