Surface Duo Review: Double Trouble

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[SURFACE DUO REVIEW]
What if a Microsoft Surface could fit in your pocket? That’s the question Microsoft has been asking (in some form or another) since well before the Surface brand ever hit the mainstream. From a marketing perspective, it’s a good narrative - better to lean on one of the company’s most successful consumer brands than risk invoking the dreaded carcass of “Windows Phone.” And enough companies have dipped their toe in the waters between smartphone and laptop over the years to suggest that maybe there’s some potential there - Samsung’s recent experiments with foldables being the most obvious example.
The trouble with forging new paths into uncharted product categories, though, is that you need both clarity of concept and excellence in execution. The Surface Duo, like all first-generation products, is at the moment lacking in the latter category - and that shortcoming can be felt in almost every interaction with the device. Does that mean the Duo should be put back onto the dusty shelf alongside the Courier and the Kin? Absolutely not … but it does mean that those considering investing $1399 in one of these wafer-thin experimental gadgets should do so only if they’re the most devoted of Microsoft fans.
I’m MrMobile and I’ve spent two weeks with Microsoft’s first mobile device since 2015. Join me for the Surface Duo Review!
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MrMobile's Microsoft Surface Duo Review was produced following two weeks with a Surface Duo review sample provided by Microsoft. Preproduction device running prerelease software, tested on T-Mobile and AT&T in Brooklyn, NY. The device received two software updates during the review period and was reviewed based on the version shipping to customers on launch day, September 10, 2020.
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[@TheMrMobile]

Just in case you're wondering about the "Launch Day Update" you might be reading about for the Duo: that software is what this review was based on. Reviewers started on 2020.723.130 and were updated to 2020.812.86 on or around Sept 4. The reason the retail devices are getting OTA updates today is because they've been in transit/in stores sealed in boxes. (TLDR: the reviews you're seeing are based on the current software. There's not -yet- a magic update that fixes everything.)

[@muhammadusmankhan6761]

Yes we can understand problems with pre-mature software. But companies try to fix if it is included in their priorities

[@bob_smite]

Will you do a follow-up review on this phone? I love the idea of this device, but I dislike how Microsoft expects developers to pay this much in order to test out their apps. Apple made a development kit for ARM (which is a huge software change compared to folding phones) and it's cheaper than their base config Mac mini.

[@dorothy135]

Best Buys by me do not have it on display and my AT&T store says we can show it to you, but still not on display - I was so hopeful - this saddens me. It is just too expensive to compromise too much. But I will still check it out.

[@rwyo83]

The Surface Duo is a phone, a bad phone

[@DpKris]

What was that keyboard you were using Michael?

[@AyAy008]

**MKBHD and Mr Mobile upload at the same time** Me: "The correct answer is Mr. Mobile"

[@TheMrMobile]

whynotboth.jpg

[@nikolaos9652]

Yep. MK pretty much just narrates the specs with glamour shots of the device.

[@Scientist_Salarian]

Exact same here, haha!

[@bilal00276]

@@nikolaos9652 His videos are definitely not as good as they used to be. Tbh, I don't blame him. I don't think he can be too controversial because of how many subs he has

[@samie9907]

@@TheMrMobile Touché Michael

[@andrewsiwale1053]

Mr. Mobile: I love strange form factors... Everyone: We know, you have an entire series covering STRANGE FORM FACTOR

[@AA-flyguy]

Not Strange but NEW. Phones are super tired... Time for different more usable devices. I bought one of these yesterday and will never go back to a "Candy Bar phone"

[@andrewsiwale1053]

@@AA-flyguy did you buy Samsung or Microsoft?

