OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner Phone
As all the major players get ready to flaunt their techwares at the upcoming CES 2008, OpenMoko has been quietly making improvements to its runaway success, the Neo 1973. OpenMoko's newest baby, Neo FreeRunner, is all set to woo us with huge improvements over its predecessor. The new device will run on the same open-source GNU/Linux development platform but with a faster 500MHz processor, 2D/3D graphics, WiFi of the 802.11b/g variety, and motion sensors, everything crammed into the same package as the Neo 1973. The FreeRunner comes in two versions, 850MHz triband and 900MHz triband, aimed at worldwide use.
Speaking on the FreeRunner, Steven Mosher, Vice President of OpenMoko, comments, “We added WiFi, motion sensors, faster processing, and improved graphics, creating a compelling mass market device for open-source development. The open-source community was key in achieving that goal. Without them, this remix of the Neo would not have been possible.”
There is no information on pricing but the developers will have a chance to play around with it before the FreeRunner makes it into our hands. It will be previewed at a closed press-only Lunch@Piero's during CES.
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