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I'd love seeing a market for DIY smartphones, in the same vein of the good old PC but also DIY drones or mechanical keyboards. That would be an opportunity for
by stephc_int13 4y ago
I'd love seeing a market for DIY smartphones, in the same vein of the good old PC but also DIY drones or mechanical keyboards.
That would be an opportunity for specialized boutique suppliers and probably for some innovation, even as a relatively niche market.
I have not seen much evolution in this space during the last 5-7 years, and I think the form factor is pretty much settled. Longevity and repairability are things we should prioritize, but ownership and customization are also important.
All of that could be built on standardized hardware, something close to the Raspberry Pi or Arduino.
I would not mind too much if the device was slightly bulkier/heavier in the end, I think we could achieve much better value.
- pmontra 4y agoThis phone is already almost 200 g, way too much for me. It's also too large but probably just normal sized for most people. I wish sub 5" phones would still be a thing.