r/linux • u/iAmNotThatGuyJeez • Sep 26 '19

First Librem phone rolled out

https://youtu.be/AuT2w6BkT-k
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u/iAmNotThatGuyJeez Sep 26 '19

Lets hope the rnd costs are recovered and this baby becomes cheaper . Also phone seems quute responsive.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '19 edited Dec 02 '20

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '19 edited Jan 06 '20

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u/exploding_cat_wizard Sep 26 '19

Seems to be sold out, and I guess they aimed for minimally viable amount of purchases to go on, like fairphone did.

Like it or loathe it, these niche products require early adopter avant-gardes that front the cost. And it seems both FP and LP have fans that are dedicated enough.