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I find it unsettling that people make purchase recommendations solely based on the merit of the phones given purism contributed more patches to the Linux phone

I find it unsettling that people make purchase recommendations solely based on the merit of the phones given purism contributed more patches to the Linux phone ecosystem.

Taek 5y ago
At the end of the day, I need a phone that fulfills its function as a phone. 3 hours of screen-off battery life just isn't viable for my lifestyle. I'm here to support the ecosystem but it needs to start from a place of actually being a part of my real life.
- seba_dos1 5y ago
  The battery life mentioned in the post is surprisingly low (see my other comment above), but you're misrepresenting it quite drastically. The post talks about the battery being at 60% after 3 hours of screen-off idling, not "3 hours of screen-off battery life".
  - _carbyau_ 5y ago
    I am not a heavy user - so not much screen time - and my phone spends 8 hours a work day in flight mode which surely helps. I charge my phone once every 6-7 days. I know the articles phones are not mainstream. I would like a mobile OS OS :-P and as a light user I am willing to make a few concessions. But this isn't even in the same league.
ThatGeoGuy 5y ago
I don't think that's necessarily correct. You can't even order a Librem 5 if you want it right now because of silicon shortages. You can purchase a Pinephone. Ignoring that, the price differential is insane (and I doubt people who would consider the Librem 5 USA are really saying "yes" or "no" based solely on the merit of the phone). I think it's one thing to recognize that Purism is providing patches, but that doesn't translate to a device people can and want to purchase.
- fsflover 5y ago
  > the price differential is insane You seem to be missing the point of Librem 5: https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/community-wiki/-/wikis/Frequently-Asked-Questions#14-do-the-specs-justify-paying-599-799-for-the-librem-5 https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/community-wiki/-/wikis/Freque... > You can't even order a Librem 5 if you want it right now But you can order it to support the company and you will get it with a delay. > but that doesn't translate to a device people can and want to purchase The queue for Librem 5 phones is huge considering Purism does not really deliver, so I disagree.
Vinnl 5y ago
To add to that, it's mostly concerning because if Purism wouldn't be funding the development, who would? I'm hoping they'll be able to recoup and keep up their investment.
megous 5y ago
What's unsettling is you throwing around claims without any proof/references.

I find it unsettling that people make purchase recommendations solely based on the merit of the phones given purism contributed more patches to the Linux phone ecosystem.

Taek 5y ago

At the end of the day, I need a phone that fulfills its function as a phone. 3 hours of screen-off battery life just isn't viable for my lifestyle. I'm here to support the ecosystem but it needs to start from a place of actually being a part of my real life.

seba_dos1 5y ago
The battery life mentioned in the post is surprisingly low (see my other comment above), but you're misrepresenting it quite drastically. The post talks about the battery being at 60% after 3 hours of screen-off idling, not "3 hours of screen-off battery life".
- _carbyau_ 5y ago
  I am not a heavy user - so not much screen time - and my phone spends 8 hours a work day in flight mode which surely helps. I charge my phone once every 6-7 days. I know the articles phones are not mainstream. I would like a mobile OS OS :-P and as a light user I am willing to make a few concessions. But this isn't even in the same league.

ThatGeoGuy 5y ago

I don't think that's necessarily correct. You can't even order a Librem 5 if you want it right now because of silicon shortages. You can purchase a Pinephone. Ignoring that, the price differential is insane (and I doubt people who would consider the Librem 5 USA are really saying "yes" or "no" based solely on the merit of the phone). I think it's one thing to recognize that Purism is providing patches, but that doesn't translate to a device people can and want to purchase.

fsflover 5y ago
> the price differential is insane You seem to be missing the point of Librem 5: https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/community-wiki/-/wikis/Frequently-Asked-Questions#14-do-the-specs-justify-paying-599-799-for-the-librem-5 https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/community-wiki/-/wikis/Freque... > You can't even order a Librem 5 if you want it right now But you can order it to support the company and you will get it with a delay. > but that doesn't translate to a device people can and want to purchase The queue for Librem 5 phones is huge considering Purism does not really deliver, so I disagree.

Vinnl 5y ago

To add to that, it's mostly concerning because if Purism wouldn't be funding the development, who would? I'm hoping they'll be able to recoup and keep up their investment.

megous 5y ago

What's unsettling is you throwing around claims without any proof/references.