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by dtagames 2134 days ago
TL;DR = A tablet-shaped device without a front facing screen is appealing only to a limited audience with specific use cases in mind, notably not making calls or consuming audio/video content.
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Think there’s more nuance to this. Article actually talks about the concept of form and function as appealing to different subsets of mobile consumers. Motivation for surface duo is productivity - the design revolves around this I.e. form derivative of function

Samsung fold on the other hand revolves around the convenience of streaming and gaming, basically having a larger screen for a better experience. A convenience driven design appeals to a broader more general consumer base