Between bootloader locks and batteries glued into devices, I've given up with the mainstream manufacturers and now buy from homegrown Chinese companies that seem to be more interested in building rugged, user-friendly devices.
My current phone is a Unihertz Atom XL with a built-in UHF radio. My electronics don't help me get laid, so I don't care that it doesn't have a curved screen or glass back or fancy designer logo. I do, however, care that it's a beast of a device with a 3-5 day battery life, IP68 rigid chassis with screws and gaskets - not glue - and the manufacturer actually responds to my technical questions with actual answers.
Bring on the next wave of manufacturers. The big players have lost their way.
Sure can! It's still a work-in-progress but coming along nicely. UHF radio support is working and quite a few people are using it as their daily driver.
Veni, Vidi, VISA:
I came, I saw, I did a little shopping.
Hopefully more to follow (Score:4, Interesting)
Between bootloader locks and batteries glued into devices, I've given up with the mainstream manufacturers and now buy from homegrown Chinese companies that seem to be more interested in building rugged, user-friendly devices.
My current phone is a Unihertz Atom XL with a built-in UHF radio. My electronics don't help me get laid, so I don't care that it doesn't have a curved screen or glass back or fancy designer logo. I do, however, care that it's a beast of a device with a 3-5 day battery life, IP68 rigid chassis with screws and gaskets - not glue - and the manufacturer actually responds to my technical questions with actual answers.
Bring on the next wave of manufacturers. The big players have lost their way.
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Sure can! It's still a work-in-progress but coming along nicely. UHF radio support is working and quite a few people are using it as their daily driver.