I'm tempted... but I don't know the answers to your questions John. I presume you just slot in your SIM card and away it goes? If you can figure out whether it will just work, add me to your list.
- David On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM, John Carter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Open Source / Embedded Linux Open / Hackable Cellphone is on sale now! > > I note their 900/1800/1900 Mhz tri band is sold out, but the > 850/1800/1900 is still available for $399 or $3690 for packs of 10. > > http://www.openmoko.com/product.html > > I note Vodafone 900 and 1800 services and Telecom has 850mhz planned. > > http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/cou_nz.shtml > > The telecom site suggests that you'll not be able to use the openmoko on > their network... > > > http://telecom.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/telecom.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=104 > > http://telecom.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/telecom.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=135 > > > Question 1 to the Group: Do we need to have the 900Mhz version here or > is the 850 preferable because in the longer term it will allow us to > switch to Telecom if we wish? > > Question 2 to the Group: Anyone planning on distributing these things in > NZ? > > Question 3 to the Group: I'm planning on ordering one for myself, and > would be prepared to go for a 10 pack if enough others are > interested. Anybody else interested? > > John Carter Phone : (64)(3) 358 6639 > Tait Electronics Fax : (64)(3) 359 4632 > PO Box 1645 Christchurch Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] > New Zealand > >
