Microsoft Surface Duo | 4 years old, but it's still good for 2024!

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@1horatius 5 ай бұрын

Still have my 1 and still love it

@kingkrule6 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you doing these type of videos where you give these older devices some flowers in 2024! I would love to see you do a ranking video of your favorite phones of all time. Peace!

@tomc2737 5 ай бұрын

I still have my SD1 and loved it when I could use it. I now have a Fold 5 but for multitasking, the SD is so much easier.

@millicentholley 23 күн бұрын

I've wanted one since it was announced and still want one! No other fold looks as good as this Duo!

@GhostShipInc 10 күн бұрын

I brought the Surface Duo 1 twice. I broke the fingerprint sensor on the first one. I put in my SIM in it again after having it in the OnePlus open, and it led me to see if I can get the Duo 2 at a reasonable price. I was able to find one. The Duo 2 is quite good despite the camera bump. The build quality is much improved. It is an absolute shame that Microsoft abandoned these. I think it's worth picking one up because as you said, we will never see something like this again.

@businesscentral365 Ай бұрын

Being a frequent, on-the-go traveler, the Surface Duo G1 has been a great travel device for me. It's been a great portable Microsoft Teams meeting device for my business meetings when I'm traveling. I've used it as a music player or audio book connected to a bluetooth speaker. It's been great as a pocketable e-reader at the airport and a great video consumption device on planes that only have BYOD wi-fi entertainment. The dual screens allow me to sit it on the tray table OR hook it to the magazine pocket / magazine holder bar for plane seats without a seat-back device mount. It's been a great mobile entertainment device for me. It's has been great for the occasional phone calls I've made on it while I was charging my primary phone. I have a cheap $10/month prepaid phone plan on it with 2GB of data. I've even used it as a dual-screen GPS device using Google Maps when I've driven a vehicle without an infotainment/GPS system. I like the truly dual screen devices like this. I wish MSFT had released the Surface Neo also, a bigger tablet PC version of the Duo that would have run Windows OS.

@kitopage 5 ай бұрын

Just bought my 2nd Duo 2 yesterday. I love swapping between pixel fold/OnePlus open from time to time.

@nomelc 4 ай бұрын

how much did u pay for it

@Slamx3 4 ай бұрын

I have both Duo 1 and Duo2. I always keep my second sim in one or the other. I still love it and i agree it is the best productivity device ever. I dont think people ever really understood the fact that it wasnt supposed to be a foldable. It was a dual screen device. Think of dual monitors instead of an ultra wide monitor

@obelisk88 2 ай бұрын

Still got mine!! ❤

@leighgoldstein3119 17 күн бұрын

I just broke the screen on my surface duo 2 and it cannot be fixed anywhere I can find......I can buy a used / refurb duo 2 on ebay for about $ 7-900 but its too much for a device that no longer has safety updates. or Android OS updates.......BUT.....it has been the best and most enjoyable tech product I have ever owned...The software has had many repairs over time and the Duo 2 was far better than the original Duo which is still plagued with buggy software...I have owned both devices....Microsoft could have owned this folding category had they not released these devices with bug filled software as the hardware is still fantastic...No crease like these ridiculous current folding phones.. I am tempted to get another one!

@michelejp69 4 ай бұрын

Watching on my Microsoft surface duo and the screen is still crisp and bright. The only thing that let it down, was the camera. 😊

@bricequirl 4 ай бұрын

The Duo 2 almost completely overcomes the camera limitations of the OG Duo. I use a Gcam port on my Duo 2 and the pics/vids are very solid quality. If you can get your hands on a well-used Duo 2, I would recommend it.

@Ezequielarreses 3 ай бұрын

@@bricequirllink to gcam??

@WaffleusRex 5 ай бұрын

I still think of switching back to my Duo 2 from my Pixel Fold from time to time.

