10-10-2020, 02:10 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-10-2020, 02:11 AM by patchedsoul.)
@Luke I think a lot of the answers are self-determined by identifying "what" niche the PineCom is truly intended to serve. Based on what's shared so far, I see it fitting into 1 of the following 3 product types:
1) It's a privacy and security centric device, focused on creating a highly secure, self-hosted or "closed loop" communications systems.
2) It's an "alternative" communications device, leveraging local or alternative RF protocols.
3) It's an extremely low cost, portable wifi terminal.
If it's the first, then ultimately creating a 100% blob free, fully documented radio chipset based device is in order. Look to a lot of the threads and discussions that surfaced around the PinePhone's "FOSS'ness." If this new device is intended to be an even more "open" or "transparent" device (which is sort of implied due to the deprecation of the cellular modem), then a chipset focused around that would be a good fit.
If PineCom is trying to hit the 2nd product group, then I would strongly encourage some sort of modular "RF" adapter/port/interface (think Pine's POT modules here) Ideally it would be a "dual port system", allowing communication combinations to suite the situation. Swapping to or combining Wifi, LoRa, NFC, satellite, GSM/LTE, SDR/Ham Freq's would create the most versatile communications device possible.
And finally, if it's the last product category, I would say that whatever it takes to ship the cheapest, most "feature per dollar" rich device is the way to go. This product category is a hard one IMHO due to Pine's established "affordable" / cost-effective market position or perception. To pull off a device in this group, you better be bringing a "pinephone lite" for sub $50
That's my thoughts on the matter, for what they're worth lol
1) It's a privacy and security centric device, focused on creating a highly secure, self-hosted or "closed loop" communications systems.
2) It's an "alternative" communications device, leveraging local or alternative RF protocols.
3) It's an extremely low cost, portable wifi terminal.
If it's the first, then ultimately creating a 100% blob free, fully documented radio chipset based device is in order. Look to a lot of the threads and discussions that surfaced around the PinePhone's "FOSS'ness." If this new device is intended to be an even more "open" or "transparent" device (which is sort of implied due to the deprecation of the cellular modem), then a chipset focused around that would be a good fit.
If PineCom is trying to hit the 2nd product group, then I would strongly encourage some sort of modular "RF" adapter/port/interface (think Pine's POT modules here) Ideally it would be a "dual port system", allowing communication combinations to suite the situation. Swapping to or combining Wifi, LoRa, NFC, satellite, GSM/LTE, SDR/Ham Freq's would create the most versatile communications device possible.
And finally, if it's the last product category, I would say that whatever it takes to ship the cheapest, most "feature per dollar" rich device is the way to go. This product category is a hard one IMHO due to Pine's established "affordable" / cost-effective market position or perception. To pull off a device in this group, you better be bringing a "pinephone lite" for sub $50
That's my thoughts on the matter, for what they're worth lol