WiFi vs. speaker

Ian Stirling OpenMoko at mauve.plus.com
Sat Aug 25 23:21:33 CEST 2007


Bartlomiej Zdanowski AutoGuard Ltd. wrote:
> Hi.
> Giles, your criticism is constructive and good so it leads to better 
> device development. But there are some points that I don't agree.
> Giles Jones pisze:
> 
>>Port layout seemingly done at random, poor layout. USB/power connector better at bottom of device.
>>  
>>
> No chance since there are antennas on both sides of device.
> 

This isn't strictly required.

As I see it, with minimal case redesign only.

http://wiki.openmoko.org/images/thumb/6/62/Gta01b_v3_case_top_open_pcb_lift_white.jpg/700px-Gta01b_v3_case_top_open_pcb_lift_white.jpg
Shift GPS ceramic antenna 'back' by 5mm or so.
Redesign the mainboard to extend up to the top of the case on that side, 
past the GPS antenna.
Mount a right-angle mini-B connector there.





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