Lets create the PineCom

[bcnaz]

Perhaps a battery the full length of the phone, so it could truly be used for days in the outback or emergencies ?
  The thicker body would make it easier to hold, And with thicker edges the switches could be positioned in a fashion they are still easy
to use, but less likely to be accidentally 'bumped', maybe even slightly recessed ?

A slightly over-sized case,  ....  so changes,   or future additions would not require a new or different case. ?

The area where the current Pine phone battery sits,    could give enough space for user installed options.?

To help hold down the cost of the initial purchase this could ship with basic communication functions, 
.....   then order the options you want to add yourself.?

Not every buyer will want every option that is possible.  ?

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The name 'PineCom'  to me implies 'Communicator'....  so a simple device to communicate with others with like devices  ?

and at about $100. USD,      How can people expect this to replace a dozen of the  $200. to a $1,000.  devices  ?

A good loud mono speaker would be perfect,  for 'communicating'  Besides, I assume it will be possible to use with a wireless headset
with a microphone if the need be, as for handsfree operation. ?