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simonwhite87··on Lightdash takes on Looker with an open source BI platform built for dbt
Well done team!
simonwhite87··on The Samsung Galaxy Fold's display seems to have problems
I'd be fascinated to see a breakdown of consumer demographic/profiles for the customers that purchased via pre-order.

My suspicion is that it's people interested in the engineering of the screen rather than consumers who've identified a personal use case for it.

simonwhite87··on The Samsung Galaxy Fold's display seems to have problems
"It isn't a problem really" - I think that's my problem with it - of course I appreciate the engineering involved in producing a consumer grade foldable screen but I just can't figure out who the target audience is.
simonwhite87··on The Samsung Galaxy Fold's display seems to have problems
If the size in the pocket is the problem, surely the extra thickness makes it more cumbersome? It would be like carrying one of those Anker battery packs around all day (the non-travel/portable ones) would it not?
simonwhite87··on The Samsung Galaxy Fold's display seems to have problems
I certainly see the value in a more hybrid device - this just feels like a bit of a technical "pissing contest" if you will rather than a consumer focussed device.

Again, I'd be happy to be proven wrong - and I do appreciate the engineering involved in making a consumer grade foldable screen.

simonwhite87··on The Samsung Galaxy Fold's display seems to have problems
Can't understand the appeal of a foldable screen - it looks like shit (big crease down the middle and thick when folded) and for that I get a marginal improvement on idle surface area consumption.

Would love to be proven wrong but I think it's going to be a monumental flop in regards to sales.