New Phone Project (MiniMoko) : Which functionalities ?

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> > 2. Use already created MiniBook, just add gsm/3g board inside. IMHO,
> > more realistic idea and definitely require less efforts.  
> 
> Certainly, space permitting. There may be enough space for navigation sensors 
> too. They are easier to add than the 3G module, and have a similarly low 
> requirement for case mods.

imho 3g phone module have a certain priority over all the rest.
I think we should do things gradually, step by step, just to be concrete.

hey, I'm not saying the rest is crap!
just do one thing and do it well, to start moving wheels :)


> > And one more note: attaching anything via external 40pin port, will
> > make device impossible to attach to Smartbook.  
> 
> The MiniBook can be connected as normal after removing the module. We could 
> design the module so that it can connect everything via USB, in which case the 
> module could dock to one of the USB connections available in the SmartBook.

so, why we don't just add the µ-usb port and use that both to connect that module, charge the phone, use it as flashdrive etc..?
also you'd need one and only the usb port on the module so you'll be able to connect directly or through one of the others ports on the smartbook.

and the barrel 5v connector is removable, imho.
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