Pine64 had already announced about a month ago its plans to launch its PineNote E Ink tablet for the mass market. The pre-order process has now begun with the company stating shipping would begin by the middle of November. The price has been set at $399 which is inclusive of a cover and stylus pen. For those who need a refresher about the device, the PineNote comes with a … [Read more...] about PineNote Pre-Orders Currently Open, Shipping Starts Mid-November
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New PineTab2 pre-order starts April 11, range starts at $159
The PineTab2 which was first unveiled in December 2022 is all set to go on sale on April 11, the company announced via a blog post. The new tablet running Linux comes with better specifications compared to its predecessor though the one thing that remains unchanged is its affordable price tag. The entry-level model with 4 gigs of memory and 64 GB of storage is priced at $159 … [Read more...] about New PineTab2 pre-order starts April 11, range starts at $159
PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
There have been quite a few e-Note devices launched in recent times and the new PineNote from the Hong Kong-based Pine 64 is the latest to join that list. Just prior to that, we have seen the TopJoy Butterfly being announced which too comes across as a tablet and eReader combo with note-taking capabilities. Here we discuss how the two square up. Before proceeding further, … [Read more...] about PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
High-end E Ink tablet PineNote announced with powerful internals
Pine64, a Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer, has introduced one of the most powerful e-paper devices to date. Priced at $399, the E Ink tablet is called the PineNote and it runs a custom version of Linux OS. It will support first-party EMR pens (sold separately) and third-party Wacom EMR pens upon release. Users will also be able to buy magnetic covers for the e-paper … [Read more...] about High-end E Ink tablet PineNote announced with powerful internals
Thorium Reader is a free cross-platform eBook reading app
The Amazon Kindle and Kobo both have dedicated apps to read on your PC, however, for those who might be looking for something different, there is the Thorium Reader app that is a nice alternative. It is free too, and excels just as fine in a Windows environment as it does on the Max or Linux platforms. Also, the one thing that catches the attention right away with the app is … [Read more...] about Thorium Reader is a free cross-platform eBook reading app
Crowdfunding campaign to launch JingPad A1 Linux tablet now live
Remember JingPad A1, the world's first Linux-powered 5G tablet that hit headlines back in March? Now, the tablet is back in the news again, this time with reports of the company behind it, Jingling launching a crowdfunding campaign to bring the device to the market. Also, we have had Linux tablets in the past though JingPad A1's claim-to-fame is that it is the first Linux-based … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding campaign to launch JingPad A1 Linux tablet now live
JingPad A1 is the first 5G Linux tablet
Here finally is something to be really excited about in the tablet segment, the new JingPad A1 running the Linux-based Jing OS. What's great with the JingPad A1 is that it comes with support for a stylus with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and a detachable keyboard complete with a touchpad. The Chinese startup Jingling also stated it's Jing OS comes across as a stable … [Read more...] about JingPad A1 is the first 5G Linux tablet
Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
A presence in the new age tablet computing scene was the last frontier for Ubuntu to make its presence felt, and that has now been accomplished. We have seen Ubuntu in operation on desktops, smartphones, and even TVs with tablet PCs being the latest addition to that club. This should come as a sweet piece of news for die-hard fans of the Linux based operating system, though … [Read more...] about Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
OLPC XO 3.0 Tablet to be Formally Launched During CES
A tablet for all is what XO-3 has been trying to come up with for quite some time now though several CESs' later, we might be getting to see the final stuff during the upcoming edition of the premier tech show next week. For those who need a refresher on the XO-3 tablet, the device has a rugged body and has specially been designed for use in a rural to a semi urban setting. … [Read more...] about OLPC XO 3.0 Tablet to be Formally Launched During CES
Rumor: $35 Sakshat Tablet Ready for End of June Release
Hi, remember the $35 tablet named Sakshat that had made it to tech headlines for its ridiculously low price tag? Its absurdly low price tag led many to dismiss the tablet, and few thought it would make it through production. It's true that the going has not been smooth for the tablet as HCL, the domestic IT and technology giant that was initially contracted to manufacture the … [Read more...] about Rumor: $35 Sakshat Tablet Ready for End of June Release
What Do We Have to Fear from Our E-Readers?
My life may very well be in mortal peril. I live on the edge, apparently unaware or unconcerned about the danger that I carry with me at all times encased behind an e-ink screen. At least, Richard Stallman may see it that way. The author of a treatise exposing the inherent dangers of digital publishing has set out to convince the world that e-books are life-threatening, or … [Read more...] about What Do We Have to Fear from Our E-Readers?
Nokia Tablet due out soon
Nokia has long been rumored to be making a tablet device and the latest that the rumor mills are churning out would like us to believe the tablet might be ready for a release during fall this year. While that is a good piece of news, it should however hardly come as a surprise as all manufacturers big and small including even those hardly related to computing is now into making … [Read more...] about Nokia Tablet due out soon
NoteSlate website with all the details launched
The NoteSlate is all set to break into the retail scene soon as a cheap reusable alternative to real paper notebook. NoteSlate has recently added further details on the note-taking tablet via their official website. The NeoSlate tablet is all set to be available from June onwards at an almost unbelieveble price of just $99. The company is working hard to make sure the tablet … [Read more...] about NoteSlate website with all the details launched
Asus Eee Note launching this week in Taiwan
It seems things have suddenly picked up the pace at Asus. It was just a week ago that the company came up with the name of the device that we now know as the Eee Note EA800 digital notebook - a tablet PC with an 8 inch LCD display having a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and running the Linux operating system. A good thing with the Eee Note is that it is reasonably priced at … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Note launching this week in Taiwan