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Planet Computers are pushing the openness of the Cosmo Communicator as a selling point, as you can install Sailfish OS and Debian for ARM right out of the box. Planet Computers works via crowdfunding everyone knows that this is different from just a shop where you can buy something. A forum for Planet Computers' Cosmo Communicator device. With the Gemini, they had not only released kernel sources (as they are obliged to), but they had open sourced their bootloader as well. XDA Recognized Developer deadman96385 is also in contact with the company in order to bring TWRP and LineageOS support to the device. Child Boards: Astro Slide - Hardware, Astro Slide - Android, Astro Slide - Linux, Astro Slide - General Discussion: Cosmo Communicator. Planet Computers has assured us that they will be remaining developer friendly. That's not to say that the Cosmo Communicator will suffer from a lack of developer support thanks to its SoC either. MediaTek backed out of the flagship market long ago as they couldn't compete, but the Helio P70 sits comfortably with Qualcomm's mid-range chipsets such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. The device runs Android and is compatible. MediaTek chipsets are certainly not revered for their performance, but the P70 is no slouch and helps to keep costs low. It has a six inch primary display and a keyboard inspired by the design of the classic Psion line of handhelds.

A pocket computer needs a powerful enough chipset to be useful, and that's where the MediaTek Helio P70 comes in.