OPENMOKO - Worlds First integrated open source platform

OpenMoko is first of its kind in mobile phones because its fully developed by open source. its a Linux based product and is completely integrated open source mobile communications platform in partnership with FIC. This is a kool device and looks incredible with a completely unique facade, and a myriad of useful features

The Neo1973 will charge when connected to a PC via USB. It will also support USB network emulation, and will be capable of routing a connected PC to the Internet, via its GPRS data connection. It will have 128MB of RAM, and 64MB of flash, along with an upgradable 64MB MicroSD card. You’ll also get a touchscreen, ultra-high resolution 2.8-inch VGA (640 x 480) and GPS capability

Because OpenMoKo consists exclusively of open-source software, the Neo1973 will ship with a limited feature set, including a dialer (screenshot below), email/text messaging client, a phone book, and media player. The first “pilot run” of 500 Neo1973s (FIC-GTA001s) will arrive in mid-December. The device will reach general availability in January, and sell direct from FIC for $350. More images and detailed information at LinuxDevices.com

Hardware Profile of the device

FIC Neo1973:

• * 120.7 x 62 x 18.5 (mm)
• * 2.8" VGA (480x640) TFT Screen
• * Samsung s3c2410 SoC @ 266 MHz
• * Global Locate AGPS chip
• * Ti GPRS (2.5G not EDGE)
• * Unpowered USB 1.1
• * Touchscreen
• * micro-sd slot
• * 2.5mm audio jack
• * 2 additional buttons
• * 1200 mAh battery (charged over USB)
• * 128 MB SDRAM
• * 64 MB NAND Flash
• * Bluetooth (2.0)

The OpenMoko Linux Distribution will be built with OpenEmbedded. The

developer devices will be based on the following software:

• * Linux 2.6.17.14
• * gcc 4.1.1
• * binutils 2.17.50.0.5
• * glibc 2.4
• * Xorg 7.1
• * glib 2.6.4
• * gtk 2.6.10
• * dbus 0.9
• * eds
• * (more)

The OpenMoko application framework adds C-APIs on top of Gtk+, Dbus, GConf, and EDS. The UI will be implemented with GObject based classes like:

• * MokoApplication -- base application class
• * MokoPanedWindow -- base class for stylus main windows
• * MokoMenuBox -- menu widget holding application and filter menu
• * MokoFingerWindow -- base class for finger main windows
• * MokoFingerWheel -- rotary finger wheel
• * MokoFingerToolBox -- finger tool box
• * (more)

A set of core applications using this OpenMoko framework is under development. Of course, you will be able to use a lot of "legacy" X11 applications, as well.

openmoko is a developers dream come true.....

when u can create every feature for yourself do u plan to buy an IPHONE? and if u lend ur hand in developing the product then u can

OpenMoko have announced their intentions to develop an Android-compatible handset for release as early as November. The alleged Android phone will operate under the project name "GTA02" and resemble something like the Neo FreeRunner as told by the androidguys. The phone has a 2.8-inch, 640x480 screen, Wi-Fi, 3 axis accelerometer, 400-500 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB NAND Flash, A-GPS and a "laser pen."

Asia distributors (www.idasystems) will be offering the first 20 orders of the Freerunner with Google Android installed in India for Rs 17600 (inclusive of shipping and Central Sales Tax abd no requirement for for Google APPS sign up). Please note that this offer is only for people with significant linux experience/ developers as Android for the Freerunner still has some rough edges and future updates will be freely made available on our website and will need to be installed through a linux running computer.

The MRP of the Freerunner is Rs 22000 but to avail this offer you can mail zoheb@idasystems.net