Lilbits: Retro gaming hardware, another BlackBerry clone, and a DIY UMPC with an E Ink color display

The Onyx BOOX Poke 2 Color was one of the first eBook readers to ship with a color E Ink display. And while it’s designed for reading eBooks, periodicals, and comics, it’s basically a tablet with a sunlight readable display (with a slow refresh rate) and a relatively sluggish processor: but thanks to its Android-based operating system you can install plenty of third-party apps.

So why not […]

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Unihertz Titan 2 smartphone with a physical keyboard is heading to Kickstarter in June. No word on the specs, but it looks a lot like a BlackBerry Passport clone with a square screen and a small, wide keyboard. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Unihertz-Titan-2-New-Android-smartphone-with-BlackBerry-like-keyboard.1023892.0.html #UnihertzTitan2 #Smartphones #Crowdfunding #Unihertz #BlackBerryPassport #BlackBerry

I really like the Titan. Keyboard is great, not quite BB level, but close. It truely is rugged, waterproof, 98% oil proof even. Screen is OK, battery life quite decent.

Unfortunately, the chipset (MT Helios P60) has issues. Asides from being slow, BT and Wifi frequently disconnect. WPA3 is a no-go. The proximity sensor has a deep bezel which traps lint, messing up calls. The camera is also rough, though OpenCam helps.

#UnihertzTitan2 ? It's time, Unihertz!!