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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Samsung is pushing the flip hard this generation with promos, direct and through carriers. I traded in an S22 ultra and got a flip 6 for $4.50 a month for 24 months - essentially free - on the finance option. I am thinking we're still not quite there yet on the foldable tech and this is a good way to dip your toe in the water without shelling out a bunch of money for the fold that isn't quite where I would want it to be (integrated pen, for one thing).
Well, there was still a significant failure rate up to the flip 4, the flip 5 was better but not perfect. I still think this is probably a 2 year phone at most, and unfortunately in Canada, unlike a lot of other places, the screen protector cracking (which will happen over time) is not covered by warranty and isn't as cheap as you'd think to get an OEM replacement for. So that's a concern. On the plus side, the external screen protectors for the flip 5 still work for this, and that's the one most at risk for damage, so they cost next to nothing.
I think the biggest change is getting used to just checking your notifications and putting the thing away. Yes, you can and should install the loader that allows you to put 12 apps on the external display for quick use rather than just widgets - that allows me to read and send texts and emails, use google maps, uber eats, my Ring alerts, and online banking without opening the phone. But the open is a barrier, and that's kind of a good thing - it imposes some discipline where you just don't wind up scrolling on social media apps or browsing whatever out of habit.
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Did you get a case for yours? I've seen some nifty ones on YouTube and one that even has LEDs that light from the wireless power sharing. The only one available, as far as I know, is a little cheesy but the idea is kinda cool. I haven't bought a case on any phone ever but this one feels special and maybe deserves one. I love the esthetics without a case.
My biggest gripe after having the flip6 for a while is the lack of a headphone jack. Maybe it's time for me to embrace the spirit of the revolution and just get some wireless ones, ugh.
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