Clicks Communicator

Nostalgia & keyboard appeal

• Many commenters miss BlackBerry, Palm Treo, old Nokias/LG enV, etc., and feel their touch typing never reached the same speed/accuracy.
• Physical keys, being able to touch-type without looking (even while walking), unified inbox, and colored notification LEDs are seen as major draws.
• Some argue Clicks should lean hard into “productivity main device” marketing, not “second device / digital wellness,” because the real audience is power users willing to invest in a typing learning curve.

Form factor, typing & app compatibility

• The square-ish screen and PKB are praised as “actual innovation” versus slab phones, but many warn about app layout issues (maps, parking, banking, media, some UIs becoming unusable or tiny).
• Past devices like Unihertz Titan are cited as cautionary tales: slower typing than soft keyboards, lost conveniences (emoji/GIF keyboards, spacebar cursor navigation), and widespread aspect‑ratio bugs.
• Others counter that when done right (older BlackBerrys), PKBs can outperform touch keyboards; Communicator’s touch‑sensitive keyboard and gesture support are seen as promising but unproven.

OS, openness & updates

• Runs Android; this disappoints people who want Linux, GrapheneOS, or a truly privacy‑oriented OS.
• Use of a MediaTek SoC raises concerns about mainline Linux support and long-term maintenance.
• Update policy (Android 16 with 2 years OS + 5 years security) is viewed by some as acceptable and by others as too short, especially for work-security requirements.

Product positioning: primary vs “second” device

• Heavy debate over marketing it as a “second phone.”
• Critics say this muddies messaging (people unsure if it can be a normal primary phone) and that the “second device” market is tiny or mostly fantasy.
• Others say framing it as a companion lets them avoid competing head‑on with iPhone/flagships and supports a “work communicator” narrative.

Digital minimalism & discipline

• Some want a device that simply can’t run TikTok/Instagram; others argue that’s about personal discipline, not hardware.
• Comparisons are made to Light Phone and other “detox” devices; skeptics say buying special hardware instead of changing habits often just produces e‑waste.
• Alternatives discussed: classic feature phone + duplicate SIM; locking down one’s existing smartphone via settings.

Trust, preorders & company history

• Concern that this is effectively a Kickstarter: lots of renders, little live UI, and preorders funding development.
• Several warn about the related fxtec team’s history (Pro1/Pro1x) of long delays, excuses, weak aftercare, and aging hardware by ship time.
• Others counter that Clicks has already shipped physical keyboards of decent quality, so chances of eventual delivery seem better—but many still plan to wait for reviews and in‑stock retail units.

Hardware features, cameras & price

• Positively noted: headphone jack, microSD, notification LED, touch keyboard gestures, possible display‑out, relatively compact size, and pricing that’s lower than some expected.
• Camera specs (50MP OIS rear, 24MP front) look good on paper, but several point out megapixels alone say little about real photo quality.
• Some early Clicks users complain about stiff keys and weak keyboard shortcuts on iPhone cases, and worry the same issues could carry over.