Future RK3588 model

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I think a more practical goal would be the existing Pinebook Pro feature set, with the new RK3588 processor. Then maybe have some of these:

• Option of 4GB or 8GB memory
  
• Power / charging issues corrected. Maybe support a 5v 4amp barrel charger.
  
• Look at better firmware for both the keyboard controller, and the trackpad, especially the trackpad
  

And perhaps refresh even more:

• Have the USB 2 port changed to be USB 3, (but still Type A)
  
• Maybe have a newer WiFi chip, or have the new one optional
  
• Put the eMMC disable switch in a place where you can switch it without opening the chassis, (side mounted?)
  
• Put the Serial Console / Audio Jack switch in place you can switch it without opening the chassis, (again, side mounted?)
  

None of those are earth shattering, and in my opinion, quite doable.

The 360 hinge, touch screen and low latency pen input would likely add a bit more cost than a majority of Pinebook Pro users might pay.

Thanks for the reply!
Yeah, I was thinking it'd probably be a sub-$400 pen input device for Uni or School note taking, but it's totally understandable that the market of people who would need something like that + know Pine64 would be relatively small.

Looking forward to what you described regardless, should it happen.

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'RK3588 is not even out and it's already obsolete. I wouldn't bet on it to hit the market.

Depends on the price.
Not everyone needs super high performance.

That's also one of the advantages of the Pine devices - they get excellent support from some of the distribution authors, and their fully open firm- and software makes that possible.