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  1. CrackBerry Question's Avatar
    CrackBerry Question
    I just read on GSMArena that ASTRO slide is almost dead.
    What is left?
    Any safe PK phone nowadays?
    How is Titan Pocket so far?
    The latest update it got?
    Any hope for a new PK phone from Punkt?

    Thank you...
    02-06-23 02:06 AM
  2. conite's Avatar
    conite
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    Originally Posted by CrackBerry Question
    I just read on GSMArena that ASTRO slide is almost dead.
    What is left?
    Any safe PK phone nowadays?
    How is Titan Pocket so far?
    The latest update it got?
    Any hope for a new PK phone from Punkt?

    Thank you...
    Nothing secure.

    But a Chinese outfit named Unihertz makes a few cheapies - Titan OG, Pocket, and Slim.
    02-06-23 10:40 AM
  3. John Albert's Avatar
    John Albert
    Originally Posted by conite
    Nothing secure.

    But a Chinese outfit named Unihertz makes a few cheapies - Titan OG, Pocket, and Slim.
    Other than Unihertz, is there any phones with a physical keyboard? And do you think that Punkt could revive that Passport like phone?
    02-06-23 04:39 PM
  4. conite's Avatar
    conite
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    Originally Posted by John Albert
    Other than Unihertz, is there any phones with a physical keyboard? And do you think that Punkt could revive that Passport like phone?
    Nothing recent, no.

    I have a hard time believing anyone else would be dumb enough to invest their money in a pkb device.

    Edit: As per the objection noted below, I am referring to companies - not users.
    Last edited by conite; 02-07-23 at 09:26 AM.
    02-06-23 04:47 PM
  5. boogywstew's Avatar
    boogywstew
    Originally Posted by conite
    Nothing recent, no.

    I have a hard time believing anyone else would be dumb enough to invest their money in a pkb device.
    There ... now you've said it! Do you feel better now? Those of us who bought a PKB phone are "Dumb" ... per you. But of course, you believe Apple and Samsung are treated "Special" by the Chinese Communist government!
    You keep believing your fairy tale!
    02-06-23 10:16 PM
  6. joeldf's Avatar
    joeldf
    Originally Posted by boogywstew
    But of course, you believe Apple and Samsung are treated "Special" by the Chinese Communist government!
    Not really sure what that even means. How are they treated special? Apple and Samsung have to abide by the Chinese Communist Party Government rules if they sell their phones in China. Just like every one else who decides to do business in that country. In fact, Apple had to provide an in-county server for the government as part of the deal to be there.

    Samsung currently has less than 2% of the mobile phone business in China, and they stopped manufacturing their phones there in 2019.

    But, for the rest of the world, none of that matters as we aren't affected.

    What point are you trying to make?

    And I think Conite meant that no company would bother investing in the development of a pkb phone today. There's just not enough interest to make it profitable. Businesses aren't in it to lose money.


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    02-06-23 10:42 PM
  7. Chuck Finley69's Avatar
    Chuck Finley69
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    Originally Posted by boogywstew
    There ... now you've said it! Do you feel better now? Those of us who bought a PKB phone are "Dumb" ... per you. But of course, you believe Apple and Samsung are treated "Special" by the Chinese Communist government!
    You keep believing your fairy tale!
    You do realize that conite is referring to OEMs as dumb.
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    02-07-23 05:48 AM
  8. conite's Avatar
    conite
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    Originally Posted by boogywstew
    There ... now you've said it! Do you feel better now? Those of us who bought a PKB phone are "Dumb" ... per you. But of course, you believe Apple and Samsung are treated "Special" by the Chinese Communist government!
    You keep believing your fairy tale!
    No, I said a company who believes there is a viable business model for a pkb device is dumb.
    02-07-23 07:56 AM
  9. boogywstew's Avatar
    boogywstew
    Originally Posted by Chuck Finley69
    You do realize that conite is referring to OEMs as dumb.
    Then he should spend more time proof reading because his post can certainly be taken either way.
    02-07-23 09:03 AM
  10. conite's Avatar
    conite
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    Originally Posted by boogywstew
    Then he should spend more time proof reading because his post can certainly be taken either way.
    The poster I was responding to was specifically asking about Unihertz, Punkt, and perhaps "anyone" else.
    eshropshire likes this.
    02-07-23 09:23 AM
  11. SteinwayTransitCorp's Avatar
    SteinwayTransitCorp
    Originally Posted by Chuck Finley69
    You do realize that conite is referring to OEMs as dumb.
    We have to explain this?
    Dunt Dunt Dunt and eshropshire like this.
    02-07-23 12:47 PM
  12. SteinwayTransitCorp's Avatar
    SteinwayTransitCorp
    Originally Posted by conite
    The poster I was responding to was specifically asking about Unihertz, Punkt, and perhaps "anyone" else.
    Have IQ’s fallen this much that this has to be explained? I looked at your post and got the OEM tie in……..another snow flake offend….LMAO
    02-07-23 12:49 PM
  13. Chuck Finley69's Avatar
    Chuck Finley69
    Trusted Member
    Originally Posted by boogywstew
    Then he should spend more time proof reading because his post can certainly be taken either way.
    Not to me, but either way, according to Ray Davies, paranoia will destroy you...
    02-07-23 02:10 PM
  14. spARTacus's Avatar
    spARTacus
    Come now folks. Can't we all get along?
    eshropshire likes this.
    02-07-23 05:48 PM
  15. Ph1llip's Avatar
    Ph1llip
    Originally Posted by spARTacus
    Come now folks. Can't we all get along?
    What are the available phones with a physical keyboard today?-picture1.jpg
    02-08-23 06:49 AM
  16. irob20000's Avatar
    irob20000
    Fxtec Pro1 X
    02-08-23 10:59 AM
  17. spARTacus's Avatar
    spARTacus
    Originally Posted by Ph1llip
    Click image for larger version.  Name: Picture1.jpg  Views: 46  Size: 25.8 KB  ID: 453812
    Did I miss-interpret something?
    02-08-23 05:21 PM
  18. SteinwayTransitCorp's Avatar
    SteinwayTransitCorp
    Originally Posted by Ph1llip
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    Attached Thumbnails What are the available phones with a physical keyboard today?-shock.jpg  
    02-08-23 05:54 PM
  19. John Albert's Avatar
    John Albert
    Originally Posted by irob20000
    Fxtec Pro1 X
    Is this still alive?
    How is the software support?
    02-08-23 10:12 PM
  20. irob20000's Avatar
    irob20000
    Originally Posted by John Albert
    Is this still alive?
    How is the software support?
    Yes, still actively being manufactured. It's backordered on their website but I just ordered one on ebay.
    02-09-23 04:56 AM
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