Microsoft announces Surface Duo - a foldable Android phone with two screens
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- LG Superfan
- Nb@
- 02 Oct 2019
By that time Galaxy Fold will be affordable or even better and cheaper foldable phones will be out and any word on pricing?
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- geekacontra
- 38b
- 02 Oct 2019
AngryLithuanian, 02 Oct 2019This Chip guy didn't like this prototype so much he didn't ... morea little correction: the surface neo is a 9 incher, real processor, on win-x while this one is a 5.6 incher, seemingly the ultraportable / pocketable version of neo, no details but possible on a smartphone type soc.
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- TheShortestCharles
- GtP
- 02 Oct 2019
AngryLithuanian, 02 Oct 2019This Chip guy didn't like this prototype so much he didn't ... moreThe Surface Neo is a dual-screen laptop recently announced by Microsoft, the Surface Duo is what is featured in the article.
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- Anonymous
- p37
- 02 Oct 2019
I think Microsoft may have a shot on this one. Surface is a really good selling product , and now Microsoft have Android on board. Also Microsoft is really good at developing apps to Android.
Let's wait and see
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- TheShortestCharles
- GtP
- 02 Oct 2019
Good God that is ugly. It's like Microsoft joined in as if it were 2016, not 2019 (and launching in 2020) with those massive iPad bezels
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- lahuevo
- Jwu
- 02 Oct 2019
in the future, everyone will own a foldable phone, that s why every oem is releasing extreme curved display phones so the transition between "flat-old phones" to foldable dont be so traumatic !
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- Love the Community
- Fv4
- 02 Oct 2019
Windows 10 for Mobile is long dead. Other than Americans gathering data, there's nothing wrong with the Android monopoly as this OS is really tried and true for mobile phones of all sizes and shapes. Don't mention Fuchsia because don't forget that we're disappointed with that too months ago.
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- AngryLithuanian
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- 02 Oct 2019
This Chip guy didn't like this prototype so much he didn't bother to check his info before posting such a poor article about it.
It's called Surface Neo first and foremost.
Also the images used in the article don't give it true justice, it looks like the device is crap, but check Verge's video on youtube, it's actually sleek for a prototype. Also no mention about Windows 10X nor the magnetic keyboard or what features this brings so far. The whole point of this device and announcement is to obtain feedback so that Microsoft could build on it it's new upcoming dual/foldable line of devices for the end of next year. It doesn't mean it's going to look exactly like that smh...
Just check https:// www. youtube.com/ watch?v=WrR5KApQnsg Verge's video, it's much more informative.
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- geekacontra
- 38b
- 02 Oct 2019
by rule my kind of work is done using 2 screens. from the looks of it, if equipped with a good soc and enough ram, i'd certainly make good use of a device like this: working on one screen while looking at some schematics on the other, or editing a powerpoint presentation on one side and using the other for browsing on net or internal memory for images to insert in the presentation, a picture on one side and the editing tools on the other, etc, etc.... in this kind of device the phone part is just a secondary, not the main bit. it looks to be more reliable and sturdy than a plastic folding screen, 360 deg folding capability, most likely cheaper than the fancy folding ones. the looks? honestly, I do not give a sh... damn, I need a tool to carry in my pocket and use when I need, not a white taxido to show-off when strolling downtown.
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- KZK
- 02 Oct 2019
Definitely will pass this device. To see Microsoft embracing Google's mobile OS means more monopoly for Google. I just going to keep waiting and see the light for a new viable third mobile OS*.
*Don't mention KaiOS, that's for developing third world country.
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- AnonD-874772
- Nu6
- 02 Oct 2019
Windows phone os would have been better.
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- dbjungle
- rRU
- 02 Oct 2019
Dual screens could possibly be useful, but not these dual screens. It's wide AF.
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- Astera
- Nu6
- 02 Oct 2019
Microsoft bringing a phone like this in 2019 when we are all looking for foldable is a dead on arrival phone this will be a flope as a company that provides software why run android instead of windows
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- Vegetaholic
- mE0
- 02 Oct 2019
No wonder Mictosoft mobile business went bonkers, because their R and D is in "another level"
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- Dennan4
- n4y
- 02 Oct 2019
acemang, 02 Oct 2019your really believe what you are saying? thank god we have... moreWell I mean the build quality is not relevant to the software issues you are regering to in your links. Its of course bad, but most device can suffer temporary issues due to software updates.
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- acemang
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- 02 Oct 2019
Anonymous, 02 Oct 2019Who says that it's good design? I'm saying that article sho... morethis is a blog not a newspaper you should know the difference...
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- Yadi
- GQa
- 02 Oct 2019
Lmao. It's by far the best GSMarena article that I have read.
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- acemang
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- 02 Oct 2019
Dennan4, 02 Oct 2019Well I think it looks quite beautiful but that is subjectiv... moreyour really believe what you are saying?
thank god we have different tastes.
any tablet have split screen..so no need to have 2 screen..just get a bigger display.
and for the quality:
https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/15/20807401/microsoft-surface-firmware-updates-wi-fi-problems-cpu-throttling
https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-surface-pro-5-and-6-are-reportedly-suffering-serious-battery-problems
https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-surface-devices-reportedly-hit-some-wi-fi-problems-with-latest-update
https://www.lovemysurface.net/keyboard-problems-with-surface/
and goes on....
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- Anonymous
- YgR
- 02 Oct 2019
Dennan4, 02 Oct 2019Well I think it looks quite beautiful but that is subjectiv... moreI just checked his post history. This guy only posts negative comments. It's useless to reason with him. I feel bad for him, truly.