Ubuntu Edge - The Next Gen Of Smartphones

by PantherX on: 07/25/2013 02:54 AM | source: | 7 comment(s)

In the car industry, Formula 1 provides a commercial testbed for cutting-edge technologies. The Ubuntu Edge project aims to do the same for the mobile phone industry -- to provide a low-volume, high-technology platform, crowdfunded by enthusiasts and mobile computing professionals. Sounds interesting? If so, head over to watch a video overview and the proposed technical specifications...

The video overview:

Here is proposed technical specifications which may change:

Dual boot Ubuntu mobile OS and Android
Fully integrated Ubuntu desktop PC when docked
Fastest multi-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
Micro-SIM
4.5in 1,280 x 720 HD sapphire crystal display
8mp low-light rear camera, 2mp front camera
Dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC
GPS, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer
Stereo speakers with HD audio, dual-mic recording, Active Noise Cancellation
MHL connector, 3.5mm jack
Battery Silicon-anode Li-Ion
Dimensions 64 x 9 x 124mm

So, if this what you have been waiting for, head over and grab one while you can -> Site

Year
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#4625898 Posted on: 07/25/2013 09:04 AM

regardless of the hardware, in the end it's just a phone with a dual OS.

cool, useful, but not too incredible, the discovery of hot water was much more revolutionary than this phone.

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#4625946 Posted on: 07/25/2013 11:29 AM

What is this "Fastest multi-core CPU" ?

I see that being mentioned few times, but no comment on what it actually is... ARM? x86? Something else ?

Speed Weed
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#4626118 Posted on: 07/25/2013 05:29 PM

If it is anything like the other Shuttleworth offerings, this mobile will probably crash to a standstill every time a user attempts to launch Ubuntu.

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#4626123 Posted on: 07/25/2013 05:42 PM

regardless of the hardware, in the end it's just a phone with a dual OS.

cool, useful, but not too incredible, the discovery of hot water was much more revolutionary than this phone.

it was incredible enough for you to make a stupid comment :heh:

i think it will be nice to have another OS on the market

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#4626204 Posted on: 07/25/2013 08:30 PM

What is this "Fastest multi-core CPU" ?

I see that being mentioned few times, but no comment on what it actually is... ARM? x86? Something else ?

Pretty sure he meant the "Fastest multi-core CPU" available at that time when "they finalize the design". 8C/16T anyone? lol!

it was incredible enough for you to make a stupid comment :heh:

i think it will be nice to have another OS on the market

Although I slightly agree with the another OS on the market, I agree with Year on the Dual Boot thing.

Ever wonder why Dual Boot never got any momentum? Many others and I did it on our HTC Blackstone(WM6.5, Android with Haret) like a LOT of years ago. Oh good times.

HTC HD2 was a multi-boot device. Dell Streak, Nokia n900 just to name a few dual/multi boot capable devices.

Some performed admirably like the Undying HD2 but most were a flop.

Now I really hope the Ubuntu Edge change all that and bring something new, but until then, noone knows. But history shows that the dual boot road what a really bumpy/hard one.

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#4626283 Posted on: 07/25/2013 11:00 PM

What is so cutting edge about the "N" wifi band? Would think ac at least.

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#4626493 Posted on: 07/26/2013 11:59 AM

Better watch out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjZP3A9EJ-c

If you find yourself increasingly unable to distinguish between your ar$e and a hole in the road, this could be the reason why!

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