You're right I do have a tablet and it's an older one but I don't see any reason on ever replacing it because the foldable is so much more handy and portable. When I travel the thought of carrying an additional larger tablet just doesn't interest me anymore. Thanks for the video and the thoughts.,
Exactly my point. Why have both? If I need something more than my foldable phone, it would be a laptop so I can go full-on computing. Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate your support! 👍
@@GOTgoodoldtech-1964The reason people have both is because you can buy a phone and a tablet for less than $1,000. And if one of them breaks you still have the other one completely functional. If you buy one foldable and it breaks you're completely screwed and you just spent over $1,800 on it.
You didn't mention the cellular aspect to the tablets. If you have a phone and a tablet you're paying additional charge, if you want mobility out of the tablet. With some carriers you can tether it to your phone for a limited amount of usage, but it still costs additional money to carry a tablet around. That's just one more reason to go for the foldable. I actually do have a tablet and still pay for the SIM card so I can use it away from home which is an extremely rare occasion now. One known fact about it now is that the SIM in the tablet is not transferable to a phone with T-Mobile. That said, if I want to get rid of the tablet and transfer the SIM to a foldable the monthly cost for that SIM goes up.
You're absolutely right, I failed to mention that part. I also have a tablet on a T-Mobile plan, however they ran a promotion a few years ago where they gave us a free additional line that could be used for a tablet. So I maintain a tablet with a SIM card and don't have to pay any extra for it. Once my current tablet becomes obsolete, I'll have to buy another tablet that takes a SIM card, which is actually more expensive than a standard tablet. Oh well, I do want to maintain the free SIM and unlimited service. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your support! 👍
But that's going to be offset by the increased durability and repairability of tablets over foldable phones. Whatever money you save on a plan with cellular data... You're going to have to pay for insurance just to keep your foldable insured or on repairs over time.
I was just looking at a tablet deal with T-Mobile, but the monthly service is $25 which over a year will be $300 for something I won't use on cellular more than a few times a month. Hardly worth the low price of the hardware.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and had it for over a year now and love it. This is my first foldable phone after having iphones for over 10 years. Best decision i ever made was to switch over. I use the bigger screen for streaming content and mobile gaming and also browsing on the web. Love Samsung Dex too as acts like a mini PC. Only downside is the battery as drains quicker when in tablet mode but it's all good.
I totally get what you mean! I had the Z Fold 5 before upgrading to the Z Fold 6, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend making the jump just yet. It might be worth waiting for the Z Fold 7, which will hopefully bring a larger screen and a bigger battery. Foldables are such a game-changer, though-they make everyday tasks and fun activities so convenient and always at your fingertips. Thanks so much for tuning in; I really appreciate your comment and support! 👍
I don't even think about my tablet anymore now that I have my Z Fold 6. My wife has an iPad Mini because she doesn't like the size of the standard iPad and it's not much larger than my foldable. I bet if Apple had a foldable she'd give up her iPad Mini.
Same here. I only use my tablet for some video comparisons, otherwise it would never be used. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support.
I don't know how you can say the fragility is a misconception. It is a literal fact that these things scratch at a level 2 with deeper grooves at a level 3. We don't have access to quantitative data in large sample size but it's obvious enough just from going to eBay and searching for these devices that the foldables break way more frequently than nonfoldables. I really don't even think that needs to be argued.
I’ve owned six foldables, and none of them have ever broken from being dropped. Two had factory defects that needed replacement, but beyond that, I’ve had zero issues. Yes, the inner screen can scratch, but as long as you’re mindful-avoiding fingernails or sharp objects-you won’t have a problem. My main point is that foldables aren’t as fragile as people assume. If dropped, they’re about as solid as a standard phone. Of course, if you drop one open on the inner screen, there might be some scratches, but since it’s not glass, it won’t shatter. And with the pre-installed screen protector, you might only need to replace the protector, not the screen itself. As for the idea of checking eBay for damaged phones, it’s worth considering that iPhones are often listed as the most damaged phones. You could argue that makes them fragile, but the reality is there are far more iPhones in circulation than any other phone, so naturally, you’ll see more damaged ones. That doesn’t mean they’re inherently worse than other phones. The same logic applies to foldables-there are many out there across various manufacturers, so seeing damaged ones might give the impression they’re less durable. But when you consider the millions in use that aren’t damaged, the perspective shifts. I’m not trying to argue your point-I just want to clarify that foldables aren’t as delicate as they might seem. Have you ever owned or tested a foldable? I’d love to hear other people's thoughts. Thank you for being honest and posting your thoughts I appreciate your view and support! 👍👍
Even if they're better than tablets, which is the debatable, they just don't have the market share. Less than 1% of the market goes to foldables and that includes flippables. So really you're talking about less than half of 1% of the market share going to foldables. You can buy really good tablets for 500 bucks or last even 300 bucks. Foldables are going to cost you to look like at least a thousand bucks and probably closer to 1800.
