OpenMoko’s FreeRunner is an open-source handset is available on this month. Unlike its predecessor, the Neo 1973, which was sold in basic and advanced bundles, only one version of the FreeRunner will be released: priced at $399, it loses the swanky carry case, glossy extras and luxury touches, as well as the debug board. The latter now becomes an optional extra, priced at $99.
FreeRunner, as did its predecessor, uses standard Nokia batteries and generic USB chargers so as to keep development and user costs down. The CAD plans for the casing are already online, to make shell prototyping easier.
The FreeRunner has a 400MHz CPU, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, a microSD slot and three-axis accelerometers. Right now, initial production units are being examined and tested for any flaws before they go on sale. Last month the company confirmed that the handset would be made available in April.
April 11th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
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