lessthanluigi@lemmy.world
on 14 Aug 2024 08:11
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Finally, my next step into psuedo-time-traveling to the 2000’s. The taste of freedom is sweet!
palitu@aussie.zone
on 14 Aug 2024 10:55
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Fun little device for LoRa based messaging
Moonrise2473@feddit.it
on 14 Aug 2024 11:18
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It literally comes with a blackberry keyboard, that is the blackberry Q10 keyboard, I wonder how many spares they made
KyuubiNoKitsune@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 14 Aug 2024 11:32
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God I miss real keyboards like this.
SendMePhotos@lemmy.world
on 14 Aug 2024 12:14
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The problem is that the physical keyboard takes permanent real estate whereas the software keyboard can come and go, to allow for full screen applications.
I do miss innovative phones like the sidekick, LG chocolate, and other slider ones.
KyuubiNoKitsune@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 14 Aug 2024 14:54
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I think I’m okay with that tbh. I miss my Blackberry Torch. Full touch screen on the front and a slide out keyboard
nicgentile@lemmy.world
on 15 Aug 2024 16:22
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I make due with a Unihertz Titan Slim. Not the best, but with custom ROMs, a temporary relief. I will buy another one or two but after that, I have no idea what next. Hopefully, someone else with make limited edition niche devices.
KyuubiNoKitsune@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 15 Aug 2024 17:03
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Maybe it’s time to design a super slim case for mine that has a keyboard, only I worry it’ll be top heavy
refalo@programming.dev
on 14 Aug 2024 15:13
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Unfortunately neither GSM nor UMTS works in the US anymore. Only LTE/VoLTE and above is supported.
invertedspear@lemm.ee
on 14 Aug 2024 13:30
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What’s the target use case for this? It seems too small to be useful as a laptop replacement, and isn’t really mobile without cellular radios. About the only purpose I can see is replacing pagers that are still used in medical facilities.
wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works
on 14 Aug 2024 13:57
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Meshtastic.
pastermil@sh.itjust.works
on 15 Aug 2024 04:53
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So many Meshtastic mentions these days. Is it really worth the hype?
wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works
on 15 Aug 2024 14:06
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I mean, it is pretty cool to be able to do long range, encrypted, license free communications. Whether it’s the be all end all, I don’t think so. Reticulum for example seems like a much better thought out protocol. But it’s something, and it works right now. HAM is cool and all, but the lack of encryption makes it pretty useless for day to day usage (and to some people’s SHTF plans).
It’s pretty niche. I’d be interested in it as a device for messaging between folks who are out of mobile range - think farmers, hikers, mountain climbers, forestry workers, fire service, etc.
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Finally, my next step into psuedo-time-traveling to the 2000’s. The taste of freedom is sweet!
Fun little device for LoRa based messaging
It literally comes with a blackberry keyboard, that is the blackberry Q10 keyboard, I wonder how many spares they made
God I miss real keyboards like this.
The problem is that the physical keyboard takes permanent real estate whereas the software keyboard can come and go, to allow for full screen applications.
I do miss innovative phones like the sidekick, LG chocolate, and other slider ones.
I think I’m okay with that tbh. I miss my Blackberry Torch. Full touch screen on the front and a slide out keyboard
I make due with a Unihertz Titan Slim. Not the best, but with custom ROMs, a temporary relief. I will buy another one or two but after that, I have no idea what next. Hopefully, someone else with make limited edition niche devices.
Maybe it’s time to design a super slim case for mine that has a keyboard, only I worry it’ll be top heavy
So close. All they need is to add this: lastminuteengineers.com/sim800l-gsm-module-arduin…
Unfortunately neither GSM nor UMTS works in the US anymore. Only LTE/VoLTE and above is supported.
What’s the target use case for this? It seems too small to be useful as a laptop replacement, and isn’t really mobile without cellular radios. About the only purpose I can see is replacing pagers that are still used in medical facilities.
Meshtastic.
So many Meshtastic mentions these days. Is it really worth the hype?
I mean, it is pretty cool to be able to do long range, encrypted, license free communications. Whether it’s the be all end all, I don’t think so. Reticulum for example seems like a much better thought out protocol. But it’s something, and it works right now. HAM is cool and all, but the lack of encryption makes it pretty useless for day to day usage (and to some people’s SHTF plans).
It’s pretty niche. I’d be interested in it as a device for messaging between folks who are out of mobile range - think farmers, hikers, mountain climbers, forestry workers, fire service, etc.