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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 nsonha »

jacknews wrote: post #45
nsonha wrote: post #39

Again with this stupid unlappable design

I disagree, it's potentially a much more versatile format. What's needed for use as a laptop (aside from a disregard for ergonomics) is a k/b with an extra battery for weight/balance, and actual friction hinges to hold the tablet at the desired angle. The tablet itself could then have smaller batteries and be lighter, maybe as an option.

> a k/b with an extra battery for weight/balance, and actual friction hinges to hold the tablet at the desired angle.

which doesn't exist. You can't just design half of a device and tell customers that 3rd parties will come up with the rest... in time.

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by clhodapp »

0xcde4c3db wrote: post #25
hbcondo714 wrote: post #12

> WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 I wonder if these can be upgraded to the latest versions?

"Wireless" is listed for StarLite in [1]. I'd be concerned about driver/firmware stability and heat dissipation, though. edit: Now that I look at it again, there are two different "Star Lite" entries, and I'm not sure which one is this tablet. [1] https://support.starlabs.systems/kb/faqs/is-it-possible-to-r...

None of them. This is the Star Lite Mk V.

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by Osiris »

thoughtsimple wrote: post #8
2OEH8eoCRo0 wrote: post #3

These look fantastic, what's the catch? Who are Star Labs and why should I trust them? The "About Us" Section doesn't tell me who us is.

Yeah but a 1 GHz N200 yeesh. Everything else looks great.

Where did you get 1Ghz from? The N200 has a max clock of 3.7Ghz.

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by reocha »

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.

Some work has been done: https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Apple_iPad_1G_(apple-ipad...

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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Post by seltzered_ »

So I've been using a Tablet PC running Linux for over two years as a primary device, my advice is that if your needs are more as a workstation get something with a reasonable CPU and fans. HP used to make a nice tablet PC, the Asus flow z13 is the second best choice.

My specific setup is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMobileComputers/comments/vzs8mm...

Dell also has been selling a fanless XPS 13 tablet for the past year but I haven't heard of anyone using it. This said it's nice to see more vendors considering the tablet form factor with appropriate ports and display resolution.

Re: StarLite 12.5-inch Linux tablet

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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.

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