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[Ian Santopietro <isantop@xxxxxxxxx>]

Coming from a OEM, there really needs to be something solid software-wise
before any OEM can afford to invest in Ubuntu tablet hardware.
On May 5, 2012 1:38 PM, "Sandy Martin" <siegfried_m22@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I agree with that statement, But look at where Canonical wants to head
> into. I understand being a opensource OS developer that what they put out
> will be open source . On a marketing stand point it is also smarter for
> them to keep things on the "DL" (Down Low) until they actually have the
> product worked out or at least have a test subject. I think the biggest
> thing we can do for now as users and enthusiests is to talk to OEM's,
> Developers and publishers alike. Get them to sit down with Canonical and
> get the ball rolling. 2012 is going to be a massive year for Canonical with
> Ubuntu TV , Ubuntu for Android, Steam coming to Linux (Sitting down with
> Canonical talking about how to optimize Steam and games for Ubuntu.) , EA
> coming to UCS 2012. Aside from contacting OEM's, App Developers and
> publisher Keep feeding in stuff we see in the mobile market that Canonical
> could use with thier own twist or things that could be innovative to help
> sell the product.
>
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> *From:* Chris <cyber.druif@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Sandy Martin <siegfried_m22@xxxxxxxx>
> *Cc:* Daniel Clem <clem11388@xxxxxxxxx>; "ubuntu-phone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
> <ubuntu-phone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 5, 2012 3:08:27 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubuntu-phone] Independent OEM ADZERO
>
> I wish someone from Canonical could give some more information to go from.
> The motivation to do something is there, now the willingness of the corp.
> to let us in the scope about what is going on. I "know" we can make
> mock-ups for what we'd want to see and that hardware isn't really relevant
> at this moment. But we would like to see something we could hold in our
> hands in all good time.
>
> With metta, Chris
>
> P.s.: I love how that phone looks, should definitely be considered by
> Canonical.
>
> On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 1:27 AM, Sandy Martin <siegfried_m22@xxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
> No they have not released any specs yet for the phone. I think this would
> be a great chance if Canonical gets something going with them and give some
> input for the Ubuntu Phone.
>
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> *From:* Daniel Clem <clem11388@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Sandy Martin <siegfried_m22@xxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Friday, April 27, 2012 5:51:04 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubuntu-phone] Independent OEM ADZERO
>
> I'd like to second that!!! I will try and send them an email suggesting
> the same. And also to the Ubuntu team. I was just on my phone looking, so
> couldn't see any specs. Are they available on the site somewhere?
>
>
> Sandy Martin <siegfried_m22@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Ok, So I found this independent OEM that is making their own Smart-phone,
> IMHO not only is it stylish but they have potential to be a partner with
> Canonical for the U-Phone. You all take a look at them here.
> http://www.justadzero.com/
> I emailed them to get in touch with Canonical I hope they do or even
> Canonical getting a hold of them. This has potential.
>
>
>
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