Next step for me was get rid of all feed related apps on my phone. Such as news, anything designed for endless content.

That's all you need on a regular phone. Just keep the bare minimum apps and it does the same thing as this punkt phone does.

@@endezeichengrimm I need my old Motorola phone with full keyboard. It was awesome!

That was a cool feature. @@stevemuzak8526

Same. I mean youtube is kinda a social media if you engage in comments (which I do, but as minimally as possible lately) and I've never had tiktok, insta or snapchat but I've nuked Facebook and twitter/x accounts. Now I just use discord and WhatsApp.

I'd like us to call these phones "Wise Phones."

Thank you! Really appreciate all the work you folks put into your products and resources. Would love to collaborate with you in the future!

Can you access online banking through it? I've been considering this switch, but my only concern is access to online banking.

@@reclaiming-masculinity I was seriously thinking about one, but it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor and I use a password generator for my passwords. Not hand-typing that. Currently using an older smartphone now and it works well enough for me.

Thanks buddy, I’ve got a lot of value from your work, so I appreciate the kind words!

I’m hopeful I will one day be able to make the switch! That being said it’s tough to live in a “smart” world and not be using a smart device. I’ll make a video about that friction for sure, and expect more reviews on these types of phones as I continue my search. Appreciate the comment!!

I had a similar experiencing debloating my samsung and having some stuff break. I'd rather use FOSS software and I'm willing to accept some inconvenience, but google maps is pretty excellent for navigation and checking business hours. If my phone were rootable and able to be flashed witha custom rom, I'd definitely go that route instead of trying to fully debloat android

I have another review coming next month that I’m working on, keep your eyes peeled!

That’s device deserves a video for sure. I’m impressed you have it - very cool!

I think you may be right about that combo!

How is the security of the device? I’ve heard that is comes preinstalled and ready to go… there is no initial setup? Seems sketchy to me.. 🤔

@@MagicalFishy Honestly security and privacy don't look great. Its preinstalled with all of Google's apps. Thats the one thing I don't like about it, but I can't bring myself to care since I don't use it for anything but calls/text/emails.

@@dormioTV Gotchya! Thanks for the info, that helps.

For the price of this thing, might as well use a smartphone just minimize the apps installed

That’s a good way to go, but it’s tough since companies are dedicated to keep you distracted. It’s an addictive device by design, so it’s not all up to the “users” willpower, though it’s a bonus if you can fend it off!

I want to, I’m going to look into it for when it’s certified to work in Canada!

@@spencers-adventures It works in Canada on Koodo, Virgin Mobile, Bell, Telus, Lucky mobile

I think it’s definitely a designer item in the pricing, hence why I bought it used. However I like the ethic of the company and the fact that they’re so loud about distraction and privacy protection, so I don’t mind supporting their work

I have a phone I’m reviewing now which covers most of these bases you’ve mentioned. Keep yours eyes peeled next month for a video on that!

I am reviewing a phone that has almost all the features I’d want from a smartphone but the feel of a dumbphone and I’m liking it so far. Review coming next month likely!

@@spencers-adventures looking forward to it! I know this isn't a phone review channel but I'd still love to see more of this dumb phone content

That's why I bought a cheap Nokia. The Punkt seems more like a lifestyle designer product. I bet 60% of the price is just for paying the designer and because of the name of the brand. I think its just its own market: For people who don't want to look poor but also want to have a dumb phone. With a Punkt you might have more self esteem when your naturally insecure. That's how premium brands work.

KaiOS devices should be sold cheaper. However, devs must make their versions for that OS, especially Signal and Matrix client devs

i think WhatsApp is no longer suupported

These are all fair points, it’s definitely a very niche item!

I think the security focus is the only thing that sets this apart from other basic phones, and the fact that it’s kind of a high end “artsy” device with its design. I like what Punkt stands for as a company so I respect it, and if you can get it used like I did it’s only like $150USD

I understand, but if you aren´t a person of interest i think pigeon/signal isn´t that important, if you like it the money is yours not mine, personally i´m not paying 90+ euros for it, a cheap phones costs 20/30 euros and besides grandparents everyone has a smartphone. You got content outta of it so is worth it either way, keep well.

I'm with you buddy. I appreciate the comment, take care! @@weird-guy

I completely understand this argument and I think if you can manage the willpower to dumb down a smartphone then that’s a great way to go. I bought the Punkt used for $200 CAD - I also didn’t want to pay full price. I think it’s for sure a luxury type device and cheaper options that are available are great alternatives. Punkt is an interesting company and I think they’re still worth supporting for people who don’t mind the cost, or doing the secondhand route like I did. Appreciate the comment!

@@spencers-adventures Thanks for responding and I hope that you don't feel that I was too negative in my comment. I've labored over moving back to a 'feature phone' but as I have researched available devices it's become painfully clear that many smartphone technological advancements that we rely on have become ubiquitous throughout society. IE: messaging, QR codes, electronic payment systems, music, podcasts, navigation, news, etc. So, as I've heavily considered the 'dumbphone' it's become more clear that the smartphone itself isn't the issue but rather society has become addicted to social media. If we use the smartphone for practical purposes instead of pocket entertainment systems, then we would be better off. However, if 'dumbphone' manufacturers want society to give them a second look when considering a new device, then I feel the first issue they need to hurdle is making messaging much easier, because T9 is a dinosaur for a reason.

That’s why you need to build resilience financially! Then you CAN walk away if your job doesn’t align with your values. That’s a future goal of mine for sure. Thanks for the comment!

Yes. I quit a WFH job after 3 days because the amount of tech they wanted me to rely on, to be at their beck and call, surveying my every move including being on camera the entire work day. Jobs like that can shove it. If something doesn't align with your values, you come up with a different solution.

Very small company with a product that isn't mass produced

The terrible reviews are from people who want it to be a cool looking smartphone though. I feel like that’s a lot of peoples problems with it, that they want a dumbphone that is actually smart in so many ways. This is a device that’s uncompromising to the mission of the company and the idea of a dumbphone. The battery life is bad and the price is definitely aimed at people who appreciate that’s it’s a designer product, I agree it’s not competitive at all price wise to other phones of the same category.