Have you guys heard of the mecha comet?

Mecha introduces Comet, a handheld Linux computer that's truly yours to own, build and mod!

I've been pretty excited about this one for while. It's a modular phone built from the ground up for linux with their own ui. They are still working on lte though.

Dirk 26 points 2 months ago

It’s a tinkerable phone

Except the core component of the phone is an optional accessory that is “coming soon” …

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LodeMike 7 points 2 months ago

The only part needed is an LTE modem which is a standard part. They're selling one that's garaunteed to be compatible. You can bring your own.

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DmMacniel 16 points 2 months ago

It isnt a phone though?

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ohshit604 5 points 2 months ago

Supports LTE modem on M.2

It can be a Phone, with the right attachments.

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poVoq 3 points 2 months ago

Apparently you can add a 4/5G modem as a m2 addon card.

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zentigger 8 points 2 months ago

I initially funded the kickstarter only to cancel my pledge before it ended. Nonetheless I intend to get one of these once they’ve been released, if only to tinker with and see what it can do. If it’s able to function reliably as a phone (and hopefully a LoRa device as well, ideally at the same time) I’ll make the switch. Regardless it seems like a nifty lil pocket computer that has a lot of potential. Hopefully it avoids the pitfalls of earlier attempts at modular handheld devices and effectively utilizes the open pin connections and 3d-print tech of today. I suppose we shall have to wait and see. Definitely intriguing.

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swelter_spark 8 points 2 months ago

Never heard of them, but has potential.

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Lemmchen 7 points 2 months ago

I'm old enough to instantly ignore every new attempt of making a modular phone.

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mesamunefire 5 points 2 months ago

Its nifty but from what I understand its not a phone. No phone calls.

And there is now "taco"s that emulate their hardware at the bottom for conventional phones. I would love to have it mind!

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pech 4 points 2 months ago

Helllooooo my future doom emacs PDA. Thanks for posting this!

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NotEasyBeingGreen 3 points 2 months ago

I'm eagerly awaiting mine. Arriving in October, hopefully!

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Blaze 1 point 2 months ago

@snoopy@tarte.nuage-libre.fr

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Snoopy 3 points a month ago

Thank ! Yes i bought the mecha comet during the kickstarter campain. They regulary does update on its design and improvement. They look serious and deeply passionate about this phone.

it sould arrive in October. I'm planning a review on peertube :3

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