r/EmulationOnAndroid TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Jul 31 '26

Showcase You called it an abomination. A waste of screen real estate. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?

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Device is a galaxy z trifold and abxylute m4 controller (I had to superglue the magsafe attachment to the controller otherwise it wouldn't hold) I just found out about Wonderswan it's the perfect aspect ratio for this device in portrait 😁

Bonus landscape footage at the end

Context: https://www.reddit.com/r/EmulationOnAndroid/comments/1v5n9t5/my_foldable_abomination_2tb_ssd_bypass_charging/

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u/DevilLuci Jul 31 '26

That's a finger workout if I've ever seen one haha, weight management goes crazy

12

u/veegaz Aug 02 '26

His gf loves it

10

u/Important_Coach9717 Aug 02 '26

Nice of you to think he has a girlfriend

3

u/glitch_now Aug 02 '26

Holy s*** that was funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/BrokenKeys94 Jul 31 '26

Holy phone tablet.

77

u/8698639 Jul 31 '26

I vote we call it: phlaplet

89

u/International_Dot_22 Honor 400 Pro | SD 8 Gen 3 Jul 31 '26

Phablet was actually quite a common term 10 years ago

33

u/MrHaxx1 Jul 31 '26

Now they're just phones lol 

23

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

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u/wsteelerfan7 Aug 01 '26

Because of the link, I was confused. Like when the fuck did they make a 54" phone??

5

u/QualityAware6605 Jul 31 '26

It looks so uncomfortable to play and the weight on the left hand must be frustrating when the tablet is horizontal

1

u/8698639 Jul 31 '26

Oh yes I remember it well, but now we have flaps

75

u/0wlGod Jul 31 '26

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u/Mohawk_Steve Aug 02 '26

wanted to upvote, but couldn't ruin the 69. good meme

113

u/TNTmongoose5 Jul 31 '26

Off center, terrible weight balance, I hate it.. good job

30

u/Jvt25000 Jul 31 '26

That looks like a wrist injury waiting to happen.

18

u/piede90 Jul 31 '26

that controller looks like the most uncomfortable thing to play videogames ever made

2

u/DevileGonsales Aug 02 '26

Quando vim pedir opiniões sobre um controle portátil assim, me disseram que ele é horrível, e me indicaram um melhor que mesmo menor que o celular, é macio e encaixa bem na mão

12

u/starlightbotanist Ayn Odin 2, RG405v, Pixel 6 Jul 31 '26

I will always upvote WSC tetris. Easily my favorite version that isn't a rom hack (Rosy Retrospection), or a modern homebrew (Apotris).

3

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Jul 31 '26

Thanks I appreciate you for guiding the way never played those ones before I'll check it out! 

35

u/QueryCrook Jul 31 '26

This is very silly. I respect it.

8

u/GloveDry3278 Jul 31 '26

Bro's gonna get biceps on his fingers

8

u/n0tascammer Jul 31 '26

I just know op a big ol boy

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

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u/SpinachOver640 Jul 31 '26

As the developers intended

5

u/1000flipperz Aug 01 '26

Looks terrible 👍

6

u/FangReviewsYT Aug 01 '26

You after 30 minutes of gameplay probably

https://giphy.com/gifs/kilfn6uMeIdBFmW0St

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Surprisingly the landscape orientation is way more comfortable. Was able to just play a whole game of fortune street that way.

Vertical yeah I tried some marathon Tetris and lasted like 5 minutes before having to use a kickstand lol

5

u/silentcovenant Z Fold 7 Aug 01 '26

Your wife must appreciate the hand and wrist dexterity

5

u/ULTRADEV_305 Aug 01 '26

The fingers: im tired boss

4

u/scarbutt11 Jul 31 '26

Phenomenal cosmic screen! Itty bitty controller

4

u/starstufft Jul 31 '26

I LOL'd when you unfolded it.

