Samsung was forced into a do-over after version No. 1 of the Fold never launched as planned in April.
Edward C. BaigAnd now that the company is finally selling the newly repaired $1,980 folding screen Galaxy Fold smartphone in the U.S., the decision to buy this hybrid device is back where it should have been all these months – with the affluent consumer who would have to justify paying the small ransom.
Early adopters are certainly tempted by the seductive promise of something fresh combined with the privilege of being among the first to have it. Even with its flaws and risks, the Fold represents a bonafide technological breakthrough.Most everyone I show the Fold to is at minimum curious and at best wowed by an innovative design that transforms a hefty and chunky candy-bar shaped smartphone with a 4.6-inch display into a tablet with a 7.3-inch screen that unfolds like a paperback.
Out in New York’s Bryant Park, the screen was readily visible as I browsed and watched video in direct sun. More distracting than the aforementioned crease was the reflection of my own face and the buildings behind me. The Fold has six lenses: three on the back , a front dual camera and an additional cover camera. I was generally pleased with and didn't detect major differences on the pictures and videos I shot when the Fold was open or closed.I'd say Samsung is off to a promising start since nothing has broken so far on my watch.
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