CATEGORY: MOBILE LIFESTYLE
Wired.com writes about a $300 phone that has the potential to be an "iphone Killer" but for a lot less bling. The caveat? The first generation release of the Neo 1973 GTA01 (based on a version of Linux called "OpenMoko") is being sold as sort of a base system - one that will primarily be useful for developers to write device new device drivers, applications, and an updated GUI. Once those things are realized they will release the second generation phone for $450, presumably with slew of updated features that will elevate the Neo 1973 GTA02 into the position of serious iPhone alternative. Oh, and I almost forgot... the Neo 1973 is not locked to a particluar network so you'll have the freedom to pick whichever carrier you like. Nice move!
Aptustech.com put together a nice comparison chart of the iPhone and Neo 1973 GTA01.Functions iPhone Neo 1973 CPU ARM11 620MHz ARM9 266MHz RAM 128MB 128MB FLASH 4 or 8 GB 64MB Storage extension No microSD Resolution 320x480 640x480 Bluetooth Yes Yes WiFi Yes No (Yes in next revision) USB No OTG (non powered host) Camera 2MP No GPS No Yes Geekport Ipod Like (audio+RS232) I2C, SPI, RS232, JTAG Accelerometer Yes No (Yes in next revision)
No doubt the hardware of the iPhone is more advanced, but the next revision of the Neo 1973 should bring improvements:
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