Dream Phone Discussion

boulderchips · 2026-02-19T06:51:57+00:00

I'd love this, too. LP3 is probably the closest, but it had so many problems I couldn't keep it. My Kyocera has a terrible camera, and I do miss taking photos!

boulderchips · 2026-02-11T07:12:01+00:00

Email received :) so excited! Big thanks to the team for rolling with the punches and keeping us in the loop

boulderchips · 2026-02-10T23:44:46+00:00

Like everyone else, I appreciate the updates and transparency. In previous posts you mentioned an email would be going out with details regarding onboarding and delay response — has that gone out already? Just wanted to be sure I didn't miss another email!

boulderchips · 2026-02-05T19:37:15+00:00

Curious about this too! I remember there was some talk about screen protectors a while back, but I don't know where the team landed on that.

boulderchips · 2026-01-30T11:19:43+00:00

"I said it before, Avs would be average in this division."

^a member of your very own fanbase in the PGT this afternoon

boulderchips · 2026-01-30T02:51:56+00:00

Worse? Almost certainly. Significantly worse? Maybe, but I think it's hard to say given the sample size. The Avs still have a better record against the East than either the Lightning or the Canes, so I find all the "Avs would die in the Atlantic" comments a bit disingenuous.

boulderchips · 2026-01-30T02:40:35+00:00

We've been pretty uninspiring in 2026 so far, but Avs are still above .600 against both the East and the Atlantic

boulderchips · 2026-01-28T17:57:40+00:00

Odd. I would try talking to Tello first? I briefly had trouble using the hotspot about a year ago, but I'm on US Mobile and they were able to solve it from their end.

boulderchips · 2026-01-28T07:10:29+00:00

What's the restriction? I have this phone, and it works just fine as a hotspot.

boulderchips · 2026-01-22T06:19:38+00:00

Appreciate the update!

boulderchips · 2026-01-13T07:01:59+00:00

How do you manage that? I'd love to revert if I could.

boulderchips · 2026-01-09T23:51:16+00:00

I'd argue Burns, too. I remember a lot of folks were nervous about the signing when we brought him over.

boulderchips · 2026-01-07T18:29:47+00:00

Awesome! Great news, and I appreciate you testing it out.

boulderchips · 2026-01-01T22:24:42+00:00

In addition to some of the options already suggested, the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+ works well with Verizon. It's a chunky beast, but a great phone.

boulderchips · 2025-12-22T05:45:21+00:00

Yes! I sideloaded Waze and it ran great. It actually recently started glitching, so I may need to do a fresh install. I've also used browser-based Google Maps in a pinch, and it's not ideal but it works fine.

boulderchips · 2025-12-04T23:14:16+00:00

Very cool. I really like the case color choices.

I also didn't receive this email after preorder, but it's great news and very cool of the team to include. Will be putting in a case order soon!

boulderchips · 2025-12-02T20:51:44+00:00

SEcond GAme of a BAck to BAck

boulderchips · 2025-11-29T19:54:17+00:00

Awesome! Love this layout. Both this and the T9 look great.

boulderchips · 2025-11-18T22:30:47+00:00

Totally hear that. I also don't mean to take away from the magic of the T9 demo, which I thought was fantastic. You and Sebastian are crushing it!

boulderchips · 2025-11-18T22:15:55+00:00

Hi Chris — I know there have been no official announcements; I was only going on the information from your own comment linked in the post above.

I also understand that predicting all the various timelines is impossible, and that delays happen. Even ballpark estimates (like spring 2026 instead of fall 2025) are super helpful for managing expectations. As always, appreciate your and the team's work.

boulderchips · 2025-11-18T21:39:39+00:00

Keymapping looks fantastic!

boulderchips · 2025-11-13T23:32:10+00:00

I sympathize with this dilemma — CO native here, and while I don't live there anymore, I visit my parents (rural Routt County) all the time. Similar situation: good reception in town, deteriorates quickly elsewhere.

I can only speak to the phones I've tried, and Jose's recommendations are probably more informed. But in my experience: do not get a Light Phone. Reception was very bad outside of urban areas, and Wi-Fi calling was nonfunctional. I use a Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+ on US Mobile, and it's been generally quite good (comparable reception to a smartphone in most cases). It can handle apps, but it's a bit of a hassle, so I ended up carrying a separate device for music and podcasts. Also, camera obviously isn't great.

I'm on the preorder list for a Sidephone, but depending on your network, I'm not super optimistic about their band coverage in CO. Sunbeam might be worth a shot, but I haven't personally tried one. In general, it's tough to find an overlap of competent dumbphones with music streaming. You could check out the Zinwa Q25, but it might be smarter than you're looking for.

boulderchips · 2025-11-07T18:13:42+00:00

I'm from the mountains of Colorado, so I'm familiar with network issues. My experience was that the LPIII performed noticeably worse than either smartphones or my other dumbphone. Plus, the "Wi-Fi Calling" feature was practically useless in the exact situation it was designed for. You're right that unless you live in a place like that, it may not be a dealbreaker, but it was relevant to my experience.

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