It runs Plasma Active UX, an open-source OS based on the Linux kernel. It's not, I think it's fair to say, designed to be a Kindle Fire or iPad competitor. Indeed, it's aimed at "those who love writing great software... using the typical Linux tools". That kind of rules me out, but it will get plenty of people excited, I'm sure.
In terms of specs, it fairs modestly: a 1GHz AMLogic ARM processor, 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal storage plus SD card slot, a 7" capacitive multi-touch screen and wifi connectivity. It's slated to cost around $260 when it ships, though at the moment it's not clear when that will be. More here.
8 comments:
Amazing stuff. Like you say it's good to finally achieve a proper Linux system for a tablet.
That seems like a really good deal for just $260. I love the Linux family of OS's, I bet they'd mesh really nice with a tablet
It's good to see a more Linux Linux-based OS on a tablet.
Whoa sweet! And a bargain at that ;)
Looks sweet!
I'm too dumb to use linux. But if the open source people are happy about it that means it will make my life better by extension.
Probably useful for travelling.
Looks cool, but I don't see much point in a tablet.
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