The problem is that it ends up being much thicker than a typical phone, and much smaller than a typical tablet - a half inch smaller than even the iPad mini. It’s the worst of both worlds.
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Samsung Cancels Galaxy Fold Pre-Orders in the U.S., Offers $250 Credit as Compensation
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The problem is that it ends up being much thicker than a typical phone, and much smaller than a typical tablet - a half inch smaller than even the iPad mini. It’s the worst of both worlds.
The phone those people ordered was never made. You cant sell a product that you never actually made!
This is a new phone that is substantially different than the one that was initially announced.
This way people can decide if they really want the new phone. It makes the refund process simpler.
And maybe you noticed that they are making substantial changes to the ordering process, offering options that were not available the first time around.
So yeah, good on Samsung. Hopefully Apple is taking notes!
What are you saying?? The original people who have made pre-orders could have changed their mind from the incident and maybe they dont want to buy the phone anymore. Samsung is actually honoring their decisions and on top are giving $250 for those who have pre-ordered. What Apple would never do and just say its a feature.
Seems like a bunch of reviews have had some hands-on time with the new version, and are cautiously praising it. We'll see how it goes in the field. I have to admit, the idea of a pocketable tablet is appealing enough to me that I'd consider this device if it was half the price,
Wow so all 100 that ordered are in for disappointment.
The whole stupid project should be cancelled.
The whole stupid project should be cancelled.
and how so?
only stupid project is not even trying.
that, a foldable screen, is a future and now a very interesting project.
Samsung literally sent emails to customers who preordered after the debacle if they wanted to cancel their preorders.
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2019/05/samsung-galaxy-fold-pre-orders-cancelled/amp/
Now look, I doubt people who buy a second time won’t have an issue getting one as I don’t see the demand being very high. But what’s the point of asking if you want to cancel your preorder if they’ll cancel it for you anyway?
I for one hope that it is a success, at least from an engineering standpoint. Perhaps it would give Apple additional impetus to develop a similar product.
Are you a real "not-need" user of a foldable phone or just a "cannot-afford-it" one?
Well the technology is certainly applicable to a variety of applications - laptops where the screen could be twice the area (Z-fold or sideways) would be a boon...
I disagree. A phone being thicker is not a real problem.
It may not be for everybody, but...come on, man! This is a niche product, very expensive...few can afford it. The people who buy it will add it to their Rolex collection...
Besides, most people would much prefer the experience of using phone if it was thicker, assuming the thickness is due to the phone being more robust and having a bigger battery.
But we are not given a choi...and when people are shopping, they get a little blinded by the shine.
Have you seen the cases people put on their phones? And now cases have integrated batteries!
This is actually a good thing. As much as I love Apple, you’d be hard pressed to get anything from them for a botched launch.
Imagine apple doing that with AirPower! Hell would froze. (too bad it wasn’t available on “preorder” though).
It doesn’t make sense. They are going to launch it real soon in September. They are days away from launching it and be able to start fulfilling the preorders, why are they cancelling it now?
I never understand comments like this. People who want a device you don't want should not be able to buy one? Companies who want to create a device you don't want should not be able to make them?
It costs me (essentially) nothing when someone buys a product I don't want. I don't care what they buy. It certainly doesn't hurt my feelings if people make different choices that I do. I would never, for example, buy $200 jeans. But I don't care at all that other people do.
For a phone that costs almost $2K, $250 credit is a slap in the face. I would of atleast expected $500 escepically for all the problems this phone has had. I was hyped for this phone and pre-ordered myself but after all this crap and the price tag I just can't justify the price anymore.
I prefer to have two devices that do right what they are meant to do, rather than just one that poorly tries to impersonate the other two.
For $250 you can buy yourself 5 x $50 Samsung phones and if they break you have plenty of spares.
Jack of all trades. Master of none.
How long before we get AirPower comments filling the forums? Edit: NVM, already happened.
At least it isnt a $1500 Iphone that specs are usually at least 1 to 2 years out dated. I think what samsung is doing is the right step to take. $250 and the ability to pre-order again. Customers didn't lose anything that is for sure.
[doublepost=1567707683][/doublepost]Remember when Apple said it would never make a larger screen phone because no one would want one....yeah how big are Iphone screens now? Samsung is a leader in the industry and you have to give them credit for trying something new rather than price gouging their customer base just for a new iphone (insert number) that really isn't an upgrade.
[doublepost=1567707683][/doublepost]Remember when Apple said it would never make a larger screen phone because no one would want one....yeah how big are Iphone screens now? Samsung is a leader in the industry and you have to give them credit for trying something new rather than price gouging their customer base just for a new iphone (insert number) that really isn't an upgrade.