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When you compare this to what Samsung just announced yesterday it's so hard to justify this device. I want to use it, but I don't think I could deal with the sl

When you compare this to what Samsung just announced yesterday it's so hard to justify this device. I want to use it, but I don't think I could deal with the sluggishness of the UI (if that is actually an issue at launch), what will presumably be a poor build quality, and all of the other bugs that will likely exist. I need my phone to just work. I love the Linux desktop, but I just don't see how they can get a new mobile platform able to compete with iOS or Android.

r3bl 8y ago
> I need my phone to just work. I love the Linux desktop, but I just don't see how they can get a new mobile platform able to compete with iOS or Android. Who says they need to compete with them at all? This isn't a big company relying on VC money that it needs to pay off, this is a small team that raised money from backers. They need to provide a viable alternative for those of us that give enough of a fuck about privacy and... that's it. As long as they have a demand to keep up the supply, the product is successful. Their target group is willing to make some sacrifices for sure. Not every company aims to be a trillion-dollar company and absolutely dominate its sector, and that's not a bad thing.
- jumbopapa 8y ago
  If they can do it, then it's great! I'm just skeptical that we will see a second iteration of this device. I hope they do succeed! I want to be able to use a device like this someday, but it's not ready for me yet. I hope you enjoy it!
  - acct1771 8y ago
    It hasn't shipped yet, so that's good. It's not ready for anyone, yet.
herogreen 8y ago
What is the relation with the new Samsung phones ? Apart that both are smartphones ?
- jumbopapa 8y ago
  They were just revealed yesterday, so I thought it was fitting. It's definitely the most no compromise phone feature wise too.
  - herogreen 8y ago
    Well reboots are good sometimes. This phone is also uncompromising (in theory) on some aspects.
jstanley 8y ago
If an existing iOS or Android phone is even a viable option for you, you're not the target market.

r3bl 8y ago

> I need my phone to just work. I love the Linux desktop, but I just don't see how they can get a new mobile platform able to compete with iOS or Android. Who says they need to compete with them at all? This isn't a big company relying on VC money that it needs to pay off, this is a small team that raised money from backers. They need to provide a viable alternative for those of us that give enough of a fuck about privacy and... that's it. As long as they have a demand to keep up the supply, the product is successful. Their target group is willing to make some sacrifices for sure. Not every company aims to be a trillion-dollar company and absolutely dominate its sector, and that's not a bad thing.

jumbopapa 8y ago
If they can do it, then it's great! I'm just skeptical that we will see a second iteration of this device. I hope they do succeed! I want to be able to use a device like this someday, but it's not ready for me yet. I hope you enjoy it!
- acct1771 8y ago
  It hasn't shipped yet, so that's good. It's not ready for anyone, yet.

herogreen 8y ago

What is the relation with the new Samsung phones ? Apart that both are smartphones ?

jumbopapa 8y ago
They were just revealed yesterday, so I thought it was fitting. It's definitely the most no compromise phone feature wise too.
- herogreen 8y ago
  Well reboots are good sometimes. This phone is also uncompromising (in theory) on some aspects.

jstanley 8y ago

If an existing iOS or Android phone is even a viable option for you, you're not the target market.