The $300 Linux-Powered 'iPhone Killer' Arrives

[*jr]

After seemingly endless delays, the OpenMoko phone is here. The first version of the NEO 1973 mobile phone, which carries the Linux kernel inside and is not locked to a specific network, is available for purchase from OpenMoko.com. It's not as jaw-droppingly pretty as the iPhone, but it shares a design philosophy -- no buttons, just a screen -- and it's ready to be loaded with any number of open-source software applications. (Though, according to Gadget Lab, so is the iPhone).

The base version of the NEO sells for $300. It has a 2.8" VGA touch screen, a micro SD card slot, a USB port and 2.5G GSM quad band capability.

http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/ ... power.html

*go to the link to see what it looks like

[Gatspy]

It looks nice, but whats with the '3-D motion sensors'? They're gona need more than just "unlocked to any carrier" cause i'm pretty sure its just matter of time for the iphone to get unlocked as well.

[1_londoner]

ewww butterz foqal butterz.

[*jr]

[quote="Gatspy"]It looks nice, but whats with the '3-D motion sensors'? They're gona need more than just "unlocked to any carrier" cause i'm pretty sure its just matter of time for the iphone to get unlocked as well.[/quote]

Yeah, did you also noticed it has no iPod (music or video) capabilities and no camera?

[Gatspy]

Jr I think thats what they meant by "So this phone isn't exactly an iPhone killer -- the next one will be a contender"

[*Arabman]

I have read about it months ago. Let's first read the reviews and then consider if it's worthy.

Some pictures:

http://www.heise.de/bilder/91868/0/1
http://www.heise.de/bilder/91868/1/1
http://www.heise.de/bilder/91868/2/1

http://www.flickr.com/photos/koenkooi/s ... 573486523/