@elturner7241 2 ай бұрын

I was so hella hyped when MS announced the SD1 that I bought an old Axon M so I could experience dual screens and be ready for the release of the SD1. I loved my SD1 until MS released an update that bricked it. I couldn't go back to only having 1 screen, so I bought the SD2 (with that awful camera hump). I'm still happily using it today while many of my friends with Samsung Folds have had to replace them several times due to screen crease issues. BTW, MS released another update unbricking my SD1 so now it is my backup phone. Also, because I keep both phones in hybrid cases, it affects both phone's cameras. The hybrid case does a great job protecting the phones, but it doesn't allow the screens to open more than 180 degrees. This makes it impossible to take anything but selfies with the SD1, so I linked an HTC RE camera via Bluetooth and it worked. Oddly, the thickness of the hybrid case leveled out the camera hump on the SD2.

@isd9120 Ай бұрын

I have a Microsoft Surface Duo. I don't use it all the time, but I love it. Thank you for this nice video.

@savagedragon1047 5 ай бұрын

Taking notes in One Note on the Duo is a better experience than note taking on the S24 Ultra

@amiraseri 5 ай бұрын

I'm still rocking my original surface duo, however as my companion device mostly for media, browsing (internet, ebay, Amazon), email. I also install the GCam app, camera outcome far much better.

@thewalkingvloggingman7152 2 ай бұрын

I love this device! Still using it, I got it for 199.00 Brand new.

@samdan4175 2 ай бұрын

@@thewalkingvloggingman7152 where?

@lifeisgood7186 2 ай бұрын

@@samdan4175I want to know too. The cellphone is way too high. Most people want top dollar for them and it’s all cracked or busted up. They still try to get too much for it.

@ALionlikeMane 4 ай бұрын

And; as of a few days ago, you no longer have to have an older build of the Xbox app in order for console streaming to work. Meaning us non-Gamepass people can FINALLY just play whatever local Xbox One/Series game on our Surface Duo, complete with the bottom screen controller. This hasn't been possible until just recently. I'm super glad to still have my Duo in 2024 just to see that.

@damayoclinic 5 ай бұрын

I still have mine.

@theblubus 4 ай бұрын

I loved mine but it disintegrated 😢 I'm not sure how. I'm not rough on my devices. Yesterday, the screens died and I have to switch. I'm devastated but will reluctantly move on to either to Pixel Fold or the Oneplus Open. I'm liking the Pixel Fold's aspect ratio because of all things, it reminds me most of the SurfaceDuo. Microsoft really had something special with this device.

@ReadMoreSayLess Ай бұрын

Spot on! Excellent review. Love my Duo. Still use it almost every day alongside a Pixel 8 Pro. Considered getting the Pixel 9 Pro Fold recently. Wanted to know what other folks thought. Happy to hear others are still enjoying the Duo. No $1800 upgrade in my near future. :) My experience: 1. No Duo 2 bump is a huge plus 2. Turns out I prefer 2 screens over 1 big screen 3. Google Fi free Sim gives me 5G coverage 4. Camera stinks, but...hence Pixel 8 Pro as my primary 5. Productivity = high, footprint = small 6. I can leave laptop at home 75% of the time 7. Away from home, I can use Pixel for voice/video calls + Duo for productivity especially for note taking 8. Battery continues to shine 9. Perfect e-reader 10. Excellent travel device; plane...trains...autos

@mikehagquist5198 5 ай бұрын

I can’t believe it’s 4 years already

@1horatius 5 ай бұрын

Time don’t forgive

@Blaquegold 5 ай бұрын

Good to see you still doing well. I haven’t seen your vids in so long. Algorithm 🤦🏾‍♂️.

@HauTam3ki 4 ай бұрын

I was using Duo 1 almost 2 years and last november (2023) i upgraded to Duo 2 and im enyoing every day. But i miss my Duo 1...

@charlescdt6509 5 ай бұрын

Been holding out to get a Duo 2 at a good price as a 5G ereader.

