Ubuntu Edge

Which perks did you claim?

  • $20 Founder

    Votes: 3 17.6%

  • $830 Ubuntu Edge

    Votes: 4 23.5%

  • <$830 Discounted Ubuntu Edge

    Votes: 8 47.1%

  • $1400 Double Edge

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • $10,000 One of a Kind

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • $80,000 Enterprise 100 Bundle

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Total voters
    17
  • Poll closed .
beans100 said:
But there is an appetite, I just refreshed that site a few times and the amount grew by $20K to $30K each time I refresh (few minutes interval of course). Allmost a million. 32 to go
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So then the crowdfunding idea is working, at least initially... Let's see come August 31st.
 
What will the regular price be?

Edit: $830 that's helluva cheap for the components used.
 
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Ockie said:
That phone looks incredibly beautiful. If I had money to throw around I would definately get one.
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What are the odds of any service providers picking this up? Or would that go against the indie ethos?
 
Fudzy said:
What are the odds of any service providers picking this up? Or would that go against the indie ethos?
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Not sure what that term means.

I asked Jannie a long tme ago when rumours starting to come out about Ubuntu doing a phone OS if he thinks Vodacom would be interested in this. He said they certainly would have a look at it ... but it would all depend on viablity etc. Or something like that. I cant remember his exact words .... but he seemed reservedly keen. Time will tell I guess.

Canonical have signed some pretty big networks up for the OS though.
 
If this is successful I wonder how long till Samsung develops something better?
 
Ugh, if I had the money to blow, I would pay the $830 to get this phone. Its actually beautiful, and will have Android if you dont like this ubuntu os.

Technical specifications
Dual boot Ubuntu mobile OS and Android
Fully integrated Ubuntu desktop PC when docked
Fastest multi-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
4.5in 1,280 x 720 HD sapphire crystal display
8mp low-light rear camera, 2mp front camera
Dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC
GPS, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer
Stereo speakers with HD audio, dual-mic recording, Active Noise Cancellation
MHL connector, 3.5mm jack
Silicon-anode Li-Ion battery
64 x 9 x 124mm
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Tinuva said:
Ugh, if I had the money to blow, I would pay the $830 to get this phone. Its actually beautiful, and will have Android if you dont like this ubuntu os.
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I like the idea that you get phone functionality in Ubuntu. Will it be running stock Android?
 
I don't think that this is going to work after the initial momentum wears off. (I could be wrong)
The Enterprise Bundle works out to $8000 a phone. If it was $6000 - maybe.
Still hoping the OS makes an appearance for other handsets.

Funny thing - One of the other very hot Indiegogo campaigns is for the exact opposite.
a Credit Card size phone with integrated tracker.
Its over 300% funded for a ring-ring phone for $50.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/micro-phone-our-amazing-device-is-now-available-with-bluetooth-4-0-ble-tracking
 
I think the price is right for the hardware they are offering.


However as someone who doesn't buy phones as cash devices you won't find me contributing for a device, not even as a hardcore Ubuntu-fan.

I might throw them $20 though.
 
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