VaZso 1,848 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 9 hours ago, EskeRahn said: I was SO close to buying one in the Z series several times, having ordered a few of the keyboards, but was so pessimistic that I persuaded myself to wait until I actually had at the least one keyboard mod in my hands - that proved to be a wise decision.... I thought similarly, so I was thinking of buying a Moto Z phone but still wanted to wait for Keyboard Mod... ...but when my N900 has started having flash problems (again as it was not my first N900), I had to buy a replacement phone... although I could manage to use my old N900 with the help of an SD card (it had a 256 MB main flash and 32 GB eMMC, the latter was the source of the problem), so the hardware was already slow enough (especially the limit of 256 MB RAM) which caused me to buy a replacement one... Still I did not want to buy a Z force, instead, I have bought a temporary phone using my company support from the limited selection of service provider models, but that was the reason I have bought Moto G6 as a preparation for a future Motorola - I have used that phone for a bit more than a year. If Keyboard Mod was became a real product, then I would have been bought a Motorola Z force2 by that time... but as the project was shot down, my purchase was also skipped... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hook 2,160 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 On 4/23/2022 at 3:33 AM, EskeRahn said: I was SO close to buying one in the Z series several times, having ordered a few of the keyboards, but was so pessimistic that I persuaded myself to wait until I actually had at the least one keyboard mod in my hands - that proved to be a wise decision.... </fantasy on> I wonder how hard it would be to resurrect the keyboard mod as a back case add-on (pogo pin interfce) for the Pinephone. Would probably have to work with one or more distros like Mobian and/or ManjaroArm. </fantasy off> Pine would probably resist a third party accessory that is better than theirs. 😉 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swond 118 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Don´t know how you feel the situation, but my opinion is clear: Since there is again complete silence from the team. I have no response to my e mail 2 weeks ago, there is no update at indiegogo.... I guess there is a new obstacle in production.. Or anyone knows more? Please tell me that I am wrong. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hook 2,160 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, Swond said: Don´t know how you feel the situation, but my opinion is clear: Since there is again complete silence from the team. I have no response to my e mail 2 weeks ago, there is no update at indiegogo.... I guess there is a new obstacle in production.. Or anyone knows more? Please tell me that I am wrong. It's always hard to know, but right now they are still within the timeline of their last update. Even if they began SMT the same day they posted (probably not), that would take them out to the 24th and thus manufacturing might be beginning this week. So possible for shipping to start in mid-May as projected. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hook 2,160 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Production does indeed seem to be starting... 3 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. S. 1,328 Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 (edited) Quote posted by FX Technology May 3, 2022 • 8:32AM PDT Pro1-X Manufacturing Update - May Dear Pro1-X Backers, This manufacturing update is short and sweet. The SMT process is now well underway. Here are some behind the scenes photos taken from the SMT factory: More updates to follow over the next week! Team Fxtec 🙂 Edited May 3 by Rob. S. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zundappchef 45 Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 true all this i wonder with what software it wil ship must be android right? right ? watch this phone arrive without software 😂 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaZso 1,848 Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 They have posted another update here: Quote by FX Technology May 5, 2022 • 7:15PM 26 minutes ago Pro1-X Manufacturing Update - May Dear Pro1-X Backers, Here is another brief update for you all regarding Pro1-X production: We are all booked in and confirmed to start mass manufacturing on Tuesday 10th May. As per the manufacturing timeline, we shared with you all in April, we are still on track to start mass shipping your Pro1-Xs around mid to late May! We will share more photos with you all once the mass assembly line has begun next week. Team Fxtec 🙂 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlavi 109 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) I just got an SMS from a DHL Express shipment from HONG KONG SAR, CHINA from "Bailun" having been picked today at 20:02. It could be the spare battery I have ordered. I doubt it is the phone. I don't think they have yet the technology which would allow shipping items before they are manufactured. edit: Turned out this was not FxTec shipment but from Win Source, an electronics component distributor. Edited May 10 by jlavi 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marmistrz 76 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I remember reading somewhere that the Pro1x was supposed to have a massive camera upgrade (to a 48MP sensor) but I can't find it on fxtec.com. Was the plan eventually abandoned? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jsreed5 18 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) 33 minutes ago, marmistrz said: I remember reading somewhere that the Pro1x was supposed to have a massive camera upgrade (to a 48MP sensor) but I can't find it on fxtec.com. Was the plan eventually abandoned? The first mention of an upgraded camera sensor was in F(x)tec's February 2021 update on IGG, the same update in which the SD662 chipset was revealed. Quote We are upgrading the camera module to the latest 48MP Sony IMX586 Sensor to take advantage of the Snapdragon 662’s support for larger camera sensors. F(x)tec appear to have come through with this. The first image of the new sensor was in their June 2021 update. Quote The new 48MP camera module has arrived and is ready to tune. Mentioned again in their August 2021 update, and most recently in their October 2021 update: Quote The new IMX586 camera module is now fully functioning, with the autofocus and flashlight fully refined for capturing