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Jun 21 15:37:36 <CC_Inc> So, what exactly is the GTA04, and how is it different from the original Neo Freerunner?
Jun 21 15:49:20 <Laksen> CC_Inc, it's based on a TI OMAP chip as far as I can tell
Jun 21 15:49:37 <Laksen> Which is about twice as fast, and newer
Jun 21 15:50:03 <Laksen> It probably also has better support for many devices and some binary blob drivers for the inbuilt graphics accelerator
Jun 21 15:57:31 <PaulFertser> Also, a UMTS modem.
Jun 21 15:59:23 <CC_Inc> So, it is still a Openmoko device, just with better hardware? It looks like you replace the original Neo Freerunner Motherboard with this.
Jun 21 15:59:36 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: no, there's no openmoko-the-company anymore.
Jun 21 15:59:54 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: but yes, it's a motherboard replacement for the gta02.
Jun 21 16:00:07 <CC_Inc> But can you still buy the Freerunner?
Jun 21 16:02:06 <Laksen> I guess you can
Jun 21 16:02:17 <Laksen> I got mine around christmas
Jun 21 16:07:40 <CC_Inc> Any good retailers in the US?
Jun 21 16:08:54 <CC_Inc> Also, would you recommend the Freerunner compared to running Om 2008 on a different device?
Jun 21 16:14:21 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: what different device? :)
Jun 21 16:15:01 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: it depends on who you are and what you want from a cellphone. Also, do not forget that gta02 is tri-band, so you need a special 850MHz version to use in the usa.
Jun 21 16:15:25 <CC_Inc> So what does that mean?
Jun 21 16:18:15 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: you need not "any gta02" but "gta02 850MHz edition"
Jun 21 16:18:30 <CC_Inc> Oh, ok.
Jun 21 16:19:07 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: also if you are not ready for a tiny bit of SMD work, you need a "buzz-fixed" version if you're going to use it for voice telephony.
Jun 21 16:20:34 <CC_Inc> Oh, my. So many options. Where would one find that?
Jun 21 16:22:16 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: a usa retail shop?
Jun 21 16:22:37 <CC_Inc> Yes, any examples?
Jun 21 16:23:49 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: i'm afraid i do not know anything apart from http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Distributors
Jun 21 16:24:48 <PaulFertser> SDG systems are probably cool folks, i remember seeing their bootloader for hx4700 :)
Jun 21 16:26:21 <PaulFertser> CC_Inc: you should also try mailing "Golden Delicious" from Germany, they're collecting the devices and quite possibly have a 850 board around.
Jun 21 20:46:26 * DocScrutinizer05 glances at 2 pcs GTA02A6 PV 850
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