I just came across the OpenMoko project recently, but I'm enthused enough I intend to buy one on release day, even if shipping to NZ _is_ expensive. I'm really impressed with the project, and after being extremely disappointed with how closed the Apple iPhone is, it's a relief to see someone's doing a phone the right way. If you asked me for a feature list for my ideal phone, you'd pretty much end up with a good description of the OpenMoko. ;)
Which brings me to a sudden (though premature) thought I had. I read one or two other posts in the archives about advertising/hype, and it occurred to me that the contrast between the iPhone and the OpenMoko is like night and day. Even better, Apple have a very successful advertising campaign that's just begging to be spoofed. So now I'm imagining a few ads along these lines... --- Scene: Completely blank white background. Two people enter the frame. Moko: Hi, I'm an OpenMoko iPhone: And I'm an iPhone * OpenMoko looks like he's enjoying himself iPhone: What are you doing? Moko: Oh, I just downloaded this great new game I came across. Want to try it? iPhone: I, er, I can't play new games. I've got this great game of solitaire, though! Moko: That's a shame. Nothing at all? iPhone: Well, I can play games off the web. Some of them. Want a game of bejeweled? Moko: ...thanks, no. I'm fine. --- You get the idea. Obviously I'm no script writer. ;) -Nick Johnson _______________________________________________ OpenMoko community mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
