ImCoSys to debut Linux-based GPS phone

by Paul Miller posted Feb 24th 2006 at 5:00AM

Swiss-based ImCoSys is going to be busting out a new GPS quad-band GSM phone at CeBIT next month. The phone runs on Linux and also sports 802.11b WiFi, Bluetooth 1.2, a QVGA screen, and, of course, GPS. It also, strangely, features a RS232 serial port for doing whatever kids are using their serial ports for these days. The device should be available to resellers in June for around $350.

Filed under: Handsets, Others, Linux, GSM

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Jan-Dirk @ Feb 24th 2006 6:05AM

Now this is interesting... phone, wifi, gps! You don't find these combinations very much in phones.

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alexm @ Feb 24th 2006 10:18AM

And at a reasonable price to boot!

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madman @ Feb 24th 2006 12:26PM

Qtopia?

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Linc @ Feb 24th 2006 12:30PM

What's to be offered next week? Thanx in advance.

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David Dundas @ Feb 24th 2006 1:19PM

I love the possibilities that a Linux phone opens up. I just wish they would make it a bit more sexy. I would also be concerned about battery life.

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bigmouthstrikesagain @ Feb 25th 2006 2:11PM

very nice

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EricSeale @ Mar 27th 2006 3:46PM

I use serial console to get into servers on a regular basis. I would dig a linux phone with a serial port. I could use a better looking device though.

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