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

  • ArseAssassin@sopuli.xyz
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    3 days ago

    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.

    • woelkchen@lemmy.world
      2·
      3 days ago

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

  • Qkall@lemmy.ml
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    3 days ago

    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

  • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    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
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      3 days ago

      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.

  • potentiallynotfelix@lemmy.fishEnglish
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    3 days ago

    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

  • drascus@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    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.

  • AbsentBird@lemm.eeEnglish
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    3 days ago

    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.

  • phanto@lemmy.ca
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    3 days ago

    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.

  • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.comEnglish
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    3 days ago

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