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Ubuntu Edge might just change the computing world

ZDNet - It looks like Ubuntu Edge will reach the $32 million goal that Mark Shuttleworth set to begin building the hybrid smartphone PC. But will it have a market? Could it replace the traditional PC?

-Mezzo-3975d ago

This turned out to be a wrong time to be broke.I so badly wanted to fund this and reserve me an Edge.

Raf1k13974d ago

How does this work exactly? Does funding simply mean you're getting the phone when it's out or that you're guaranteed that you can purchase it when it's out?

-Mezzo-3974d ago

Yes, I'f you contribute $625 to their Goal, you will be rewarded with an Ubuntu Edge. Basically you're Pre-Ordering this,... But, with a fear that if it fails to reach it's goal, you're cash is gone.

ScepticTankAvenger3973d ago

I'll happily wait until it comes out with full support.
It looks like an outstanding device.

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Ubuntu Edge Prices Lowered, Devices Available from $625

OMG Ubuntu - After all 5000 of their ‘one day only’ offer of an Ubuntu Edge at $600 sold out the next run up for backers wanting to nab a handset was $830.

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-Mezzo-3976d ago

Over 4 million in 2 days,... I think they just might make it.

I wish i had $625 to secure 1.

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Canonical unveils $830 Ubuntu Edge smartphone concept, attempts to raise $32 million via Indiegogo

ExtremeTech - We’ve already seen Ubuntu’s hybrid mobile operating system, but the big question was whether or not Canonical would be able to garner support from actual hardware manufacturers and prominent carriers. Today, through an Indiegogo campaign aimed at raising $32 million, Canonical unveiled its dream piece of hardware: Ubuntu Edge.

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