Decided to do one last reduction.....

Please see new reduced price in original post above.

Thanks,

Mark

I'm guessing they will say that all the backer units have produced.....

My order was locked the other day....now awaiting shipping info email....

Great work, Varti!

Mark

Pretty sure that Planet means that support for the other OS's is planned, but not available right when Cosmo's are first released. They are giving themselves wiggle room for when the first Cosmo's get shipped.

Hopefully, it won't be too long of a wait......as I use Debian on my Gemini and would like to do the same on my Cosmo.

Mark

Thanks, Varti!

Think I see my Cosmo.....




Mark

Yes, lot's of people did the swap....

Worked great....

Not hard, but just be careful opening up your Z, removing the MicroDrive, installing the CF card, and putting it back to together.

Mark

Sorry, in midst of deadline at work, but quick note to say that I have not had problem with wifi......have you been using ConnMan app?

Works fine for me with wifi....

If I get more may be able to reply further...

Best,

Mark

Been a few years, but I'm pretty sure I was using the DLink card when I used Arch Linux ARM.

Hi,

Sailfish is pretty looking, but I found it 'half baked solution'.

Debian works great as of TP2 version....

Key improvement for me was changing display to as as a big touchpad. Therefore, no longer need to use a mouse. Much better and more practical for me.

Check out the thread here about updating display usage.

Have a pocket size desktop computer now....



Mark

Good points, mithrandir and maki.jouni....

Since I ordered mine first week of June, I'm guessing I'll see mine in October hopefully.....

We shall see.....

And more info from Planet's recent Week 42 Update....

Based upon them saying they have 4000 PCB's, assume it means the 'first batch' to ship out will have 4000 Cosmo's minus some used for testing or don't meet specs, etc.

So, if your order is within this number of units, you should be getting one from first batch I think.....

We shall see.....



Mark

Welcome to the club!

To clarify, think Planet said in recent update that the 'first batch' of Cosmos will start shipping by end of the month. However, depending upon the total number of orders and where you are in the order queue, you may or may not get your Cosmo from the first batch. If not, yours could be from the next batch.

And to be clear, I'm not saying whether you will or won't get one from the first batch. Just trying to explain how this works for you and otheres.

Hope this makes sense.

Mark

Yes, indeed.....

Looks good in the video....

Thanks for sharing.

Very helpful!

Have a feeling everyone will forget about the color issue once they have their lil' Cosmo in their hands and are mesmerized by the external display......

So, don't forget to open up the clamshell and have fun with it that way too!



Mark

Standing by......

Sorry to hear you're leaving....and thank you for your contributions to the Gemini community.

Did you think about the Cosmo, as it will have a much higher resolution camera?

Best,

Mark

Sounds like you've been away from linux / Debian for a long time....if so, your assumptions are out of date.....

Linux / Debian tools in general, are very mature, and compare quite favorably to those found on Windows and Macs. I can say that as my work computers run Win 10 and my main home computer runs Mac OSX and have a few other little laptops running Win 10 and dual boot with Linux Mint 19.1.

Also, please note that the lead Debian developer for the Gemini version of Debian called 'Gemian', has provided some versions of programs to be somewhat similar to the old PSION programs. Of course, you can use various other programs available such as Evolution or Kontact or Kontact-KDE Organizer, etc.

You can sync mail and calendar with Google using Thunderbird.

You can sync contacts with Gnome Online Accounts app.

There are also lots of other editors available than vi too.....

Etc, etc....

Obviously, you should use whatever OS you prefer.....

The Android apps work for their intended purposes, I'm just hesitant due to all the google and app developer tracking that goes on.

I really only use Debian, as to me Sailfish looks pretty, but the community version that is my only option, seems light on programs available.

And not interested in all the google stuff related to Android....

Debian is very quick to respond when I open up the display, almost instant.....

I use the stock setup with lockscreen.

That image shows up almost instant, then I type in my login password and hit enter.

If you want to instantly go to work, then you can disable lockscreen.

If you use Debian, and want to not use a USB mouse, then highly recommend following instructions in the linux section to be able to use the screen as a 'trackpad' with your finger. Works great after you use it for a day and get used to it. finger moves the cursor around on screen and then you can tap on screen to hit a button or icon, etc, and even double-tap to open up something. So, I don't use a mouse anymore. This made all the difference to me in making Debian a great OS on Gemini.

Hope this helps.

Mark

csaunders,

Think a lot of good points have already been made....

Overall, I've been very pleased with Gemini and keyboard, etc.

Triple booting Android(rooted), Sailfish, and Debian...so, very versatile !

Please note that the PSION's were quite different devices than Gemini due to different OS's, different displays, and connectivity options, etc.

Gemini (and soon, Cosmo), are not PSION's. Only real connection between them is having same keyboard/hinge designer. Other than that, they're really different devices.

Mark

Hi,

Have ordered a new Cosmo, so, decided to part with my Gemini and 'All In Bundle' package I purchased.

In excellent condition. Gemini has only been very lightly used as I have a lot of other little mini mobile computing devices and I take good care of devices. Display has screen protector on it.

The 'All In Bundle' package includes everything you see in photos and listed below:

Gemini PDA WiFi+4G

Gemini Leather Pouch

Gemini USB-C Hub

Gemini HDMI Video Cable

Gemini USB-C Mains Charger (2) (US Plug)

Gemini Cover Removal Tool

In addition, the camera add-on is included in sale


HDMI Adapter and Camera packages have never been opened or used.


To be clear, this package includes two (2) AC chargers (US plug). The one shown in photo with boxes has never been used.


Currently, the Gemini is setup to triple boot Android (rooted), Sailfish, and Debian.


This 'All In Bundle' package on the Gemini Indiegogo page goes for $710 and camera was $50.

So, I'm in this for $810 including shipping.

Yours for only $529 shipped USPS Priority Mail within Continental USA. This is 35% off of what you'd pay on Indiegogo. So, low-ballers please do not contact me.

Final reduction $429 shipped USPS Priority Mail within Continental USA.

* If your ship-to address is outside Continental USA, then please send me message (do not post here) your city, country, and postal code and I'll provide you shipping options (trackable only) and costs.

Accept PayPal for payment.


*** Please message me, do not post here, if you have comments, questions, etc. and I will answer you promptly.


Thanks,

Mark

Certainly, a reasonable idea, but it sounds like it would be a Gemini II, not a Cosmo....

Mark

Sounds like pretty good news to me...

Thanks for sharing, Daniel!

Mark

Gemian is the Debian image for the Gemini....headed up by Adam Boardman, who posts in the Gemini - Linux forum section....

There is a Gemian set of webpages on the image, with lots of good info....also, there are a few 'keyboard apps' that have been made for us to try too. Similar to the old Psion apps for calendar, database, etc.

Check it out.....

Mark

Thanks for the great idea, drpeter!

Look forward to some lively Cosmo discussion here....

Mark