the perfect pic! Quote Despite the global shortage and delays regarding a lot of electronic components and chipsets this year, we have secured all the necessary components required to begin production. This includes the Qualcomm SoC parts, camera sensor, screen (which are currently in short supply). As final assembly is beginning now, I assume it's safe to say they have all the sensors now, and they will be included with the Pro1 X. Edited May 10 by jsreed5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marmistrz 76 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 int 2 minutes ago, jsreed5 said: The first mention of an upgraded camera sensor was in F(x)tec's February 2021 update on IGG, the same update in which the SD662 chipset was revealed. F(x)tec appear to have come through with this. The first image of the new sensor was in their June 2021 update. Mentioned again in their August 2021 update, and most recently in their October 2021 update: As final assembly is beginning now, I assume it's safe to say they have all the sensors now, and they will be included with the Pro1 X. thanks. I was confused by the fact that their webpage still mentions the IMX363: https://fxtec.com/pro1x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 4,765 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 6 hours ago, marmistrz said: int thanks. I was confused by the fact that their webpage still mentions the IMX363: https://fxtec.com/pro1x Let us tag @Erik to so if he can get the page corrected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaZso 1,848 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Another official update about manufacturing has been begun at here: Quote by FX Technology May 11, 2022 • 1:19PM 8 minutes ago Pro1-X Manufacturing Update - May Dear Pro1-X Backers, Pro1-X mass manufacturing has officially begun! Take a look at some of the recent photos and videos sent from the factory: With assembly now well underway, we still expect to start shipping your devices in mid to late May. We would just like to remind you all one last time, to double-check your shipping address to ensure that everything is correct before shipping begins. As always, thank you all for your continued patience and support - we can not wait for you to receive your new and exclusive Pro1-Xs! Team Fxtec 🙂 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fxtecish 32 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I wrote to Chen about the problems in their detailes in early spring and he thanked and fixed some errors about dates and stuff but not everything and didn't answer my further mails or correct the other errors. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suicidal_orange 79 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 5/10/2022 at 11:39 PM, EskeRahn said: Let us tag @Erik to so if he can get the page corrected. Is he still alive/working at Fxtec? According to his profile his last visit was November 😟 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 4,765 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 1 hour ago, suicidal_orange said: Is he still alive/working at Fxtec? According to his profile his last visit was November 😟 Oh! I was unaware - maybe he isn't then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suicidal_orange 79 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 1 hour ago, EskeRahn said: Oh! I was unaware - maybe he isn't then? Only looked because I didn't remember seeing a response the last couple of times you tagged him, I have no insider information. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. S. 1,328 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 Quote posted by FX Technology May 18, 2022 • 9:13AM PDT Pro1-X Manufacturing Update - May Dear Pro1-X Backers, We hope you are all well 🙂 Here is a quick update for you with some more behind-the-scenes footage of Pro1-X production: Watch on Vimeo Watch on Vimeo Watch on Vimeo We are making great progress with the manufacturing of devices, and will be sending out more information regarding shipping dates and expected delivery in due course. As always, thank you all for your continued patience and support - we can not wait for you to receive your new and exclusive Pro1-Xs! Team Fxtec 🙂 🙂 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silversolver 849 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I am toying with ordering one of these. Hmm. I still have my Pro1 and have no real objection other than I need to change my screen because the digitizer goes bananas sometimes. I like the improvements in the X, but doubt it will make any real improvement in my life. What to do..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 4,765 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 3 hours ago, silversolver said: I am toying with ordering one of these. Hmm. I still have my Pro1 and have no real objection other than I need to change my screen because the digitizer goes bananas sometimes. I like the improvements in the X, but doubt it will make any real improvement in my life. What to do..... "Either you are with us, or against us" 😇 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaZso 1,848 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 7 hours ago, silversolver said: I am toying with ordering one of these. Hmm. I still have my Pro1 and have no real objection other than I need to change my screen because the digitizer goes bananas sometimes. I like the improvements in the X, but doubt it will make any real improvement in my life. What to do..... I have ordered one - better to have more than having none of a keyboard phone. 😄 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlavi 109 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 4 hours ago, VaZso said: I have ordered one - better to have more than having none of a keyboard phone. 😄 Me too. Better to have one usable KB phone than three unusable & outdated. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 4,765 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 14 hours ago, jlavi said: Me too. Better to have one usable KB phone than three unusable & outdated. Now that is good logic for ordering more than one ... 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silversolver 849 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 4 hours ago, EskeRahn said: Now that is good logic for ordering more than one ... 😁 There was discussion back in the early days of sending you a shipping container full of them. :) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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