Neo FreeRunner
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| + | The Neo FreeRunner (internal codename GTA02) is the second phone designed to run Openmoko software and is the direct descendant of the earlier [[FIC]] [[Neo1973]]. Hardware specs are at [[Neo FreeRunner GTA02 Hardware]]. | ||
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== Finding out status before FreeRunner is released == | == Finding out status before FreeRunner is released == | ||
| − | To be emailed when it is released sign up to the | + | To be emailed when it is released sign up to the [http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/announce announce mailing list]. For frequently asked questions please check [[FAQ]]. Approximately, twice a month an Openmoko team member writes an update to the project at [[Community Updates]]. |
No official launch date will be given until the phone is ready. | No official launch date will be given until the phone is ready. | ||
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== Intended use and users == | == Intended use and users == | ||
| − | The Neo FreeRunner is a | + | The Neo FreeRunner is a Linux-based touch screen smart phone aimed at general consumer use as well as Linux desktop users and software developers. |
General phone users will eventually appreciate the high spec and performance of the phone and the wide range of free and custom software packages that you are free to install to make the maximum use of the hardware for your particular needs. | General phone users will eventually appreciate the high spec and performance of the phone and the wide range of free and custom software packages that you are free to install to make the maximum use of the hardware for your particular needs. | ||
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Note that software tweaks and improvements will continue after launch as both the Openmoko team developers and the wider linux community work together. | Note that software tweaks and improvements will continue after launch as both the Openmoko team developers and the wider linux community work together. | ||
| − | + | Linux users and software developers will appreciate the total freedom they have to use and design software for the FreeRunner | |
| − | == | + | == Specifications == |
| − | The specs share some features with the previous [[Neo1973]] such as | + | The specs share some features with the previous [[Neo1973]] such as: |
* A very high resolution touch screen (1.7" x 2.27" - 43mm x 58mm) 480x640 pixels | * A very high resolution touch screen (1.7" x 2.27" - 43mm x 58mm) 480x640 pixels | ||
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* Physical appearance will be the same as the Neo1973. See openmoko.com for more. | * Physical appearance will be the same as the Neo1973. See openmoko.com for more. | ||
| − | but will gain the additional features of | + | but will gain the additional features of: |
* 802.11 b/g WiFi for fast web browsing and data transfer | * 802.11 b/g WiFi for fast web browsing and data transfer | ||
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* USB Host function with 500mA power allowing you to power USB devices for short periods (will drain the FreeRunner battery faster) | * USB Host function with 500mA power allowing you to power USB devices for short periods (will drain the FreeRunner battery faster) | ||
| − | A full list of the hardware specs and components of the Neo FreeRunner (internal codename GTA02xxx) can be found | + | A full list of the hardware specs and components of the Neo FreeRunner (internal codename GTA02xxx) can be found at [[Neo FreeRunner GTA02 Hardware]]. |
| − | A comparison between Neo 1973 and Neo FreeRunner is [[Neo1973: GTA01Bv4 versus GTA02 comparison | + | A comparison between Neo 1973 and Neo FreeRunner is available at [[Neo1973: GTA01Bv4 versus GTA02 comparison]]. |
== What is the price? == | == What is the price? == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[http://www.brax4your.net/omoko 3D model of Neo FreeRunner, click and drag to rotate] | [http://www.brax4your.net/omoko 3D model of Neo FreeRunner, click and drag to rotate] | ||
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[[Category:Hardware Support]] | [[Category:Hardware Support]] | ||
[[Category:GTA02 Hardware| ]] | [[Category:GTA02 Hardware| ]] | ||
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Neo FreeRunner
The Neo FreeRunner (internal codename GTA02) is the second phone designed to run Openmoko software and is the direct descendant of the earlier FIC Neo1973. Hardware specs are at Neo FreeRunner GTA02 Hardware.
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Finding out status before FreeRunner is released
To be emailed when it is released sign up to the announce mailing list. For frequently asked questions please check FAQ. Approximately, twice a month an Openmoko team member writes an update to the project at Community Updates.
No official launch date will be given until the phone is ready.
Intended use and users
The Neo FreeRunner is a Linux-based touch screen smart phone aimed at general consumer use as well as Linux desktop users and software developers.
General phone users will eventually appreciate the high spec and performance of the phone and the wide range of free and custom software packages that you are free to install to make the maximum use of the hardware for your particular needs. It will not be suitable for end users at release. Note that software tweaks and improvements will continue after launch as both the Openmoko team developers and the wider linux community work together.
Linux users and software developers will appreciate the total freedom they have to use and design software for the FreeRunner
Specifications
The specs share some features with the previous Neo1973 such as:
- A very high resolution touch screen (1.7" x 2.27" - 43mm x 58mm) 480x640 pixels
- 128MB SDRAM memory to allow operation of many applications at once
- Internal GPS module for map and tracking programs
- Bluetooth for local data exchange
- Physical appearance will be the same as the Neo1973. See openmoko.com for more.
but will gain the additional features of:
- 802.11 b/g WiFi for fast web browsing and data transfer
- A faster 400Mhz processor (up from 266MHz)
- A hardware Graphics Accelerator chip allowing the acceleration of a limited set of operations.
- Unfortunately, this is on a shared slow (7M/s) bus with the SD card.
- 2 3D accelerometers so that the phone can know its orientation for example switching to landscape mode automatically
- 2 LEDs illuminating the two buttons on the rim of the case (one bi color [blue|orange] behind the power button, 1 uni color [red] behind the aux button)
- Tri-band GSM and GPRS for North America (850/1800/1900 Mhz) and the rest of the world (900/1800/1900 Mhz)
- USB Host function with 500mA power allowing you to power USB devices for short periods (will drain the FreeRunner battery faster)
A full list of the hardware specs and components of the Neo FreeRunner (internal codename GTA02xxx) can be found at Neo FreeRunner GTA02 Hardware.
A comparison between Neo 1973 and Neo FreeRunner is available at Neo1973: GTA01Bv4 versus GTA02 comparison.
What is the price?
The device will be sold in multiple channels (including Openmoko.com), the official price has been set to 399$ but it could slightly vary in some countries (due to taxes).
