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Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Post by Wandfarbe »

Abishek_Muthian wrote: post #8
saagarjha wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, to be honest, but its nerd cred is off the charts.

> I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, Current chase for thinness by manufacturers, even if it means sacrificing structural integrity[1] is laughably absurd. May be I'm bit biased since I was frankensteining a similar concept with my limited capacity, but if the thickness of the device in this prototype is ~2.5" to 3" then the size of the final production device wouldn't be a deal breaker for many. [1] h…

I assume so;

I would not replace my proper well working phone with a makeshift device like this at all.

And there are plenty of options out there already; No need to wait for this setup.

Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Post by tomcooks »

saagarjha wrote: post #6
Abishek_Muthian wrote: post #2

Now this, this is a project we can all get behind. Adding radio with kill-switch and getting PostmarketOS working on this will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly. Also, N-O-D-E publishes all the requisite files; Essentially making this a 'Build your own smartphone' project and those who don't want to get their hands dirty could order one from the website when a…

> will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, to be honest, but its nerd cred is off the charts.

I'd rather have a thick phone than a slim chance of not being tracked.

I'll build mine with a metal casing and a GPS for outdoor shenanigans, as sturdy as an AK-47 and as thick as the SCIP

Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Post by jcun4128 »

6:55 haha one pixel is a letter, the form factor is really cool I thought it would just be a Pi inside but there is also a bigger board combining functionalities.

I do have a inclination for "disposable" computing (old $50 Chromebooks using i3-wm) though and mostly I notice it's the ram so yea i3-wm is a must. This is cool it's full/has everything.

Needs more compute I think. I've started seeing small form factor builds like this 6GB ram 4K capable cube thing for gaming using Atom processor. Oh Larkbox it's called

Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Post by Abishek_Muthian »

tomcooks wrote: post #12
saagarjha wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, to be honest, but its nerd cred is off the charts.

I'd rather have a thick phone than a slim chance of not being tracked. I'll build mine with a metal casing and a GPS for outdoor shenanigans, as sturdy as an AK-47 and as thick as the SCIP

I agree. If isn't an operational security risk, can you share pictures of your setup?

Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Post by Abishek_Muthian »

Wandfarbe wrote: post #11
Abishek_Muthian wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, Current chase for thinness by manufacturers, even if it means sacrificing structural integrity[1] is laughably absurd. May be I'm bit biased since I was frankensteining a similar concept with my limited capacity, but if the thickness of the device in this prototype is ~2.5" to 3" then the size of the final production device wouldn't be a deal breaker for many. [1] h…

I assume so; I would not replace my proper well working phone with a makeshift device like this at all. And there are plenty of options out there already; No need to wait for this setup.

>And there are plenty of options out there already; No need to wait for this setup.

Like?

The only current mainstream Linux capable smartphone with physical keyboard I know of is Planet Computer devices[1]; even there, the first party support is for android and so the hardware is closed like any other android device out there.

[1]https://www.www3.planetcom.co.uk/

Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3

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Post by asutekku »

Abishek_Muthian wrote: post #2

Now this, this is a project we can all get behind. Adding radio with kill-switch and getting PostmarketOS working on this will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly. Also, N-O-D-E publishes all the requisite files; Essentially making this a 'Build your own smartphone' project and those who don't want to get their hands dirty could order one from the website when a…

This will be a niche product and for that I’m sceptical it’s sustainable on the long run. There’s no way this would even make a dent to Apple’s or Google’s marketshare.

Sure, it’s a nice device for tech-people, but general consumers will most likely not use this.

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