ubuntu-us-nj Openmoko Group Buy option

[Gilbert Hartmann]

Yes, it only supports gprs, but I don't even expect to use that myself. 
however, it's very clear what providers are supported. Any GSM carrier 
will work (AT&T, T-mobile, etc. NOT verizon or sprint). There was an 
issue early on with some AT&T SIM cards, but that has been resolved and 
now all SIMs work in it to my knowledge (there's a list on the wiki 
somewhere). The software is beta, but the hardware is ready to go, and 
in terms of standard phone usage, calling, texting, etc.: that all is 
working out of the box as of late, so I expect to be able to use it as 
my primary phone when I receive it. Again, the software is still 
officially beta for now, so I'll be keeping my old phone around in case 
I break something, but I don't expect to use it much.

--Bert

Joe Terranova wrote:
> I see various news reports discussing the OpenMoko FreeRunner. But
> there's a major point people are discussing. The FreeRunner doesn't
> support 3g or edge; it only supports gprs. Furthermore, it's very
> unclear what providers are supported, and it's not clear whether it
> can handle SIM cards.
>
> I very much like the OpenMoko project, but I can't see myself spending
> over 300 on a phone that's still a beta. I'd like an open phone, but
> without the device actually being a -phone-, with all the features and
> support therein, it's the same as my n810.
>
> On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Gilbert Hartmann <BertHartm at gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>> Hi all,
>>
>>  The Openmoko people have announced that there will be an option to buy a
>>  10-pack of phones for a discounted price (I think it's like $30 less a
>>  phone, plus cheaper shipping). Unfortunately, they still haven't
>>  announced a ship date for the phones yet. I know there's been interest
>>  among different people, and I'm wondering if anyone would be interested
>>  in going in on that to save some money when it comes out and hopefully
>>  form a network of users in the area.  If anyone's interested, either
>>  sign up on the wiki page they've set up at
>>  http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/GroupSales#New_York and/or let me know (I
>>  can also add you to the wiki if you don't want to sign up to edit the
>>  page). Note: the group currently says New York, though we're all in NJ,
>>  I'll change it if there's a large enough group in NJ.
>>
>>  I'm sending this out to the RUSlug and Ubuntu NJ lists. Please forward
>>  it on to interested parties who may not be on those lists.
>>
>>  Thanks,
>>  --Bert
>>
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