Thank you Verizon

I realize that I am beginning to sound a bit like a rabid fan boy of Google, but damn it even if the Open Handset Alliance explodes into a million tiny pieces I can only hope that it wakes carriers up to the bizarre fringe that wants to have there choice of phone. Verizon seems to have heard it. And it can only be a good thing, so thanks Verizon.

On a random side note:

WTF Google, Trolltech and OpenMoko have been at this for a while, and don't rely on some crap custom version of Java. They could run a crap custom version of Java, but they aren't building a platform around it. I love you guys and all, but I seriously hope that your Middle language supports a different High Level language at some point, I freaking hate Java.

No one is talking about the NEO1973?

One of the O'Riley editors griped that no one was talking about the NEO1973 being on sale now.

First off to say that no one is talking about the Neo1973 is a slight mis-characterization and not in tune with reality.

Examles:
Gizmodo
Gizmodo Again
Engadget
Digg
Mobile Technews
Tux News
O'Rielly
Cellphone Beat
Netscape

Sure this level of coverage is nothing compared to the iPhone hype, but these are different markets. Apple wants any schmuck with money and the Developer release of OpenMoko's Neo1973 is looking for hackers to prep the phone for phase 2. Michael Lauer reminded everyone of this: until the release for general consumption happens in October, thanks for your interest, but sit on your cash unless you are a developer.

Tags: OpenMoko, Neo1973, Anti-iPhone, iPhone, Hype