For sure a lower priced device would be able to increase their customer base who find that Foundation Passport if off limits to them cost wise. We are very close to know what this device might be, and I couldn't be more excited about it.
While I still love my Foundation Passport device(s), and it's my go-to recommendation for hardware wallets, I agree that there should be a 'Passport Lite' of some sorts, based on the Batch 2 device but with some cost cuttings. Some items come to mind like its premium finish (cast metal), color display, and SD card slot that could be eliminated. A plastic device with monochrome display and manual seed backup at a decent price would be welcome.
The codebase also already exists and runs on 2 different kinds of hardware, so little additional costs there, and there would be the option to base it on the existing founders edition PCB, too.
Once again, I prefer to have the separate specialized gears
like wallet, security key , encrypted storage, etc. that have advanced features. rather then a single
highly priced crypto-combine were some parts may be short-tailed. Such setup gives me more flexibility in security and heritage schemes as applied to my stash.
For instance, using this technique I have openly spread my SEED phrases over the whole word keeping them at my relatives and friends. How could I do it with the use of crypto combine other that to spend the fortune to buy dozens of its instances? How about using a Passport Prime for everyday usage (small amount of
BTC, 2FA codes, and e.g. encrypted files that you need on the go) and a Passport stored in a safe place for bigger sums?
Though I don't think Prime as an everyday device will make sense in combination with its ability of storing seed backups, as you typically wouldn't want to carry those around with you under any circumstance.
However, the fact that it will allow us to develop custom apps for it, makes it very interesting to me for this 'everyday usage' scenario. It could be something like a secondary smartphone for security-critical stuff that you don't want to keep on your actual phone. I still need to watch the presentation, but I'm quite sure this thing won't be based on regular Android / Linux / other big OS that's full of functionality, but also potential bugs and security flaws.
I do plan do get one of these Passport Prime devices; not sure if I personally need it, but I'll buy it with my own money and review it here for you guys in depth, as always!