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Linux Cell Phones Coming Q1 2007

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the penguin-in-your-pocket dept.

eldavojohn writes, "Prepare to salivate. D-Link has announced plans to put an unlocked Linux phone on the market in early 2007. Some features: Dual-mode WiFi and GSM/GPRS. Up to 24 MB of memory for user file storage, such as music and videos. 2-inch, 176 x 220-pixel color display. Opera browser. Email client. 3.4 ounces (95 grams). Tri-band (900/1800/1900) GSM radio — meaning it should work with any GSM-GPRS SIM card, including pre-paid SIM cards as well as those from traditional GSM service providers. Will it really be this easy to wean myself from the Microsoft mobile teat?" The phone is expected to list for $600.

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  1. Wow! by commisaro · · Score: 4, Funny

    Only $600? I bet that's pocket change for your average Linux enthusiast!

  2. 24 MB of memory? by dohzer · · Score: 4, Funny

    Do we need to move the 'M' and 'G' keys further apart, or are we stuck with the low memory?

  3. mmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    Prepare to salivate.

    Preparing to salivate...
    Salivating commencing...
    Salivating complete.
  4. Low memory? by knightinshiningarmor · · Score: 4, Funny

    I was certain he meant 'K'

    After all, "Why would anyone need more than 640KB?"