iPhone. JUNE 29.

unpossibles · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:51 pm

http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/ ... power.html

The $300 Linux-Powered 'iPhone Killer' Arrives

the OpenMoko phone is here. The first version of the NEO 1973 mobile phone, which carries the Linux kernel inside and is not locked to a specific network, is available for purchase from OpenMoko.com. It's not as jaw-droppingly pretty as the iPhone, but it shares a design philosophy -- no buttons, just a screen -- and it's ready to be loaded with any number of open-source software applications. (Though, according to Gadget Lab, so is the iPhone).

The base version of the NEO sells for $300. It has a 2.8" VGA touch screen, a micro SD card slot, a USB port and 2.5G GSM quad band capability.

Keep in mind that this unit (the GTA01) was pushed out early so developers could begin writing device drivers, custom GUIs and some cool apps for the phone. The next revision (GTA02), which will be available starting at $450 in October, will be ready for the mass market. It will have wi-fi, 3-D motion sensors and added graphics accelerators. So this phone isn't exactly an iPhone killer -- the next one will be a contender. AptUsTech has a nice comparison of the NEO 1973 and the iPhone.

When it comes to devices, more choice is almost always "a good thing." But will consumers respond to the NEO? We all know developers are going to dig this phone. But what's more important to consumers -- a super-sexy status item that's locked to one carrier and one set of functions, or a less sexy look-alike with a fully free and open software system?

groundrules · **Posted:** Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:48 am

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http://www.time.com/time/politics/white ... 40,00.html

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groundrules · **Posted:** Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:07 pm

so anyone have any hard and fast on the iPhone and Touch price drop? this thing is starting to look more and more feasible....

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CharlesJunk · **Posted:** Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:34 pm

Anyone have one of those ipod touch badasseries????

Thoughts?

Jawbreaker · **Joined:** Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:10 pm **Posts:** 6351

I'd say go to the Apple store and play with one for a while.

catphish007 · **Joined:** Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:35 pm **Posts:** 978

sorry if this is the wrong thread but a few questions.
My phone is crapping out on me and I hate verizon so thinking of switiching to an Iphone
1) Is the Iphone worth the money (I've only seen it a couple of times, but I'm thinking its probably worth the money) especailly for a geek like myself
2) What is the most affordable way to buy one? ebay, craigslist, best buy, apple store?

Any advice? (besides go fuc$ yourself hippie)

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catphish007 · **Joined:** Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:35 pm **Posts:** 978

Thanks Jawbreaker for your input. I don't have any friends in columbus who have ATT so I was wandering about their service/reception.

That android phone looks sweet and it has been getting tons of hype about how its better than the iphone, but I've yet to use one so dont know first hand how awesome it is.

groundrules · **Posted:** Wed May 20, 2009 1:28 pm

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http://www.moconews.net/entry/419-is-ba ... he-iphone/

Jawbreaker · **Joined:** Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:10 pm **Posts:** 6351

Or you could build one yourself

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/21/flow ... id-phones/

Jawbreaker · **Joined:** Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:10 pm **Posts:** 6351

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/c ... scussions/

Jawbreaker · **Joined:** Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:10 pm **Posts:** 6351

yep:

http://daringfireball.net/2009/05/the_next_iphone

catphish007 · **Joined:** Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:35 pm **Posts:** 978

phones are like new cars in that you should never buy the 1st generation model.

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