The World’s First Open Linux Phone

Just announced today is a phone that runs off of the weeks old linux kernel 2.6.18, and is completely open source to everyone, a first for phones. It is not attached to any network, and therefore, should theoretically be allowed to run in the UK. Below is a picture:

Aside from it looking sweet, it comes with a complete package of phone, charger, gps inbuilt, car attachment stuff and bluetooth, more specs below:

Hardware

• 120.7 x 62 x 18.5 (mm)
• 2.8″ VGA (480×640) TFT Screen
• Samsung s3c2410 SoC
• Global Locate AGPS chip
• Ti GPRS (2.5G not EDGE)
• Unpowered USB 1.1
• Touchscreen
• micro-sd slot
• 2.5mm audio jack
• 2 buttons
• 1200 mAh battery (charged over USB)
• 128 MB SDRAM
• 64 MB NAND Flash

Software

• Dialer
• Contacts
• Application Manager
• Calendar
• More…

All the features are accessed through two soft buttons at the front, and the touchscreen

Price: $350 ~ £178.68