[@AA-flyguy]

@@andrewsiwale1053 Microsoft Duo 👍

[@andrewsiwale1053]

@@AA-flyguy wow thats an expensive decision

[@elfedorausado]

@Fly Guy how about it so far? Longtime Note user here, currently with Note 9, but disappointed with the 10 and 20 iterations, so considering options for the next year. The Surface Duo seems something I could go for, but, as MrMobile said, not truly going to spend all that cash for a 1st gen product, and may wait for 2nd gen

[@chicken636]

MrMobile: "You should never buy a product based on future promises." (Tesla has left the chat)

[@cuonglequoc7466]

it's more like: Musk: hold my batteries

[@acchaladka]

Tesla owner here: you are correct, wait for gen 2 of the model 3. Ideally the wagon.

[@MCAlexisYT]

whÿ? XD

[@iTuber012]

Lol don't upset the Tesla fans

[@acchaladka]

@@MCAlexisYT The car is not half-baked but neither is it fully baked: weather and rust proofing concerns, the paint damages far too easily, cargo space and many of the conveniences aren't thought through, and Tesla is still learning on this generation. There should be a number of small very useful and meaningful changes for the gen 2 which I would have preferred, eg a ski pass-through, HVAC knobs, or better cargo options for families. If you have no more than one child atm the car is fine but with two or more, a minivan is still the king.

[@jizzlecizzle1388]

The Verge's title: 'Microsoft Surface Duo review: double troubles' Me: Y'all shall fight to the death for the right to keep the title.

[@drdann2251]

Why should he change? They're the ones who suck

[@dnewtskies]

Mr. Mobile v The Verge: Double Trouble Trouble

[@svetlanavivalova6543]

@@drdann2251 We should be concerned though, because they both have the same title, and both him and MKBHD said not to buy it because it's first gen. This implies that Microsoft do in fact brief reviewers on what to say, despite the fact that he states that he is impartial.

[@jcarlopaguadac867]

@@svetlanavivalova6543 yeah, 'cause Microsoft definitely tells them to say not to buy their own device. Yeah... sure

[@abubakrakram6208]

Svetlana Vivalova I’ve got to agree with Carlo on top of me. Saying Microsoft, who purposefully had a separate hardware and software embargo to allow them time to fix more bugs, told reviewers _not_ to recommend their device… well, that’s some next level conspiracy theory.

[@GermanGonzalez]

“The weirdo I want to love” great quote! Extra points for the inspector gadget book reference, totally forgot about that thing.

[@gadgetmatch]

Beautifully written and excellently delivered as always.

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Jesus man calm down. It's a dude on KZbin doing the exact thing 50 other guys are doing, just with more narcissism.

[@GitaraDad]

get a room

[@XxWarmancxX]

For anyone curious: I got the duo recently used from someone selling a barely used one locally. With the newest update as of July 27th, a lot of the bugginess is still around. Gestures work near flawlessly and after a week I prefer them over the traditional Android home bar, but swapping screens can be quite finicky, especially if you're just trying to use one as at times it will randomly turn the other one on, resulting in your keyboard freaking out for a brief moment at first. The haptics aren't delayed anymore for the keyboard both in portrait and landscape modes. It's oddly enough best to type using the screen with the ear piece as the keyboard on the bottom and the app you're typing in on the other one. Would not buy this brand new but for such a neat device, especially for emulation since you can split screen down the middle and give each player their own screen when the phone is tented. If you can find it for $600 like I did, I still recommend it, but only if you're patient with bugs like I am

[@V77710]

0:17 that windows xp grass hill wallpaper gives me nostalgic feels

[@RT-gn7de]

They call it Bliss

[@skycubix8943]

I hope this dual-screen/foldable experiment goes on so we can have a 'When Phones Were Fun Vol.2' in 2030 or something. Hope you still make amazing videos then.

[@LEV1ATAN]

Well, no. This is not a fun "phone"

[@openingnext318]

When "devices" were fum

[@Jon_R.]

"3 different flavors of sometimes" what an amazing name for an album

[@dannywinget]

Man what a wonderful review. The best in the Biz for a reason!

