If you get this 5g/cell certified and can make calls, texts, and run signal, then you have a HUGE market disruptor! Linux based, repairable, privacy oriented phones.
I don't think this really disrupts the market though. It's cool but what market does this disrupt? Definitely not the mobile market. Very cool looking product though.
@@farhanhubble they can easily make this via either SIM modules or UBLOX modules, very easy to integrate those. But pretty much everything Cell related is proprietary so idk about privacy.
@@SRC267what are you plans for wireless receives, transmitters and other connections than the keyboard one? This looks like it could be a much better version of m5 cardputer
@josephdipietro8937 arguably yes. But much more open, repairable and versatile. I saw a price of 159 in the comments. Which is not that expensive in my opinion
While I'm almost definitely going to pick one up as-is, a variant with a 4g or 5g modem (especially if we could have call/sms support) would be something I would go absolutely nuts for
imagine the endless possibilities with it for me I am a photographer whenever I am out for the mountains for week long adventure hiking 10-12 Km daily at 4000m altitude Caring a laptop just to transfer photos from camera to ssd is really, I can use it to transfer photos, or someone who really likes to listen high quality music If a HI-FI audio module with 3.5mm and 4.5mm jack or maybe a hi-end audio recorder,
Great inspiration! - have the 2nd Gen of the Gnarbox for my video and photo stuff, which is really good, but the vendor went down 1 or 2 years ago without notice. This could absolutely replace it! Now let‘s go and give people the opportunity to offer pre-composed install-packages!-)
This is the new wave and future of mobile devices, handheld form factor… I’m expecting great things from this company and look forward to their products when it’s finished and ready for launch ❤🎉👌
Hello @Mecha. Here are some simple, free ideas that can make this product better and more modern: 1. Smaller Display Bezels: Take a look at modern retro gaming consoles like the Miyoo Mini or Trimui Brick for inspiration. 2. Design Improvements: The design could use some refinement. Consider using premium materials like those in the Trimui Brick or Analogue Pocket (and note that the Trimui Brick is priced at just $60). 3. Make It More Geeky/Hacker-Friendly: Look at Flipper Zero and borrow some of the best ideas from there. Features like an NFC tag reader/writer, scanner, WiFi/Zigbee/radio/BT/BLE sniffer, and more could make it significantly more useful as an everyday carry (EDC) device. 4. Modular Add-On System: Add a modular system on the top for extensions. Think sniffers, additional ports, or even something as simple as a scroll wheel button. (not only for HID things).
Cool device. I love that the terminal is a shortcut. I can see myself writing my own scripts to display my own widgets. If you ever support cellular service, I’ll replace my phone with this.
They said the internals are more than enough to run DOOM classic. I'd love to put me some pinball and a space shooter in there as well while writing an ISO to USB on the go.
Incredible! Would insetting the modules be possible? I’d be worried about the modules coming off when going in and out of pocket since it looks like it’s held magnetically
This looks fantastic only thing I would want is to ditch keyboard and go for full-screen and then it can replace many smartphones (I know there are other use cases but this should be the one which will sell most). It doesnt need to have the latest greatest hardware just one or two usb-c port because dongle make sense for a compcat device like this
I see so many good ideas (and no bad ones yet, of course you can‘t please everybody)….BUT: I couldn‘t find specs on the screen - anybody knows ? Website states only 3.2“ IPS - no res.
If you get this 5g/cell certified and can make calls, texts, and run signal, then you have a HUGE market disruptor! Linux based, repairable, privacy oriented phones.
Truth
Wonder if there are any third party cellular boards that are pre-1:00 certified?
Also add that the battery life has to be decent. A day would be nice.
I don't think this really disrupts the market though. It's cool but what market does this disrupt? Definitely not the mobile market. Very cool looking product though.
@@farhanhubble they can easily make this via either SIM modules or UBLOX modules, very easy to integrate those. But pretty much everything Cell related is proprietary so idk about privacy.
Love the chunky, nostalgic design feel that you guys brought, Love the practicality. Bring it to India
arent they based in india?
@@SambitBiswasYh the ceo is Indian guy
they are from baroda
India is already poor we indians can't buy these. Our daily supplies are more of a priority than these useful gadgets
This will be more of a one-time purchase@@Twentizz
This needs a kickstarter, would be very successful!
They have it already btw, just google it
KS in march
@@SRC267what are you plans for wireless receives, transmitters and other connections than the keyboard one?
This looks like it could be a much better version of m5 cardputer
this is amazing, so many possibilities for the attachment as everything's foss!