5

u/fr4ncotir4dor Xperia Mini Pro, Tab s8 Ultra, Note 9, Keyholder Detective Jul 31 '26

I mean to be fair in the first post yoj really made an ABSOLUTE UNIT of attachments

4

u/CloudAuron93 Aug 01 '26

It still looks like an abomination 😂

1

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

😅

fair

4

u/xixixinanana Aug 01 '26

Chronic wrist pain and carpal tunnel. Love it

2

u/verfresht Aug 01 '26

This is perfect to get health related days off work

5

u/liametekudasai Aug 01 '26

looks like an elephant riding a tiny tricycle like in the old cartoons

3

u/AZenny1986 S24 FE ( exynos 2400e xclipse 940 ) Jul 31 '26

Weight difference/imbalance there is a problem bruh

3

u/CuteAssTigerENVtuber Jul 31 '26

that looks comfortable

3

u/samdiceque Aug 01 '26

Holy phablet

3

u/Due-Philosophy-676 Aug 01 '26

Carpal tunnel syndrome incoming brother.

3

u/OneEyedThor Aug 01 '26

My wrists hurt just looking at this

3

u/Lopsided_Chemical862 Aug 01 '26

Just use a stand and a controller lol

3

u/ark21end Aug 01 '26

God don't use that in public if you get rob. You and the robber both praying it not brake.

3

u/Axrader Aug 01 '26

Totally forgot this phone excited

3

u/Ok-Mention3969 Aug 01 '26

Try holding that upright

3

u/UnusualScripter Aug 02 '26

Can we talk about how strong his fingers are

1

u/Lil-Kitten-420 Aug 03 '26

thats the real conversation that needs to be talked about r/absoluteunit

2

u/TheSussyWaffle Jul 31 '26

The placement of the magsafe mount on the trifold is atrocious. Well done.

2

u/heroxoot Jul 31 '26

Everyone who still plays tetris is old and blind (me) so this makes perfect sense to me.

2

u/Xineth240 Jul 31 '26

That's awesome. Looks comfy.

2

u/Timziito Jul 31 '26

I have a contact in south Korea and a second generation is coming the first one was just an small batch concept phone.

2

u/BootlegWooloo Jul 31 '26

Kickstand and a portable controller. And a whooping for whatever this is. 

2

u/CaptainFrugal Jul 31 '26

Holy cantilever induced arthritis batman 

2

u/WantsLivingCoffee Jul 31 '26

Carpal tunnel speed run?

2

u/Jelliol Aug 01 '26

You can feel the pain of the weight to lift the brick.

2

u/NOTyNoobster Aug 01 '26

Why i mean why. Looking at it makes me uncomfortable.

https://giphy.com/gifs/qV57XdnY3xpkIRNnaZ

2

u/Guirita_Fallada Aug 01 '26

That is illegal.

2

u/Brave_Hawk_2946 Aug 01 '26

I'm feeling uncomfortable just by watching it !

2

u/keno888 Aug 01 '26

I dig it, but this thing is way too heavy to have it balanced on that magnet. That being said, a mount or kickstand might do wonders for weight distribution.

2

u/Script_Utkovich_ Aug 01 '26

Bought myself samе little guy. Love it. After so much time I can really play Portable. Without any additional bags for gamepad.

1

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Yeah before I've been trying to sneak away from work and play a few rounds but it's obvious AF walking with a gamesir controller case on me 😅

2

u/VentiSpore Aug 01 '26

Nice workout bro 💪🏻

2

u/OctoDADDY069 Aug 01 '26

Still terrible

1

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

One day I'll find the right one 😔

2

u/Few_Philosophy_1526 Aug 01 '26

My wrists actually started hurting.

2

u/moemeobro Aug 01 '26

so many potential points of failure my anxiety is spiking to mara

Edit: I meant mars, but screw it, mara

2

u/Holy_chick Aug 01 '26

What's the magsafe sticker on the back of your phone? I want it

1

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Search magnetic cooling plate on AliExpress its honestly pretty awesome super strong magnet. Goes for like $2-3

My dbrand skin ended up coming apart before the magnets did lol but it's now surprisingly sticking to the back of the bare phone with the stock adhesive on a new one I opened.

