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2017-08-16
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When there is a question, there is an answer.
Here is when the slider is closed, and the bottom side of the device. As well as the back of it.
Also part of the back.
We are finalising the Moto Mod development as well as making progress on this one, a lot of work to be done... Next update will be on the second half of this month.
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2017-08-16
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2017-08-16
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No sorry. Moto mods needs to be finalised this week.
To give you an idea a normal bar style smartphone only has two moulding pieces: front plate and back plate.
On this mod we have 5+1 pieces, 2 for connector surfaces, two for bottom, one for the keys. And more importantly, the sliding frame which has metals and hinges.
I need to close it asap to get livermorium some reputation. Won't be too long. And once they have finished Moto will have a launch activity for us. (I like those Moto guys)
And maybe have some rest...
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2017-08-16
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I see. So just the reasons why the other manufacturers, like Samsung for example, arent interested in slider- aka more-complex phones.
Thanks for the mini-update!
And I hope you'll get your well-deserved rest then!
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2017-08-16
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I see. So just the reasons why the other manufacturers, like Samsung for example, arent interested in slider- aka more-complex phones.
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2017-08-16
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They also break more easily (See the "Oreo" problem on first Palm Prē) which is costly nightmare in logistics (returns, warranties, etc.)
And beside us geeks (who need to type code, shell, or use complex technical vocabularies, or multiple language that defy usual input tools) most of the other "normal" users can do with simplified input tools (autocorrect or swype) with the occasional small bluetooth keyboard.
So there no real point for a big company to invest the costly extra resources in producing slider keyboards, it won't attract that many additional users. Better invest in cameras, *that* one attract more users.
Also, slider keyboard add a little bit thickness, and given the current trends, having a smartphone thin enough to slice cheese with it is a fundamental need for everyone...
Thus, big thanks to chen to thinking about catering to the few with different needs like us.
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2017-08-16
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2017-08-17
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Have seen the new Nokia flagship device announced today, I think ours is more Nokia than this "Nokia"
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2017-08-17
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It worked even for apps already open, but in that case Alt+Tab was just simpler. You can also set shortcuts to several applications on F1-12 if I remember correctly. Quick Launcher was one of them for me, so I didn't even have to Alt+Tab first, I could just use the shortcut for QL to bring it to front and start typing. I barely needed the other shortcuts.
To be honest I seldom use Quick Launcher without a keyboard, it's often just easier to use the home screen or launcher. With a keyboard, however, it already provides a very good keyboard experience with Sailfish. Feels like having a Super key and a Linux menu with a search field.
Last edited by Kabouik; 2017-08-16 at 12:02.