12-02-2019, 11:45 AM
(11-18-2019, 08:36 AM)Robert_pinephone Wrote: I ordered my pinephone, and I am now thinking how to connect extra hardware to this pocket PC.
What I found so far is this (the 6in1 version):
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/4000183847600.html
The big question, is this going to work with the pinephone?
In the sellers text there are 3 chips mentioned:
RTL5411 (3x USB3-hub)
VL102 (PD-port)
IT6563 (HDMI port)
What to do, ordering it now so I got it hopefully at the same time as the pinephone arrives, or better buy something else?
Hello Robert.
That device looks interesting, as did another on that same page that also includes card readers and an RJ-45 ethernet port. FWIW, if you're concerned about ordering now in order to get it when your phone comes, Amazon has similar devices at slightly higher prices, that will obviously come more quickly, especially if you have Prime.
Just out of curiosity, do you hope to use the phone as a "convergent" device, ie, to replace your computer, at least for some tasks?
Good luck,
Bill