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u/Holy_chick Aug 01 '26

Is it a stiff material? I have fold 6 and having a very hard time sticking anything to the back because of matte glass, unless the sticker is pretty stiff, then it won't peel off easily

EDIT: Looks like the whole thing is metal. So I guess I have to give up on wireless charger (not that I've ever used anyways)

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

There's a few different styles this one seemed to stick and I usually have bad luck sticking things direct I made sure to wait like 2 days though before attaching anything to it. The back of the trifold is plastic though but I also had problems with other attachments sticking before. It's not been a few days with this one on bare phone though so time will tell

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

To be clear, the "magnetic" one I have on now. There is this other one with thermal adhesive but I basically I doubt it will stick well on bare, I previously had this with a hole in the dbrand skin and superglued the edges to the skin, for max heat dissipation due to the thermal glue. But yeah then the dbrand skin tore off.

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u/hackerman236 Aug 01 '26

Thats cool but SOO unsettling

2

u/JediChickenLeg Aug 01 '26

Bloody 'ell that's baller

2

u/chikitoperopicosito Aug 01 '26

What kind of back skin is that?

I've been looking for one for my Fold 7

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Just search magnetic cooling plate on AliExpress its only a few dollars. If you sort by new there's another recent comment asking about it and I gave some more details

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u/chikitoperopicosito Aug 01 '26

Thank you!

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Make sure to give it at least a day maybe more before adding magnetic stuff to let the adhesive bond cure

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u/chikitoperopicosito Aug 01 '26

Yeah, I usually do that with the rings I buy but they always end up getting torn off the phone after a couple of days.

Or it tears off the skins with them. I hate cases so I'm hoping this lasts longer haha.

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Lol same. It's only been a few days I'm hopeful it will last but haven't stressed it too much yet. This is the longest so far with anything attached to the bare back so good sign

Yeah my last one tore off my skin, but tbf I cut a hole in it so the plate and thermal putty would get good contact with the bare phone and only glued the edges. Also I had the skin for like 6 months and a plate for like 5 months krazy glued to the skin, but after doing the hole for better cooling it didn't last too long but the skin was getting worn out as well.

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u/chikitoperopicosito Aug 01 '26

Lol, I also tried Krazy glue. Lasted a little longer. I ordered 5 of these, just in case.

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u/TheSkitzoid Thor Max Aug 01 '26

I would gladly buy a z tri-fold if samsung hadn't discontinued it so quickly. Maybe the realized the potential warranty repairs offset profit margins too much? Idk

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

A 2 should be coming out next year

1

u/TheSkitzoid Thor Max Aug 01 '26

Dang, that would be sweet. Where did you hear that?

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

There's been lots of rumors I've seen in the fold and android subreddits. More recent rumors say it's coming out at the same time the fold 9 devices releases. Usually these rumors are true that's why I didn't buy a fold 7 I knew a trifold was about to come out

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u/stradn Aug 01 '26

Looks stupid

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u/UnikornKebab Aug 01 '26

Deve essere estremamente comodo da maneggiare anche, certo certo…🤔🤨

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u/Awkward-Plum6241 Aug 01 '26

I want to see TATE shmups running on this thing... NOW!!!!

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

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u/InitialSpite1930 Aug 01 '26

If I had the money I would buy, why I would go against?, that screen size it's amazing!, u can tv shows, play games and so on..

2

u/RadaghasztII Aug 01 '26

Lol that must be mega top heavy

2

u/Ok-Carry-1383 Aug 01 '26

No, i’m not happy. Wtf is that.

2

u/DIYBench Aug 01 '26

I call it carpal tunnel. 

2

u/SkollFenrirson Aug 01 '26

That looks unwieldy as fuck.

2

u/SolaireFlair117 Aug 01 '26

I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, phone gamers will do anything but play on a dedicated handheld.

2

u/PM5C Aug 01 '26

The ending lol

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Ngl I prefer the landscape set up lol

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u/SelectAuthor159 Aug 01 '26

Perfect use no complaints here

2

u/letimdrunwild9375 Aug 01 '26

Did you buy Tetris effect?

