10-10-2020, 07:33 AM
(10-09-2020, 06:13 PM)Luke Wrote:
I created a profile on this forum just to respond to this, so I hope some of these suggestions are useful!
- Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all? < I think no cameras is best, but if any, one back camera is fine, even better if you can integrate a privacy shutter into it>
- Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without? <Sensors are all fine and dandy, but having a physical "off" switch would be icing on the cake>
- Should we use the same single band/11n/BT4 WiFi module in the PinePhone (for compatibility sake) or change it out for a dual band/11ac/BT5? <All the latest and greatest WiFi and BT tech is great, but again, physical off switch>
- Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device? <GPS would be useful as a communicator, if used in remote locations like one might use a GoTenna>
- Should we include SPI flash? <hit or miss for me, but sure, why not?>
- We are currently considering following the PinePhone’s general design and aesthetic for the PineCom, but if there is some sort of physical (within reason - also financially) that you think would fit this type of device well then make sure to let us know. <REMOVABLE BATTERY FOR SURE!>
- We’re currently thinking of using a 5” LCD panel for the PineCom; what do you think about this - is there a reason to go bigger or smaller? < I think that an eInk display would serve the purpose better. Since this is a communicator first, smaller is better, or if it has to be bigger, cram as much battery in as possible. That way you can really get a long service life from it between charges.>