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The first Linux phone announced in the world was Motorola A760 in February 2003. It was a palm pilot size device with 65k color display, HTML browser, WAP, JAVA and built-in camera (640 x 480 resolution). It was officially introduced in Taiwan in August, 2003. Seven months later, a new Linux phone was announced again by Motorola - the E680. The company is still the only major handset manufacturer to use Linux for its devices. Linux is open-source operating system created by a large group of programmers. In the handset market, it has to compete with operating systems that have already established themselves - Symbian, Palm and Microsoft Windows (for Smartphones and Pocket PC Phone Edition). Research by IDC shows that by 2006, Symbian will have 53% market share in high-end phones, 27% will be Microsoft powered, 10% Palm powered and only 4.2% might be Linux OS. I guess Motorola hopes to change the numbers and continues with Linux phone releases.
The Motorola E680 was announced March 08, 2004 during the Miami Music Multimedia (M3) Summit. The screen size is increased from 240 x 320 to 340 x 320 pixels. A distinctive difference is that the original A760 only supported 900 / 1800 frequencies, while the Motorola E680 supports 900/1800/1900 (global roaming capable) frequencies. Additional key features include Bluetooth support, MID or MP3 polyphonic ring tones and built-in camera with movie recording, Java and Email and Web browsing capabilities.
The phone is expected to be available the 2nd half of 2004.
Basic Specification
Scheduled Availability
Scheduled Availability second half of 2004
Network technology Network technology
Referes to the kind of network technology used. Three major technologies are used today - TDMA, CDMA and GSM. GSM: 900 / 1800 / 1900
Display Display
Phone's main display Type: Color
Size: 320 x 340 pixels
Antenna Antenna
Antenna type Type: Internal
Design Design
Phone design type Type: Bar
Features: 8-way navi and gaming keys
Extended Features
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Low power radio technology replacing the need for wires connecting electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, palm top computers and mobile phones. Yes
Camera Camera
Camera specs Type: Built-in - Immobile
Movie Mode: Yes
Features: 8X zoom, effects
Data Data
Type: GPRS
E-mail E-mail
Shows if the phone supports email features Yes
Games
Many headsets have buil-in games for entertainment. Some newer implementations even use vibration alerts for feedback.Games Yes plus Java downloadable
Global Roaming
Global Roaming is the convenience of having a mobile phone to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS while you travel overseas with your regular mobile number. Usually the Global phones support multiple frequencies like - 900/1800/1900 mhz. Global Roaming Yes
Internet Browsing Internet Browsing
Protocols: WAP
JAVA JAVA
J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device. Yes
Memory Expansion Memory Expansion
Capability to add additional memory to your phone. Slot Type: SD
Messaging Messaging
Text Send / Receive: Yes
MMS: Yes
Multimedia Multimedia
Audio Audio
Audio support such as MP3 Protocols: MP3
Features: 3D stereo speakers
Video Video
Protocols: MPEG4
Features: RealPlayer
PIM Functionality PIM Functionality
Personal Information Managers - a type of software application that allows the user to input various type of textual and graphics information and link them in a useful way. Usually a PIM consists of a calculator, reminders, To Do lists, Calendar. Alarm: Yes
Polyphonic Rings Polyphonic Rings
Old-style ringtones play one musical note at a time, whereas polyphonic ringtones play multiple notes, creating a fuller, richer and more realistic sound. At the same time, polyphonic ringer phones usually play multiple instruments and are equipped with better-sounding speakers. Features: MIDI, MP3
Radio
Built-in radioRadio optional headset accessory
Smart Phone Smart Phone
Phone that has capabilities, not usually associated with phones. Usually it has some of the above features: - Email, Web browsing - Personal information management - LAN connectivity etc OS: Linux
RAM: 1GB user-expandable memory
USB
Universal Serial Bus - is a plug-and-play interface for connection a computer and add-on devices such as joysticks, keyboards, wireless phones, scanner, cameras etc. USB supports hot-swap (ability to add a new device without having to reboot the computer). USB supports data speed of 12 megabits per second.USB Yes
Vibration Alert
Capability to vibrate when receiving callsVibration Alert Yes
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Scally_cadet
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Wonder if will be released in the uk?
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axxxr
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Yes it will be released in the uk...Currently its due for a Q4 release.
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theEND
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excellent post, looks like a decent phone.
any dimensions? |
SnowBear
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at Q4 all all bigger phone company are going to release ther most expensive phone´s... NICE 
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butterguy
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When i was at Cebit at the motorola booth i played with this phone and even though it was a prototype, it seemed pretty damn good...I had a look at one of the games on it and I was amazed. the guy there said though they were going try to release it during the summer...i don't know how wrong/right he may have been. all in all good competition for the p900 but a bit late though
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baghdadii
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thx vry much
guys can i use program of nokia 6600 in moto e680
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shaheen
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no. 6600 is symbian, e680 is linux. | |
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Posted: 2004-04-05 02:45