[@seanleith5312]

This guy is disgrace to humanity, how do you write a title like this. It is a marvelous piece of technology, even though it has flaws. Even with its flaws, it has achieve something that put all the Samsung garbage in shame. What a shame!

[@Supraboyes]

@@seanleith5312 take it you don't like Samsung.

[@seanleith5312]

@@Supraboyes Of course I don't like Samsung, a Korean company, why the hell do I like a Korean company? That's nuts.

[@Supraboyes]

@@seanleith5312 what's wrong with a Korean company. Especially Samsung they lead the way in alot of tech.

[@Supraboyes]

@@seanleith5312 btw Im no Samsung fan boy.

[@Lfcme]

I'm loving the vibe of this review. Ace as always

[@ahmed9067]

yeah,

[@adrechsel]

More often than not, it feels like Mr. Mobile is the only reviewer who really *gets* what a given device is supposed to be.

[@hamrik25]

Yeaa Dude, I skipped an MKBHD duo review video to see his review first.

[@darrellsimon4462]

The music in the be go

[@darrellsimon4462]

Especially the intro music

[@MichelPostma]

It looks really beautiful, but yeah these software bugs and touchscreen issues are quite a big dealbreaker. I really hope it improves over new generations. Thanks for the video, man!

[@johant6952]

I agree.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Agree. Although need wider sample size of reviews. But seamless software was supposed to be the big draw here

[@dylanchadderton1]

You shouldnt have to wait for Gen 2 for software fixes, that should come to this device with future updates.

[@aizfaizie919]

The biggest deal breaker for me is the touchscreen issues. Input lag frustrates me more than software glitches.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@aizfaizie919 they messed up on the specs, a phone like this must have high 120hz and 12gb ram.. It would of been a beast and beautiful... They need to make the bezel thinner...

[@mxbblife_mu]

I have this phone it is by far the best phone I've ever had, I know all these Old reviews wouldn't have you believe it but these are old reviews, the phone has been massively improved since this review. I wouldn't trade it for any phone, once you get used to using two big screens at all times it is pretty hard to go back to 1 regular screen. The camera may not be the best but NOBODY ever complains about the quality on social media, Ever.

[@jake407]

As usual there is little if no follow up. The reviews are posted and they are off to the next one. By the way, although they have not received compensation for the review, they did receive a free review handset. Nice! Wish I could get a free one to try it out! Since the price has dropped substantially, it's a new ball game. Check out some of the more current reviews and perhaps one from Mr. Mobile that I didn't see it. And for those looking for perfection......well... must be pretty frustrating!

[@yennefer559]

not a phone, a phablet

[@mxbblife_mu]

@@yennefer559 Phablet is a phone...PHONE plus Tablet.

[@yennefer559]

@@mxbblife_mu DUH. but it´s not a phone, it´s a MIX between a phone and tablet. it´s neither a tablet nor a phone

[@mxbblife_mu]

@@yennefer559 if you ever seen it in person...it's more like 2 tablets. Its so wide that Just 1 of the Screens is almost the same size as the Fold full screen.

[@SoumalyaHomRoy]

So it’s a classic Microsoft problem: Great hardware but trashy software.

[@hendrixdaemon7419]

the android OS underneath is the problem here

[@mikedw6748]

@@hendrixdaemon7419 Yeah Android is not meant for such uses cases by default. It needs a ton of OEM optimization and software tweaking for things to work in a dual screen config (or anything other than a simple 16:9 display)

[@tomtomaszek942]

They has great os windowsmobile but died project.

[@sohinidutta97]

Yep, and I think using Android as the OS was the problem here. If this is not meant to be a phone, they could've just used Windows. Or they could have made a new Windows Mobile OS based on their Windows tablet. Hopefully better OS to come in the future.

[@shivermetimbers]

It's such a first gen product, i feel like it should come with a massive disclaimer "BETA" printed on the front. I'm especially disappointed by the software bugs. Feels like something Microsoft should've easily ironed out especially because of how long it was in development for.

