What is the device you want, but that does not exist?
I would love the child of a Surfacebook with a Framework laptop; or A bare keyboard attached to a screen, that I could plug my phone (possibly running Phosh) and use it as a hardware for a laptop experience
I swear I have seen a machine, but it was super expensive and I think you had to give I it clothes in a certain way. At that point I think I would just fold them myself.
I wanted to just give it a laundry basket and let it go to work.
Oh man. That phone introduced me to the linux ecosystem at the tender age of 16. I learned to write python, C, and the concept of “on device development”. You could write apps in whatever language you wanted whilst in the backseat of a roadtrip across Europe (I was a seriously antisocial teen). Plus FM transmitter.
The best successor I’ve seen is the FX-tech Pro phone, but given it’s costly price, it’s just not worth it. I got my N900 for £230, but the FX-tech Pro is asking for more than double that…
I’d like a digital personal assistant actually designed to help me keep track of my day to day stuff, rather than one designed to steal and sell all my information.
I kinda disagree here - I have no problem using smart lights, etc., as long as they’re controlled by a non-cloud system like HomeAssistant. This just doesn’t seem to be an option for more complex devices.
People who would like to get their hands a bit dirtier can take off the back cover and remove/desolder the WiFi and Bluetooth chips (if present). Just don’t touch the IR chip
This is how I use my TV but it’s still not perfect. When my TV turns on, it always try to shove a list of “smart apps” in my face which takes a minute to load even with no internet, and the input switcher is slow and clunky. I guess I would accept it anyway though since the smart features push down the price. I don’t think I’d be able to afford the LG C1 otherwise
I do use Kodi for local content, but this unfortunately doesn’t help with streaming services, and even dedicated steaming boxes have ads on their home screens now.
Visio penalizes you for not giving it Internet access by taking extra long to turn on while it vainly tries to phone home. There’s no way to turn off the “feature”.
Why is it not illegal for manufacturers to cripple hardware if you don’t let them invade your privacy?
Are there any alternate firmware sources for TVs that remove the smart features?
FWIW using an Android video projector with VLC connecting to uPnP server, only my video files availble. Otherwise can use its HDMI input but as-is it’s all wireless.
There are can crushers that are wall-mounted. I want one I can just hold in my hand to make crushing a can slightly less annoying. But standing by the wall to do it is just as much of a hassle.
If I recall correctly, even the Boox devices don’t do colors that well… But it’s better than nothing. Also, I forgot to mention I’d prefer if it was affordable. I’ll go back and add that to my original post.
ARM devices with general available and useable drivers. I want to install Linux, Android, Windows on any ARM devices fast enough in a similar way it works for x86 devices.
I’m with you, still rocking my Galaxy Note 9 with a cracked screen because its better then all other options. I have looked at the Sony Xperia 1 devices because they have everything I want but they are very very expensive.
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