A ZDNET reviewer said Motorola's Smart Connect on the Razr Fold came close to replacing a laptop by turning the foldable into a desktop-style workstation.
Paired with a 16-inch portable monitor and Bluetooth keyboard, the phone can run at least 10 apps at once, resize windows, and even serve as a touchpad.
The setup's biggest drawback is portability: the monitor needs external power and takes up about as much bag space as a laptop, even though it supports passthrough charging.
Motorola's 6,000 mAh battery helps the Razr Fold outlast rivals in this use case, while Smart Connect also adds file sharing, Windows PC support, and TV, gaming, and video-chat modes.
The reviewer said the feature is strong enough to write articles in Mobile Desktop mode, but not yet enough to leave a laptop behind on trips.
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