[@baldone45]

Well... I'm typing on the duo right now... It was buggy, but after a software update.... It's pretty good now...... So... All the complaints he has had pretty much been fixed...

[@AR-rg2en]

@@baldone45 How is your duo right now? Is the USB broken? Any durability issues? I like the product, considering it.

[@jake407]

@@AR-rg2en Just picked one up. Hope the USB port doesn't crack!

[@AR-rg2en]

@@jake407 me too man, what a product! There is nothing like it in the market. For people who know how to use it, this device is great especially at 389.

[@Josh-oc7ib]

Definitely looking forward to the second iteration.

[@christopherherman3798]

I remember as a child in the mid-80's when I was in a grocery store with my father and we were at an aisle where they were selling calculators, and my father remarked to me "never buy a brand new version of something, you're paying them to work out the bugs" as apparently pocket calculators came out in the early 70's and they didn't work that well, but a decade later we were looking at models with no deficiencies.

[@jeffreywithrow2522]

Appreciate the review, might I ask what that ‘typewriter’ blue tooth keyboard device is called and do you like using it? Thank you

[@TechDove]

My inbox said: 💣 "it's a boy!"

[@KomalPatel]

Use me as the "I am confused" button

[@raymond4955]

😂😂

[@raymond4955]

Komal Patel It’s a new meme lol

[@donMurgero]

I'm still missing my Lumia phones :c seeing MS making Android devices really hurt a lot.

[@Krishnakumar-wl7ih]

6:35 ... That was gold. The phone gave a middle finger when you double tapped... 😂😂

[@DustySquitoNM]

I just found your channel a few days ago, and I've gotta say, I'm really loving the mix of content you have. I like getting to see the retrospective looks at older phones, and you do really indepth reviews for the new hardware as well.

[@Ronjourelreyes]

Watching from my lg g8x, bought cause of you. The removable second screen has never felt more appreciated just cause I can remove it when I don't need it

[@Sharky165]

Question for you: Do you think LG will provide an Android 11 update ? I was told they did update the G8x from Pie to Android 10.

[@mikedw6748]

@@Sharky165 G8x definitely not getting 11. Only the higher end phones such as G8, V50 and V60 will. Lower end phones (-s and -x) such V50s or G8s will not because LG doesn't consider them as flagships.

[@mxbblife_mu]

I've been a Early Adopter since the Nokia N97 days..... I have no problems with Bugs I can't wait to get this device for 4 reasons: 1.) It's STILL THE ABSOLUTE Coolest Sci-fi looking device that will Turn Heads where ever I go. 2.) The Sheer Screen Real estate w/the Pen. 3. And being an Early Adopter means going through all the phases that this Beast of a device comes into its own with software updates. 4.) Having a discount as a trade-in when the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 comes out.

[@Dexduzdiz]

Muyanzi Reid hey that last point you mentioned should be promoted

[@Kowalskithegreat]

Z Flip and/or Z Fold would like to have a word about the first bullet point lol. Hard to turn more heads than flipping a normal-looking smartphone closed with an audible clap. Also the one hand open flip is always a favorite in line at Starbucks

[@lilliegreenlaw]

I feel like this will become the new PDA, something I'm all for. In the future I'd love to have one, especially as a writer who can't carry a full computer everywhere.

[@maksymtt]

Michael after smashing the duo: Microsoft provided no compensation Me: Yeah, I can see that

[@edgarvivar87]

Lot of compromises for that amount of money... Give me an LG and the option to use (or not) another screen

[@viralityfactor987]

Verge and Micheal Fischer has same video title. I mean reviewers running out of anecdotes?

[@MultiAquavita]

Dude, ur keyboard is gorgeous!!!

[@SarvagunSomePun]

Can anyone tell what's it named? And where can I find?

[@JayDee98765]

Yes indeed what keyboard is it?