@MichaelCorcoran8768 Thank you, I agree with you, the market share is very low on foldables right now. Even tablets hold a very small share of the mobile market. It's difficult to compare the two in market share since there are more phones than there are tablets, so it makes the foldables look like it's a smaller share. I do agree that you can get cheaper tablets, but that is what you actually get is a cheaper tablet. Their lifespan is a lot shorter than buying a more higher-end tablet that has a longer lifespan. If you do buy a lower-end tablet, you do get a lower-end processor, and you can definitely feel the lag and speed difference. That said, my comparison was on getting a top-end tablet versus a foldable. Don't forget that most tablets don't have a SIM card, so in order to use them when you're mobile, you have to tether them to your phone, which is also limited and costs more with a lot of carriers. So when having a foldable, there's no upcharge for an additional SIM service. Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate your comment and support. 👍
I see the foldable as a convenience tablet, not a full tablet replacement at this point. My Samsung tablet has a full keyboard and I often travel with it in lieu of a full laptop.
That’s a great option if a tablet works for everything you need! Just like foldables might not fully replace a tablet, a tablet isn’t a true replacement for a laptop either. For me, I’ve decided to cut out the middleman-the tablet-and stick with a foldable and a laptop. Thanks for sharing your perspective; I really appreciate your support! 👍
To be clear I'm glad foldables exist. But I just think we need to temper our expectations. Foldables at best will probably be something that has five percent of the market. And that is according to data that assumes Apple gets involved and makes a foldable... So it's just not going to replace tablets. It can be a viable tablet replacement for individuals. But as a wide scale replacement for tablets on the market? That will probably never happen. They can functionally replace a tablet, but they can't do it at scale because of the cost
I completely see where you're coming from, and I agree-tablets will never truly be replaced. There are so many people who prefer a basic phone paired with a tablet as their go-to combo. That said, as someone who's spent plenty of time with foldables, I’ve personally found no need for a tablet anymore. When I’m traveling, if I need a secondary device, I’d rather take a laptop since it’s much more productive when I need more than what my foldable phone can offer. I do think Apple probably isn’t a fan of foldables-they’ve likely put a small dent in their tablet sales, though not enough to make a significant impact. It’s important to remember that foldable phones and tablets serve different markets entirely. They're not competing on the same playing field, especially since foldables face a much tougher challenge breaking into the larger phone market compared to the smaller tablet market. Overall, I completely agree with your point. Thanks so much for tuning into the channel and sharing your thoughts-I really appreciate your support!👍👍
I use the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the OnePlus Open because they offer the largest screens and the most powerful productivity features you can find in the US. These devices make getting things done an absolute breeze! Thanks for asking do you use affordable?
@@GOTgoodoldtech-1964 I'm also using the 9 Pro Fold and was wondering if you also have issues with call quality and Android Auto problems. These issues are a real downside so far.
@CF542 I haven’t experienced any call quality issues on my Pixel 9 Pro Fold. I usually use a Bluetooth earpiece or connect via Bluetooth in my car, and it’s been great. As for Android Auto, I can’t really weigh in because I don’t use it in any of my vehicles-maybe one day, but not today! It makes me wonder if the issue might be a compatibility problem with your car radio rather than the phone itself. You probably already checked but there could be an update available for your car radio and you just need to make that happen. You’d think a Pixel device would work seamlessly with Android Auto since they’re both from the same parent company. Hopefully, someone else in this thread can chime in and help with your Android Auto questions! 👍
You're right I do have a tablet and it's an older one but I don't see any reason on ever replacing it because the foldable is so much more handy and portable. When I travel the thought of carrying an additional larger tablet just doesn't interest me anymore. Thanks for the video and the thoughts.,
Exactly my point. Why have both? If I need something more than my foldable phone, it would be a laptop so I can go full-on computing. Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate your support! 👍
@@GOTgoodoldtech-1964The reason people have both is because you can buy a phone and a tablet for less than $1,000. And if one of them breaks you still have the other one completely functional. If you buy one foldable and it breaks you're completely screwed and you just spent over $1,800 on it.
