We were just talking about Intex scheduling a press conference for its Firefox OS based Cloud FX phone and now Spice has announced its own Firefox OS running Fire One Mi-Fx 1 smartphone for Rs. 2299. Although according to previous statements the Fire One Mi-FX 1was supposed to launch in July, better late than never.
Spice has confirmed that the Fire One will be initially available only on Snapdeal. Later it will be made available through other e-tailers. Ridiculous naming conventions aside, the Fire One Mi-FX 1 will come with a 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480 Pixels) display, 1 GHz processor, 2 MP rear camera alongwith a 1.3 MP front-facing camera. This will be a dual-SIM device but only support 2G connectivity, but you do get WiFi, Bluetooth and FM Radio support. You will also get a free silicone cover within the box.
Prashant Bindal, Chief Executive Officer, Spice Mobility Ltd, said, connecting on the launch:
"With the ultra-low cost Spice Fire One, we at Spice, aim to convert the feature phone users into smartphone users, thereby, aiding them with the power of internet. Our intentions are clearly to synthesize technology and style in our products and make them available at affordable prices. This partnership with Mozilla showcases our commitment to providing the best technological innovations first hand to our customers. This joint undertaking with Mozilla is a breakthrough in product offering and a brand new concept for smartphones."
Dr. Li Gong, President of Mozilla Corporation, was also elated at the announcement:
"Just one year after the first Firefox OS device launched, Firefox OS smartphone is now available in 17 countries across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Our partnership with Spice will be an exciting Firefox OS launch in India".
