This looks very interesting. However, it does put into context how much value operational scale brings:

- The Librem 5 specs out in the ballpark of the 2016 iPhone 7 Plus.

- My goodness it's expensive. Similarly-specced iPhones still on the market are in the $300 range.

Obviously kill switches etc. are worth some money, but it's still surprising to see the magnitude of the value differential.

I'm always going to root for more competition in the market, so I hope this does well. But I am baffled at who the target market is. "Is okay with outdated phone but willing to pay 3x for it" would seem to be a very small market.