Jul 23, 2013

Ubuntu Edge



Canonical’s dual booting Ubuntu / Android Ubuntu Edge smartphone has been made official and it entered a 30-day crowdfunding campaign during which the company needs to raise $32 million to produce a limited run of its first smartphone.


Specs & features:

  • Dual boot Ubuntu mobile OS and Android 
  • Fully integrated Ubuntu desktop PC when docked
  • Fastest multi-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage 
  • 4.5in 1,280 x 720 HD sapphire crystal display 
  • 8mp low-light rear camera, 2mp front camera 
  • Dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC 
  • GPS, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer 
  • Stereo speakers with HD audio, dual-mic recording, Active Noise Cancellation 
  • MHL connector, 3.5mm jack 
  • Silicon-anode Li-Ion battery 
  • 64 x 9 x 124mm

The following video will better explain what Ubuntu Edge is all about:


The $32 million is needed to make only 40,000 units, so in case you want to get the handset you’ll have to follow the link to get your pledge in.

In order to score the Ubuntu Edge handset, you’ll have to pay $830 for it. The device will ship at some point in May 2014.

Are you buying?

Ubuntu Edge via AndroidAuthority

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