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This state needs to get it’s shit together. I can’t stand the regressive laws.

Bad bot, this summary doesn’t make sense.

I work with a lot of crappy websites and embedded systems. I can’t always carry a laptop, so a mobile device fits my use case very well. I also use my large screen to do split screen with two apps open at once, it makes taking notes and observations from videos and documentation a breeze.

I respect your opinion, but for me is it hardly a gimmick. I don’t need a tablet in my bag to view websites that aren’t compatible with mobile layouts, I have a tablet in my pocket whenever I want. Sure it’s not for everyone, just like iPhones vs Android, but the form factor of foldables absolutely solves the needs of some customers and I’m grateful there’s a line of products out there that fits my needs.

It took me a week or so to get used to the form factor but since then I can’t imagine going back to a slab. Different strokes for different folks.

We’re already in the 5th generation for Samsung, far from the first wave!

That’s kind of the magic of the flip, it forces you to purposefully decide to open your phone, so for some folks thats a benefit! Being more present in everyday life is something I was focusing on when I was considering the flip for my next phone. I ended up with a fold for other reasons, but that was one of the best benefits I was considering.

I hated the idea until I bought a Fold4. I’m always careful with my electronics, even so, I’ve dropped it several times on accident and had zero issues. I can’t imagine going back to a slab phone, the flexibility of the extra screen real estate is something I use so often that it really would be a significant disruption to my everyday to go back to a slab.

Reliability is a reasonable concern, but the benefits far outweigh the potential risks for me. If you’re breaking phones all the time, they probably aren’t a good fit for you. I don’t bring my phone to beach so maybe I’m more careful than the average user - regardless, I guess that’s why I have a smartwatch.

We need more tools, more automation, in order to fight the trash

My experience with reddit is that users have always hated reddit, 13 years ago it was the same thing. We all bashed reddit constantly. My experience was that we only used reddit because there was nothing better.

You’ve linked a tabloid - worthless article.

• PDA - HP ipaq, it ran windows CE and it was dope. I was in middle school and used it to look at boobies at night. I don’t know how I convinced my parents to get it for me because it wasn’t cheap.

• nope, just VCR and eventually DVR

• I don’t know what webtv is

• no 3d tv, that was a fad

• rpi - yes, several, gen 1 and up

• internet radio? I used Pandora but I didn’t have a dedicated device for it.

In my experience, no, that’s not a typical activity. I’m not passing judgement, but perhaps there’s a compromise somewhere. Perhaps a smart home might be a way to funnel your energy into something your wife might appreciate?