Check out their philosophy[0]. They aren't exactly a company targeting end user consumers. They want to put affordable hardware in the hands of a community of tinkerers.
Well, as both an end-user and tinkerer, I'd rather not have to own two devices when I can go out and get one that will cover all my bases.
Good luck with that. See how long that last, if the current trend continues.
Soon you might have to aquire a certified developerversion to unlock your device to tinker with it.
Regardless, Pine does not look like a product I'd put my faith in. Perhaps someone else, sure, but Pine inspires no trust from me.
Sounds like Purism Librem5 is more for you then?
Possibly. Their laptop devices look excellent. On the list when my current device gives up the ghost.