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Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by karlgkk » Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:33 AM UTC

fc417fc802 wrote: post #100

karlgkk wrote: post #95

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If it’s not cheap, then what differentiates it from a $150 Linux laptop and $30 dongle

That's exactly my point! It's a low to midrange computer with extremely high portability including a grayscale display. Where else are you going to get that functionality combined as a single unit?

I have a $140 Lenovo education market laptop I got from their site, new. It doesn’t have a built in Ethernet port but I taped an L shaped usb dongle to the back.

I use it as a terminal mostly.

So I feel like if this costs more than $400, it’s DOA

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by Dylan16807 » Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:36 AM UTC

fc417fc802 wrote: post #100

karlgkk wrote: post #95

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If it’s not cheap, then what differentiates it from a $150 Linux laptop and $30 dongle

That's exactly my point! It's a low to midrange computer with extremely high portability including a grayscale display. Where else are you going to get that functionality combined as a single unit?

Considering this is 6.1 inches wide and 1.6 inches thick, I think I'd be happier with a GPD that's 6.8 inches wide and 1.0 inches thick. And I can put the screen into grayscale mode if I want?

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by geerlingguy » Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC

Dylan16807 wrote: post #117

geerlingguy wrote: post #79

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I forgot it has a battery as well, so add on the extra power and charging circuitry. Yeah, probably north of $500, but I can't imagine it being closer to $1000 :/

That extra circuitry is like a dollar retail. That should not be a significant impact on the price. For the battery itself, three 18650s would add $5 to the BOM so I'm not expecting a huge difference from that either.

At the scale they have, prices probably not quite so low, but the power stuff would be more if they use higher quality parts and factor in the integration / firmware bits.

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by Lwrless » Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC

I use my Flipper Zero weekly (or more frequent). This new model feels much more powerful than the ones based on RPi Zero as a handheld device. I like how they managed to include two RJ45 ports and a USB-A port for connectivity. However, it's still too bulky for me. Perhaps when I get one, I'll try carrying it around all day to see how it goes. There's also a nano SIM slot. With the two Ethernet ports, it's perfect for use as a mobile router. This use case alone is good enough for me.

For such a powerful device, I think the lack of a QWERTY keyboard and the inherited orange backlit monochrome display are two of its shortcomings. I don't want to carry a keyboard or screen with me, I want it to be able to take more human input/output without accessories.

For those interested in hackable, handheld Linux devices, the M5Stack Cardputer Zero is also worth a look. It will launch on Kickstarter soon, and I have reserved an early bird spot.

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by ZiiS » Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC

Much prefer a sub-$100 optimisation of the Zero; tbh you probably wouldn't need change much.

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by user_7832 » Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC

elil17 wrote: post #8

Why the AI voice assistant? What? Is this perhaps a prank? That doesn't line up with the ethos of the Flipper Zero

Perhaps an uncommon/unpopular opinion but with the AI like writing style... I unfortunately seriously doubt multiple aspects of this product on multiple grounds.

If someone said "I asked ChatGPT to make a safe Flipper One and pasted it", I'd believe it. Some stuff here... just doesn't make much sense.

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by monocasa » Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:04 AM UTC

password4321 wrote: post #96

wnevets wrote: post #82

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Are smartphones not capable of cloning RFID tags?

NFC yes, RFID I don't know. https://github.com/nfcgate/nfcgate

Typically the hardware is capable of it, but the drivers aren't.

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by GuB-42 » Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:27 AM UTC

elil17 wrote: post #8

Why the AI voice assistant? What? Is this perhaps a prank? That doesn't line up with the ethos of the Flipper Zero

Voice commands may be a valuable feature. This thing has limited input: no keyboard, small non-touchscreen. In addition, it is meant to be wired, which means it may end up in an inconvenient position. Also, the SoC they are using has a NPU, so local AI is a possibility.

Calling it "voice commands" or "AI voice assistant" is just marketing. I think the latter is a bit out of touch though, they are not selling a smartphone. I would even go as far as saying they are selling an "anti-smartphone".

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by blackle » Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:34 AM UTC

I have a flipper zero which I use monthly to provision keyfobs for new members of the hackerspace I run. Great little device! This new one doesn't have an nfc/rfid reader/writer so the use-case is a bit befuddling. I'd love to hear how people would use this and how it might beat out, say, a used thinkpad.

Re: Flipper One Tech Specs

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Post by ymolodtsov » Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:41 AM UTC

giobox wrote: post #66

Dual gigabit ethernet + even 6ghz wifi means this will likely work nicely as a travel router, which would mean I might actually carry it. There are a whole bunch of portable server use cases this opens up especially as it seems to have a bit of CPU grunt. My Zero was fun but has languished in drawers.

It should.