From 296cc79064bb7a0710819b8129fa0657b5259950 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 00:52:29 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98:=2020190802=20Linux=20Sm?= =?UTF-8?q?artphone=20Librem=205=20is=20Available=20for=20Preorder?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md --- ...hone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md | 91 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 91 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md b/sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..de4e87cf2f --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md @@ -0,0 +1,91 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/librem-5-available/) +[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) + +Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder +====== + +Purism recently [announced][1] the final specs for its [Librem 5 smartphone][2]. This is not based on Android or iOS – but built on [PureOS][3], which is an [open-source alternative to Android][4]. + +Along with the announcement, the Librem 5 is also available for [pre-orders for $649][5] (as an early bird offer till 31st July) and it will go up by $50 following the date. It will start shipping from Q3 of 2019. + +![][6] + +Here’s what Purism mentioned about Librem 5 in its blog post: + +_**We believe phones should not track you nor exploit your digital life.**_ + +_The Librem 5 represents the opportunity for you to take back control and protect your private information, your digital life through free and open source software, open governance, and transparency. The Librem 5 is_ **_a phone built on_ [_PureOS_][3]**_, a fully free, ethical and open-source operating system that is_ _**not based on Android or iOS**_ _(learn more about [why this is important][7])._ + +_We have successfully crossed our crowdfunding goals and will be delivering on our promise. The Librem 5’s hardware and software development is advancing [at a steady pace][8], and is scheduled for an initial release in Q3 2019. You can preorder the phone at $649 until shipping begins and regular pricing comes into effect. Kits with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse, are also available for preorder._ + +### Librem 5 Specifications + +From what it looks like, Librem 5 definitely aims to provide better privacy and security. In addition to this, it tries to avoid using anything from Google or Apple. + +While the idea is good enough – how does it hold up as a commercial smartphone under $700? + +![Librem 5 Smartphone][9] + +Let us take a look at the tech specs: + +![Librem 5][10] + +On paper the tech specs seems to be good enough. Not too great – not too bad. But, what about the performance? The user experience? + +Well, we can’t be too sure about it – unless we use it. So, if you are pre-ordering it – take that into consideration. + +[][11] + +Suggested read  Linux Games Get A Performance Boost for AMD GPUs Thanks to Valve's New Compiler + +### Lifetime software updates for Librem 5 + +Of course, the specs aren’t very pretty when compared to the smartphones available at this price range. + +However, with the promise of lifetime software updates – it does look like a decent offering for open source enthusiasts. + +### Other Key Features + +Purism also highlights the fact that Librem 5 will be the first-ever [Matrix][12]-powered smartphone. This means that it will support end-to-end decentralized encrypted communications for messaging and calling. + +In addition to all these, the presence of headphone jack and a user-replaceable battery makes it a pretty solid deal. + +### Wrapping Up + +Even though it is tough to compete with the likes of Android/iOS smartphones, having an alternative is always good. Librem 5 may not prove to be an ideal smartphone for every user – but if you are an open-source enthusiast and looking for a simple smartphone that respects privacy and security without utilizing Google/Apple services, this is for you. + +Also the fact that it will receive lifetime software updates – makes it an interesting smartphone. + +What do you think about Librem 5? Are you thinking to pre-order it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/librem-5-available/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-smartphone-final-specs-announced/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/librem-linux-phone/ +[3]: https://pureos.net/ +[4]: https://itsfoss.com/open-source-alternatives-android/ +[5]: https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-5/ +[6]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/librem-5-linux-smartphone.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1 +[7]: https://puri.sm/products/librem-5/pureos-mobile/ +[8]: https://puri.sm/posts/tag/phones +[9]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/librem-5-smartphone.jpg?ssl=1 +[10]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/librem-5-specs.png?ssl=1 +[11]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-games-performance-boost-amd-gpu/ +[12]: http://matrix.org From dac8f0d24cca8b94999ca407697b741105c907f3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Xingyu.Wang" Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 10:22:41 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Rename sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md to sources/news/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md --- ...0190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename sources/{tech => news}/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md (100%) diff --git a/sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md b/sources/news/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md similarity index 100% rename from sources/tech/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md rename to sources/news/20190802 Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder.md