Hi all,

first- I am interested in getting a GTA04 - independent of this project. So if it creates a buzz and leads to a "mass order" - please count me in.

I just came across it while looking for something I christianed "the connectivity watch".

One of the major obstacles for adapting open source on tablets/smartphones seems to be the integration of GPS and phone connectivity.

The other way around: You will be always late if you rely on open source drivers for new devices.

But these parts don't change that often, so if you can "outsource" it to a "connectivity watch".

Beautiful "side-effect" - you control your connection to the outside world, can monitor it, block it etc. And one switch and all your "chatter" of the devices stops when you switch that off.

The "other devices" behind it are using IP only. So the connectivity watch has to translate a few services - you need a little "GPS server", the obvious candidate for the voice call is Asterix, the SMS can be converted to e-mail (and vice visa).

The GTA04 seems to be promising but the size is bigger than I hoped. It looks as the connectivity module GTM601 is 31.8 mm x 26.8 mm x 2 mm. Not too bad.. maybe a step on the way I want to have it.

Does this make sense to you? Any ideas in this area?

Regards
Peter