[OSM-talk] lazyweb: what linux-based wifi gps phone would you recommend

[Joseph Reeves]

> There is a lot of android phones to pick from, not sure how many allow
> root access or you can get root access with them.

True, but the question wasn't really that specific. I know, I'm being
pedantic, but the Desire is the nicest phone I've ever owned (and I
make a point of owning nice phones) and it just so happens to run
Linux (well, they forked the kernel, but it's close enough).

> Isn't the FreeRunner limited to GPRS or EDGE only? Might be an issue
> if you want 3G...

True again. You can plug in a USB 3G modem thanks to the awesome host
mode on the phone, but it might not be too ergonomic, and would eat
the battery even quicker than normal, but it's possible. Again,
without knowing what this phone is intended to be used for, we can't
really say too much...

Cheers, Joseph



On 17 May 2010 17:56, John Smith <deltafoxtrot256 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 17 May 2010 22:47, Joseph Reeves <iknowjoseph at gmail.com> wrote:
>> HTC Desire: if you want an iPhone without the ponce factor
>
> There is a lot of android phones to pick from, not sure how many allow
> root access or you can get root access with them.
>
>> Openmoko FreeRunner: if you want to run Debian on this Linux-based
>> wifi gps phone.
>
> Isn't the FreeRunner limited to GPRS or EDGE only? Might be an issue
> if you want 3G...
>
> Nokia also makes at least one linux based handset.
>