The Vergecast

Microsoft Surface Duo with Engadget's Cherlynn Low

Sep 22, 2020

Cherlynn Low, Reviews editor at Engadget, dives into the intricacies of Microsoft's Surface Duo, a device caught between a phone and tablet. She discusses its unique identity challenges and compares it to competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. The trio also debates the importance of camera quality versus overall performance in smartphones. Cherlynn shares insights on software quirks and the evolving Android experience, while evaluating the Duo's strengths and areas for improvement amid the fast-paced tech landscape.

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Cherlynn Low

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Exploring the Surface Duo: Identity and Innovation

21min

Prioritizing Smartphone Features: Camera vs. Performance

4min

Exploring Software Quirks and Android Evolution on the Microsoft Surface Duo

5min

Navigating the Dual-Screen Experience

12min

Evaluating the Microsoft Surface Duo: Potential Improvements and Challenges

4min

Every Tuesday this month, Vergecast co-host Dieter Bohn hosts a series of discussions diving deep into tech review season, each focusing on a specific product.

This week, Dieter and Verge deputy editor Dan Seifert talks with Engadget's Cherlynn Low about Microsoft's Surface Duo.

The trio discuss how the process of reviewing this device differs from others in the past, where it stands in the phone and tablet market, and other notable points from Dieter and Cherlynn's time with the Duo that didn't make it into the review.

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