Openmoko Signs Deal for Global Neo FreeRunner Distribution
It’s safe to say that up until now, Openmoko handsets have hardly received the global welcome that the company envisioned when it first began its quest to open the world of mobile phones. The odds are pretty good that you’ve read plenty about Openmoko’s Linux-based handsets; you probably even tipped your hat at the concept of a truly open handset (we know Google liked the idea). The odds are even better however, that you didn’t buy one. In fact outside of an expo you’ve probably never even seen one in person. All that might just change soon, or so Openmoko hopes, as it has just signed a deal with Canada-based Koolu which will take on the task of worldwide Neo FreeRunner distribution.
Koolu, known for its innovations in easy-to-use services such as Google Apps and Skype, will distribute the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner phone first to developers, and later to consumers as Google Apps go mobile. Koolu has created a program unique in the industry by offering free Neo FreeRunner phones in a referral program for Google Apps world-wide.
Kuloo’s long terms plans for Openmoko handsets are pretty intense in fact. As part of an ecofriendly push, Kuloo plans to integrate a laser-projected virtual keyboard and an LED projector into future handsets in order to create a portable computer that drastically reduces E waste and carbon footpront. Check out a mockup of its vision after the jump.
This is going to be an interesting move for google. I thought they are already developing their own phone and also the Android OS for other companies like HTC. Maybe this is a good thing cuz we need something else to distract us aside from the iPhone. iPhone related news is getting old, unless they are talking about iPhone 3rd generation, but that won’t be happening anytime soon.
That is the most tackiest looking phone I’ve ever seen.
Is it kuloo or koolu? Both spellings are in the item. Can I have a job as a proofreader? I’ll work cheap (read: free). Your items will never have errors again.
Also, drumroll please, IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!!! For my birthday I’d like just one thing: the BlackBerry Bold release date and price. Oh wait, that’s two things…
Gabriel this is Google Apps, not anything else google. Google apps are on alot of phones, nothing new there.
Uh, Gabriel, the 3G iPhone is out bro…
But they look like eastern eggs
Maybe you should look at OpenMoko, the phones are great. Especialy if you like home brew. Compact, only two buttons, onscreen keyboard (that works). And you can get or write apps that allow you to do just about anything.
wow thats cool man i want one