Ubuntu Phone OS preview soon

Developer Preview images of Ubuntu Phone OS will be available for download on February 21st, for the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 4 smartphones:
http://www.canonical.com/content/touch-developer-preview-ubuntu-be-published-21-february-2013

Here is info on the Nexus 4:
http://www.google.com/nexus/4/specs/



Problems with the Nexus 4:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/nexus-4-problems/

Personally, I have three major criticisms:

1. Should be made with metal case to distribute heat, not plastic.
2. No micro-SD card slot.
3. None-replaceable battery.

On the otherhand, the micro-USB Slimport is useful:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/12/11/nexus-4-slimport-adapter-review-micro-usb-to-hdmi/

It doesn't attract me enough to rush out and buy one. But, I do want to run that Developer Preview. I might keep on the lookout for a cheap secondhand unlocked Galaxy Nexus. With a view to upgrading late in 2013 or early 2014 when a smartphone custom-made for Ubuntu OS (with docking station) becomes available.

Also, It is highly likely that Ubuntu Phone OS will be ported to other devices by enthusiasts.

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Ubuntu for Tablets announceed
Username: don570
Ubuntu has a website announcing Ubuntu for tablets News article by PCWORLD... A 'Touch Developer Preview' The Ubuntu tablet interface supports screen sizes from 6 to 20 inches and resolutions from 100 to 450 ppi. This Thursday Canonical will release a “Touch Developer Preview” of Ubuntu, with installation instructions for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets as well as smartphones including the Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus. Installable images and source code will be available. And when can we expect to be able to buy actual tablet hardware running this new Ubuntu? Likely the first quarter of 2014 http://www.pcworld.com/article/2028738/canonical-unwraps-ubuntu-linux-for-tablets.html

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Username: aarf
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