this is honestly my biggest take on all of the alternative phone options.
Like I can see spending 500-1000 on a device that is already established and known to be good. 500-1000 on an enthusiast device is a bit of an ask.
If there was an alternative device that was somewhat in the consumer range for phones (so 50-250 range) I think it would go a lot better, but every alternative phone seems to focus on flagship series price ranges for devices, and for a project that may or may not take off that’s not a good objective.
Well my main gripe with linux phones (as i don’t have obe) is i need an app to live (health reasons) and don’t know if its compatible with a linux phone. And forking out half a grand just to “try”, is a big ask. And i keep hearing some banking apps might not work too
It depends how much you want the features, I guess. A phone with a physical keyboard, proper small dimensions, digital minimalist design, etc, will always be worth the higher price of entry for those who really value that stuff. Focusing on the price, as generic tech reviewers often do, misses the point I think.
I can’t see how €550 is reasonable…
this is honestly my biggest take on all of the alternative phone options.
Like I can see spending 500-1000 on a device that is already established and known to be good. 500-1000 on an enthusiast device is a bit of an ask.
If there was an alternative device that was somewhat in the consumer range for phones (so 50-250 range) I think it would go a lot better, but every alternative phone seems to focus on flagship series price ranges for devices, and for a project that may or may not take off that’s not a good objective.
Well my main gripe with linux phones (as i don’t have obe) is i need an app to live (health reasons) and don’t know if its compatible with a linux phone. And forking out half a grand just to “try”, is a big ask. And i keep hearing some banking apps might not work too
It depends how much you want the features, I guess. A phone with a physical keyboard, proper small dimensions, digital minimalist design, etc, will always be worth the higher price of entry for those who really value that stuff. Focusing on the price, as generic tech reviewers often do, misses the point I think.