Thanks for the links. That definitely looks pocketable, which begs the question: why not pop in a GSM module and write a special app for Ubuntu Mobile to add phone functions?
Jack (PS. Sorry, I accidentally sent this message to your personal address.) On 7/15/07, Steve Paine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Jack. The platform that this project is looking at is the Intel-based McCaslin and Menlow platforms. McCaslin is based on Pentium single core tech and Menlow is....well actually I don't know yet but expect something small! This shows the sizes that we could be looking at in 2008. http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=502 Video demo here http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=506 If someone comes up with a suitable operating system (!) we could see the birth of the x86-smartphone. Steve. On 7/15/07, Jack Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I'm really excited about the project you're all working on. From what I > understand, the intel platform you're focusing on ("MID") uses a special > dual-core Centrino processor. Does this mean that pocket-sized devices are > out of the picture, and that the form factor will be moreso like Microsoft's > UMPCs? > > Thanks, > Jack > > -- > Ubuntu-mobile mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-mobile > > -- Steve Paine Carrypad - Promoting UMPCs through UMPCportal.com Bonn, Germany. -- Ubuntu-mobile mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-mobile
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