[@ridingtheflow6752]

@@SarvagunSomePun its named "qwerkywriter"

[@AQ-101]

That's a typewriter lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sarwat18]

I came here for this comment :)

[@infinitylook]

Hi there michael! How does the surface pen when used in duo compare to ipad pencil 1st gen? Which writes better and has less parallax effect? Thanks.

[@aaqibbora3176]

I wish WINDOWS OS was still alive. Would love to buy a lumia 😍

[@eriktred]

It had promise for sure, lacked market share 😟.

[@aaqibbora3176]

ErikTheRed Yea! That OS could have given iOS a run for money

[@MarvinNeumannOfficial]

Great review! Also I really appreciate that you take privacy serious when bluring people inn the background. :)

[@celebrityrog]

You also know there is no expectation of privacy in public right? If privacy is a serious issue for you, go off grid, never use your real name, never have any bills, credit, bank cards, bank accounts, or even go outside.

[@SirFaceFone]

@@celebrityrog Still commendable he took the effort to protect their privacy.

[@bizzyb0t]

So most apps when spanning act as if the hinge between screens isn't there, so that part of the "screen" is "lost"?

[@sambit0504]

Lovely intro Michael.... to be very frank, the most important and attractive part of your videos are those amazing and creative intros.... keep up the great work brother. Just saw the Razr 5G video and now I am here right away 👍🏼

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Software bugs worry me. The whole point was seamless software. I want to love this but to me LG V60 does more, for $600 less

[@mylongstoryshortned]

Yeah they they should have just had Windows X with access to android apps "if" we want to do the app thing. But then again the only apps that actually function as they should are the Microsoft ones 🤯

[@e2rqey]

Could it be that the touchscreen digitizer is running at a lower refresh rate in order to save battery? And that's the reason for the touchscreen issues? (Just to be clear I have very little idea of how touch screen digitizers work so this may be completely wrong)

[@hamstersmash]

grats on 1 mil, happy to see your channel grow

[@sohinidutta97]

I really hope the Duo improves in its next iterations. I LOVE the idea of the form factor. And I hope they use windows as the native software because I think now with the advent of dual-screen laptops, or at least laptops with extra screens, that OS might be more compatible with this form factor than Android which is only made for the slab format. Let's see what Android 11 brings tho. Still rooting for the little guy and see where it goes! So sleek! 2021 is going to be an exciting year in tech!

[@SirNarax]

I would be curious to know how this device is holding up today. They made a new one but now this device is becoming pretty affordable. I heard they fixed the 2 somewhat, did any of those fixes come to the 1?

[@nalgo]

Michael, thanks for the review. This was pretty much my exact concern with this device. And I'm really hoping things turn out in a similar way they did with the surface, but I'm fairly pessimistic about it for now. I guess the dream of owning a device that feels like it's from the future will still have to wait.

[@RaedVS]

The Lumia 930 is still my favourite of the all the phones I owned, I miss Windows Phone, real shame how the updates broke it, and the lack of support it had, I still have it sitting in my desk drawer.

[@bigcjm]

Thanks for the review. I was going to impulse buy this but i realized long ago waiting for reviews is best. Here is hoping in a few months we will hear this thing is in a better place.

[@thexgamer8240]

Microsoft: *No, you can’t just say that it is not a phone.* Everyone else: *Haha, laptop goes tiny.*

[@dh4444]

More like everyone: you can't just say thats not phone Microsoft: haha little laptop go brr

[@AQ-101]

Idk why ppl hate this phone, it's amazing, yes the Z fold 2 crushes it, but the price difference is worth it 😊, my only problem with the Duo is the camera, that thing sux

[@charliegroves]

Your's is 4k at the moment, MKBHD's hasn't processed in 4k yet. As always , thanks for the ultrawide aspect ratio!

[@Mubashir_AK]

Just the aesthetics of Michael's videos tell you this is not an ordinary tech channel. Looking forward to more content, and congrats on a long overdue 1 million subs.

