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It’s official. After months of rumors, Google launched its first foldable phone at its developer conference last Wednesday in the latest sign the tech giant appears to be taking its hardware business seriously.

The Pixel Fold, which features a book-style design, starts at $1,799 — the same price as its biggest rival the Galaxy Z Fold 4 phone. It’ll also go up against competing products from Chinese phone makers like Huawei’s Mate X3 and Oppo’s Find N2 in international markets. Despite the increase in offerings, foldable phones still comprise a small segment of the overall smartphone category (an estimated 1.2% according to IDC). It’s dominated by Samsung, which captured 62% of the market in the first half of 2022 with Z Fold phones, according to Counterpoint Research.

Display and design

Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Pixel Fold morphs from a phone when closed into a tablet when opened. The inner display takes the form of a 7.6-inch OLED panel, while the cover display is a high-res 5.8-inch display. Compared to the Z Fold 4, the Pixel Fold appears to be a more pocket-friendly device since it’s shorter (by just over half an inch) and shouldn’t stick out as much. That said, the Pixel Fold is also heavier (by roughly 20 grams) and nearly half an inch wider. With the wider display, Google’s aiming to offer a comparable experience to a regular phone, albeit a shorter one, when using the cover display. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a narrower external display in comparison, which can make it a little awkward to use when on phone mode, although it has widened since 2021’s Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Watch this: Pixel Fold Hands-On: A First Look at Google’s First Foldable

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Camera

Like the Z Fold 4, the Pixel Fold features a grand total of five cameras. Three on the rear, taking the form of a 48-megapixel main camera, a 10.8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera capable of 5x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom; one on the front, which is a 9.5-megapixel camera; and finally an 8-megapixel camera on the inner screen. For more details on how it stacks up against the Galaxy Z Fold 4 on paper, scroll down to our specs chart below. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the most advanced camera system on a Google flagship phone (that honor goes to the thicker Pixel 7 Pro), since Google was forced to make some compromises to accommodate the lean folding design.

Battery

Google says its Pixel Fold, which runs on a 4,821-mAh battery, can last beyond 24 hours based on a median Pixel user battery usage profile. More specifically, Google says its internal tests showed battery life was approximately 33 hours using default settings. Of course, this is just what’s on paper, and I’d recommend reading our Pixel Fold review to find out for sure whether that turns out to be the case. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a 4,400-mAh battery, and CNET’s review puts its battery life at about a full day.

It’s no secret that Apple computers tend to be expensive. But you can sometimes find some deals if you shop around. If you don’t mind open-box or refurbished products, Woot has a plethora of Apple iMacs and Mac Minis available — including some with M1 chips — at cheaper prices than you’d pay for a brand-new model. If you’re looking for a good-quality, long-lasting laptop, Apple MacBooks are hard to beat, but finding a good MacBook deal isn’t always easy since Apple rarely offers discounts on its products directly. This offer is available now through May 20, while supplies last.

Right now you can snag an open-box 2021 iMac in new condition for $1,030. This monitor and computer all-in-one is a convenient desktop option. It comes equipped with Apple’s M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU and it has a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It also has a 1080p camera, a three-mic array and a six-speaker sound system. However, if you don’t necessarily need the power of an 8-core GPU, you can grab this version with 7-core GPU starting at $880. There are also refurbished versions available starting at $840.

And if you prefer Apple’s Mac Mini for something small and portable, check out this grade-A refurbished model with an Apple M1 chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage. It’s available for just $420 right now. (Just note that you will need to buy your own monitor.)

You can see Woot’s guide here to learn more about its refurbished and open-box products so you know what to expect. And every item in the sale comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty, just in case. Be sure to shop the entire sale selection at Woot to check out the other models available, though keep in mind that older models may not deliver the performance you need for more creative tasks.

Whether you use it for work or gaming, a good monitor is a critical part of any desktop PC setup. And whether you’re looking to replace the one you have, or add a second screen to your home office for a serious productivity boost, you’ll find tons of great options for less at Amazon. The online retailer is currently offering up to 37% off select Samsung monitors, with prices starting at just $95. There’s no set expiration for these deals, so we’d recommend you get your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

There’s quite a few different sizes and styles to choose from at this sale. The most affordable model available is the 22-inch T350, a full HD IPS monitor with a 75Hz refresh rate that you can pick up for $95, which is $55 off the usual price. Or for $140, $50 off, you can upgrade to the CF396. It’s a sleek 23.5-inch curved LED monitor with support for AMD FreeSync and a fast 4-millisecond response time.

There are plenty of more advanced monitors available if you’re willing to spend a little more as well. The Samsung Odyssey G51C is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that was released just this year, and features HDR10 support, a 165Hz refresh rate and a stand that allows you to adjust the height, tilt and swivel. It’s on sale for $270, which saves you $80 compared to the usual price. There are also a few smart monitors on sale, which can connect to Wi-Fi and run basic apps without being connected to a PC. This 27-inch M50B smart monitor boats a full HD display, a built-in webcam and AirPlay integration, and is on sale for $205, which is $75 off the usual price.

There are plenty of other great displays on sale, so be sure to shop the entire selection. And you can check out our roundup of all the best monitor deals available now for even more bargains.

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