With an clickwheel input module the perfect open replacement for an music player
😂 same
2tb of music
It’s a bit bigger and probably more expensive than an iPod lol
@josephdipietro8937 arguably yes. But much more open, repairable and versatile.
I saw a price of 159 in the comments. Which is not that expensive in my opinion
@@josephdipietro8937yeah but this way your cellphone becomes an iPod player
An aluminium body/frame option on this is a must!
if this thing is capable of phone and sms functions, I would love to buy!
this seems to be what I have wanted.
same!!
It's not a phone. No built in GSM/LTE functionality in this model.
Although right now these model don't support but they will release lte support one in future
There's already a 'Light Phone' for what you are asking.
@@udayshome1793 a Light Phone is a bare minimum device. You can run games, browsers, etc here.
While I'm almost definitely going to pick one up as-is, a variant with a 4g or 5g modem (especially if we could have call/sms support) would be something I would go absolutely nuts for
imagine the endless possibilities with it for me I am a photographer whenever I am out for the mountains for week long adventure hiking 10-12 Km daily at 4000m altitude Caring a laptop just to transfer photos from camera to ssd is really, I can use it to transfer photos, or someone who really likes to listen high quality music If a HI-FI audio module with 3.5mm and 4.5mm jack or maybe a hi-end audio recorder,
Great inspiration! - have the 2nd Gen of the Gnarbox for my video and photo stuff, which is really good, but the vendor went down 1 or 2 years ago without notice. This could absolutely replace it! Now let‘s go and give people the opportunity to offer pre-composed install-packages!-)
And yes, the audio idea is also very good - I see a fellow genius when I read this!-)
Why would you carry a laptop with you for? Why not just get an SD card that can store more photographs each time?
Get 10 sd cards, problem solved
@@skrotosd Makes more sense. 10TB total. A 4K image is like 24.9MB. A single image. Imagine a video.
omg chunky smartphone with PHYSICAL KEYBOARD that is MODULAR??? holy shit, I hope you're going to be HUGE, this is so insanely cool
Incredible technology and craftsmanship. Kudos to the entire mecha team!
i hope we have full touch screen option too :) love this design
Same suggestion I too have mate😂😂
what do you mean by full touch screen?
This is the new wave and future of mobile devices, handheld form factor… I’m expecting great things from this company and look forward to their products when it’s finished and ready for launch ❤🎉👌
I'll buy one when it's available just to support you guys.
beautiful device, when i used bb, i always dreamed about custom keyboard, since my lang has almost double keys as eng
Being a system engineer myself, I will definitely buy this. I was in as soon as he said open source.
something actually good in CES this year
Hello @Mecha.
Here are some simple, free ideas that can make this product better and more modern:
1. Smaller Display Bezels: Take a look at modern retro gaming consoles like the Miyoo Mini or Trimui Brick for inspiration.
2. Design Improvements: The design could use some refinement. Consider using premium materials like those in the Trimui Brick or Analogue Pocket (and note that the Trimui Brick is priced at just $60).
3. Make It More Geeky/Hacker-Friendly: Look at Flipper Zero and borrow some of the best ideas from there.
Features like an NFC tag reader/writer, scanner, WiFi/Zigbee/radio/BT/BLE sniffer, and more could make it significantly more useful as an everyday carry (EDC) device.
4. Modular Add-On System: Add a modular system on the top for extensions. Think sniffers, additional ports, or even something as simple as a scroll wheel button. (not only for HID things).
Cool device. I love that the terminal is a shortcut. I can see myself writing my own scripts to display my own widgets. If you ever support cellular service, I’ll replace my phone with this.
Super excited for the entire product video 🎉
I hope that there's a full screen version and I still have extension features. coz I need a bigger screen.
nice, had no idea what it is and came back with more questions so now I can't say I want this. thanks for helping me manage my desires youre the best
Would be nice to have a good quality analog audio output on this thing but other than that it looks awesome.
I love this multi-tool looking design. So many uses. Looking forward to seeing what comes from it. I would love to do something with it myself!
I absolutly love this thing
The sheet potential of a device like this would be near unlimited. I am looking forward to the future of this.
I like it, would like to buy it. if it can run 4g m gonna buy it asap. The productivity it wud provide is endless. NOICE WORK DEVS.
0:28 this sound + this music reminds me of the satisfactory scanner its all I can hear haha.
Loved the idea, will surely get one when its available. Hope they ship to India.
Fun fact: it's made in India
@@kaushalrohit388 What ? where ?
Its an Indian company with a base in US!
@@biswajitpattanaik8268 he knows it's Indian, how do you think this comment section is full of Indians. you all are marketing this device
Great Efforts....Amazing 👍
Thanks
this is AMAZING! I want one and dont know how i would even use it in my daily life.
