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With the release of the Minimal Phone about three months away I am thinking more and more that this phone may hit the sweet spot for me. I have ordered each of the three pkb phones coming in the Clicks Communicator, Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, and Minimal Phone 02. However, there are certain specs with the Minimal Phone that are swaying me more and more.

1. Build quality. With the unibody aluminum build I feel like it will hold a more quality feel. Unihertz is in the same park here but the build quality of the CC has been a concern for me. Especially after some bad press fron Click's Power Keyboard.

2. I like that the keys of the MP are aluninum as well. May end up being nothing but nice nonetheless.

3. Wireless charging. While this is certainly not a requirement for me it is nice to have if ever wanted and needed. The Clicks has this feature as well while the T2E unfortunately does not.

4. Headphone jack. Again, not a necessity but nice to have and if all things even I would like. Again, CC has this while the T2E doesn't.

5. Notification light. In my opinion any Blackberry inspired phone should have this and I want it on my device. Not only does the MP have it but it's where I would like it as opposed to the CC. Unihertz simply did not include it.

6. OLED screens. This is something I wished the Titan 2 had and all three of these obvious do. The pixel density is the same on the CC and T2E while slightly higher on the MP. The CC and MP have a 90Hz refresh rate while the T2E goes up to 120Hz.

7. Displayport. This is sonething most may not care about but I want in a phone. The MP has this, the T2E does not, I've seen conflicting reports with the CC.

There are other things of note obviously. But I think the MP is checking more of the boxes than the others for me. The fact that it also has added a 3600mAh silicon carbon battery is excellent. If they reach a stretch goal it will increase storage to 1TB on the model I backed. They are talking the addition of a capacitive keyboard which is good as well. Especially if they integrate software additions to it. Considering their thoughtful approach to software right now I have reasons to believe they will.

With the Minimal Phone 02 on Kickstarter available for backing is their any of you with concerns of backing it considering Minimal's reputation after the release of the Minimal Phone 01? Minimal thenselves states that roughly 200 phones weren't delivered while community speculation is closer to one in ten or roughly 500 undelivered products.

With the Minimal Phone 02 on Kickstarter available for backing is their any of you with concerns of backing it considering Minimal's reputation after the release of the Minimal Phone 01? Minimal thenselves states that roughly 200 phones weren't delivered while community speculation is closer to one in ten or roughly 500 undelivered products.

So there are multiple viable options for a physical keyboard device coming out by the end of the year. Most notably the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, the Clicks Communicator and the Minimal Phone 02. All have their strengths and weaknessess. Unfortunately none check every box for the most part so most are basing purchasing decisions on which check the most or, for somen whuch get released the soonest.

Sadly, all three companies have had issues that shouldn't be ignored. Clicks's recebtly released Power Keyboard has expierenced marked return rates, quality control issues and issues surrounding fullfillment with people who ordered in January still awaiting delivery. Minimal released their first phone to less than stellar fanfare. Individuals generally consider the phone a bust. Some people who back the project on Kickstarter never received their rewards as backers. Unihertz has gotten bad press for promising Androidupdates and security patches that never came and have botched the release of the T2E having missed deadlines and have been less that forthright along the way.

Therefore, I feel as though the market for PKB phones, while small, is poised for someone to come and take it. All three of the aforementiined companies are miniscle in comparison to the Apples and Samsungs but they are working within a niche subsect. If they could fill the current void with the PKB market in providing clear and concise communication, doing what they say they will, providing support, I feel that could/would go a long way to capturing that market. At the very least it would go a long way to help build their brand.

I feel it's too late for Unihertz to do so. As the most established of the group they have had the most opportunities and yet to do so. Minimal would need a drastic rebound which isn't impossible but unlikely. Personally, I think Clicks is most capable of coming through in this regard and in part I think that's why they are taking SO long to release the Communicator. I'm hoping it is due to them ensuring the product is refined. Thoughts?

So there are multiple viable options for a physical keyboard device coming out by the end of the year. Most notably the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, the Clicks Communicator and the Minimal Phone 02. All have their strengths and weaknessess. Unfortunately none check every box for the most part so most are basing purchasing decisions on which check the most or, for somen whuch get released the soonest.

Sadly, all three companies have had issues that shouldn't be ignored. Clicks's recebtly released Power Keyboard has expierenced marked return rates, quality control issues and issues surrounding fullfillment with people who ordered in January still awaiting delivery. Minimal released their first phone to less than stellar fanfare. Individuals generally consider the phone a bust. Some people who back the project on Kickstarter never received their rewards as backers. Unihertz has gotten bad press for promising Androidupdates and security patches that never came and have botched the release of the T2E having missed deadlines and have been less that forthright along the way.

Therefore, I feel as though the market for PKB phones, while small, is poised for someone to come and take it. All three of the aforementiined companies are miniscle in comparison to the Apples and Samsungs but they are working within a niche subsect. If they could fill the current void with the PKB market in providing clear and concise communication, doing what they say they will, providing support, I feel that could/would go a long way to capturing that market. At the very least it would go a long way to help build their brand.

I feel it's too late for Unihertz to do so. As the most established of the group they have had the most opportunities and yet to do so. Minimal would need a drastic rebound which isn't impossible but unlikely. Personally, I think Clicks is most capable of coming through in this regard and in part I think that's why they are taking SO long to release the Communicator. I'm hoping it is due to them ensuring the product is refined. Thoughts?

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Given how bad the reception has been with the power keyboard does anyone have concerns with the Communicator? There has been large levels of returns and reports of issues, seemingly high amounts of quality control issues.