Yes: Librem 5 is a full desktop, with my full control, "Thinkpad T400 in mobile". It will always run latest Linux and all desktop apps. I can use it as a full desktop connected to keyboard/screen. On the other hand, Android is not a general purpose computer, which only runs what Google allows you to run.
You should try SXMo if you want to see how smoothly Librem 5 and even Pinephone can work if the software is optimized.
> You can't update the firmware at all and you are still running it.
Is there even theoretically an attack vector here?
Yes, Purism has been having problems with refunds. It doesn't affect security or freedom of they devices. Don't buy from them if you will want a refund.
They don't have spare parts in the online shop, but people on the forum were able to buy them or repair the devices by contacting Purism directly. AFAIK in case of a larger demand, Purism promised to provide spare parts more explicitly.
Yes: Librem 5 is a full desktop, with my full control, "Thinkpad T400 in mobile". It will always run latest Linux and all desktop apps. I can use it as a full desktop connected to keyboard/screen. On the other hand, Android is not a general purpose computer, which only runs what Google allows you to run.
You should try SXMo if you want to see how smoothly Librem 5 and even Pinephone can work if the software is optimized.
> You can't update the firmware at all and you are still running it.
Is there even theoretically an attack vector here?
Yes, Purism has been having problems with refunds. It doesn't affect security or freedom of they devices. Don't buy from them if you will want a refund.