Lately, Linux- are becoming more and more popular. In addition to laptops that have been released with Linux, there are now also desktop computers on the market that come with this operating system. However, most portable devices such as smartphones and tablets continue to follow the Android trend. For this reason, recently, the company PINE64 announced the new PINETAB Tablet, which will use the Ubuntu Touch operating system.
According to the company, the new product will be based on the ARM64 architecture, which is also what Ubuntu Touch is built for. However, while this is the default system on the device, users can also use other operating systems such as Manjaro Linux and GNOME 3.36.
In addition, the new tablet will contain:
- Processor Allwinner A64 Quad Core System on chip (SoC)
- 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, as well as 64GB eMMC
- 10-inch 720p Capacitive LCD
- 2MP front and 5MP rear camera
- Battery with 6000mAh capacity
- Bootable micro SD Slot
- HD Digital Video port
- USB 2.0 and Micro USB 2.0 OTG
More information about PINETAB can be found here.
In addition to the aforementioned features, the additional adapter that the PINETAB comes with is also of great interest. With this device, users can use various features such as LTE and LoRa, as well as connect a SATA SSD to the tablet.
Although the release date of the PINETAB is not known, users can now pre-order it from the official PINE64 website. The cost is $99.99, and according to the company, users who have already pre-ordered can expect their tablet at the end of July.
In case you don't like the touch keyboard, the company gives you the option to use the PINETAB with a separate magnetic keyboard, for an additional $20.
