On 10/10/10 20:53, Al Johnson wrote: > On Sunday 10 October 2010, Alfa21 wrote: >>>> And one more note: attaching anything via external 40pin port, will >>>> make device impossible to attach to Smartbook. >>> The MiniBook can be connected as normal after removing the module. We >>> could design the module so that it can connect everything via USB, in >>> which case the module could dock to one of the USB connections available >>> in the SmartBook. >> so, why we don't just add the ยต-usb port and use that both to connect that >> module, charge the phone, use it as flashdrive etc..? also you'd need one >> and only the usb port on the module so you'll be able to connect directly >> or through one of the others ports on the smartbook. > Because the point of the module is that is doesn't require changes to the > existing MiniBook. Much as I would like to replace the barrel and mini-HDMI > with client and host usb sockets, that would require a board revision and new > plastics. If that's being done then the board rev may as well include the bits > that would have gone into the module. As there will be 3G + SimCard reader + USB plugs, yes, the plastics may suffer a bit. > > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > community@lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
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