CDMA and GSM

The T-Mobile G1 might be the world’s first open-source Android handset, but it’s definitely not the last. Rumor has it that OpenMoko, another open-source handset maker, is going to hop in on the Android bandwagon as early as November, when it releases its first Android-based product called the GTA02.

Details about the Android-powered OpenMoko GTA02 are still sketchy at the moment, but from what we’ve gathered, it could feature a 2.8-inch 480 x 640 pixel touchscreen display, 400/500 MHz Samsung 2442B Processor, built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, and 3 axis motion sensing accelerometer. And like the G1, it should still employ the use of “hard” buttons, as well as a so-called 4-in-1 laser pen.
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Open source fans among you probably already checked out the OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner review. The day when you’ll be able to actually grab the device is set for this Friday, July 4th. That’s of course in case you’re ready to pour out $400. That may sound a lot, but remember there’s a lot under the hood — including 2.8-inch VGA screen, WiFi, aGPS, 128MB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.0, two 3-axis motion sensors, and whole lot more. Read the rest of this entry »

The Neo1973 is an open source Linux-based handset from OpenMoko, and it is designed to be an easily configurable and expandable device, in sharp contrast to many other phones. Manufactured by FIC, the unusual name of the Neo1973 reflects the year that mobile phones were first introduced, and the handset has a little bit of “retro-futuristic” styling to boot. Read the rest of this entry »