Openmoko
Openmoko is a project founded by First International Computer. The company has created a smartphone platform using open-source technology. Because it uses open-source technology, the phone is very customizable. It is predicted to be more popular among programmers.1
The Neo Base, Neo Advanced and Neo FreeRunner packages were designed specifically to use OpenMoko software.2
Fast Facts
- Approximate cost: $4001
- Weight: 6 ounces3
- Features a 2.8-inch 480x640-pixel touch screen4
- Storage: 256MB4
- RAM: 128MB4
- Bluetooth 2.04
- GPS system3
- Motion sensors3
- Works with T-Mobile and AT&T3
- Works internationally3
- OS: GNU/Linux
- License: General Public License
- Devices: Neo 1973, Neo Base, Neo Advanced and Neo FreeRunner
- Founded: 2006
- An earlier release in July 2007 sold out in three days5
Quotes
- "Everybody wants to call it a phone, but from the beginning I wanted to call it 'a computer with GSM'. Everybody wants it in that category, and I want it out of that category."—Steve Mosher5
- "What will people do with this phone that I can't even imagine"—Michael Shiloh1
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