Can I run my own software on it? I would love to buy an epaper portable of some sort, but the fact that they're all locked down is a no go. One day I'll live my dream of vim in the forest grove.
This product would also make for a classy home automation tablet.
There is so much hardware out there people could be hacking on, improving, repressing all wasted due to difficulty loading new code.
A coworker was given a SONY e-ink device. We quite like it, but the included firmware is limited and dependent on a windows app that leaves a lot to be desired.
This is early hardware that was given the SONY treatment. That means great enclosure and ergonomics, but also conservative use of the display and goofy proprietary interfaces.
Would not take much to make the device a lot more useful.
One day, we will circle around and be talking about these already solid devices and how in-demand they remain despite their age because of your great decision.
Sidebar: I really want one, but am price constrained at the moment. (Too bad, so sad for me!)
Will the production models see an equally open configuration?
Hope so. Thanks again.
I'm very hopeful with an unlocked bootloader that the community will provide a more privacy-focused operating system so that I can enjoy this product.
I've considered, for instance, getting a fair phone. But the only way to get a pre-de-googled one is through a third party at a 20% premium..
I know you specifically said pre-de-googled, but as you said it seems like the options there are really bad, but graphene does seem to make it pretty easy to install (although I haven't actually tried it yet).
World needs more boot loader unlocked devices.
I imagine you’ll get Linux distributions within a week or so.
—Owner of a bricked e-ink device
That would be any Android tabled - supposedly E-Ink based - with Termux installed...