A startup in Penang, Malaysia is readying a Linux-based dual-mode WiFi GSM/GPRS phone expected to ship in Q2. Gupp Technologies's "Phreedom" phone boasts a Treo-style QWERTY keyboard, a 2.5-inch QVGA color screen, and VoWiFi (voice-over-WiFi) capabilities based on the SIP standard.
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Gupp says the Phreedom targets "consumers and cost-conscious businesses," which can reduce roaming costs by using VoWiFi when possible, with GSM/GPRS used as a backup. Additionally, the phone offers smartphone features such as Internet browsing, music downloads, and email.
Gupp Phreedom
Along with a QWERTY hardware keyboard, the Phreedom has a landscape-mode 2.5-inch QVGA (320x240) LCD display with 265K colors. Connectivity options include an 802.11b/g WiFi radio with WEP, WPA, and 802.11i support, and a "double tri-band" GSM radio apparently supporting 850/1800/1900 MHz and 900/1800/1900 MHz.
Additional touted Phreedom features and specs include:
* PXA270 processor clocked at 312MHz
* Boots from NOR Flash
* Combined 320MB flash and SDRAM
* 2200mAh lithium ion battery
* USB
* Claimed five hours of talk time in WiFi mode
* Claimed 144 hours standby time
* 4.4 x 2.6 x 0.75 inches (112 x 65 x 19mm)
* 4.6 ounces (130gm)
* Mobile Linux 2.6 kernel
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