The 3rd generation folding smartphone "Galaxy Z Fold3 5G" which became the first S pen compatible in the series
We asked writers and cameramen who specialize in various genres such as digital cameras, smartphones, and Apple products to list "the number one digital devices and home appliances that I'm proud to buy in 2021 and recommended to people." I did. This time, Mr. Yasuhiro Koyama, a writer who is familiar with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. [Image] The handwritten memo using the S pen is the third generation that the practicality increases dramatically with the large screen Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, and the folding smartphone "Galaxy Z Fold3 5G" that I bought with full satisfaction is strangely small I like digital gadgets, but the exception is the larger smartphones that are of interest to me. I went to Hong Kong to buy the large screen model "Galaxy Note" that appeared in 2011. With that trend, I was expecting the folding smartphone `` Galaxy Fold'' that appeared in 2019 as a matter of course, but in addition to the high terminal price, it is also a `` first product'', so I was cautious about purchasing it. Was there. Even in the second generation, it is still not enough to purchase a folding smartphone that costs more than 200,000 yen. And in 2021, the 3rd generation model "Galaxy Z Fold3 5G" of the folding smartphone that finally appeared became compatible with the long-sought S pen. By responding to "one more step", I was fully satisfied with my purchase. However, the price is really high, so I used the purchase program provided by the mobile carrier. If you return it two years later, the installment payment of 95,040 yen will be exempted and you can use it for 142,560 yen. If this is the case, it can be said that the price is equivalent to that of high-end smartphones these days. Due to the delay in booking, the Z Fold 3 arrived more than a week after its release. The number of purchase campaign cases and S pens arrived a month later, so the number of arrivals may be small, but it may have been quite popular. As for the S pen, I also purchased the "S Pen Pro", which has a longer pen length. So, when you get the Z Fold 3 and use it, you can feel the goodness of folding abundantly. A typical tablet has a large screen, but it is difficult to carry around when moving. When I go out, I put it in my bag, so I can't take it out quickly, and my mobility drops. Even though the smartphone has a large screen, it has a long and thin screen in the 6-inch range. Most of the work is in time, but it's not suitable for content such as photos, videos, and books. Manga speech bubbles need to be enlarged one by one. The Z Fold 3, which opens to 7.6 inches, has an aspect ratio of 22.5:18, close to 4: 3, and is suitable for displaying images and ebooks. If you hold it sideways on the full screen, you can comfortably use the content in the size of a paperback book. Image editing is also a practical size. Still, it folds up when you move, so you'll always feel like carrying it around. I don't carry a large screen tablet in the small bag I usually use. That's no longer the case, and you can always carry it with you. The Z Fold3 fits in my waist bag's smartphone pocket, so I carry it with me as often as my smartphone. What's more, you can use a large screen that is more comfortable than a smartphone when you move, which is more convenient than you can imagine. Folding the screen like a notebook PC in flex mode is also useful when fixing it to a table. Since the screen is broken in the middle, the display itself seems strange, but there is no problem as long as you watch the video or watch Twitter. Since it is a large screen, it is also practical to have a multi-window where multiple apps are lined up. If you put the two apps side by side, the apps will be lined up in the size of a slightly smaller smartphone, which is a nice touch. The presence of the S pen is also convenient. I've used the S Pen on the Galaxy Note series so far, but the larger screen Z Fold 3 makes it easier to write and take everyday notes. I was planning to use it for taking notes at the time of coverage, but I am worried that I can not take notes frequently because the opportunity is reduced by this corona vortex. I also purchased the S Pen Pro (sold separately), so I use it in the form of the S Pen Fold Edition when I carry it around and the S Pen Pro at home. Challenges for software keyboards The current challenge is keyboards. I'd like to get used to typing on the software keyboard if possible, but I still can't type at high speed. Since there are many erroneous inputs, I just avoid keyboard input. If you get used to this, it will be easier to use, so I would like to input from the keyboard as much as possible. For foldable devices, there are also Microsoft's "Surface Duo 2" and Oppo's "Find N". Although the mechanism is different for each, the Z Fold 3 has a vertically long design of about 3: 4, while the Z Fold 3 has a horizontally long design close to 4: 3. In other words, if you open the terminal, you can read the e-book as it is in a two-page spread. When reading, you can fold it up a little like a book and read the spread, and it is not too slender even in the folded smartphone mode. I think this is easier to use, but unfortunately the Surface Duo 2 doesn't fold the display itself, and the Find N doesn't support pens. In addition to the pen, the Z Fold 3's lack of space, which also covers Osaifu-Keitai and waterproofing, is just a matter of stacking models. It is the most active gadget now as a smartphone and tablet that can be used from daily use to content use and work. Yasuhiro Koyama Yasuhiro Koyama Changed from an editor of Mynavi News to a writer. According to his unscrupulous interest, he picks up genres such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and computer security. He has recently been focusing on payment coverage. A type that feels unnecessarily affection for light and small things. Digital cameras, PCs, smartphones ... I usually want something new.
Yasuhiro Koyama