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This is not a novel concept; Lenovo announced the first foldable laptop in 2019. It took three years for other companies to catch up, with Asus's 17 Fold OLED officially entering the competition as a rival to Lenovo.
In reality, both products function as either a large screen or a compact laptop when folded. However, the crucial question remains: Is the foldable laptop the future tech trend, reserved for true technology enthusiasts willing to invest significantly?
According to sources, there will be seven foldable laptops launching next year, potentially including one from tech giant Samsung. The leading Asian technology brand confirmed their foldable laptop project in 2018. Here are three reasons why 2023 is the perfect year to introduce these products.
Samsung Masters the Foldable Screen Technology
For leading manufacturing brands today, creating a foldable laptop is like entering a new realm. However, for Samsung, it's a different story. The Korean tech company has been highly successful with Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones for the past three years, making substantial technological advancements. It's not an exaggeration to say they have mastered foldable screen technology.
Nevertheless, a foldable laptop presents a different narrative, raising design and engineering challenges. Yet, developing from a well-established field like Samsung's ensures easier resolution of the remaining issues compared to a newcomer in this field.
Embracing Risk in Initial Products
Unlike other tech companies, Samsung can afford to accept risks on initial products without concern for profits. The production cost of a foldable laptop is substantial. Moreover, the first generation may be imperfect and less accepted by users, making it challenging for Samsung to generate profits from it.
History has proven that Samsung recalled all global Galaxy Note 7 phones after the initial devices exploded in 2016. The first-generation Galaxy Fold faced numerous issues with the foldable screen and creases. However, subsequent generations have become progressively more perfect.
Therefore, we can observe that Samsung is a giant with the capacity to play, make mistakes, and correct without excessive concern for economic issues.
Many tech giants will follow if Samsung takes the lead
Lenovo and Asus are both giants in the tech industry, but in comparison to Samsung's influence, they lack the strength. However, if Samsung decides to manufacture foldable laptops, many other companies will undoubtedly follow suit. This phenomenon is akin to a domino effect.
Samsung has produced numerous traditional smartphones, two foldable phones, various tablets, and a range of laptops. However, a hybrid product between a tablet and a laptop in the future will be the solution to fill the product gap for Samsung.
Currently, there are many speculations about the devices Samsung will introduce in 2023. Samsung might continue leading the foldable screen trend on a larger device, possibly a foldable laptop.
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