That's great news about Australia and Canada. They've also added stretch goals with 11 days to go - support for up to 128GB SD cards, split screen support and $30 for mobile support. They will probably make at least the first one (SD card).

The other interesting thing is they're now offering a 'micro distributor' kit, which is 20 tablets including international shipping at a 30% discount off their expected retail price. US$3500 / (20 * 0.85) ~= AU$206 for a tablet delivered to Melbourne. Perhaps between a few groups like LUV, MLUG and CCHS there might be 20 people interested in doing this.

On 25 November 2014 at 08:32, Andrew McGlashan <andrew.mcglashan@affinityvision.com.au> wrote:

On 20/11/2014 8:56 AM, thelionroars wrote:

> The crowdfunding campaign for the Jolla tablet has been launched in the
> past few hours, and is already 100% beyond its funding goal. In a
> nutshell, it's an open source OS based on Linux that is also capable of
> running Android applications. It has some similar specs to an iPad mini
> and is shipping in May 2015 for around $220.
>
> https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jolla-tablet-world-s-first-crowdsourced-tablet#activity
>
> For those not familiar with Jolla and Sailfish: http://jolla.com/tablet
>
> Australia is not included in the countries for shipping, but is the
> highest voted for in the poll for which countries to add.

Australia IS included now!

I'm not sure about this device, but it does look promising.

Right now, I'm waiting on a OnePlus One, ordered with US address (via
Australia Post's new shopmate service). Paid by PayPal after getting an
invite on Friday night -- 24 hours to use the invite ... can't wait!

When I know that the OnePlus One is in the US and on it's way to me,
then I'll think more about this Jolla tablet.

Cheers

A.

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