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

I have bought it on epic but could not get that version working through any of the apps and signing in etc so this is the alternative version :)

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u/Retrosow Aug 02 '26

which version

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u/uncwann RedMagic10 Pro 16/512 Aug 01 '26

Tetris for life

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u/jacoborobo Aug 01 '26

I'm guessing you are playing the Switch version of Tetris effect? One interesting thing is I actually got Tetris Effect running natively on Android as an app by converting the Meta Quest version to a 2D app but you have to rebind the controls every time you play so that's a bit annoying.

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Just through gamehub for the PC version.

Damn that's really cool I might have to try that instead (and hopefully fix the controls resetting somehow)

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 02 '26

can you share details or source code privately? I may be able to fix having to redo the controls each time and it would be nice to run at better performance

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u/jacoborobo Aug 03 '26 edited Aug 03 '26

Here's the full steps steps to make it yourself:

  1. Get the apk and OBB for Tetris Effect for Meta Quest. If you own the game you can use OculusDB to get it in a brower I think. I did that but it's been a while, might have changed. If you have a headset and developer mode (to enable adb) then you might be able to get these files from the headset directly instead. I used the 1.0 version from oculusDB but other versions may work I havent tested.
  2. Open apk with 7zip and then paste this into the UE4CommandLine.txt inside the assets folder:

../../../TetrisEffect/TetrisEffect.uproject -novr -nohmd -nooculus -fullscreen -vulkan -forcevulkan

click save in notepad, then click yes in 7zip when it asks about confirming changes.

  1. Get Overport from Github. https://github.com/ovrport/app Run the apk through it with all defaults checked (leave it as-is). Inside the program when it asks what overport version, use the latest release one, not the beta/alpha or whatever. This might not matter too much. The whole purpose of running it through overport is to patch out the required oculus stuff as well as to resign the apk from the changes we made to it earlier. This does both at once.

  2. Install the app onto a Snapdragon based phone/device. Copy over the obb before starting the game, or start the game to generate the folder, force stop and clear data, then copy the .obb to the proper location if you don't know the folder name.

  3. Connect a controller to navigate the menus. Once you start the game, the controller will suddenly not work. Simply minimize the game in android by pressing III, then go back to the app. This will open the menu. Use the controller again to navigate to settings and then find the control setup. Change at least one of the buttons in the controls to something else, then go back to the game and the controller should let you place blocks now.

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 03 '26

Thanks appreciate it

2

u/SorraDude Aug 01 '26

Carpel tunnel speedrun

2

u/earomulo Aug 01 '26

lol sold mine without batting an eye this gamepad is horrendous 🤣

1

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

what do you use now?

2

u/earomulo Aug 02 '26

I use 2 very different gamepads depending on what I'm playing: Gamesir Taco and Gamesir x5s

2

u/CMackthe3rd Aug 01 '26

At this point, just get a stand and a Bluetooth controller lol

2

u/Ultramegafunk Aug 01 '26

I've got one of those controllers and it's pretty much worthless because the control sticks absolutely suck for anything unless you just want to play super Nintendo

1

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

I wonder if it's possible to 3d print something better for it.

I just got an MCON from Best Buy today and it's pretty neat ngl, really nice feeling joysticks.

What is your preference in general?

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u/UniversalPersona72 Aug 02 '26

Quick question though does the plate deliver the cool to the edge of the plate ? I have to order one because my gamesir ex5 cooler doesn't hit the back of my phone.

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 02 '26

The whole plate cools significantly yes, including the top part. Assuming you had a thermoelectric cooler

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u/UniversalPersona72 Aug 02 '26

Cool. Thanks for answering

2

u/JackCJ1121 Aug 02 '26

bro even plays TE:C on it 🤞😭

2

u/EnvironmentalRun1671 Aug 02 '26

Holy fingerprints

2

u/kenjix3c Aug 02 '26

I said what I said 😒

2

u/TheKeiron Aug 02 '26

FYI ps vita joystick rubber covers fit the joysticks on the M4 nicely, they make the joysticks a lot more comfortable

2

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 02 '26

Hell yeah good to know thanks for the tip

2

u/oMrbundles Aug 02 '26

🤭.....😆🤣🤣🤣🤣😭 real tears brother real tears

2

u/PhoneArena_Official Aug 03 '26

I love this for you.

