On Sunday 10 October 2010, Alfa21 wrote: > > > And one more note: attaching anything via external 40pin port, will > > > make device impossible to attach to Smartbook. > > > > The MiniBook can be connected as normal after removing the module. We > > could design the module so that it can connect everything via USB, in > > which case the module could dock to one of the USB connections available > > in the SmartBook. > > so, why we don't just add the ยต-usb port and use that both to connect that > module, charge the phone, use it as flashdrive etc..? also you'd need one > and only the usb port on the module so you'll be able to connect directly > or through one of the others ports on the smartbook.
Because the point of the module is that is doesn't require changes to the existing MiniBook. Much as I would like to replace the barrel and mini-HDMI with client and host usb sockets, that would require a board revision and new plastics. If that's being done then the board rev may as well include the bits that would have gone into the module. _______________________________________________ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
