Disclaimer: I really liked my time with the device, but not everyone had the same experience. Ars Technica, in particular, had a rough time with the product. The issue appears to be the very narrow gap between the displays when closed. I had the case on for most of my time with the product, which should help with that a bit. But it’s also never a bad idea to wait until there are a bunch of these out in the world before pulling the trigger. Especially when that trigger is $1,800.
The true mainstreaming of foldables remains an open question. There are still a number of key roadblocks on the way to broader adoption — mostly notably price. But the last few years have seen the form factor come into its own. People were — I think — rightfully skeptical in the earliest days. After all, Android phone makers love a good concept device, practicality be damned.
This year’s Mobile World Congress was quite edifying. Walking the halls of the Barcelona Fi...
