[lug] smartphone question

[Michael J. Hammel]

On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 15:23 +0000, scott.herod at comcast.net wrote:
> > From: Steven A Hart <shart at Colorado.EDU>
> > I'm one of those oddballs who has resisted the lure of smartphones and 
> > mobile based technology.  Yes, I know, I'm crazy right?  

If its crazy to prefer to avoid being nickle and dimed to death at the
expense of not being able to read the OMG notice from my BFF while I
drive, then I'm crazy too.

> Also, you might want to consider an IPod.  My brother uses one with a
> wireless interface to make calls through Skype.  

What does he use for voice input?  I'd be interested in seeing a photo
of that setup.

What I'd like to see is a handheld with wifi and maybe a video camera -
no GSM.  Put Linux and Ekiga on there and do VoIP only.  It's perfect:
no talking while driving (unless you can war drive, I guess).  

The Gumstix Overo might fit the bill but it's still kinda pricey for a
DIY.  Looks like the Air or Fire would be a starting point.  Still need
a display to go with it, though.

-- 
Michael J. Hammel <mjhammel at graphics-muse.org>