Who goes out of their way to make such a monstrosity. The amount of compatibility efforts must have really distracted from making any one of them exceptional.
Of course, I could be completely wrong.
Also…: Windows??? Give it a dang rest! Windows on a mobile device was last a great idea around 2006.
Linux and Android would be pure chef’s kiss AFAIC.
Honestly if it just runs Linux that would make me happy
It will have unlocked bootloader and quite standard SoC, so you will be able to install PostmarketOS or any other mobile Linux on it.
But in that case you might as well buy FairPhone 5 right now and do the same to it.
I just cant see that price when all parts are becoming more expensive.
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.
Can I pay extra to not have to use windows 11?
You’d probably have to pay for a license to have it included
Even if you don’t want it.
Honestly, I’d prefer to stay away from anything that’s been sullied by the need for Windows compatibility, compliance, Protectsia inclusion, etc. Fuck that. I think it’s a really bad idea and a turn off for more than not.
seems very expensive, would’ve been nicer if it could just run linux properly (mainline)
Unless that’s the only device you’ll ever use i see no point in supporting Windows…
I can’t take Linux phones seriously until they get some serious third party support at the very least.
