[boochiboo12]

yup yes, we will release a bootloader unlock tool so you can do whatever you want

[ddingus]

THANK YOU!

There is so much hardware out there people could be hacking on, improving, repressing all wasted due to difficulty loading new code.

A coworker was given a SONY e-ink device. We quite like it, but the included firmware is limited and dependent on a windows app that leaves a lot to be desired.

This is early hardware that was given the SONY treatment. That means great enclosure and ergonomics, but also conservative use of the display and goofy proprietary interfaces.

Would not take much to make the device a lot more useful.

One day, we will circle around and be talking about these already solid devices and how in-demand they remain despite their age because of your great decision.

Sidebar: I really want one, but am price constrained at the moment. (Too bad, so sad for me!)

Will the production models see an equally open configuration?

Hope so. Thanks again.

[dugite-code]

If you really do this it would be a fantastic incentive for me. Just knowing the community can tinker makes a product feel more my own rather than "rented" like some systems out there.

[rebeccaskinner]

This completely changes the chances that I'll buy this. I love the idea, but I just can't see myself ever buying an android device that is running Google's panopticon. I also noticed there's nothing on the product page about privacy, and was about to write this off as another nice gadget that I'd never be able to use.

I'm very hopeful with an unlocked bootloader that the community will provide a more privacy-focused operating system so that I can enjoy this product.

[boesboes]

Same for me, if your product asks me to login with google I'm out. Just out.

I've considered, for instance, getting a fair phone. But the only way to get a pre-de-googled one is through a third party at a 20% premium..

[thot_experiment]

I would sign up for a mailing list for when this is available, I will probably actually buy one if it's android with root.

[pcdoodle]

This will be a "killer feature" for the crowd here for many reasons.

This product would also make for a classy home automation tablet.

[evanphx]

Upon hearing this (and seeing the software that you've got listed on the website) I went and bought one. Looks great!

[VagabundoP]

Another massive plus.

World needs more boot loader unlocked devices.

I imagine you’ll get Linux distributions within a week or so.

[lambdaxyzw]

Just pitching in to say this is also very important to me.

[Aachen]

Let me know when it's out!

—Owner of a bricked e-ink device

[Zuiii]

okay, now I'm very interested.

[barnabee]

This got you another order