FIC Neo1973 smartphone with Linux based OpenMoko open source platform
OpenMoko has announced the immediate availability of a completely integrated open source mobile communications platform in partnership with FIC. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of FIC’s Neo1973 smartphone, which utilizes the full Linux based OpenMoko platform. This device 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.
“Open platform standardization will kick-start an entire ecosystem of mobile phone developers.” stated Dr. Ming J. Chien, Chairman of FIC.
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
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i want to know more about this model (Neo1973 smartphone).
what will be the estimate price in Asia/India. and what about the availability.
thanks
manish
November 11th, 2006 at 2:45 am
so funny, just looked on FiC’s website who partners with OpenMoko as said on this website. Read their statement at the top of the site:
http://www.fic.com.tw/
FIC RECOMMENDS WINDOWS XP.
LOL!!
November 11th, 2006 at 3:30 pm
Haha! Interesting, thanks for that!
November 11th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
I would like to check a demonstration of the possible new end user network solutions. Are there any public brainstormings?
November 11th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
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February 27th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
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March 5th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Hey guys,
visit openmoko.org.
That’s developers portal for this phone.
Soon openmoko.com will be online and there you can find out more about openmoko and NEO1973
March 7th, 2007 at 2:32 am
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March 7th, 2007 at 8:15 am
That looks amazing. Completely awesome. I can’t wait.
-wishes he could get one
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March 17th, 2007 at 3:10 am
where can u buy it?
April 16th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
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