Hi guys, I hope you can help me answer this question. Does the new Jolla Phone have the capability of being used as a "desktop" device if you plug-in the monitor via the usb-c? I am getting some different answers on the internet, so it would be nice to get a clear answer since this could be a dealbreaker for me.
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Kazel@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 86d
As far as i understood the new phone doesn't have video out, it is physically not connected, and there also is no software support atm.
So maybe later with TOH
Bullerfar@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 86d
TOH?
Kazel@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 85d
The Other Half
Edit: https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/the-other-half-returns-community-innovation-program/26011
Bullerfar@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 85d
Ah, didn't catch that short. That is giving me hope!
EdyBolos@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 78d
TOH will only support up to a theoretical speed of 25 Mbps, far from enough to drive a display.
Bullerfar@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 76d
Yep it is sad. Hopefully the feature will come with a J2 phone..
Bullerfar@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 90d
I got this answer from a user on the sailfishos forum:
"You are right, there is no clear statement from Jolla concerning convergence, with the DEX-like use of a SFOS phone announced or promised by Jolla. The statement absence here clearly means you cannot rely on this feature to come soon. I also used sometimes DEX in the past as Laptop substitute in the office, very convient, and sadly not on the SFOS horizon…"