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GSMGSMPosted Oct 22, 2008 14:24 UTC (Wed) by rfunk (subscriber, #4054)In reply to: T-Mobile by drag Parent article: Android source available
Yes I know all that (except the "special cheaper service contracts" part),
but so far the only Android phone (a highly capable one) is available only with a T-Mobile contract.
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GSM Posted Oct 22, 2008 14:36 UTC (Wed) by drag (subscriber, #31333) [Link]
Ya. I just like to point that stuff out because people just have the assumption there is a inherent 'lock-in' to US cellular networks that don't quite apply to all carriers and phones.
Personally this is the sort of thing I've been waiting for:
Full screen devices. The controls integrate into the display so it makes it possible for all sorts of stuff, especially games, which is something that is not very good on today's Cell phones compared to special-purpose devices like the PSP or Nintendo DS.
With Intel's commitment to Linux lets hope that those things will be open enough to run generic Linux systems as well as Android.
Actually T-Mobile's CTO said you can just buy it... Posted Oct 22, 2008 21:08 UTC (Wed) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link] Here are details. You can just buy it for $399 and go with any carrier. Don't know how well it'll work on practice...
Actually T-Mobile's CTO said you can just buy it... Posted Oct 22, 2008 21:32 UTC (Wed) by rfunk (subscriber, #4054) [Link]
Good to know, thanks for the useful link!
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