GTA04

FactsAndReasons

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Facts and Reasons why you should consider a GTA04

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  • Runs QtMoko, SHR, Debian - fully supported
  • Made in Germany under proper working conditions
  • fully documented schematics
  • fully open bootloader, kernel - no secrets, no overprotection
  • replaceable battery
  • 3D CAD data available to design and 3D print your own case
  • FM receiver/transmitter option with RDS (that is rare)
  • complete set of sensors (barometer, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS)
  • B2B connector to use it as a System on Module
  • very high display resolution (282 ppi) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_displays_by_pixel_density]
  • no online accounts and registration required
  • offline gps navigation and dictionaries
  • all applications are free and open source
  • fast processor and big RAM is not needed - we have fast non bloated software
  • long term support - freerunner is after 4 years still actively supported phone
  • gta04 kernel is exceptionally good - most of drivers are in mainline kernel and gta04 kernels are updated with every linux release
  • ... and a friendly community allowing for direct discussions with the core developers

Created: 12 years 5 months ago
by Nikolaus Schaller

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