[GTALUG] the wicked waste that is closed Android hardware

[Daniel Villarreal]

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On 05/14/2016 11:59 AM, D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:
> Factory Direct ... Hobo Arc HD for $119 (with a coupon). On paper,
> ... great hardware. ... 10" 2560x1600 pixel IPS display!  Just like
> my Nexus 10.
> 
> ... comes with Android 4.2 and is frozen in time at 4.2.2.  The
> Nexus 10 gets frequent updates (but not to Andoid 6).
> 
> No third party firmware projects seem to exist for the Kobo. So
> this wonderful hardware cannot be recommended.


AFAIK, one of the developers is based in YYZ. George, you lurking on
the list?

> Most Andoid devices seem to be abandoned way too young.  Nexus
> devices have a better track record.  If a device is well supported
> by Cyanogen Mod then there is real hope.

Had you seen this?
https://github.com/kobolabs
http://www.uscoffings.net/clc/tech/embedded/kobo-touch/


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