Canonical launched the biggest ever crowdfunding campaign to develop the Ubuntu Edge.
“The rise of smartphones and the
recognition that productivity still requires a PC form factor suggest a great
opportunity for a truly converged device,” commented Victor Palau, VP
Mobile Delivery at Canonical’’. Based on
this reality, Canonical harnesses the power of the crowdfunding platform to
bring an innovation where it was little awaited.
bring an innovation where it was little awaited.
In this dynamic, Ubuntu Edge aims to be a catalyst for mobile innovation as
well as hardware and software development.
The project available on Indiegogo since a few hour has already harvested $3,264,618 with an
unprecedented goal to raise $32 million over 30 days for a limited production
run of 40,000 devices.
Backers committing $600 (£394) on day one, or $830 (£532) thereafter, will
receive one of these groundbreaking mobile devices in May 2014.
“The
crowdfunding approach is a new way to prove demand for cutting edge
technologies and new classes of devices; supporting the Ubuntu Edge is the best
way to catalyze the next generation of personal devices from the industry.”
said Mark Shuttleworth, Founder of Ubuntu.
Connectikpeople has discovered that, the Ubuntu Edge will dual-boot Ubuntu
phone OS and Android, and will transform into a PC when docked with a monitor,
with the full Ubuntu desktop and shared access to all the phone’s files.
Ubuntu Edge specifications include: (subject to
change)
- Dual-boot Ubuntu Edge into either Ubuntu or Android, and convert into a fully integrated Ubuntu desktop PC
- Fast and powerful device with quad-core CPU and at least 4GB RAM
- 128GB of storage for photos, music, content
- 4.5in 1,280 x 720 display with scratch-resistant Sapphire crystal glass, the hardest natural substance after diamond
- Camera made for low-light, fast response and close up pictures: 8mp rear camera, 2mp front
- Faster connection all over the world with dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC
- Stereo speakers (Active Noise Cancellation)
- Connect to HDMI TVs and monitors easily with MHL connector, 3.5mm jack
About Canonical
Canonical is the commercial sponsor of the Ubuntu project and the leading
provider of support services for Ubuntu deployments in the enterprise. Ubuntu
is a free, open-source platform for client, server and cloud computing. Since
its launch in 2004, it has become a natural choice for users of all kinds, from
Fortune 500 companies to hardware makers, content providers, software
developers and individual technologists. With developers, support staff and
engineering centres all over the world, Canonical is uniquely positioned to
help its partners and enterprise customers make the most of Ubuntu. It also
operates Ubuntu One, a cross-platform personal cloud service for consumers.
Canonical is a privately held company.
