I think the tech is still kinda pricey, but imagine having a phone, table, and then full computer when docked to a keyboard and mouse in one device.
That’s the dream.
I’d even be happy with the phone/full computer combo.
Except I would HATE 1. having the full computer use the Android OS (or ios) 2. Not having full access (administrative / root) rights on my computer, for some vague security handwaving.
I agree, that’s what I meant by full computer.
Why? Android is Linux.
Xiaomi allows bootloader unlocking, so you can install a ROM that gives you root access.
We'll probably get there in 10-15 years (as in at mainstream, mass market prices).
This is going to be like Gillette razors right?
Sounds cool but most of the folding phones I have seen are as thick as 2 phones stacked when folded. If this is now 3 phones thick I think it looses some portability unless you put new pockets on your pants.
It looks a little thick but not insanely so, judging by the photo in the article.
For me it looks thin enough when unfolded that I'd be worried about breaking it if I hold it wrong.
We are getting close to the devices from Westworld!
I look forward to the point a screen can be balled up like a piece of paper
I look forward to the point a screen can be balled up like a piece of paper
Well, most flagship mobile screens are already flexible. It's the rest of the components that is the issue 😄
"Paper can only fold 7 times; can phones fold more?"
WTF
Technically correct, the ...
They were so concerned about whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.
They were so concerned about whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.
I think the tech is still kinda pricey, but imagine having a phone, table, and then full computer when docked to a keyboard and mouse in one device.
That’s the dream.
I’d even be happy with the phone/full computer combo.
Except I would HATE 1. having the full computer use the Android OS (or ios) 2. Not having full access (administrative / root) rights on my computer, for some vague security handwaving.
I agree, that’s what I meant by full computer.
We'll probably get there in 10-15 years (as in at mainstream, mass market prices).