[@dylanwolf8898]

The struggle of When I see mkbhd and mr mobile upload at the same time and y’all gotta chose witch one To watch first

[@manthe3711]

That's racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheJunky228]

@@manthe3711 the fact that you jump to racism being the reason for his preference of Mr. Mobile's reviews over MKBHD's is more indicative of *you* being racist rather than Dylan/Sarim

[@manthe3711]

@@TheJunky228 Thank you.

[@espaciobarra]

4:44 Man, I wanna see this but with manga and comics. It would be the ultimate reader.

[@nightshade427]

Can you do a comparison to LG velvet/v60. Velvet has dual screen, pen support, dex-like mode, app pairs, outlook and other apps work like on duo on lg, plus you can use as regular phone wherever you want by taking case off. Velvet is 500 bundled with case typically vs 1400 for duo. Curious your thoughts?

[@fidelis5815]

I just love the look of that keyboard. Reminds me of using old typewriters

[@davidjr24]

Hey I just read "Devil in the white city" a few weeks ago! damn good read. I cant wait for my Z fold 2 to arrive.

[@vishalbharadwaj570]

Seeing the Duo .. I feel LG's implementation of V60 or Velvet makes more sense with low price and flexibility of using as regular phone or dual screen phone. LG's V60 with dual screen at 900 usd or 800 usd is too good to ignore

[@louisrobert77]

V60 the best

[@chowoods]

I have V60 and velvet

[@RAHULROY-rt3em]

Hi Michael. Great video as usual. But you didn't mention anything about the speaker performance

[@TonyMacina]

I love the Qwerkywriter, I'm hoping to get one myself someday! I'm definitely leaving it deskbound though, and grabbing a little Logitech K380 for portability. Great taste in keyboards, Michael.

[@rishirv2325]

7:25 RED's phone... LMAO Still waiting for the accessories RED

[@AlokSomani]

Lol...it might be telling that I'm upgrading from that RED to this Surface Duo. Is my decision making proof that you shouldn't buy the first gen Surface Duo?

[@paullasky6865]

What with the ironing out of some of the bugs this is the sort of phone that will have a cult following and large screen / productivity fans will look back longingly after its discontinued and you can't get it anymore.

[@heyitsevan758]

I really hope this gets smoothed out in the 2nd or 3rd generation. I would love to have a portable device that I can comfortably use dual screen functionality on

[@glasssawsslipperstraws7410]

I just started college a few weeks ago and my samsung galaxy tablet has made me realize how much I love tablets. I think these little mini tablet folding things would be right up my alley because im a giagantic fan of portability (and DS emulation would be killer on these things). I love watching your reviews on these weird phones and I hope they improve to the point where I can comfortably drop the money on one.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

0:33 Got to love that slight Calvin and Hobbes shot! ❤

[@micdonmusic]

Just purchased a 256 gb Duo for $325. Amazing device.

[@mikexhotmail]

Smart move!

[@jordirapper]

I just got a LG G8X. I just like the idea of a double screen but also have a normal phone. It is less elegant but it is handy

[@ayrtonsadt6898]

This introduction...man...editing and stuff, u are so talented mate

[@pureawkwardness415]

MrMobile: This is my favorite 1400 dollar ebook ZTE Axon M: You used to love me

[@TheMrMobile]

MrMobile: No, that's not true.

[@pureawkwardness415]

@@TheMrMobile Also MrMobile: "And the fact that Amazon Kindle lets you split a book across pages makes this my new favorite phone for reading." MrMobile, 2017

[@mikedw6748]

@@pureawkwardness415 Thanks bro for reminding him of what he said in the past. These tech reviewers only bother using devices for 2 weeks, they easily forget what they said 2 years prior.

[@TheSeeking2know]

"Brute force" a category into existence. I loved that!

[@brucechan9421]

does that come with water/dustproof? and wireless charging?

