On 10/10/10 20:09, Alfa21 wrote: >>> 2. Use already created MiniBook, just add gsm/3g board inside. IMHO, >>> more realistic idea and definitely require less efforts. >> Certainly, space permitting. There may be enough space for navigation sensors >> too. They are easier to add than the 3G module, and have a similarly low >> requirement for case mods. > imho 3g phone module have a certain priority over all the rest. > I think we should do things gradually, step by step, just to be concrete. > > hey, I'm not saying the rest is crap! > just do one thing and do it well, to start moving wheels :) > I wish I say your words ;-) >>> 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. > > and the barrel 5v connector is removable, imho. Nice analysis, we have to be concrete, simple & efficient.
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