LordeHawk

tbornot said:

Walmart is all in using Windows as their internal systems.  It’s only a matter of time until their systems are hacked and they slide down the Target slippery slope into fourth place...

Any company is only as safe as their cyber security software, hardware, and attack surface.  Running windows internally has absolutely nothing todo with firewall choice, endpoint protection and zero trust permissions.   Apple’s safe, but I’m legally bound from saying more.

mac_128 said:

bluefire1 said:

They’ve created an option that no one asked for or particularly wants. 

Watch WESTWORLD. They use foldable devices to great advantage. You state "no one" wants this, yet there's a whole very popular TV series which demonstrates the use cases perfectly. Somebody clearly wants this, and there's clearly good reason for it as showcased by this series. I'm always astounded how some on these forums will completely discount an idea, just because Apple isn't demonstrating the concept first ... 

No one’s discounting the idea, we’re discussing the limitations that prove this is simply vaporware.  It’s a stretch to imply that Samsung is demonstrating the concept first, because plenty of prior art exists.  Samsung has done nothing unique, only showcased an incomplete concept that is not ready for the consumer.  At this point, there’s no indication that this Frankenstein device can effectively replicate  the original devices features and functions.  The aspect ratio is wrong for movies/TV, screen is small for desktop class applications, and dropping it will destroy it, but at least they can use it as a prop in Westworld...

For decades, exotic concepts like these have captured our imaginations, by solving problems that we perceived in those moments.  At our current intersection of the internet, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and advanced mobile processors & sensors, we can leave the humble screen behind.  Like phonographs, records, tapes, and CDs before, we’ve assimilated and transcended these static mediums.  A paradigm shift in technology, it’s application, and the way it fundamentally changes humanity.  Consumer AR devices are expected in 2020, allowing screens to be any size, shape, form, placed anywhere, and allow infinite collaboration & interaction.

I suppose an average person might mistaken Samsung for innovating, by demonstrating a half baked concept that’s been around for decades.  Perhaps I will get lucky, and Samsung will demonstrate the ability to manufacture something that’s not a POS.  Until then, I will keep coaxing along my failing 18 month old Samsung washer, dryer, fridge, and big screen.

franklinjackcon said:

I could be wrong but looking at the perspective, it seems a lot of content would end up with black bars along the top and bottom so you end up with the opposite problem that most tall phones have these days. Regardless, whoever can execute this well, will have a very interesting device. It seems like this would be the most logical future form factor if the price/performance/thickness is right.

You’re correct regarding the black bars, this aspect ratio is horrible for cinema formatting.  By extension, I’m not sure what this concept provides, seems like it would canabilize future Note sales.  Individuals that utilize their iPad in a professional manner, would most likely pass on this as it provides no real value outside of replacing 2 devices with 1.  As a professional, I keep my work devices separate from my personal devices and prefer a larger screen when actually doing work.  For example, my work laptop is the same screen size as my iPad Pro, which is fine for mobile work but my iPad is for my side company.  I understand some people would prefer one device, except for not running iOS, personally I prefer this technology for an iPad mini that can become large format.

This technology might never gain mass market appeal or be over quickly, due to augmented reality becoming ubiquitous.  I would rather put on a pair of glasses and have a screen of any size, on any surface, without the limitations of a physical screen.  Not to mention the numerous other features that AR allows.

Last but not least, I applaud Samsung for developing a new material for the “cover window”.  That being said, considering my background in advanced engineered materials, glass cannot currently bend enough for this concept, not even close.  That leaves a specialty plastic with a vapor deposited abrasion resistant coating.  Translated, this will not have a very long service life (max # of bends) nor will it be very durable.  There’s a reason the prototype was unveiled in the dark, and if you believe Samsung’s “design protection statement”, PM me because I have some great real estate to sell you.

 Since the NSA revelations, Apple has been taking high resolution images of their server internals. I’m sure if this story were true, Apple would’ve found it along time ago and reported it.
I for one believe Tim Cook, it goes against his moral code to lie.  A senseless lie would destroy everything he’s worked for, what he stands for.  

 I expect Apple is more interested in transportation as a service, rather than a car to sell to an individual.   There’s a lot of room for Apple to develop services around such an offering as a relates to the ease of use their clientele expect.