In the US it’s 12EST/ 9am PT
Here’s the link to the Livestream:
1 SIM and one SD or 2 SIM
Battery will be replacable but not at home. Promised 4 years availiability, unlike Pure battery
Maps will be offline, updates for Kompakt server. They used some app but optimized. No data transfer, offline only (privacy oriented but no comments ratings just navig) like GPS
Good to see Saša
- Banking apps, NFC … NFC is supported by hardware. but banking apps will not be avail via Store. You can sideload but if you get an APK, not recommended. They think of it in future. QR codes can be used
- and paying on QR is possible and will be done by Mudita likely.
Signal, WhatsApp work!!! Sideloaded but with worse exp since not designed for e-ink
Spotify works but I am more intersted in mp3
CEO sais Mudita will develop its own messanger
UI done for e ink with ghosting, so UI minimizes effect (better then Pure)
Any sideloading of apps NOT optimized for e’
My question
How will you support development for eink of Any Android app and will you feat it in your store
Native Calc OK
Alarm OK
Chess BIG PLUS
Map navigation is minimal, looks like Pure promised, VOICE NAVIG
Similar to HiSense A5 look
Notes OK, just sound should go of
RTight button for quick settings BIG PLUS
Dialer
Price is right…
Screen was tested extensively for dust, drop and scratch SATISFACTIONARY
Kompakt will be shipped from Poland, Europe KS batch
Phone is made in Asia
Now they ship US, Canada, EU , Australia and NZ (developed countries with standards)
Coming to other countries depends on demand (how wil you messure demand?)
Some networks were added for USA (bands) band 71 added
14 days is return policy (this was with Pure too)
It has SOS feature, 5 power button press
WhatsApp,. Signal etc, is not included, but can be sideloaded
They are aiming for Messanger that is comaptibile with WhatsApp
Camera is 8Mpix
Pics in colour, QR scanning support
It has warm and cold LED flashlight, niice (for Pure 2 and Harmony 3 too)
Eink is not suited for videos, but they consider making it
Sound recorder is here
mp3 player is WIP features not known
Calendar will be feature rich, allowing events
WhatsApp invades privacy, so let’s see what Mudita does – if anything – to prevent WhatsApp from invading a Kompakt user’s privacy.
CEo says WAS compatibile. I prefer Signal and Telegram.
Camera pic
Language supports 8 languages, include Greek
Its likely mudita sounds and apps will be there
330mah battery. UI is optimized and end result is about 5 days of use, up to 40 days idle
No one told me my mic was wrong It was using the mic from my webcam and not the one from my nicer one
Nevermind Jose, it was all good.
Quite nice channel you ve got there, and I believe you did pure honest review
I see you writte books, also nice
But this image tells a lot
This is great that spotify works, there is no need for a podcast tool
Hey, jumping in to correct a few things, as @RasVoja is very active We want to ensure the comments above align with our actual position:
- Replaceable Battery: Yes, the battery is replaceable, but not easily by the end user.
- Banking Apps: We can’t take responsibility for the performance of third-party apps other than those preinstalled on Kompakt or provided by Mudita which is why we don’t recommend sideloading (but its up to the user)
- Messaging App: Michał shared his personal thoughts (that he’d love for us to have our own messaging app). We’re currently evaluating options. Several apps, including WhatsApp, have been tested, but we haven’t made a final decision on if/which will be natively supported.
- Languages: The 8 languages listed on the Kickstarter page are supported, along with special characters. More languages will be added over time.
- Battery (3300 mAh): We’ve stated 6 days of standby time so far, but current testing is showing even higher numbers. We’ll share updates once we’ve finalized testing. Just to clarify, the mention of 40 days was purely a comparison to the development progress of Mudita Harmony (which shows we can)
Thanks for having us again @Jose_Briones
(I was sure that was your Shure microphone with all the bass in your voice )
Thanks for recap, its not easy when you catch it live. I suggest merging this and KS FAQ in one clear info on website and then on forum and KS page. In depth info on what Kompakt is.
It was very hood, I managed to catch it live too. Thanks to all involved and José, your microphone was absolutely fine. And I’m proud to say that I’m one of those people who still use the Mudita Pure, I still love that phone.
Since I had two weeks test due to limited Outlet guarantee, and team does not want to work a bit more on software and cant provide contact with battery manufacturer, I decided its too risky to keep it. Software has wastly improved since 2021 but few done things are left unfinished.
But if small fixes are introduced and outlet price dropped to 200 USD I am willing to buy it again, no returns
My only problems with the Pure were the drop in signal from time to time, although this has much improved recently. And also the media player is not great. But the aesthetics and minimalism of the Pure is a pleasure to use. I am looking forward to more of the same and better with the Mudita Kompakt.
I beg for T9, Large fonts, improved dark theme, calendar events and note edit from Center. And battery contact. But no go.
Prob is not loosing signal its not getting reception back when you step outdoor or find spot with better reception. You need to reset. This is software thing.
I find Pure way better product in its own merits and category and more expensive since its made in EU. But needs to be given some more love.
Kompakt is really cheap for eink smart but software will be hard way, like camera no video for now etc.
Also restrictive shipping of both kills the market.
Pure is best dumbie, if fixed and down to 200 USD it would sell good.
I keep forgetting to ask and the discussion on scratch-resistance reminded me, does the Kompakt have a glass screen or a plastic one?
E ink screen is durable per se, CEO promised some ratings.
I believe phone has most basic dust and water IPxx but lets hear it offiicial.
Its a bit &%$!$! detailed specs that were present for all Mudita products are still hidden and given drop by drop.
Maybe because for smatries it aint so good compared to 2024 300e phones. But Yota 2 died, HiSense is only on ebay and no default play store, so I would compare to them.`