Lets create the PineCom

[linmob]

Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all?

Take the OV6540 and make it a front camera. Video communications matter to many people in this pandemic.

Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?

I really don't know, it depends on the use cases you can imagine.

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?

If this is going to be a more private device, please try to find a WiFi chip that uses free firmware and has great Linux driver support (like the Atheros AR9271 or (I guess) the Redpine Signals RS9116). I would consider this more important than the feature set.

Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?

I think it is not necessary, as long as there is a way to connect to an external GPS chip for people who want to use this device as a car navigation device or something.

We are currently considering following the PinePhone’s general design and aesthetic for the PineCom, but if there is some sort of physical (within reason - also financially) that you think would fit this type of device well then make sure to let us know. 

Make it more blocky and angular, so that it looks truly nerdy, like the awesome devices n-o-d-e.net keeps creating.

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 would love to see a QWERTY hardware keyboard, which likely would require a smaller screen. That sad, 5" sounds fine, depending on the aspect ratio – a 16:9 5" sounds fine, a 21:9 5" would be to narrow.