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Old 07-22-2013, 02:30 PM   #1
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Spec wise, it looks it would be something that would run Ubuntu in that desktop mode really well.
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they haven't decided on the SoC..how can they expect anyone to pledge over $20?
it does look very sexy though...but you can probably get similar performance loading up Ubuntu Touch on your GNex/Nexus4/7/10 then hook it up to your monitor via HML USB
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Tempting, but not tempting enough for $830.
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For one day only, you can contribute $600, and they will send you a phone.

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Old 07-22-2013, 03:55 PM   #5
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For one day only, you can contribute $600, and they will send you a phone.
Wait, so I get to keep the phone? That makes a lot more sense... I thought we only got to keep it for 24 hours..
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Wait, so I get to keep the phone? That makes a lot more sense... I thought we only got to keep it for 24 hours..
the sale is for 24hrs at that price


wow.. i like that screen...
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Damn.. the $600 is already sold out
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expecting these things to hit CL and ebay at over 1k a pop. Was interested at 600..now at 830, it doesn't seem to be worth it to me.
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I doubt they will be able to raise 32 million
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New deal 2 for $1400. Get them while there hot.
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I would love to get one, but I don't want to put down money for a phone that I don't get until may.
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New deal 2 for $1400. Get them while there hot.
Pulled the trigger too early.

Now you can get it for $675 for a single.
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Saw their site. Having worked with electronics and manufacturing I have no faith in their ability to produce a device even remotely comparable to a new iPhone or Galaxy. Building a phone is infinitely more complex than some other well-known crowd funded projects (like the Ouya). Something as simple as the cell antenna is very complex.

And reading through their list of specs sounds more like some kid dreaming up his ideal gaming rig than someone giving serious thought to the benefits and drawbacks of hardware choices.
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Pulled the trigger too early.

Now you can get it for $675 for a single.
We can optionally get a refund. Considering how much I use Ubuntu servers and desktops they can keep the difference.
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would have been one sexy looking phone...

maybe they need to team up with a phone maker like Sony or something...
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