Great Showcase in public , now a 3d demo love it.
Great work guys keep it up
Amazing product. Love the idea and execution
That QWERTY keyboard is a must have!
Really wish it had a full screen in the front and modular connector on the back instead. I wonder if it can be modded that way
Goes probably a bit far. Doubt the pogo pins etc. Are modular (even with all the other stuff being user replacable).
This could be interesting as a data collection device
I love that this is being developed in India. Those guys work hard. As long as this software is open source, I would feel comfortable getting one.
Looking forward to more details
I like the design of this thing!
Loving the design so far
Absolutely amazing. I hope it works well with Arch.
Oh, this is amazing. I like the clunkiness amd the vision about this. Very unique. Make it a proper, ACCESSIBLE starting price to get more customers.
good emulation devices will also have a market if it has a good CPU
Just signed up for the kickstarter. MAKE IT HAPPEN
Starting at $159 is not terrible, if the build quality turns out as good as the aesthetics
1:00 "quick seeting" spelling mistake
Nerd
@@groakshI’m with the nerd. If you’re gonna advertise something learn to spell. I guess that’s Linux users, hah!
@@jameshunt4603lol
An interesting product at first glance, I will follow the updates. By the way, you should fill out the information on the RUclips channel page
We have just put the channel up right now, we will update more in the coming week!
minimalist look of the phone and apps are great😊
Want to experience the tech in hand .
It would be possible to bring this product to Brazil? I loved it!
They said the internals are more than enough to run DOOM classic.
I'd love to put me some pinball and a space shooter in there as well while writing an ISO to USB on the go.
Would love to pick this up if there's a German or at least European reseller. This thing looks fun, be it for or little games or as portable terminal.
Kickstarter will ship to EU
I hope this thing-a-ma-bob finds its success.
I’m ready to buy it rn !!
So good!
Amazing, I would love some laptopish thing.
Framework offer modular laptops. I think Mecha are trying to build in their own niche.
Super amazing! I hope it succed.
Linux on phone is what i really wanted from a long time, will you going to launch this device in india?
+1
Of course they will, its an Indian company with a base in US as well! Its in Bengaluru!
@@biswajitpattanaik8268 hopefully 🤞
For the right price I would get it right away.
great product but would have been great if the front display screen is whole.
Like a phone? Lol
Omg I read taser instead of teaser, I was so confused
Sub’d. Can’t wait to see where this is headed.
Find a way to plug a LoRa module for using Meshtastic and you have a new whole spectrum of device
We want you in the market.
I am intrigued.
this is what i was waiting for a standard system, instead of following DIY handheld raspberry pi computers.
I would absolutely buy this
I'd suggest a rail rather than magnets, so it holds on better
Screen size should be little bigger though there is place for more screen
Incredible, please think this through, dont get bankrupt
I would totally buy this if this protects my privacy from those predatory marketing people.
Incredible! Would insetting the modules be possible? I’d be worried about the modules coming off when going in and out of pocket since it looks like it’s held magnetically
Yes bring to market!!
This looks fantastic only thing I would want is to ditch keyboard and go for full-screen and then it can replace many smartphones (I know there are other use cases but this should be the one which will sell most). It doesnt need to have the latest greatest hardware just one or two usb-c port because dongle make sense for a compcat device like this
I could see companies like Walmart or Target using these instead of their Android handhelds
Guys, i would like to know how you would handle secure apps like banking/payment
This is awesome man
best mobile music workstation?
I NEED this
Everything that i want. Linux, low powered, portable, open source. Please make it happen.
Come on Mecha! Please do what DooDle couldn't and dropped shxt on it in the middle of its R&D phase!
Project Ara vibes literally
nice video, animation could be a bit smother tho, say hi to brasil 🇧🇷
Hey @mkbhd ,can you review this ?
ok you got my attention, talk me about prices
will you guys make a staggered version of the keyboard?
i would buy!
died 2016 born 2024 welcome back project ara
The display quality should be increased because that makes the device look latest if the display is oled that would make a huge difference
perfect network utility
what are the use cases for such a device? looks cool, but it's not clear what to do with it.
I see so many good ideas (and no bad ones yet, of course you can‘t please everybody)….BUT: I couldn‘t find specs on the screen - anybody knows ?
Website states only 3.2“ IPS - no res.
I'm interested
Seems more Open source than the Pilet
Your BGM is very good. Is it open-source or not😂?
すご！欲しい！
Amazing
If this could take a SIM module, I'd use it as a phone.
Can’t wait to run doom on this