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Astro Slide - Hardware / Re: Holy Downgrade, Batman!

« on: February 09, 2021, 05:57:22 pm »

I wouldn’t worry about future proofing.

Six months or so after this has been released, Planet would be running low on revenue again, and announce a new device to get the pre-orders revenue in again. In the meantime, while developing the new product, very little effort is put into maintaining the support one would expect for those that have already purchased one of Planet’s current devices, not even the basics such as security updates.

I wish Planet would move away from this unsustainable business model, as the devices do have a genuine appeal. And I’d like to continue to use mine, but sadly, I fear the model is doomed, probably because the appeal is too limited to generate Planet an ongoing income.

Can’t really say I’m motivated to give them any more chances with my money.

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Cosmo Communicator - Hardware / HDMI out not working

« on: March 11, 2020, 07:23:36 am »

Does anyone know if these DisplayPort devices work under any of the Linux distributions run on these devices?  I bought my device to do a bit of tinkering with Linux and programming on the go. It would be nice to occasionally be able to hook the device up to a larger screen. When I asked PC about their own HDMI converter, they confirmed what had been discussed in the Gemini forums about it only working under Android.

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Cosmo Communicator - Hardware / Sourcing replacement inner screen

« on: March 11, 2020, 07:15:25 am »

Ouch. Sorry to hear that.  I know what that feeling is like. Recently my Surface Pro 6 slipped off the desk onto a stone floor, and has a damaged corner/screen now. Sadly, it happens every now and again. Today’s devices seem far less repairable than older devices.

One option you have is to buy a new device and keep/sell the damaged device for spares to get some money back. Alternatively I don’t know if the Gemini screen is the same specification. That device is currently being sold at a 25% discount. But with the headache of swapping the screens, you are probably back to a similar cost to getting the device repaired by PC. Although, again you would have a device you could perhaps sell for spares.

The other option if no one replies is to take your device apart now, and see if you can identify the make/model number of the screen/digitiser, and then see if it’s possible to source the part(s) from a distributor/manufacturer.

Good luck!

James