Unfortunately, like many others this morning, I\u2019m going to have to wait a little longer.<\/p>\n
Unexpectedly, Samsung sold out of Galaxy Z TriFolds within minutes. Every Samsung Experience Store I called in the area was out, reporting lines before the stores opened.<\/p>\n
No one at either store I called would quote numbers, and I\u2019m assuming there weren\u2019t many in stock.<\/p>\n
Still, I\u2019m surprised, as I thought the high cost would keep almost everyone away.<\/p>\n
I will pick one up as soon as I can, and here\u2019s why I think plenty of others will, too.<\/p>\n
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\t\t Here’s what I’d buy instead<\/p>\n I\u2019m curious to see if the Galaxy Z TriFold can handle my daily carry<\/p>\n It needs to replace everything<\/p>\n I contend there\u2019s a way to make sense of the Galaxy Z TriFold\u2019s $2,900 price tag. It requires re-wiring the way we think about smartphones.<\/p>\n My typical EDC is a couple of smartphones, my ThinkPad or MacBook Air, and an E-ink tablet. That absolutely must change.<\/p>\n When I get a Galaxy Z TriFold, my EDC will consist of the TriFold, a portable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse \u2014 that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n I want to see if it can effectively replace my laptop and tablet, since that\u2019s what\u2019s required to reach $2,900 in value.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say I typically carry a Galaxy S25 Ultra in my pocket. That\u2019s $1,300. Then another $1,200 for the laptop, and $400 for the tablet. It\u2019s close, but it makes sense.<\/p>\n Then it\u2019s a question of how much value you place on convenience. A device that can capably replace all three that fits in your pocket is always going to carry a premium.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re constantly on the move, work remotely, or travel frequently, a portable one-stop shop suddenly becomes more appealing. I plan on testing that out.<\/p>\n The Galaxy Z TriFold isn\u2019t really a first-gen product<\/p>\n Samsung has plenty of hinge experience<\/p>\n I\u2019m more comfortable picking up (or attempting to) a Galaxy Z TriFold on day one than I was with the original Galaxy Z Fold six years ago.<\/p>\n Sure, the TriFold will technically count as a first-gen product, with plenty of unknowns. However, Samsung\u2019s not going into this without experience.<\/p>\n The company has become good with its hinges, and I\u2019ve appreciated the durability improvements with each generation.<\/p>\n My Galaxy Z Fold 7 is both thin and sturdy, and I\u2019ve had no complaints. I expect similar performance from the Galaxy Z TriFold, even with the extra hinge.<\/p>\n Samsung claims the TriFold is rated for 200,000 folds, but that doesn\u2019t tell you how it will hold up in the real world.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t plan to treat my Galaxy Z TriFold the way I do my Z Fold 7<\/a>. The latter I barely put in peril. I unfold it when stationary or when I know I have a secure grip, and it\u2019s rarely left unfolded out on a table or desk. <\/p>\n That\u2019s going to change with the TriFold. It\u2019s going to be on stands and upright, so I can make full use of its 10-inch display.<\/p>\n There\u2019s more room for mistakes and accidents, and the TriFold will have to endure more to survive daily use.<\/p>\n I\u2019m just glad Samsung is innovating<\/p>\n I\u2019m here to support anything different<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tI’d rather have a bag full of gadgets than one $2,900 Galaxy Z TriFold
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