[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've not seen any of these devices except in the photos, and I've not seen
any video/screen capture of the software in its current state. I
understand
that this is a first-generation device, and that when the Neo1973 is
released that FIC will also be releasing a few additional 'secret'
devices.
:)
If this first-generation phone isn't ready for general use, what is the
expected timeline for the next round of devices? Will the second or third
generation devices be far superior to the first generation? Or can I
expect
The idea is for the hardware to be completely ready for general use.
However, it won't have wifi.
The next release, in a couple of months or so will.
The software is a completely seperate question - if you buy the one that's
soon to be released, you will be able to install the 'release' software on
it when the later hardware is released.
running new software on old devices is "likely" (backward
compatibility), but its a mistake if it holds back progress.
running old software on new devices is "nice to have", but not necessary
in an open/free device.
In any case, simultaneous GSM + WiFi should work (can you say "stompbox"?)
Simultaneous BT + WiFi doesn't, except where you're either
a) willing to put up with the interferce
b) running a device where the manufacturer had a clue, and has wired the
BT & WiFi chipsets to have either not transmit when the other is
receiving a packet. (As an optimization, you only have to do this when
the WiFi device is running in the 2.4GHz band.)
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