@Rcalderon518 4 ай бұрын

I always wanted one of these because I was a surface pro user and I was curious about the compatibility. But I opted to stay loyal to Samsung and bought swapped my Surface for a Galaxy book pro.

@xrphart9117 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this nice review👍. Just bought one....greetings from The Netherlands🇳🇱

@gmdeboer 4 ай бұрын

Which keyboard do you use? Is that SwiftKey with a skin or Gboard?

@bricequirl 4 ай бұрын

J., I simply don't understand your aversion to the Duo 2's camera bump. It's effectively the same as the bumper case on the OG Duo. In fact, the bumper case was a trial run for Microsoft to see if a camera bump would work for subsequent generations. Using & liking the OG Duo w/ bumper case is the same as using the Duo 2.

@revaddict 3 ай бұрын

I am considering picking one up, recently got into stock trading and need a dual screen phone for cheap.. This fits the bill..

@barnes475 5 ай бұрын

Do u have any Lumia devices, would be nice for a throwback vid

@consumercompute 5 ай бұрын

Custom OS 12L and about $1600 for 256 gb. 128gb about $1400 also i just got my att Verson Unlock in april I had to have this phone on service for 6 months and nagged att once ever month att did send the unlock code but only way now to get it unlocked is to have ad or activate service on att. thanks for the video love-ya ..... still use this phone every day mounted in my car tunein radio on one screen and google maps on the other when i am driving :)

@FilipokR-rb3fz 2 ай бұрын

Thanks ! what is the software update on this one ? not so much bugs ...

@JK-xz1lt 4 ай бұрын

Ouch! I really needed a 3rd model. Also, I'd have liked some kind e-ink version, or an e-ink outer display.

@chris323 5 ай бұрын

I gave it a try its bulky its has sharp edges when you grab it software still has glitches the camera is not bad but the way you access the camera is painful turn it around and tap i would tell people to pass on it

@stradn Ай бұрын

Hope MS make a third sequel with more"smartphone size" maybe dual 5inch display

@dr.donnawalter4380 5 ай бұрын

I so much wanted it to run Windows.

@jon8234 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Surface Neo, taken from us too soon

@AdmiralSym 3 ай бұрын

There is a project to dual boot Arm Windows 11

@PrinceRevolver 5 ай бұрын

The hardware is top tier. Honestly, if Blackberry was still around, this would have been the perfect form factor for them. Overall, this is still the best design for a folding phone.

@romiustexis 5 ай бұрын

I really want one of these!

@s48073ur 3 ай бұрын

Go for it, no regrets. It's perfect for home use, but if you plan to use it as a daily driver or care about taking photos with it, go for the SD2 instead.

@romiustexis 3 ай бұрын

Definitely a second phone for fun and home use. I'll keep an eye out for deals!

@db9841 Ай бұрын

I had this phone twice, but I opted for a Z Fold 3 512gb at $400 instead. The Duo is beautiful but the software is just too buggy. Also only 6gb of RAM is...meh

@joshuapolite3054 26 күн бұрын

yeah no. i loved that phone when it first came out, but not now. Does it still work....sure. not using it all these years later.

@dr.donnawalter4380 5 ай бұрын

I had a Microsoft phone prior. Then got the LG V60 instead of the device you hold now.

@stefanw2500 2 ай бұрын

Apparently you can instsll Windows right on the device now.

@thehawkstv 5 ай бұрын

Wow! It doesn't seem like it's been 4 years.

@__globalcitizen__ 6 күн бұрын

Can you imagine a windows mobile phone in this age of Microsoft 365....?

@smartphoneconversations 6 күн бұрын

I think it would be great

@maxwild3516 4 ай бұрын

It's obvious that Microsoft made another blunder when they failed to develop the Duo. Was it just that their eye was on Azur and profits in the short term or was it another real blunder akin to dropping Windows Phone