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Librem 5: The Linux-based smartphone is not close to consumer ready

19 points| djsumdog | 6 years ago |techrepublic.com

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[+] stamps|6 years ago|reply
At this point I don’t think anyone should be recommending this device over the PinePhone.
[+] m_b|6 years ago|reply
That’s now clear to me that recommending people to buy the Librem 5, a 700$ phone that cannot pass a call after 3 years of development, isn’t a good idea. Do you think it’ll eventually be fixed?
[+] beatgammit|6 years ago|reply
Why? This is a crappy review that doesn't do the device justice, and the PinePhone has nowhere near the level of support that Purism will offer. Neither should be considered "consumer ready", and it'll probably remain that way for at least a year.
[+] ncmncm|6 years ago|reply
The only thing that is new, compared to reports from, what, five months ago, is that the phone is capable of producing some sound.

I have not canceled my order.

[+] kop316|6 years ago|reply
The phone today software wise is vastly different than five months ago. It runs faster, cooler, and is compatible with a lot more things. I think they are well on their way of making this a daily driver by mass production.