Neo FreeRunner

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----- Original Message ----

> From: Al Johnson <openmoko at mazikeen.demon.co.uk>
> To: support at lists.openmoko.org
> Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009 11:48:42 AM
> Subject: Re: Neo FreeRunner
> 
> On Wednesday 04 November 2009, Iurii wrote:
> > Michael Zanetti wrote:
> > > On Wednesday 04 November 2009 10:05:53 Iurii wrote:
> > >> i have a simple question does Neo FreeRunner has support for 3G data
> > >> cards?
> > >> i was thinking to start developing with openmokko project but the most
> > >> important thing to me is the GPRS
> > >> i our contry we have only the 3G...
> > >> but im really interested in openmoko...
> > >> any suggestions and answers will be really apriciated
> > >
> > > The freerunner has GPRS, but not 3G. However there is the possibility to
> > > attach an external USB 3G dongle. You can find more information on
> > > http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/UMTS
> > 
> > tnx a lot very usefull suggestion
> > i will keep going then with openmoko ideas
> 
> Also consider the gizmoforyou FLOW which is generally more capable but more 
> expensive, and almost as open.
> 
> http://www.gizmoforyou.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_50

The FLOW, as well as being much more expensive, seems to have hardly any
users yet, judging from the activity on its forums. When people start using it,
they will probably find problems, as did the early users of the Freerunner.

Remember that the Neo GTA02 is currently in version 6 or 7 of the hardware. It's
now usable as a cellphone (just barely, but usable). The FLOW is in version 1.
I don't doubt that it is possible to initiate and receive phone calls on it, but
from that to being really usable as a cellphone is a long way. Unless you're
primarily a hardware hacker, I'd suggest not buying a FLOW until you see
more reports from real users.