Just a few days ago, we reported on Jolla’s push for a new Linux phone, which needed at least 2,000 pre-orders to move forward. Now, only days later, there’s good news: interest in the device has surpassed all expectations.
Jolla’s community-funded smartphone project has cleared its production threshold, securing more than 3,200 pre-orders. The strong response ensures that the new Linux phone, developed under the Do It Together (DIT) model, will move forward into manufacturing, with Batch #1 already sold out and Batch #2 now available.
Note they’re pre-selling for the second batch now with a full price of 549€. If you reserved during the weekend, before that text was there you’re in the first batch for 499€
Jolla has updated the page, clarifying the batch totals: batch #1 is the first 2700 orders, batch #2 will be 2000 orders so up to 4700.
I think Jolla was caught by surprise by the amount of demand during the weekend.