• Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works
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    11 hours ago

    I like the idea of fold tech but I just wish it unfolded to a proper aspect ratio.

    Imagine an iPhone that unfolds into an iPad.

    Edit: just looked it up, it’s 4:3, which is not bad but imo it’s also not good

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      11 hours ago

      It is literally the aspect ratio of every iPad, though 😅

      Something like 16:10 or 16:9 would make it very square when folded. IMO the most satisfying aspect ratio would be √2:1, like A4 paper, so that the aspect ratio when closed and open is the same.

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        10 hours ago

        Well shit that shows how little I know about tablets

        You know, I hope this becomes something people like, cause why not, we need some tech wins these days.

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          5 hours ago

          Awesome! I just assumed OP was right when they said 4:3 😅 But 1.4:1 makes much more sense for the form factor.

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      8 hours ago

      I’m the kind of contrarian who thinks we should have stuck with 4:3 in general, it’s a better framing for a lot of content and it also makes the vertical video problem a lot less annoying in my view.

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      10 hours ago

      I think the durability is the limiting factor in regards to foldable tech as it stands right now

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        5 hours ago

        Also, they are worse phones. The flip style makes more sense as a foldable. I don’t think there will ever be much market for them.

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      11 hours ago

      The problem with that is that nobody wants an 8:9 screen for the folded in form factor