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StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by comechao »

keyle wrote: post #21

Somewhat related - will we ever see linux on old iPads? Old iPads can't get updated anymore, they can't easily browse the web, apps can't get updated or reinstalled... Basically recycle material or dust catchers. I'd like to jail break or whatever my old iPads and have them as simple linux tablets.

The 80s kid in me when I see such a powerful machine being just electronic waste cries

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by LoveMortuus »

No USB-A ports and no plain old Debian option... Would be cool if they offered a blank keyboard option, because right now I would just have to pick any ISO language and because I used Slovenian layout, but if I bought it, as is, I couldn't look at the keyboard anyways...

Also the display seems a bit dim at 300cd/m.

And since it's touch, stylus (digitizer) would be very welcome.

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by Klonoar »

calgarymicro wrote: post #23

Do they design/manufacture these themselves, or are they rebadged from an ODM? And if if it's the latter, which ODM are they using?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but they're actually one of the few vendors who design their own stuff - e.g, their Starbook line is their own, not some Clevo junk.

The wait times last I checked are dreadful but that could've changed. I really like their approach though, whenever I can finally get away from Apple's stuff they're likely what I'll opt for (unless System76 knocks it out of the park with their custom one...).

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by anderspitman »

keyle wrote: post #21

Somewhat related - will we ever see linux on old iPads? Old iPads can't get updated anymore, they can't easily browse the web, apps can't get updated or reinstalled... Basically recycle material or dust catchers. I'd like to jail break or whatever my old iPads and have them as simple linux tablets.

Would love to see it, but my guess would be only if there's ever regulation to force Apple to allow it under climate concerns or right to repair type policy.

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by repler »

rodgerd wrote: post #29
Turskarama wrote: post #19

I can't help but feel like an x86 tablet is a non starter, the architecture is just too power thirsty compared to ARM.

A Surface Go or Surface Pro, which this is essentially a clone of, will happily run for a school/business day, and that's with the weight of Windows on it.

You can run Linux on it: https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by robotnikman »

Turskarama wrote: post #19

I can't help but feel like an x86 tablet is a non starter, the architecture is just too power thirsty compared to ARM.

x86 is pretty power efficient. Looks like its using an Intel Alder lake CPU, which means it has e-cores which can be even more power efficient.
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