Canonical wants to make a cutting Edge phone, wants to raise funds by public funding

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Canonical has announce their project ubuntu "Edge" on public funding website indiegogo. The phone will have dual OS (android + android). While running android, it can be docked to become a full fledged deskop OS. Hardware specs are:
  • Fastest multi-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
  • 4.5in 1,280 x 720 HD sapphire crystal display
  • 8mp low-light rear camera, 2mp front camera
  • Dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC
  • GPS, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer
  • Stereo speakers with HD audio, dual-mic recording, Active Noise Cancellation
  • MHL connector, 3.5mm jack
  • Silicon-anode Li-Ion battery
  • 64 x 9 x 124mm

  • The phone can be backed by pledging $600 for first 24 hours (already expired) and after that $830.
    Canonical is targetting a fund of $32 million

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Isn't it Ubuntu + Android in one ? Above it is written android + android.
Also any information about whether they will care to update the android OS when new iterations of the same arrive or one will have to go for custom ROMs ?
 
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Yup its a typo from my side. Its ubuntu + android. It will run the latest iteration of android. How often it will be updated is not specified but ubuntu will get monthly updates.
 
What's guaranteeing the end product will be "Awesome" ? Is there a clause to get returns on their profits? If no then shove off. Bad investment.
 
I would not put money now in such things, after it comes to market and is a success then it makes sense, that too after evaluating everything.
Like Pebble smart watch started as Kickstarter but later became mainstream gadget available in stores (in USA).
 
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quixand said:
What's guaranteeing the end product will be "Awesome" ? Is there a clause to get returns on their profits? If no then shove off. Bad investment.
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Well there is no clause as such but a backer could return the product if not satisfied within 30 days. In the event that the target of 32 million is not achieved, canonical will concentrate on commercially available devices.
 
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