Openmoko Neo FreeRunner to hit the market on Friday

Openmoko, developer of the first open mobile computing platform, has announced that on Friday, 4 July, it will open the online store for purchase of the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner, a mobile device that the company says will help to enable ubiquitous computing for the 21st century. Shipping to customers will commence on 7 July 2008. The Openmoko Neo FreeRunner utilises GNU/Linux and comes with core software for dialing, SMS and recording contacts. Openmoko will supplement these features with periodic downloads beginning with a software suite. The new software, debuting at Linux World in August, will provide new location based applications. Two versions of the phone will be available: 850MHz or 900 MHz Tri-band GSM to match frequencies in different countries. Black, oval-shaped and weighing 6.5 ounces, the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner... [read full story]