Modular phone
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Gumstix verdex (600MHz Intel Xscale PXA270, 128MB RAM, 64MB flash) - $170USD<br> | Gumstix verdex (600MHz Intel Xscale PXA270, 128MB RAM, 64MB flash) - $170USD<br> | ||
Goliath-vx GSM/GPRS/EDGE module - <br> | Goliath-vx GSM/GPRS/EDGE module - <br> | ||
| − | + | Lassen IG GPS module [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=163] - $50USD<br> | |
Auidiostix2 LCD/audio/USB - $40USD<br> | Auidiostix2 LCD/audio/USB - $40USD<br> | ||
microSD breakout board [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=544] - $15USD<br> | microSD breakout board [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=544] - $15USD<br> | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 13 July 2007
A number of manufacturers produce modular components suitabel for embedded systems. Some of these components are suitable for a hobbyist to put together a modular phone. This page is intended as a starting-point for building an OpenMoko compatible phone.
Component Suppliers
Possible configuration 1
Gumstix verdex (600MHz Intel Xscale PXA270, 128MB RAM, 64MB flash) - $170USD
Goliath-vx GSM/GPRS/EDGE module -
Lassen IG GPS module [1] - $50USD
Auidiostix2 LCD/audio/USB - $40USD
microSD breakout board [2] - $15USD
480 x 272px LCD [3] - $70
The prices for the Goliath daughter cards are realeased on monday 16th July 2007, and should be around $100USD, giving a total of around $450-500, which compares well with the Neo1973 at $450. All the modules listed have Linux kernel modules supplied by their manufacture.
