If it had an unlocked bootloader where i could install ubuntu touch i'd buy it. Otherwise naw.
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The bootloader will be unlockable, what ROMs will be installable is going to depend on the community
Someone said with the SOC it has third party ROM's will be questionable. I haven't taken the time to check that out but it would be great to have one device out there that still be tailored to the individual.
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Wow, very interesting. But being able to root it is pretty much a must, for me. I wonder if this will give users that freedom.
They have confirmed that you can unlock the bootloader to you'll be able to root it yes.
Very nice!
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I miss Palm and WebOS.
I might actually use this as my primary phone (I agree with others who say marketing this as a 2nd phone was a mistake) if it gets e/os/ or grapheneos support
We need two phones now?!
Some people do that, most commonly with one being a "work" phone. But I think the idea is insane for the majority of people.
Agreed
I do have two. One just for at home for all the banking and depot-apps that I would surely not carry around with me outside. And also because exactly those won't run in an emulator.
I've been wishing to use an old feature phone for that one's advertised purpose. This one is more interesting than refurbishing a hopelessly outdated phone because it's going to actually work.
In any work setting where it is common to have a work phone and a personal phone, this would make an ideal work phone
This could be my next phone.
But, but, though. Will the OS be non-proprietary? Will I be able to actually use all the apps I would ideally want? Because, much as I love my Samsung Galaxy, I really do wish I could remove a lot of its bloatware off the phone that I know I won't ever use.
You can, without root even! Take a look at uad-ng (universal android debloater). Comes with a community-curated list which sorts APKs into 5 tiers from "recommended to uninstall" to "yeah don't, your phone needs this to boot". Apps disabled through this do not come back after updates.
Removed 140+ apps from my Xiaomi, 120+ from my GFs Samsung S24, and 90+ from my brothers Motorola Edge something.
So where is the running prototype? Even a shitty one made with an esp32 and a Display so one can get a feel for it. as far as ive seen they only showed non functional mockups…
Would love for this to be a success but at this time I’m not holding my breath.
They've shipped hardware before so I don't think it's total vaporware. They've said the non-functional devices they've shown at CES had the real screen and keyboard hardware so it seems somewhat far along in the manufacturing/design stage. But yeah, everyone would like to see the real deal.
I'm experimenting with the LILYGO T-Deck+ on MeshCore for messaging and thinking about the Mecha Comet for other stuff. I'm really hoping to leave the corporate stuff behind.
“There are dozens of us!”
Can I close the keyboard with the 'back' button?
I have their Clicks Razr keyboard. After typing with a physical keyboard for a few months, tough to go back to typing on glass. The tactile response is much more satisfying
I wonder what the profit margins on this will be 🤔