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batesie Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: London, UK PM |
Motorola A780 - Quad Band mobile
What does eveyone think? Linux open platform OS?
For US$975.00
http://www.celluloco.com/prod[....]p?productid=369&cat=318&page=1
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shaheen Joined: Jul 04, 2004 Posts: 34 PM |
its cheaper on ebay.com almost 750US but personally i wouldnt get it till apps and software is readily available for linux on phones... |
batesie Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: London, UK PM |
Unless you want to make your own software?
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Pradhika Joined: Jan 11, 2005 Posts: > 500 From: India PM |
Motorola? Oooh yaaa... Seems like an unknown angel.
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govigov Joined: Jul 30, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: Back home - Cochin PM |
Linux phones supposedly have a very bright future.
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batesie Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: London, UK PM |
Hopefully, @govigov.
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batesie Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: London, UK PM |
anyone come accross one of these yet?
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vineet_d Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: MumBhai PM |
I have been searching for the apps, but did'nt find one
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gardar Joined: Mar 22, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: Reykjavik, Iceland. PM, WWW
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Wow! How nice! As i am a big linux fan! What is the name of the linux os thats in it? RedHatMobile or sum?
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Debu Joined: Jan 15, 2003 Posts: > 500 From: Colchester, UK PM |
The Motorola A760i, A768i and A780i all have montavista linux.
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batesie Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: London, UK PM |
From the moto website... mmm Quad band!
High-tech meets user friendly in the sleek, sophisticated and feature-packed Motorola A780 – combining advanced functionality and ease of use to make this handset indispensable to on-the-go professionals who work and play hard. The Motorola A780 may look like a traditional handset, however, with one innovative flip, a brilliant color touch screen is revealed. Armed with an array of tools such as MOTOSYNC advanced over-the-air synchronization of corporate email, contacts and calendar, the model A780 is sure to keep you in touch, on track and in-the-know. An integrated MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera plus video streaming*, recording and playback and 3D Java games, promise multiple mobile entertainment options are at hand when you need to take a break from the daily grind.
On-the-Go Office Connectivity
Boasting expanded MOTOSYNC power, the Motorola A780 lets you synchronize your business email, contacts and calendars with new simplicity – over the air! And, with the ability to view PDF and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents, as well as access the Internet with an enhanced HTML browser, the Motorola A780 is a hit in and out of the boardroom.
Complete Connections
With the ability to support EDGE networks, the Motorola A780 can provide up to three times the data speed of GPRS-capable mobiles, allowing for faster browsing speeds. Embedded Bluetooth® wireless technology lets you wirelessly connect to compatible devices for seamless connectivity.
Good Times
Boredom be gone! The Motorola A780 effortlessly blends style and substance with a full range of mobile entertainment features that will fire up any kid at heart. With its integrated MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera and video recorder/player, plus support for 3D games, the Motorola A780 promises endless amusement. And, thanks to its large 240 x 320 TFT color touch screen, effortless work and play are just a tap away.
Staying on Track
Thanks to quad band capabilities, the model A780 keeps users in touch – whether in Amsterdam or the Amazon.** And, with speaker independent voice dial, the model A780 continues to strut its stuff enabling users to make a call by simply stating the desired digits or any name in the phonebook so that you can always stay in touch with ease.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Quad-band with EDGE technology for enhanced downloading speed
Dial pad and vivid 240 x 320 TFT color touch screen
1.3 megapixel camera with full-screen viewfinder
MOTOSYNC for secure over-the-air synchronization of corporate email, contacts and calendar
Video record/playback and streamed video* playback
MP3 player supporting MIDI/WAV/AMR/WMA, Real and AAC files
Hands-free speakerphone and speaker independent voice dial
Embedded Bluetooth wireless technology
Viewer for PDF and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
Java (J2ME) MIDP 2.0 with 3D Graphics
Internet access via WAP 2.0, WML, xHTML, HTML (Opera7)*
Messaging options via MMS, SMS, IM (WV), POP3, IMAP4, SMTP
TransFlash Memory Card to support all data, images and more
The Motorola A780 is expected to be available in Q4 2004. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.
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fatreg Joined: Jul 26, 2003 Posts: > 500 PM |
i could do with one of them!
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shyam335 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: 127.0.0.1 PM |
isnt this with embedded linux?
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vineet_d Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: MumBhai PM |
yes
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batesie Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: > 500 From: London, UK PM |
If anyone gets there hands on one of these let me know on this thread.
I am interested in finding out how good a Linux phone actually is....
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