O2 Joggler
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| Manufacturer | OpenPeak |
|---|---|
| Type | 'Picture frame' tablet format |
| Released | April 2009 |
| Introductory price | £149.99 |
| Operating system | Customised Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) Firmware: 8964 Software: 30291 Released April 30, 2012 |
| CPU | 1.3GHz Intel Atom Z520 (single core, two threads) |
| Memory | 512MB |
| Storage | Internal 1GB Flash |
| Display | 7" Sharp LQ070Y3LG4A capacitive touchscreen (single touch) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA500 (Hardware accelerated H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC1, WMV9) |
| Sound | Internal stereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4GHz 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n); 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Power | 5V, 4000mA DC |
| Dimensions | 180 x 130 x 115mm |
| Weight | 700g |
The O2 Joggler is a computing appliance which was sold by O2 in the United Kingdom. Manufactured by OpenPeak and based on their OpenFrame product,[1] the Joggler's main selling point was its shared calendar application and was aimed at organising family life. It was marketed under the slogan "Your new fridge door".[2]
Launched in April 2009,[3] the Joggler was met with mixed reviews, largely praising the hardware and its potential, but critical of the software and focus of the device.[4][5] The Joggler's launch price of £149.99 was cut to £99.99 by November 2009, with a radio feature added in association with Pure Digital.[6][7]
After a year on the market the App Shop was launched, and the price was dropped again to £49.99.[8] Although touted as a special offer, this price was maintained until remaining stock was depleted. The low cost, combined with the high quality components and dissatisfaction in the software, has fostered a hacker community, and there are now a number of new applications and operating systems available for the device.[9][10]
During April and May 2012, users running the official operating system received a 'sunset update' which removed all O2 branded applications - including the internet radio, the shared calendar, the ability to send text messages, and two more of the six reasons O2 originally gave to buy one - but expanded the number of installed apps. Once the new firmware is applied, O2 will no longer offer technical support.[11]
O2 acknowledged the work of the hacker community in their web page describing the update.[11]
The Joggler shares many external similarities with a digital photo frame, consisting of a 7" screen with black border, dark grey plastic rear shell, integral rubber foot and chromed stand. The stand inclines the screen of the Joggler towards the user, providing a better angle for use. Although a number of promotional images show an O2 logo on the lower portion of the screen border, no production units feature this.
The right-hand side of the rear shell has a socket for a Standard Type A USB connector, while the reverse has power, Ethernet and audio-out sockets positioned below indented O2 Joggler lettering. A small window for the ambient light sensor is centred on the top of the rear shell, while the underside and remainder of the back feature ventilation holes.
| Display | 7" capacitive TFT touch screen (single touch), LED backlight, 800x480 pixel resolution | Datasheet |
| CPU | Intel Atom Z520 (1.33 GHz, 512KB L2 cache) | Datasheet |
| GPU | Intel SCH US15W (GMA500) (Poulsbo SCH with hardware H.264/MPEG-4 AVC playback) | Datasheet |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| Storage | 1GB flash (64MB boot, 256MB OS, 256MB backup OS, 450MB general storage) | |
| Networking (Wired) |
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000baseT) | |
| Networking (Wireless) |
Internal Ralink RT2770 USB adapter (802.11b/g/n) | |
| Audio | Two internal speakers and 3.5mm stereo jack socket | |
| Power | 5V, 4000mA DC (adapter supplied) |
