Doubtful Trifold Durability

[neilth]

While surfing the web this afternoon I stumbled accross this article concerning the lack of durability of the Trifold's hinges. For a device this expensive, this shouldn't be an issue. Buying this device without Samsung Care+ is NOT a good idea! 

https://samsung.gadgethacks.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-fails-durability-tests/

[Mujibar]

They don't even offer Care+ for it. If something happens, you can either get it fixed (which can take up to 3 weeks) or get a refund. This is not meant to be a mainstream device.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/first-galaxy-z-trifold-screen-issues-appear-samsung-offers-refunds-or-fix...

[neilth]

That's what I thought. It's simply too soon to purchase this phone until the design is more mature and Care+ is an option, like on the other ZFolds.

[Mujibar]

It's purely a "look at me" device at this point.

[neilth]

Yes, and a very unusual marketing strategy. If there are widespread hinge problems, Samsung will have egg on their face. Hopefully, things will turn out well for those that spent close to $3000 for these phones.

[Mujibar]

🤷

[IraqVet04]

Personally, I would never consider this item as a option. Other than a laptop,anything electronically that folds spells trouble.

[neilth]

I've had the ZFold 5, and now the ZFold 7. They work well and are very impressive devices.

[IraqVet04]

I have played around with them at Best Buy they are impressive. I don't fault anyone owning them,just not my style.

[CEParsons]

A pricy, high maintenance device is a hard sell for a lot of people.

They're absolutely incredible though. I had a Flip 5 and switched back to a slab because it was more practical and had better specs, but man I really miss the form factor.

I can't tell you how many times I tried to "close" my S24+ after I got it.

Really want to try a Book style fold... Rumored Fold 8 Wide is on my radar at the moment.