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Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps (www.tomshardware.com)

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cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/hardware/p/2144337/commodore-announces-linux-based-flip-phone-with-no-social-media-no-browser-the-callback

Linux-based phone still ‘runs 99% of Android apps’ so you can do more with it, if you wish.

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[–] morto@piefed.social 8 points 22 hours ago (8 children)

I don't get that "minimalist phone" market I can just get an older phone, remove all social media and use it

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

The issue. You won't be able to get old phones when theyre gone. Just like cars.

[–] morto@piefed.social 2 points 19 hours ago

With the billions of devices lying around without use, there will be enough for a looong lime

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[–] spicehoarder@lemmy.zip 4 points 21 hours ago

I have little hope that the feel of the case and buttons will be anywhere close to what the price would demand.

[–] mbirth@lemmy.ml 4 points 22 hours ago

I can get almost two Punkt MP02 for that.

[–] Bohne93@feddit.org 2 points 22 hours ago

Will make a great match to my T1 device.

[–] wltr@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 21 hours ago

I keep repeating this for a decade. Buy a used old iPhone (like SE) and get a no fancy phone which is mostly fine for that use case.

[–] AndrewZabar@lemmy.world 0 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

This is a joke or satire, no? Who the F would pay that much for a flip phone. You can get them for free can’t you?

[–] Buelldozer@lemmy.today 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

You can get them for free can’t you?

Running Linux? Where...

[–] AndrewZabar@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

Oh no not running Linux. But if your intent is to avoid running sophisticated apps, why do you need Linux on your phone ?

[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Usually not ones that are still compatible with modern cell tower networks.

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