10-10-2020, 10:45 AM
- Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all?
IMHO the device should have a camera on the back, for example to scan QR codes and such.
- Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
Light sensor could be useful for auto-brightness or auto-contrast.
- 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?
Please don't. Realtek chips are awful with Linux.
- Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
I'm for it, either as a module or onboard.
- Should we include SPI flash?
Unless it increases the cost significantly, yes.
- 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.
Just don't make it look like a brick.
- 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?
Users might have issues interacting with less-optimized apps on a smaller-than-5" display.