Planet Computers : Gemini - Psion Returns


I see that these are now available in ED's shop. Price though... Is Planet not giving resellers, i.e. @EvilDragon , a break (or much of one) from retail?

Indiegogo PC Gem 4G US: $599 + shipping.
Dragonbox PC Gem 4G US : 584.03 EUR ~ $680 + shipping.
 
I'm having the same prices as the official Gemini Store:

https://store.planetcom.co.uk/collections/gemini-pda/products/gemini-pda-1

Didn't even know they're still selling it on Indiegogo (and which doesn't make sense...)
But yeah, I could never offer it for the Indiegogo price, as that's roughly the distributors price (and I also have to give 2 years of warranty, etc.)

That's often the problem with crowdfunding projects.... Once they start selling regularly, they often forget that distributors also need to earn something....
 
Now that ED is selling these and has them in stock, should Planet Computers (and GPD for that matter) get a sub-heading under "Other Consoles" much like, "GPH Consoles" does?

GPH Consoles
GPD Devices
Planet Computers Devices (Yes, I know they only have one.)
 
It arrived but I had no time unboxing it until yesterday.
I have gotten major issues with the keyboard acting weird. Sometimes it switches between FN and normal mode when pressing non-alphanumeric keys. So when I want to delete some text by pressing backspace, it takes me to Android settings even though I did not press the FN-Button the whole time.
I have already updated and configured the Gemini Keyboard app and the system is up to date. Did you have these issues as well and if so, how did you fix that?
 
After updating, you have to reconfigure the keyboard app.
And after every reconfiguration, you have to reboot the device.
That's what worked for me.
 
Did not help :( I even reflashed Android using their guide. I start to think that there is a problem in how the keyboard is connected. The Psion randomly starts the google voice app or the contact list. Some keys do not work at all.
 
Agree, sounds like hardware problem. Might be a simple fix or maybe not.

Contact Planet for assistance.

Mark


PS. Not sure why people are calling this device a Psion, it is not. It is a Planet Computer Gemini PDA.

It takes some hardware design inspiration from the Psion by the Psion keyboard/case designer, but otherwise is really a new company.
 
Not to mention that Psion's logo was this:

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So you can see where "planet computers" and their current logo came from. And no, they are nothing to do with Psion of the 80s/90s, they're just trying to cash in on the good feeling people had about the 3a/c and 5/Mx.
 
Not to mention that Psion's logo was this:

SCRtoImage.php


So you can see where "planet computers" and their current logo came from. And no, they are nothing to do with Psion of the 80s/90s, they're just trying to cash in on the good feeling people had about the 3a/c and 5/Mx.
Well, for the most part, I think they "cash in" for a good product, tailored to people who liked the Psion and/or need a PDA instead of a smartphone.
I am quite satisfied with my Gemini.
 
I am quite satisfied with my Gemini.

As am I. It's definitely in the spirit of Psions (3, 3a, & 3mx in my case) of old. Only my OpenPandora has come close recently to this benchmark. A portable multifunctional keyboard based device.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
 
Oh. Yeah I don't know how I got that mixed up :D But I was already aware about Planet Computers being a new company.

About the hardware issue I first thought I would swap it for a new Gemini (forgot the correct term regarding warranties). This would be the first time sending something back I bought in the web.
 
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I like the Gemini overall. Hardware-wise it is quite nicely designed and ultra-portable.

Think it is still in process of becoming.....from a OS standpoint.

Like the flexibility to use one or more OS's....but not a big fan of Android due to google connections...but know you can deal with it if you use it rooted, etc.

Sailfish looks pretty, but once you get beyond the looks, it feels pretty 'half-baked'...so, maybe in the upcoming next version it will be more compelling to me..

Like having Debian and for a somewhat beta version available, works pretty good. However, you really need a mouse to navigate well....which is fine when I'm at a desk location, but not so good, if I'm sitting in a chair, etc.

So, hopeful for the continued development and make this a more mature product.

Just my 2 cents...

Mark
 
My Gemini is now on a Google Fi data only SIM. AT&T got too annoying so I switched carriers and now have an LG V35 phone.

So, Gemini gets used even more as a remote and in-meeting email machine - it is fantastic for that.

I have encountered an annoyance thought. The Google Assistant button on the side of it is prone to accidental engagement, resulting in a loud BLEEEPurpblerup noise if brushed, followed by mic activation, regardless of what the volume of the device.

Short of prying the button out of the device with a screwdriver, is there any way to disable or reassign it to something less annoying?
 
Not without installing Linux, I suspect. Remember, google isn't evil, google is your friend just wanting to talk to you.

Removing the physical button cap with a finely sharpened flat bladed chisel then packing the remaining cavity with nearly cured epoxy is under consideration.

I moved from AT&T to Google Fi for the cheaper 4 line service. I picked the LG V35 phones within their offering partially because they -don't- have a dedicated Google Assistant button.

But - I still plan to use my Gemini for what it is great for. I am rather wishing that Planet hadn't hobbled reassignment of that button. I'm sure we could think up dozens of non Google Assistant uses for that big silver button on the right side of the device that seems to get bump activated by a slight breeze resulting in a maddeningly loud activation sound and microphone box pop up.
 
I think I solved that by disabling the Google App in Android settings -> App Manager (while there, hit the menu button on the top right corner -> show system apps). You don't need root for that. Google services and the Play Store will usually continue to work unless you deactivate them as well.
That BLEEEPurpblerup Sound drove me nuts as well :D
 
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