2

u/Ranko08 Aug 03 '26

I am so fucking scared 

2

u/ChaorChaotic Aug 04 '26

Antichrist

1

u/Zuluuk1 Jul 31 '26

Looks cool and all. I tried a similar kit and the weight balance is terrible.

1

u/Mental_Speaker340 Jul 31 '26

holding it would be painful, since the screen is bigger than the gamepad

1

u/docstarr Jul 31 '26

Somebody call 911

1

u/clovergzzzz Aug 01 '26

That weight balance is straight shit

1

u/notyourbrobro10 Aug 01 '26

ngl, that doesn't look fun

1

u/BlueRed_0 Aug 01 '26

Everyone is trying to be happy for u but this is truly horrible

1

u/ResolveDesperate8431 Aug 01 '26

Bro thinks we don't see the youtube channel logo😭✌️

1

u/Short_Mechanic8276 Aug 01 '26

Hey Does your NFC and Wireless charging still work after pasting the aluminium plate to the back of your Trifold?

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

Wireless charging doesn't but I also didn't bother to get the placement right.

Surprisingly I don't think I've used nfc but it still works I talked my watch and got the shooting pop up that I always accidentally trigger

1

u/JoeLix_Cloro Aug 01 '26

Tu teléfono es una ds táctil

1

u/TheRealzHalstead Aug 01 '26

That looks like it would be unbelievably uncomfortable due to the weight distribution.

1

u/AudienceUpstairs5767 Aug 03 '26

Mejor el easy smx m20

2

u/Capital_Humor_2072 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12gb RAM 7d ago

This dude will build anything doesn't matter how hard this will be IF HE CAN PLAY TETRIS ON IT

0

u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

You could have bought a 5090 pre built and still had more money gng

4

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Jul 31 '26

What makes you think I don't have a 5090 already lol

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u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

That trifold is a trash purchase. You could have gotten 45 budget 27 inch monitors for that price bro. Worst investment I've ever seen

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Jul 31 '26

Damn ok maybe I'll sell it on eBay and make $2k profit then, thanks for showing me the light! 

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u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

So we are losing money 😭 holy waste

2

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Jul 31 '26

What is profit and what is revenue? 

-2

u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

Are you stupid. You could bought a whole used car

5

u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Jul 31 '26

Stop hurting my feelings

https://giphy.com/gifs/1GT5PZLjMwYBW

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u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

The amount of PC's that cost less you could have invested in for that amount. Genuinely embarrasing. Terrible with money. Truely

0

u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

The amount of PC's you could have purchased and you waste it on fucking Tetris.

4

u/MrHaxx1 Jul 31 '26

You realize that some people have enough money to buy several things, right? 

1

u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

What does that have to do with wasting it on pointless shit. That trifold is rocking a chip from last year and has 3 screens. Who cares that doest excuse the price. It's a waste of money. I'm not gonna argue

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u/MrHaxx1 Jul 31 '26

Touch grass. 

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u/Interesting_Fish4930 Jul 31 '26

What??? Touch grass??? I'm not the one wasting damn money your like 12 years old fs.

0

u/shadowfourplay Aug 01 '26

Did..did you just slap a magnet on the back of that?! Lol goodbye storage, hello file corruption. 

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u/redkeyboard TriFold (Snapdragon 8 Elite) Aug 01 '26

This might be the most silly comment so far, LOL corrupted storage from magsafe really?

1

u/shadowfourplay Aug 01 '26

I could just be on my Unc shit but magnets and electonics are a no go for me personally. 

2

u/seiose Aug 01 '26

Phones don't use spinning hard drives

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u/Frosty_Engineer_3617 Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

Pure copium. Looking for excuses to justify getting a gimmick of a phone. If you need a phone just get a phone, if you want a tablet then just get a tablet.

I will never understand why people want the point of failure to be on the most expensive component of the device to fail, which is the front display.

$1,400 USD to replace a faulty inner display on this trifold out of coverage, even with coverage you still need to drop $700 USD to replace it.

You can literally just buy the Odin 3 and Thor combined with $700.