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FINALLY a good Linux tablet - Fydetab Duo

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This is an open-source and hackable Linux tablet, powered by FydeOS a Chrome OS based operating system. What makes this tablet great is just how easy it is to flash other operating systems including Linux and Andriod. I device I have is a prototype and not final. The project is currently raising funds on Indiegogo.
 
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00:00 - Fydetab Duo
01:08 - Unboxing the Prototype
03:21 - BEST CHARGERS (sponsor)
04:38 - Specifications
07:06 - FydeOS Setup
08:46 - FydeOS Demo
12:20 - Android on FydeOS
14:19 - Android Gaming
15:14 - Linux on FydeOS
18:22 - Flashing Images
20:14 - Android Open-Source
21:28 - Debian Linux
24:16 - Final Thoughts
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Nov 20, 2022 · 22 points, 7 comments · submitted by Archie627
karmakaze
Here's some text info on specs etc.

  - 12.35″ QHD display and detachable slim keyboard cover
  - includes stylus that stores in the keyboard
  - octa-core Rockchip RK3588S clock speeds up to 2.4GHz
  - 8GB of DDR4 RAM
  - choice of 64GB or 128GB of onboard eMMC
  - micro SD/nano SIM slot for expanded storage or mobile connectivity
  - WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 4.2
  - front-facing 5MP camera
  - headphone jack
  - single USB-C port with DisplayPort support / power via included 45W adapter
On its own, the Fydetab weighs in at about 2.1 pounds. Attaching both the cover and the kickstand adds about 7 ounces.

[0] https://liliputing.com/fydetab-duo-is-an-arm-powered-2-in-1-...

theamk
This is using RK3588 CPU, which does not have a mainline kernel support -- this means that without a lot of hacking, you are stuck with FydeOS. No common Linux distro would run on it, and once manufacturers stop selling this (or move on to next generation) you are likely to get stuck with old kernels with no security support.

Buying it to play with it for a few weeks and then put in the drawer and forget about it? Maybe. A good tablet to be used for years? No, not this one.

spigottoday
It comes with rebranded chromium os. I don't care if its got a Linux "subsystem", or an android subsystem either. How well will it operate with just the Linux of my choice on it? Will it be any better or cheaper than what's available now?
Archie627
check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRz1LFAu9Mg&t=1s
jarbus
Linux can easily replace a Mac or Windows machine for me, but I’ve yet to see any device that could even come close to the iPad Pro. Apple’s second generation pencil is perfect to the point where I’ve never once had to consciously charge it or accidentally leave it somewhere. And the software support is amazing. Linux on phones, I can see becoming viable once the software improvements are there. Linux on tablets? No. Not until someone can come up with something like the Apple Pencil.
jbj
seems to have some issues, but also seems like someone is actually pushing https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface

would be interested to hear any expeiences among this crowd

1MachineElf
This video also came up in my YouTube recommendations. I'd like to see more Linux tablets available. If Framework would make one, I think that would be ideal. I desire one that could integrate well with SXMO, as well as have open-source design docs/specs so I could CAD a custom keyboard interface/mount for it.
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