Hey there, Is there a source out there where I can find tablets fit for Linux…? Am not after Pine or what have you…just a tablet, Samsung or what have you that can run Linux as custom rom.
Thanks
Don’t know if it’ll cover all your use cases, but I was looking for something similar and recently got my hands on a Steam Deck. Have been very pleased with the purchase so far. To be fair, I haven’t gotten into customizing the desktop yet, but I’m sure anything’s achievable since it’s just running Arch.
I love my Steam Deck but it is unwieldy when used as a tablet. Also, software support is spotty for a tablet-like experience.
Shiftbook 2 https://shop.shiftphones.com/shiftbook-2.html
A Surface Go 1 has been my daily driver for the last 4 years on Fedora.
I’m mostly using it docked to a USB-C screen but it works fine by itself. I’m also using a keyboard so it’s mostly a PC and not a tablet anymore😅
But I’m really happy with it and it works almost flawlessly.
I also using Fedora on my Surface Go 1. Decent experience so far, but I can’t wait for the Gnome mobile patches to come in. It feels slightly clunky to use with just the touch screen.
Why not a PineTab though? It is the exact thing that you’re describing.
Pretty well yes…just thought I’d test the waters first. Just weird I can’t find anything on the web.
https://itsfoss.com/linux-tablets/ you could take a look here
It’s not without some flaws (much of which really doesn’t bother me and I low-key find them as a feature), I really love this jank Chinese 2 in 1 I picked up. P8 mini laptop. I will say there are alternatives that have a better non swiveling screen… I would go for one of those as I feel like it’s going to be problematic long-term
Tablet linux is not perfect yet, I’d suggest a pixel tablet w/ custom roms unless you are willing to use a slightly buggy linux interface. If you are willing to, look at dell latitude tablets or surfaces
Starlabels starlite tablet looks really nice. I actually just ordered one the other day. I don’t have it yet so I can’t give you a review but from what I have read it’s pretty nice. It’s an Intel machine, upgradable, running coreboot so the compatibility should be high.
Xiaomi Pad 6 is a good price and is compatible with plenty of custom roms. Some people don’t trust them because it’s a Chinese brand, but I figure the odds are about the same that it’s got hardware level spying as a Google or Microsoft tablet. At least it’s easy to root or reformat.
The Minisforum tablet seems to work well with Linux.
Also consider Lenovo Duet Chromebook 2-in1s. They’re not fast, but are a good balance of Linux and Android, and very affordable.
I’m guessing ARM specifically? I use a Lenovo Yoga convertible in tablet mode with Fedora and the onscreen keyboard for media consumption, but not as my daily device. Not great battery life, but I got it dirt cheap used.
