12-01-2021, 09:00 AM
(11-19-2021, 10:49 AM)TRS-80 Wrote: There are a lot of very fair criticisms of Purism which I will not debate.
Also I think it is good to keep in mind where we are in the broader picture. It is very early days for (this incarnation of) GNU/Linux phones. And yet there are a lot of encouraging signs. There is a lot of excitement around them. But it is not ready for the general public (yet).
If you have the means (time, interest, motivation) please join us. Even if it means you have to maintain multiple devices for the time being. Even I keep my old s5 around for certain things (no SIM card) and a separate 8" Android tablet in the car strictly for Google Maps. But one by one these issues are being solved, eventually I don't think I will need any other devices.
Personally I am elated that we have some other options than the duopoly finally, even as rough as some things still are presently.
I have thought about buying the Pro... Just... to try it out and get acquainted with it. Mostly I will find a lot of issues, hardware and software, that seems to be something I always do find sadly. My Shift mq6 screen, just died a week ago, another screen dying in less then a year. The speaker is not good enough, had issues with charging, inner screen breaks by just blowing at it.... and a lots of other stuff.
I am curious how the Pinephone pro would do, but I would still like a bigger battery overall for the phone at least. I just can't be bothered by small batteries, like... The worlds gone insane on so many levels.
In any case... the Pinephone looks to be in a fair price range as well, so I might put in an order - just not sure how helpful I would be.
Bigger battery option, record calls! and be able to call - Speaker good enough to hear people at least as I don't like having my phone to my ear with all the radiation and all. If the main foundational issues are good - then everything else is secondary really. Of cause nice to have a camera working as well
