When you think Android OS, you're probably conjuring up images of touchscreen-adled smartphones toting along the usual accompaniment of smartphones features - you know, things like cameras, WiFi, data connections (3G, most likely), GPS, etc. On the other hand, when you think of Hop-on, you're likely going to be thinking of the disposable cellphone that has been the company's claim to fame.
Today we're hearing that Hop-on is ready to break out of their type-cast role as the throw-away handset maker. Hop-on has announced that they'll be bringing an Android OS-powered handset to market. The press release points to CES 2009 as the launch pad for Hop-on's Android smartphone. What's more, Hop-on is aiming to bring their Android offering to market with a sub-$200 price-tag.
How well will a super low-end handset manufacturer make the transition to the high-end smartphone segment? We'll have to wait for CES 2009 to find out… Las Vegas, here we come!
Full PR after the jump.
