10-14-2020, 08:24 PM
> Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all?
Cameras would be appreciated since they're pretty useful for a lot of things
> Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
Keep the accelerometer and light sensor, maybe make the rest optional through some form of external modules?
> 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?
Since the device is relying more heavily on WiFi/BT I feel like 5ghz would be a good idea, especially given that many places (especially large networks like in companies) are phasing out 2.4ghz support
> Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
I think a GPS would be a good idea but only if it's relatively cheap
> 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 feel like using the same size LCD as the Pinephone would be good for consistency within distros as well as allowing it to use the same peripherals like the Pinephone keyboard whenever that comes out
Cameras would be appreciated since they're pretty useful for a lot of things
> Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
Keep the accelerometer and light sensor, maybe make the rest optional through some form of external modules?
> 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?
Since the device is relying more heavily on WiFi/BT I feel like 5ghz would be a good idea, especially given that many places (especially large networks like in companies) are phasing out 2.4ghz support
> Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
I think a GPS would be a good idea but only if it's relatively cheap
> 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 feel like using the same size LCD as the Pinephone would be good for consistency within distros as well as allowing it to use the same peripherals like the Pinephone keyboard whenever that comes out