Friendly Linux Tablet

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

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theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Why not a PineTab though? It is the exact thing that you're describing.

CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Pretty well yes...just thought I'd test the waters first. Just weird I can't find anything on the web.

theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

https://itsfoss.com/linux-tablets/ you could take a look here

potentiallynotfelix@lemmy.fish · 8 pts · 1y

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

Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

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.

Daan@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 1y

I am 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.

Qkall@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 1y

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

ArseAssassin@sopuli.xyz · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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woelkchen@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

I love my Steam Deck but it is unwieldy when used as a tablet. Also, software support is spotty for a tablet-like experience.

Dungrad@feddit.org · 4 pts · 1y
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Ulrich@feddit.org · 3 pts · 1y

The Minisforum tablet seems to work well with Linux.

drascus@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y

Starlabs 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.

phanto@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1y

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.

absentbird@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y

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.

zer0@programming.dev · 1 pts · 1y

Have you looked at the Starlite? It's more expensive than an android tablet but might do what you're looking for.

fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 1 pts · 1y

Also consider Lenovo Duet Chromebook 2-in1s. They're not fast, but are a good balance of Linux and Android, and very affordable.