Re: [free-software-melb] Free-software tablet computer

[Ben Finney]

Josh Lilly  writes:

> After lots of cross checking the LineageOS supported device list with
> store catalogues, we ended up going for a Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 plus. Both
> wifi and LTE models are supported with official builds of LOS 16.0.
> This device is from late 2016, and the hardware is quite capable.
> Installation went perfectly, the bootloader is very easily unlocked
> and all hardware features are functional.

Great to hear. I will try to find one second-hand if I can.

> Sorry if it comes across like an advertisement, heh. But I highly
> recommend this tablet if you can find one, as someone who was in the
> same situation last year.

No apology needed, this is exactly what I was looking for. We can
certainly discuss free-software-supporting hardware in this forum.

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Re: [free-software-melb] Free-software tablet computer

[Josh Lilly]

Hi Ben,

My wife and I recently had this same question last year when looking for 
a tablet.


After lots of cross checking the LineageOS supported device list with 
store catalogues, we ended up going for a Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 plus. Both 
wifi and LTE models are supported with official builds of LOS 16.0. This 
device is from late 2016, and the hardware is quite capable.
Installation went perfectly, the bootloader is very easily unlocked and 
all hardware features are functional.


I will say I was a bit hesitant at first as the device looks a little 
funky. However I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the 
integrated stand; it is incredibly useful when using the device hands 
free [we use it in the kitchen regularly] and the shape of the stand, 
while it looks really weird and asymmetrical, is incredibly ergonomic 
and comfortable to hold.


The only problem you may have now is finding one, as they are no longer 
being produced. We got one late last year from JB HiFi when they were 
put on clearance.


Sorry if it comes across like an advertisement, heh. But I highly 
recommend this tablet if you can find one, as someone who was in the 
same situation last year.


As far as ARM-based tablets, that's probably as good as it gets 
currently. The other option I was looking in to was an x86-based tablet, 
and using either android-x86 or some flavour of linux with good touch 
support. The former doesn't really have the best performance and support 
[IMO], and the latter will be lacking your apps if migrating from an 
existing android/LOS based device.


Here's hoping that Purism does well with the librem5, we could really 
use some fresh-air in the [open] mobile-device space!


Josh



On 2019-05-15 09:04, Ben Finney wrote:

Howdy all,

My tablet computer has started to fail (Samsung products apparently 
just

normally have crappy batteries) so I'm looking to replace it.

When I chose this tablet computer, I did so by browsing the supported
devices at https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/> and using the
(small) list of product models as a shopping list.

Now, over a year later, the set of devices supported by a current
LineageOS release has *shrunk* and there don't appear to be any tablet
computers younger than 2015 there!

Am I screwed, and if so how badly? How do I get a tablet computer which
will last a good number of years (implying the hardware must be quite
recent) and runs a free-software operating system?

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Re: [free-software-melb] Free-software tablet computer

[abstractmonkey]

Sad to hear that LineageOS doesn't seem to support any new devices and the list 
of supported devices is shrinking. I guess it takes time to build and document 
enough knowhow to have a device become supported, or that the project is 
declining in popularity.

I made the mistake of buying a phone that is not supported by any free software 
OS :-( so I don't have any experience in this field. Sorry I can't help. Is 
buying the newest supported device that suits your needs an option?


May 14, 2019, 11:04 PM by ben+freesoftw...@benfinney.id.au:

> Howdy all,
>
> My tablet computer has started to fail (Samsung products apparently just
> normally have crappy batteries) so I'm looking to replace it.
>
> When I chose this tablet computer, I did so by browsing the supported
> devices at  https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices 
> > > and using the
> (small) list of product models as a shopping list.
>
> Now, over a year later, the set of devices supported by a current
> LineageOS release has *shrunk* and there don't appear to be any tablet
> computers younger than 2015 there!
>
> Am I screwed, and if so how badly? How do I get a tablet computer which
> will last a good number of years (implying the hardware must be quite
> recent) and runs a free-software operating system?
>
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