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Samsung's TriFold: Foldable Future Unfolds
13 Jan
Summary
- The 10-inch screen offers a wider 4:3 aspect ratio for enhanced multitasking.
- It requires two hands for operation, presenting more creases and smudges.
- The device aims to replace both phone and tablet with few compromises.
Samsung's elusive Galaxy Z TriFold was recently hands-on at a private CES showroom, hinting at the future of foldable devices. Originally launched in South Korea weeks prior, the device impressed with its sturdy, refined design, a significant departure from early foldables. The 10-inch AMOLED screen, boasting a wider 4:3 aspect ratio, makes split-screen browsing and media viewing more intentional and immersive.
This larger foldable display is a major draw for content consumption, intensifying the use cases that keep users away from traditional slab phones. However, the TriFold is strictly a two-handed device, necessitating more attention to screen creases and fingerprints. The lack of a true stylus input is also a notable drawback for some users.
Despite these trade-offs, the TriFold's primary appeal lies in its ambition to serve as a true phone-tablet hybrid, capable of replacing both devices with minimal compromise. Its unveiling at CES suggests a fundamental shift in mobile productivity, signaling a move past the initial novelty of foldables towards their practical future.