You didn't mention the cellular aspect to the tablets. If you have a phone and a tablet you're paying additional charge, if you want mobility out of the tablet. With some carriers you can tether it to your phone for a limited amount of usage, but it still costs additional money to carry a tablet around. That's just one more reason to go for the foldable. I actually do have a tablet and still pay for the SIM card so I can use it away from home which is an extremely rare occasion now. One known fact about it now is that the SIM in the tablet is not transferable to a phone with T-Mobile. That said, if I want to get rid of the tablet and transfer the SIM to a foldable the monthly cost for that SIM goes up.
You're absolutely right, I failed to mention that part. I also have a tablet on a T-Mobile plan, however they ran a promotion a few years ago where they gave us a free additional line that could be used for a tablet. So I maintain a tablet with a SIM card and don't have to pay any extra for it. Once my current tablet becomes obsolete, I'll have to buy another tablet that takes a SIM card, which is actually more expensive than a standard tablet. Oh well, I do want to maintain the free SIM and unlimited service. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your support! 👍
But that's going to be offset by the increased durability and repairability of tablets over foldable phones. Whatever money you save on a plan with cellular data... You're going to have to pay for insurance just to keep your foldable insured or on repairs over time.
I was just looking at a tablet deal with T-Mobile, but the monthly service is $25 which over a year will be $300 for something I won't use on cellular more than a few times a month. Hardly worth the low price of the hardware.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and had it for over a year now and love it. This is my first foldable phone after having iphones for over 10 years.
Best decision i ever made was to switch over.
I use the bigger screen for streaming content and mobile gaming and also browsing on the web. Love Samsung Dex too as acts like a mini PC.
Only downside is the battery as drains quicker when in tablet mode but it's all good.
I totally get what you mean! I had the Z Fold 5 before upgrading to the Z Fold 6, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend making the jump just yet. It might be worth waiting for the Z Fold 7, which will hopefully bring a larger screen and a bigger battery. Foldables are such a game-changer, though-they make everyday tasks and fun activities so convenient and always at your fingertips. Thanks so much for tuning in; I really appreciate your comment and support! 👍
I don't even think about my tablet anymore now that I have my Z Fold 6. My wife has an iPad Mini because she doesn't like the size of the standard iPad and it's not much larger than my foldable. I bet if Apple had a foldable she'd give up her iPad Mini.
Same here. I only use my tablet for some video comparisons, otherwise it would never be used. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support.
I don't know how you can say the fragility is a misconception. It is a literal fact that these things scratch at a level 2 with deeper grooves at a level 3. We don't have access to quantitative data in large sample size but it's obvious enough just from going to eBay and searching for these devices that the foldables break way more frequently than nonfoldables. I really don't even think that needs to be argued.
I’ve owned six foldables, and none of them have ever broken from being dropped. Two had factory defects that needed replacement, but beyond that, I’ve had zero issues. Yes, the inner screen can scratch, but as long as you’re mindful-avoiding fingernails or sharp objects-you won’t have a problem. My main point is that foldables aren’t as fragile as people assume. If dropped, they’re about as solid as a standard phone. Of course, if you drop one open on the inner screen, there might be some scratches, but since it’s not glass, it won’t shatter. And with the pre-installed screen protector, you might only need to replace the protector, not the screen itself.
As for the idea of checking eBay for damaged phones, it’s worth considering that iPhones are often listed as the most damaged phones. You could argue that makes them fragile, but the reality is there are far more iPhones in circulation than any other phone, so naturally, you’ll see more damaged ones. That doesn’t mean they’re inherently worse than other phones. The same logic applies to foldables-there are many out there across various manufacturers, so seeing damaged ones might give the impression they’re less durable. But when you consider the millions in use that aren’t damaged, the perspective shifts.
