apowerr Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Source OpenMoko.com OpenMoko is a $300 phone that packs the Linux kernel inside and is not locked to a specific network. Although it shares a similar touch screen with the iPhone, that is where the similarities end. This baby is ready to be loaded with any number of open-source software applications.This development model sports a 2.8″ VGA touch screen, a micro SD card slot, a USB port and 2.5G GSM modem. The next version will also include wi-fi, 3-D motion sensors and added graphics accelerators. When everything is all said and done the OpenMoko will be $450 and available in finished form in October. Well, there you go. Linux kernel on an unlocked phone. The first of many future products spurred by the iPhone. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 i saw this about six months ago, but if this improves, i will get this instead og the iphonei saw this about six months ago, but if this improves, i will get this instead og the iphone Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese N' Pancakes Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 a lready seen this it has power and tons of mods can be done to it however looks so ulgy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuka Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hm i dont think it looks that bad, I kinda want one Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
empreality Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 a lready seen this it has power and tons of mods can be done to it however looks so ulgy I heard this is the "Developer" release, and that a revision/redesign will be made after wards to attract more of the actual users. Hm i dont think it looks that bad, I kinda want one Same, basically it's everything you want in a phone, because the actual users are the ones that are technically building it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.javi Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Looks nice (the black one) . But is not as stylist as the iphone, however the price diference is big =) but it lacks on the wifi. overall its a nice product, nice alternative. But it has to improve a little bit to be in the same level as the iphone. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
empreality Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Looks nice (the black one) . But is not as stylist as the iphone, however the price diference is big =)but it lacks on the wifi. overall its a nice product, nice alternative. But it has to improve a little bit to be in the same level as the iphone. "The next revision (GTA02), which will be available starting at $450 in October, will be ready for the mass market. It will have wi-fi, 3-D motion sensors and added graphics accelerators. So this phone isn't exactly an iPhone killer -- the next one will be a contender." - http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/07/...inux-power.html So, only time will tell. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 "The next revision (GTA02), which will be available starting at $450 in October, will be ready for the mass market. It will have wi-fi, 3-D motion sensors and added graphics accelerators. So this phone isn't exactly an iPhone killer -- the next one will be a contender."- http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/07/...inux-power.html So, only time will tell. Id much rather have the revision 2 than an iPhone Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxsci(macuser) Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 ...i actually posted a topic about this before... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdshft Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Even so, it's not truly able to be used on any provider. I see no support for CDMA, unless they are going to add that later on down the road. What I want is a phone that I can take to any provider, look badass, and have an intuitive GUI. The iPhone fails the one criteria for me: Provider (meaning network as well). If the iPhone later on in newer versions will support CDMA and EVDO, then I will buy one because I can take it to Verizon and use it on my current plan. This phone is too ugly for me. I'm very superficial in regards to my technology. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 ...i actually posted a topic about this before... sorry I didnt know. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embio Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 the advanced developer kit includes a screwdriver so you can mess with hardware Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-405571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 the advanced developer kit includes a screwdriver so you can mess with hardware Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56751-openmoko-linux-iphone-of-sorts/#findComment-413029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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