08-18-2025, 01:11 PM
(08-15-2025, 02:15 AM)teekay Wrote: I get your frustration. Personally, I'm just glad this device existed and that I got to buy one. I've just recently started daily driving it and it's pretty much my dream open source device. I am honestly amazed at how well a desktop operating system is running on this mobile device. I just keep in mind that it's a laptop in the form of a phone (rather than an Android/iOS replacement). So sometimes when a dialog box pops up that is too big and can't be interacted with, I totally get it, and make a note so that maybe I can go fix it at some point. I'm just surprised that it hasn't sold well, given that it's totally usable and the dream we've been chasing ever since the Nokia n770. There's even a thriving ecosystem of OS and software options. I'll be enjoying mine for as long as I can keep it running and in one piece.
It has not sold well for a few reasons. The technology in the original pine phone is 15 or more years old. In addition to the limited memory capacity, it runs very slow now.
Also there is not a single OS for it which is stable. SailFish OS ma he the exception now since due to the paid for GUI they have financial incentive.
For the Pro version, while it has much newer tech, still limited RAM option, and a bit pricey for the specs now. Also, no stable OS and not as much development going on for it.
Since the original Pinephone was made for repairability, they should have come up with with some possible upgrade options for it.