I’m not trying to argue your point-I just want to clarify that foldables aren’t as delicate as they might seem. Have you ever owned or tested a foldable? I’d love to hear other people's thoughts. Thank you for being honest and posting your thoughts I appreciate your view and support! 👍👍
Even if they're better than tablets, which is the debatable, they just don't have the market share. Less than 1% of the market goes to foldables and that includes flippables. So really you're talking about less than half of 1% of the market share going to foldables.
You can buy really good tablets for 500 bucks or last even 300 bucks. Foldables are going to cost you to look like at least a thousand bucks and probably closer to 1800.
@MichaelCorcoran8768 Thank you, I agree with you, the market share is very low on foldables right now. Even tablets hold a very small share of the mobile market. It's difficult to compare the two in market share since there are more phones than there are tablets, so it makes the foldables look like it's a smaller share. I do agree that you can get cheaper tablets, but that is what you actually get is a cheaper tablet. Their lifespan is a lot shorter than buying a more higher-end tablet that has a longer lifespan. If you do buy a lower-end tablet, you do get a lower-end processor, and you can definitely feel the lag and speed difference. That said, my comparison was on getting a top-end tablet versus a foldable. Don't forget that most tablets don't have a SIM card, so in order to use them when you're mobile, you have to tether them to your phone, which is also limited and costs more with a lot of carriers. So when having a foldable, there's no upcharge for an additional SIM service. Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate your comment and support. 👍
I see the foldable as a convenience tablet, not a full tablet replacement at this point. My Samsung tablet has a full keyboard and I often travel with it in lieu of a full laptop.
That’s a great option if a tablet works for everything you need! Just like foldables might not fully replace a tablet, a tablet isn’t a true replacement for a laptop either. For me, I’ve decided to cut out the middleman-the tablet-and stick with a foldable and a laptop. Thanks for sharing your perspective; I really appreciate your support! 👍
To be clear I'm glad foldables exist. But I just think we need to temper our expectations. Foldables at best will probably be something that has five percent of the market. And that is according to data that assumes Apple gets involved and makes a foldable... So it's just not going to replace tablets. It can be a viable tablet replacement for individuals. But as a wide scale replacement for tablets on the market?
That will probably never happen. They can functionally replace a tablet, but they can't do it at scale because of the cost
I completely see where you're coming from, and I agree-tablets will never truly be replaced. There are so many people who prefer a basic phone paired with a tablet as their go-to combo. That said, as someone who's spent plenty of time with foldables, I’ve personally found no need for a tablet anymore. When I’m traveling, if I need a secondary device, I’d rather take a laptop since it’s much more productive when I need more than what my foldable phone can offer.
I do think Apple probably isn’t a fan of foldables-they’ve likely put a small dent in their tablet sales, though not enough to make a significant impact. It’s important to remember that foldable phones and tablets serve different markets entirely. They're not competing on the same playing field, especially since foldables face a much tougher challenge breaking into the larger phone market compared to the smaller tablet market.
Overall, I completely agree with your point. Thanks so much for tuning into the channel and sharing your thoughts-I really appreciate your support!👍👍
So which one of the foldables do you use as your daiky driver?
I use the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the OnePlus Open because they offer the largest screens and the most powerful productivity features you can find in the US. These devices make getting things done an absolute breeze! Thanks for asking do you use affordable?
@@GOTgoodoldtech-1964 I'm also using the 9 Pro Fold and was wondering if you also have issues with call quality and Android Auto problems. These issues are a real downside so far.
@CF542 I haven’t experienced any call quality issues on my Pixel 9 Pro Fold. I usually use a Bluetooth earpiece or connect via Bluetooth in my car, and it’s been great. As for Android Auto, I can’t really weigh in because I don’t use it in any of my vehicles-maybe one day, but not today! It makes me wonder if the issue might be a compatibility problem with your car radio rather than the phone itself. You probably already checked but there could be an update available for your car radio and you just need to make that happen. You’d think a Pixel device would work seamlessly with Android Auto since they’re both from the same parent company. Hopefully, someone else in this thread can chime in and help with your Android Auto questions! 👍
Yes sir I just got the 9 pro fold and I absolutely love it