Meet the first announced Ubuntu for Android product: NexPhone
The NexPhone is an Ubuntu for Android powered smartphone that connects to tablet, laptop, and PC docks so that you can have all your data in one device wherever you go
It was at the beginning of the year that Ubuntu announced Ubuntu for Android, their idea of an all-purpose OS that can be a phone, computer, and anything in-between. Since CES, there hasn’t been much news about it, or any phones that plan to use it. That’s where the NexPhone comes in, and is the first device announced to use it.
The NexPhone is a normal Android smartphone, only it will be able to connect with a tablet, laptop, and monitor docks. Like previous Motorola phones, it will physically attach to the docks and then power them itself. The Ubuntu for Android part comes in when connecting the Laptop or PC dock, launching for full desktop use.
At the moment it’s just a concept though – the developers are trying to raise money via the crowdfunding website indiegogo. If you’re interested in the idea, you can contribute to the project, which as a goal of $950,000 (£590,000). There is no release data for the NexPhone just yet.
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Excellent, I will buy it.
Will purchase immediately when available.
Sorry, but why not just OEM buy some Asus PadPhones with tablet and keyboards docks? Better concentrate on software when hardware is already available…
Would be a lot better if the phone docked into the front middle and become the touchpad…
I like your idea TGM. Nice!