[@michaelp0819]

This was a well-done, very helpful review. Yes, I fell for not one but two Surface RT's. Getting burned by the limitations of those two devices made some of the points in this video resonate even more.

[@TheMad0ne]

“The weirdo I want to love” -Mr.Mobile -My Wife

[@akshayrs808]

9:40 I owned the Surface RT. It didn't age well.

[@SweBeach2023]

It was clear from the first day the RT was underpowered. Had MS only waited a month or two they could have released it with the Tegra 4, a FAR superior SoC. But low performance hurt both sales and reputation too much for it to turn into a viable product, even one from MS.

[@alexraphael509]

As always very cosine. I watch tech reviews not just for the product itself but the philosophy behind each tech and that's where you champion as my best content creator everything from the script, theme, music transition and matching it to day to day activities, convey message of parity wheather wanting to own the product or actually have a need for it and that's what I call review best of it kind and you do it seamlessly in a gratifying manners.well done Fisher

[@prymass]

Great review. I've watched a few around the web and yours is the best one. Informative yet entertaining, thorough yet not too technical. Great for both a geek and a regular consumer. Thumbs up, Mr Mobile.

[@jackiecs8190]

ughh, I was so hopeful 🥺🥺 I think I'm probably gonna get the Z Fold 2 instead, but I'll wait a couple weeks just to see if there might be some early software updates fixing everything :/

[@vervetech9395]

Idk why people compare this dual screen device directly to the Z Fold 2 which is a real folding screen device

[@devansh3700]

@omar vasquez no it's not

[@vervetech9395]

@omar vasquezSurface Duo's (meaning dual Screen device) competitor is other dual screen devices like LG V50, V60, Velvet. Galaxy Z Fold 2's competitor is Huawei Mate XS because they're actually folding display devices.

[@yagosalaverry9884]

@@vervetech9395 different form factors, the v60 dual-screen case can't be compared to the foldables, same with the Duo. One thing to notice is that this form factor is meant to be a tool and for productivity, and the foldables are meant to be your phone and 2 in 1 devices.

[@vervetech9395]

@@yagosalaverry9884 Great. You realized that the Duo isn't meant to be compared directly to folding screen devices. The experience is like comparing a single ultrawide monitor to two monitors close to each other.

[@TechnoLawyer]

Got like 5 notifications for reviews; watching Fisher's first.

[@cdigames]

Completely unrelated question Michael. But I noticed you have ROAV sunglasses! I have a pair of Freddy ones myself, have for about a year now, and noticed the silicone case they provide has started to rub some of the outer finish off the lenses. Yours look pretty pristine, how long have you had them?

[@parthmache4733]

I can confidently say you are the only reviewer on youtube. Reviews that talk about experience, use cases of devices practicality. Other review channels cry half the time about specs in thier videos and complains on niches.

[@adili9427]

Wait a minute.....you're allowed to show software now???

[@Rylet]

It’s launch day 😁

[@adili9427]

@@Rylet now it all makes sense

[@anshumandhal]

SwiftKey is excellent actually. I've been using it for more than 6 years now. And as much as i try to use Gboard, it just feels vastly inferior. And the predictions, are just miles ahead.

[@igloo2962]

For me it's the other way around. I've tried SwiftKey a bunch and Gboard works way better for me.

[@NalinKhurb]

chuckS I second that

[@TheJunky228]

I used gboard in the past but feel it's gotten worse over time. I never really liked swiftkey as much as everyone else seems to either. A year or so ago found a happy home post-gboard in the BlackBerry software keyboard

[@minakorei]

The design of this devices makes me wish someone would create an e-ink ebook reader in this foldable dual screen size and style. I’m glad you mentioned that in your review. Not with a foldable screen, just dual screens like this.

[@MyDirtydan]

I was more interested in your retro style type writer thing you had the phone sitting in. Where did you get that

[@mxbblife_mu]

STILL getting this Beast.

[@jubei20111]

Mine is on its way.

