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frank. - The $180 Phone

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CazTGG

Member
Didn't see a thread for this so I thought i'd make one since it seems like an interesting project on Indiegogo. An Ottawa student is currently trying to raise enough funding for a $180 (USD) phone called frank., a 5.5' phone with the following specs for $180 USD:

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The market definitely seems aimed a younger demographic with its "stick it to the man" sales pitch that's trying to offer a mid-range phone for a lower cost than one would expect from current offerings. The campaign just launched today and currently raised over 45K of its planned 250K goal.
Link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/frank-just-another-f-king-phone-android-smartphone#/

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Pay $1,000 for a phone if old.

EDIT: You may want to read this if you're interested in this project - http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/09/05/frank-isnt-just-phone-phony/
 
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Suikoguy

I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
What's the catch? Many of these phones have little margin already...
 
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KojiKnight

Member
I'd be in for that price, but not for a Kickstarter campaign. If it makes it to market in a reasonable timeframe (ie doesn't take 2 years and severely outdated) I'll grab one.
 
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sooperkool

Member
This already exists and I bought one last year.:

Blu Vivio 5R

$183.00


5.5” Full HD Display with Curved Glass; 8.1mm Slim Metal design with Fingerprint Scanner and Encrypted file management system

13MP Sony IMX258 Main Camera with Phase Detection Autofocus and 8MP wide-angle Selfie Camera

MediaTek 6753 64-Bit 1.3GHz Octa Core Processor, 32GB Internal memory 3GB RAM and Micro SD up to 64GB

Equipped with 3,150 mAh Battery and DTS Surround Sound

4G LTE, (2/4/7/12/17), 4G HSPA+ (850/1700/1900/2100): US Compatibility Nationwide on all GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Straight Talk, Pure Talk USA, and others.
 
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Fat4all

Banned
CazTGG said:
Do note that, even if the campaign doesn't reach its goal, the campaign will keep the money it raised unlike Kickstarter.
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No, this is a fixed funding campaign, so they only get the money if they raise all of it.

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With Indiegogo, 'flexible funding' means campaigns get whatever is raised.
 
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Syriel

Member
CazTGG said:
Didn't see a thread for this so I thought i'd make one since it seems like an interesting project on Indiegogo. An Ottawa student is currently trying to raise enough funding for a $180 (USD) phone called frank., a 5.5' phone with the following specs for $180 USD:
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Congrats. Some college kid figured out how to order OEM in bulk from MediaTek or (more likely) a Chinese reseller.

There is no inventing going on here, and don't expect a whole lot of Android updates (assuming you even get a piece of hardware).
 
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Quonny

Member
So it's actually a $280 phone, that isn't supported by Verizon, with a cringeworthy crowdfunding campaign by a teenager and some random business dude who has no real experience.

Well, sign me up.
 
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99Luffy

Banned
Just get a G5, or wait next year for a G6. LG always seems to drop the price on last years flagships model to $200 close to holidays.
 
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MUnited83

For you.
Alright deal for the price, but might as well but Chinese brand phones with the same specs which will have better support and bigger community making ROMs
 
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louiedog

Member
99Luffy said:
Just get a G5, or wait next year for a G6. LG always seems to drop the price on last years flagships model to $200 close to holidays.
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The G5 suffers from a boot loop issue that hit a few LG phones. Even replacements people get under warranty seem to get it again eventually so I wouldn't risk it. I think they fixed it in the G6 and extended the warranty to 2 years so I'm waiting for that to hit <$400 for my upgrade.
 
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Alcotholic

Banned
In 2 years time when my phone has worn into its planned obsolescence, I will get a $100 smart phone or a super cheap dumb phone.
I'm ready to decrease my connectivity.
Plus everything is too expensive.
 
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AlphaDragoon

Member
Good specs for the price, but I dunno about a crowdfunded phone. Seems like the sort of thing you'd get burned on.

I do like that it's affordable with good specs. I still miss the hell out of the Nexus line though as I hate physical buttons and non-stock Android. My old Nexus 5 is getting a bit long in the tooth but I have no idea what to replace it with as the Pixel costs 10 million dollars and other phones either have stupid buttons on the front like this one or non-stock Android.
 
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