The Firefox OS reference device,
the Flame is now available for
pre-order for $170.
To standardize the design, development, and testing of Firefox OS, Mozilla has partnered with a company called T2Mobile to manufacture, distribute, and update a Firefox OS reference phone called the Flame. Until now, there has been no "reference device" and the options for getting something through retail were limited.
The Flame will also be a great development and testing environment for third party app developers targeting Firefox OS and HTML5.
Specifications:
- 1.2 Ghz Dual core processor (Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon)
- 1 GB RAM
- 4.5" screen (854i-480)
- 5 MP rear camera, 2 MP front camera
- 8 GB storage, MicroSD slot
- GPS, NFC
- WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, Micro USB
In reality, rather than following MS and Canonical down this rathole, I wish they'd fix their browser and stop pooping on Thunderbird, but as usual MoFo is just chasing money.