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Hands-on with the Linux-powered ImCoSys GPS smartphone


SlashPhone just got some face time with the ImCoSys Linux-powered GPS smartphone that we spied last month, and confirmed the fact that it will be available stateside in June for around $350. As you probably remember, this ImCoSys model sports a TI OMAP processor, quad-band GSM, WiFi for Internet and VoIP, Bluetooth, SD slot, and 64MB RAM/64MB ROM, although no camera or WAN data connection faster than GPRS. Still, the fact that this phone is both Linux based and GPS-equipped out of the box should help it find a niche audience -- just not us. Keep reading to get a tasteful look from behind...