10-10-2020, 11:36 AM
I am super excited for this! I have been using an iPod Touch as my primary mobile device for the last ~8 years and have managed to avoid having any kind of phone at all. It would be great to have a more updated/secure/open device. I'll only answer the questions I have any kind of opinion on:
> 1. Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all?
I like having both the front-facing and selfie camera, but could make do with one or the other. I think not having any camera at all would be a bummer
> 2. Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
I don't think I use the sensors much at all. An accelerometer would be fun maybe but I don't think I'd miss it
> 4. Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
The only time I missed having a GPS was for Pokemon Go and even then it barely ran on the Touch. I say skip it.
> 7. 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?
It sounds about right to me. The smaller screen size is nice actually, it fits in my pocket more easily. The touch has a 4" screen which is just about perfect for me, I don't know if I would like it as much if it were a lot bigger
> 1. Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all?
I like having both the front-facing and selfie camera, but could make do with one or the other. I think not having any camera at all would be a bummer
> 2. Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
I don't think I use the sensors much at all. An accelerometer would be fun maybe but I don't think I'd miss it
> 4. Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
The only time I missed having a GPS was for Pokemon Go and even then it barely ran on the Touch. I say skip it.
> 7. 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?
It sounds about right to me. The smaller screen size is nice actually, it fits in my pocket more easily. The touch has a 4" screen which is just about perfect for me, I don't know if I would like it as much if it were a lot bigger