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The device known as FairPhone has reached its initial funding goal, hereby making the device a reality and taking the aim of the program to a much more real place. This device aims to be manufactured and sold in as “fair” a way as possible, starting with conflict-free resources, an “open, flexible design”, and what the group calls “transparent” production and pricing. This machine aims to go to market to take on top-tier smartphones like the Samsung GALAXY S 4, the iPhone 5, and the HTC One while it does so with a clear conscience. While we’ve got no word at the moment on how this device’s process compares to the smartphones made by their competitors, there are some details we’re able to share on the surface. This smartphone works with scratch-resistant glass up front going by the name “Dragontail”. This glass covers a 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, while under the hood is a Mediatek 6589 quad-core processor. This machine works with an 8 megapixel camera on its back, 1.3 megap...