Openmoko Neo Freerunner goes on sale July 4

Openmoko Declares
Independence for the Mobile Phone:
Neo FreeRunner to Hit the Market July 4

Openmoko committed to freedom for open mobile innovation
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN -- July 2 2008 - Openmoko, developer of the first open
mobile computing platform today announced that on Friday, July 4, it will
open the online store for purchase of the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner, a mobile
device that the company says will help to enable ubiquitous computing for
the 21st century. Shipping to customers will commence on July 7, 2008.

The Openmoko Neo FreeRunner utilizes GNU/Linux and comes with core software
for dialing, SMS and recording contacts.  Openmoko will supplement these
features with periodic downloads beginning with a software suite that takes
full advantage of the phone's hardware platform. The new software, debuting
at Linux world in August, will provide exciting new location based
applications.

Two versions of the phone will be available: 850MHz or 900 MHz Tri-band GSM
to match frequencies in different countries.  Black, oval-shaped and
weighing 6.5 ounces, the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner features a 2.8" 480 x 640
VGA touchscreen, Wi-Fi (802.1 1b/g), AGPS, GPRS 2.5G, Bluetooth 2.0, two
3-axis motion sensors and comes with 128MB WSDRAM and 256MB NAND Flash.

Open Mobile Free

Openmoko frees developers from constraints of closed mobile architectures
so they can apply the power of mobility and a flexible development platform
to create mobile applications for specialized markets.  Using the Openmoko
mobile platform, the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) community and
developers can create unique versions of the FreeRunner phone, modifying
the way the phone operates and even the way it looks.  CAD files publicly
available under a Creative Commons license make it easy for industrial
designers to change the appearance of the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner and
select alternate materials and finishes to tailor the phone's look and
feel.  Distributors in the EU have already received shipments of the
Openmoko Neo FreeRunner.  Openmoko will be at LinuxWorld Conference &
Expo in San Francisco, August 5-7, 2008 in booth 1625 and in the Linux
Garage Pavilion booth 1234 in the Moscone Center North Hall.

Pricing and availability

The Openmoko Neo FreeRunner has a suggested retail price of $399. Openmoko
will sell the phone directly from it its webshop www.Openmoko.com and via
distributors in the EU, India and North America.

About Openmoko

Openmoko is the commercial and community driven effort with a mission to
create open mobile products that empower developers and consumers to
personalize their devices, much like a computer, in any way they see
fit. Openmoko is dedicated to helping innovators bring freedom and
flexibility to consumer electronics and vertical market devices.  For the
latest information about Openmoko, visit www.Openmoko.com.