Microsoft Surface Duo review: I just want my old phone back
Microsoft Surface Duo review: I just want my old phone back
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The Surface Duo, Microsoft’s dual-screened Android device, goes for a new take on folding-phone design, but in our weeks using it the experience hasn’t been as good as we expected. Here’s what we’ve been struggling with so far.
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Well obviously there were practically any apps then, nor now, that were optimized for dual screen. The api surface is just now being delivered for developers. I feel like the duo was launched way too early, way before the ecosystem could catch up to the change in form factor
Honest feedback.
2:22 really? the front and back screens on at the same time…you’d expect that? how, pray tell, do you use both screens at the same time when it is flipped? plenty to criticise but that one is reaching a bit.
Since the update, its been superb,a lot quicker and smoother , its something new, and I love it
Cnet just killed itself
This guy clearly isn’t a white collar professional who needs a mini portable touchscreen laptop with pen support that can make/receive phone calls…
I ordered the Nokia 5.4 instead. I’m happy.🧚♀️
LG v60 does the dual screen so much better. Especially for gaming where you could have a game pad also you could have a regulars phone if you’re hanging out and you don’t need the screen real-estate.
This guy obviously thought this unit was perfect out of the box. It’s obviously not for him.
Thank you for sharing. It is really helpful.
Get rid off the two physical separate screens and go foldable screen for the Duo 2 (or Neo) Microsoft.
Those two screens can easily be done with split screen on Windows 11.
Also I will take a thicker device to accommodate better camera tech, bigger battery and a third small screen on the other side for that phone display when folded.
Damn that’s an ugly theme… icons r so ugly
Simple question… how do I mount this foldable phone in my vehicle???
I can’t…take it back to the idiots that created it.
Almost all smart phones can be mounted on a stand and in a vehicle and with a touch
of a button answer them. These idiots should have designed the phone where you can see the information without opening up the phone.
It’s only expensive. Microsoft should price prototypes cheaper. It’s worth to try but it’s not worth to pay $1400.
I reckon MS are on to something with the duo. It’s not just a phone it’s people personal computer/communication device.
Get Win 11, foldable tablet screen, phone screen on the other side potential 3-in-1.
This phone 2020 ?
Yeah, should have just been a windows X device. Non Microsoft Apps/developers seem to hate anything Microsoft… I’m torn between waiting for the second duo, if that comes out or buying it now. A lot of your complaints made me go hmmm 🤔, ehhhh, 😮, & 😒 that’s an android issue.
Those bezels are just criminal
Ahhhh you didn’t get pay now you bad mouth it badddddd
Sorry mate. After watching you "review" this product for 8 min – it just turned into this long… drawn out "whine" with lots of complaining with no subjectiveness. Just rename this very partial "review" of the DUO to something like "I can’t…" or "It won’t…" – that seems more appropriate. Very much a waste of time watching this to get info. You and your "big pockets…" Sheesh.
I love this new thing. Just needs a improved Camara sofar
Damn, sounds like my iphone 8 plus 🙁 Unfortunately, i am not joking. Prolly i need a new iphone?
This is the best folding phone design and it really bums me out that people don’t like it and are ultimately going to kill it.
You can trade with robinhood and use tradingview and or youtube. So it works for me during trading
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Looking to trade on it from work
Shoulda had windows on it instead of android. I’ll wait for apples version
Checking in to see how this device is handling these days. The price is now quite reasonable. I definitely think the 6GB of RAM was low for the idea of constant multitasking, but also feel like it’s probably generally sufficient. It’s not like you would be trying to run two games together, or a game and a movie. I’d maybe use YouTube while scrolling Facebook, but that would probably be the hardest it was ever working. Anyways, if anyone sees this comment and is still using the device after a year of updates, I’d love to hear how it’s going. Thanks
These are all software issues. I think it can be improved upon.
manufacters r lazy
I hope they follow LG’s dual screen next time. This one is too wide.
Wish they would just bring back the Windows Phone
I don’t care about it being one big screen, I would rather Microsoft stick to two screens that aren’t easily damaged. Microsoft if you’re reading this comment please don’t listen to this amateur (I don’t care how long he’s been doing this, he’s out of touch) please keep going in this direction! I know it’s a little rough but this is new tech and I believe this is the future.
I’m sorry to hear you want your old phone back… did Microsoft force you to buy the duo? Let me know cnet, so I can protect you from the bullies.. now wipe your tears and I’ll get you a juice box.
microsoft woulda make billions if this pose to be windows 10 full version , buh this actually a failure
The only real problem with this phone is the fact that when closed it will answer calls on its own.
I love it but the Camara is the only thing… I need to update it. I just started it. Cant wait to trade on it.
That means is trash 🗑 that’s what you are trying to say? 😂
Portrait with foldable screen = tablet
Portrait folded = phone
Landscape + keyboard/trackpad case = laptop
Duo 2 (or Neo) with Windows 11 and Apps potential 3-in-1 device.
How is it now 7 months later?
this is actually a good place to get a solid review in the comments section, i like tech radar cause they seem to appreciate the technology first, like how 10 years ago we were working with sticks and stones compared to what we have now
Early days !!
Hopefully this will be 110 %
Lagdroid
how can microsoft fail so much so often? who on earth is in charge there?
I can’t be the only one who thinks it looks like a 3ds
You don’t know how to use it. You need to learn how the app works on Duo. Not the other way around.
i need it
OH MY GOODNESS- I WANT IT NOWWWWWWW ;^;
You buy something like this to get stuff done. It’s the main reason I haven’t jumped to Samsung. The movie makers offered just can’t compete with iMovie or LumaFusion. Adobe is only rented so they don’t count.
Great phone/tablet. Most kinks all gone with the latest update.