This seems to be the higher end mainline linux phone. I am getting a flx1 which is cheaper, however if i had enough I would get this as a higher end device. It would let me use it as a desktop too. And in several years we might see the newer rockchip chips in phones too, giving us enough power for most high end desktop work. I do think there is room in the market for it and remember you pay higher because you arn't the product. You either pay for software with your data or wallet.