> I get some of this (have an unused Pinephone), but I'm still thankful they tried (built up a stir) and, FWIW, the PineTime is OK and the Pinecil is the best soldering iron I've seen anyone use
Surprised to see someone else echo my thoughts exactly, this is exactly what I've been saying for some years now whenever someone asks about buying Pine products.
The PineTime is pretty decent (though the strap included OOTB is atrocious) and the pinecil is honestly awesome.
The PinePhone is of course a disappointment, though that's par for the course for most of Pine64's stuff.
Surprised to see someone else echo my thoughts exactly, this is exactly what I've been saying for some years now whenever someone asks about buying Pine products.
The PineTime is pretty decent (though the strap included OOTB is atrocious) and the pinecil is honestly awesome.
The PinePhone is of course a disappointment, though that's par for the course for most of Pine64's stuff.