OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner Starts Shipping, Available in India

OpenMoko will start shipping its Linux based Neo Freerunner phone this weekend. If you have not heard about OpenMoko, it features an open hardware design, and a Linux-based operating system that users are free to modify. Previously, OpenMoko phones have been available only in limited quantities, mostly to open source mobile phone software developers. But now OpenMoko will be available to mass market. Currently OpenMoko will be shipping the Neo Freerunner phone to newly announced distributors, in Germany, France, UK and India.

Technical Specifications of FreeRunner;

• Size and Weight
  • 4.75 x 2.44 x 0.73 inches
  • 6.5 ounces (185 grams)

• Display
  • Touch Screen
  • 2.8″ VGA (480×640) VGA Screen

• Speed
  • ARM9 @ 400 MHz
  • 2D/3D Graphics Acceleration

• Network (GSM)
  • Tri band 850/1800/1900 MHz
  • Tri band 900/1800/1900 MHz

• Power
  • Removable 1200 mAh battery

• Memory
  • 128MB SDRAM
  • 256MB NAND Flash
  • microSD Slot

• Input and Output
  • Input and Output
  • 2.5 mm audio jack
  • GPS external connector

• Hardware Highlights
  • Wi-Fi (802.1 1b/g)
  • AGPS
  • GPRS (2.5G not EDGE)
  • Bluetooth 2.0
  • 3axis Motion Sensors (2)

• Software Highlights
  • Openmoko GNU/Linux-based
  • 100% FOSS on CPU
  • GNU/Linux development tools

If you are in India, you can order the OpenMoko from IDA Systems. They are offering one year warranty and also 30 days return policy in case you are not satisfied with the product. The the handset is priced at Rs 20000/- (USD 475 approx).