[@justinedzard]

I'm grateful for you guys 1st gen buyers, because of you there'll be a continuation on this kind of device

[@ravitheja715]

@@justinedzard agreed. These people are gems for the tech world.

[@koryoball]

Canary in the coal mine

[@mikedw6748]

@@justinedzard Yes I agree with you! Thanks for being a beta tester and spending $1400 :p

[@vigneshrao7274]

He did it! Windows XP classic wallpaper 😂

[@abelmatw]

Just realised you crossed 1M subscribers! Really happy for you!

[@dweiss1]

Great review and an excellent complement to MKBHD's review (or vice-versa). His was more on the technical side, yours focused more on the use case side. I like the double app launch option MKBHD talks about in his review. And, having one app in dual-screen mode in portrait seems very usable.

[@cblizz730]

One thing is certain, foldable devices are the future.

[@techiescience474]

MrMobile: Great Fan of ur reviews and ur voice 👍👍👍 You have motivated me to start my own youtube channe! 🙏🙏

[@richardandrews7626]

Could you please tell us which wireless keyboard did you use in the video?

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

Can you draw on this thing with your Microsoft surface pen? I have a friend that uses a Microsoft surface 4 do his artwork on and I'm wondering if this can do it like mole skin sized surface tablet..

[@RedTick2]

Watching duo reviews all day while I wait on the Fedex truck!!!!

[@guyver2006]

Literally doing the same thing! Im looking at seeing how it will run some VM and do a few other things.

[@RedTick2]

@@guyver2006 Mine just got delivered! Going through all the day one updates but can't help but wonder if Microsoft's awesome insurance option requires the use of the bumper. Anybody know?

[@hassanger8128]

Me too, but the reviews has killed my excitement

[@guyver2006]

@@RedTick2 super jealous I'm still watching out the window like a sad puppy. Was hoping to play with it on my lunch break. Enjoy and let me know any cool things you see.

[@RedTick2]

@@hassanger8128 Don't let that get you too down. Most reviewers feel an obligation to give as much detail about a review as possible so they can't get called out for possibly overlooking something. In my use over the last hour with it I can already tell they are splitting hairs OR the day one update has made a lot of improvements. I grant you that I have not had it long and I am a ideal Microsoft customer for this device. But all that said it truly is a phone experience unlike any other I have ever had.

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

Wow Double things!!! Double Satisfaction with Android Os!!! Perfecto. Looking forward to other Project Surface Neo!!! Big is Better Yay 😀😁😀

[@JorgePalmaRomero]

How does Excel works on it? Is comfortable to work in?

[@Akuu820]

The problem is Google buried split screen apps in Android 9. It used to be easy to do the same use cases e.g banking and calculator or email and KZbin with a single long press on a normal Android phone.

[@soubhikmukherjee6871]

This was a horrible product.

[@mxbblife_mu]

I love my Surface Duo... Best phone I ever had

[@mustafasuzen22]

Which wrist watch is at 2:35? Is it Casio Edifice something?

[@barryb1490]

That closing sound, it’s almost enough to make me want one!

[@kalark]

After looking at updated reviews it seems like the software bugs have mostly been ironed out and I just bought a used duo 1 for 200 bucks! Stoked to play around with it as a secondary device

[@samalstonsamman7628]

Now trying it ( since mine came in ) I can say I did sense the bugs mostly on the right screen but honestly I kinda saw past them. It mostly seems like a software bug. But reading,watching Netflix and doing things on the second screen is really nice with the larger screen. Also link to Windows is now better integrated at least to me.

[@bryanortiz8920]

I remember when mr. mobile used to do mobile re-do when he'd look back on a phone if it got better or worse. Kinda miss that.

[@TKim103]

Something about the campiness of Michael’s videos is relaxing to watch - like old CNET videos

[@adwaitgoku27]

You looked tired in your home studio shots, Michael. Hoping you are doing good. The review was excellent as always, covered everything what I wanted to see about the device.