Recording summary · September 2020
Why you shouldn't buy the Microsoft Surface Duo
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Overview
Daniel weighs purchasing the Microsoft Duo smartphone versus a laptop, assessing the device's dual-screen design, notebook shape, and hinge against his Samsung Galaxy Fold, alongside the logistical difficulties and expenses of importing it from the United States to Europe via family contacts or forwarding services.
Daniel considers buying a laptop instead of a third smartphone to play games such as Rainbow Six, stream content, and access features like YouTube's desktop blurring tool, which required purchasing a cheap laptop due to mobile incompatibility.
Daniel's previous ownership of two MSI gaming laptops ended after leaving one in Japan and the alleged sale of the first by his wife without permission.
Daniel shares family history detailing how his grandfather fought for England against the Germans and funded his brother's university education in America, leading to American descendants including Chiyoko Lord, and notes annoyance with Americans mocking his pronunciation of YouTube.
Themes
Evaluating the Microsoft Duo dual-screen hardware, features, and European import options.
Deciding between purchasing a new smartphone or a laptop.
Past ownership and loss of two MSI gaming laptops in England and Japan.
Daniel's family background in England and America, and reactions to pronunciation criticism.
Developments
Microsoft plans to release the Microsoft Duo smartphone exclusively in the United States on September 10th.
Daniel's grandfather fought for England against Germany, received money, and gave the funds to his younger brother to study at an American university.
Daniel purchased an inexpensive laptop to use YouTube's Flash blurring tool on an individual's face after mobile editing proved impossible.
Daniel's wife allegedly sold his first MSI gaming laptop without his permission, and he left his second laptop in Japan.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Microsoft will offer the Microsoft Duo worldwide if it achieves good sales performance.
Whether Daniel truly wants to spend money to obtain the Microsoft Duo.