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2013-08-26
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#62
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Originally Posted by MINKIN2
We don't know of secret stocks. So yes, in the end it's just ebay et al.
Out of curiosity, what is the plan for sourcing the N900 components? I guess places like ebay/gumtree would be options of course but prices do vary being auction sites. Or are there any stock piles that I am not aware of?
May be a Donation drive for anyone with "Retired" or broken n900s could help with the cause? It would help to minimise the overall cost if we could gather a parts pool. (I would be happy to donate my spare unit)
Sure we happily will collect donations of spare / defect N900, even parts. But till now most of the parts are still easily available on free market - which is where this project came from.
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2013-08-26
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#63
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fast board layout wish list
1-charging pads for attaching inductive or other chargers/power supplies without requiring the USB smart negotiatiation pins
2-super big USB port pads, through hole anchors, or drop in replaceabl USB similar to speakers or 3.5mm audio jack
3-extra USB ports on the board for future add ons, since you havde a SM assembly fab in .de add ons could be made later to solder down
1-charging pads for attaching inductive or other chargers/power supplies without requiring the USB smart negotiatiation pins
2-super big USB port pads, through hole anchors, or drop in replaceabl USB similar to speakers or 3.5mm audio jack
3-extra USB ports on the board for future add ons, since you havde a SM assembly fab in .de add ons could be made later to solder down
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2013-08-26
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#64
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Originally Posted by biketool
full ack for 1, 2
fast board layout wish list
1-charging pads for attaching inductive or other chargers/power supplies without requiring the USB smart negotiatiation pins
2-super big USB port pads, through hole anchors, or drop in replaceabl USB similar to speakers or 3.5mm audio jack
3-extra USB ports on the board for future add ons, since you havde a SM assembly fab in .de add ons could be made later to solder down
a huge *maybe* for 3
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2013-08-26
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Can I ask, why the "low" specs?
If such a project is possible, can't something more modern be adopted?
Eg/ 1.5GHz Dualcore S4 PRO with Adreno 320 gpu
Eg/ 64bit 2.0GHz Quadcore A57-1.0GHz Quadcore A53 with Mali-T658 gpu
And if its not possible to stray too far from 1GHz Cortex A8 SoC's... can this be merit for a low cost NeoN900 ?
Cheers.
If such a project is possible, can't something more modern be adopted?
Eg/ 1.5GHz Dualcore S4 PRO with Adreno 320 gpu
Eg/ 64bit 2.0GHz Quadcore A57-1.0GHz Quadcore A53 with Mali-T658 gpu
And if its not possible to stray too far from 1GHz Cortex A8 SoC's... can this be merit for a low cost NeoN900 ?
Cheers.
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I vote that Kangal replace Elop!
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2013-08-26
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Lovely idea but for me it's too expensive for too little of a hardware upgrade (although I understand the problems in getting something better in such small amounts) but for 700 it's just a low benefit-cost ratio in my opinion. I'll still vote but for a more realistic amount I'm sure I'd be happy to pay without this initial euphoria letting me cloud my judgment.
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2013-08-26
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#67
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Originally Posted by Kangal
If you know about an PCB with this parametrs, with dimensions optimal for N900 case, and with as awesome community as Openmoko has, let us know. :P
Can I ask, why the "low" specs?
If such a project is possible, can't something more modern be adopted?
Eg/ 1.5GHz Dualcore S4 PRO with Adreno 320 gpu
Eg/ 64bit 2.0GHz Quadcore A57-1.0GHz Quadcore A53 with Mali-T658 gpu
And if its not possible to stray too far from 1GHz Cortex A8 SoC's... can this be merit for a low cost NeoN900 ?
Cheers.
However you can hope, that GTA05 will be N900 case compatible and with Octocore CPU and Nvidia shield GPU.
And with price under $1000.
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2013-08-26
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#68
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What about re-designing the BeagleBone Black into a functional mobile phone considering it's open-hardware and similair to OMAP(am3559). It's amazing how many OS's can be run. Adding peripherals wouldn't be that difficult as there's the great amount of I/O pins that can be used.
I have one and must say this is the only board that is fully open-source both hardware and software. The PCB design etc. are all hosted by Texas Instruments.
I have one and must say this is the only board that is fully open-source both hardware and software. The PCB design etc. are all hosted by Texas Instruments.
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2013-08-26
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#69
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Very nice thread. I choose 500.....I hope this Neo will be nice looking as the n900.
what about external memory support? will it be the same as the n900 right?
ps. gotta change the avatar in neo900 very soon
what about external memory support? will it be the same as the n900 right?
ps. gotta change the avatar in neo900 very soon
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past nokias: 3650,6630
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now: Z3, SE
next: neo900
Android/iOS developer
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2013-08-26
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Originally Posted by MONVMENTVM
There are more reasons, not just HW upgrade. If you are "normal user", you probably dont want that. However if you are geek, you will probably prefer this instead of Jolla or any Android phone.
Lovely idea but for me it's too expensive for too little of a hardware upgrade (although I understand the problems in getting something better in such small amounts) but for 700 it's just a low benefit-cost ratio in my opinion. I'll still vote but for a more realistic amount I'm sure I'd be happy to pay without this initial euphoria letting me cloud my judgment.
If you think, the N900 is the only usable phone today - because of Maemo, HWKB and lots of more things (as me) you will buy it, or you will be sad you cant.
The HW improvement is not big, but it is next step. If you want something more powerful than GTA04, you have to make this step.
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