Looking for Linux Cell Phone/PDA Recommendation (UPDATED)

[Carl Parrish]

Mark Phillips wrote:
> On Wednesday 23 May 2007 13:18, Mark Phillips wrote:
>   
>> I am looking for a new cell phone/pda - I am tired of carrying two devices
>> when one should suffice.
>>
>> I like the form factor of the Dash from T-mobile, but it is Windows Mobile
>> based and so I forsee all sorts of problems synching to Kontact and using
>> OO documents. http://www.geek.com/hwswrev/pda/dash/index.htm
>>
>> I have googled for Linux cell phone/pdas, and there are a few exotic ones
>> out there. None of them are supported by T-mobile, so I am going out on a
>> limb buying one. However, I thought I would ask the fellow pluggers if
>> anyone is using a cell phone/pda that syncs with Kontact and can view/edit
>> OO documents, I would love to hear about it.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Mark Phillips
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>>     
>
> I think I should change the nature of my question. I assumed too much with the 
> Linux OS requirement for the phone/pda. It would be cool to have Linux 
> running on the phone/pda, (ssh to a server in an xterminal would be fun the 
> first 2 or 3 times ;-) ). I should have said I need the phone/pda to sync 
> with Kontact and have the option of downloading my own Java Midlets. 
>
> Beyond that, I am also looking for bluetooth ear piece, 1.3-2 megapixel 
> camera, email, address book, calendar, view/edit OO documents. Typical PDA 
> stuff...oh, and a phone!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark
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I just saw a video on Cnet about myPhone that was taken at Maker Fair.
Its a completely open source cell phone runs linux. Doesn't look all
that kewl just yet, but they already have some killer features.