On 7/9/07, sgrover <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The OpenMoko phone is now available. This first release is more aimed > at developers, but even then this looks like a great system. > > http://www.openmoko.com > http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/131832054/article.pl > http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/System_Developer > http://projects.openmoko.org/ > > Can't wait to see the first few reviews. As is, I want one of the > advanced models just so I can get the cool gadgets (aka development > tools) and case. But, like any cell phone purchase I need to check if > my provider has GSM coverage, and if the phone would work in Calgary > (willing to change provider if I can keep the same number...)
As far as I know, Rogers (and Fido, which is kinda Rogers anyway...) is the only GSM carrier in Canada (or, at least, Calgary.) > > I believe this type of phone is going to be the catalyst for a massive > change in the way telecommunications is done. It effectively opens up > the market to open source software, has some decent connection options > (bluetooth, USB, etc.), and even throws in some 3D accelerometers. The > integrations projects for this gadget are staggering. > > My thoughts... > > Shawn I've been patiently awaiting the Phase 2 launch before I even think about seeing if I can use one with Rogers... but I'm not getting my hopes up. Meanwhile, I'm subscribed to the "announce" mailing list, just in case that day does come :-D http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/announce -Mark _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [email protected] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
