PineTab

Tablet intended for open-source software
PineTab
PineTab with the optional keyboard attached, running postmarketOS
ManufacturerPine64
Release dateMay 2020
Operating systemLinux
CPUAllwinner A64 ARM Quad core Cortex-A53, 64bit @ max 1.2GHz
Memory2 GB LPDDR3
Storage64GB eMMC flash memory
Removable storagemicroSD (bootable), optional M.2
Display1280×800 10" IPS LCD
GraphicsMali-400 MP2
CameraFront: Single GC2035, 2MP, f/2.8, 1/5″
Rear: Single Omnivision 6540, 5MPx, 1/4″, LED Flash
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, single-band, hotspot capable, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB 2.0, micro USB 2.0 OTG, HD Video Out (Mini-HDMI)
Power6000mAh
DimensionsPineTab: 258 mm × 170 mm × 11.2 mm (10.16 in × 6.69 in × 0.44 in)
With detachable keyboard: 262 mm × 180 mm × 21.1 mm (10.31 in × 7.09 in × 0.83 in)
MassPineTab: 575 g (20.3 oz)
With detachable keyboard: 950 g (34 oz)
SuccessorPineTab 2

The PineTab is a low-cost tablet developed by Hong Kong-based computer manufacturer Pine64.[1][2] The PineTab was announced in May 2020, with shipping beginning in September 2020. It is based on the platform of the existing Pine A64 single board computer,[3] with the platform being used in related devices, such as the Pinebook and PinePhone.

History and editions

In May 2020, Pine64 announced the PineTab tablet at a starting price of $99,[4] alongside an optional detachable backlit keyboard.[5][4] Pre-orders began shortly after the announcement.[6] Devices were first shipped to developers and early adopters, though shipping was delayed until September 2020 for consumers.[7] It then later experienced shipping delays and shortages for components due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which made Pine64 decide to allocate more resources for the then-released PinePhone,[8][9] creating varying availability.[10]

In December 2022, Pine64 announced a successor to the original device, dubbed the "PineTab 2".[10][11]

Hardware

The PineTab uses an Allwinner A64 SoC, which has four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.152 GHz, alongside a Mali-400 MP2 GPU, together with 2GB LPDDR3 of RAM and a 6000mAh battery.[12] It has 64GB of eMMC flash memory, alongside a M.2 slot for optional expansion with a solid-state drive or cellular modem.[12] Storage capacity can also be expanded with a microSD, which is bootable.

It supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, has one USB 2.0 port, a micro USB 2.0 port with OTG, Mini-HDMI for external display output and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also contains stereo speakers, a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. The display is a 10" IPS LCD with a resolution of 1280×800. It weighs 575 grams (1.3 pounds).[13]

Software

The PineTab aims to be an open platform for the development of free and open source software for Linux on mobile devices. Operating systems include Ubuntu Touch,[12] postmarketOS,[14] Mobian (Debian ARM)[15] and Arch Linux ARM.[16]

See also

  • iconLinux portal
  • Free and open-source software portal

References

  1. ^ Das, Ankush (June 10, 2020). "$100 PineTab Linux Tablet is Finally Available for Pre-order". ItsFoss.
  2. ^ Humphries, Matthew (January 31, 2019). "Pine64 to Launch $79 Linux Tablet, $199 PineBook Pro Laptop". PC Magazine.
  3. ^ "Raspberry Pi vs new Pine64 board: Same price but H64 has 2x memory". ZDNET. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  4. ^ a b "May Update: PineTab pre-orders, PinePhone Qi charging & more". Pine64. 15 May 2020.
  5. ^ Sneddon, Joey (June 10, 2020). "PineTab, the $99 Linux Tablet, is Now Available to Order". OMG! Ubuntu!. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  6. ^ Kumar, Sarvottam (2020-06-11). "Linux Tablet 'PineTab' With Ubuntu Touch Is Now Available For Preorder". Fossbytes. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  7. ^ "September Update: Let it sink in…". PINE64. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  8. ^ Proven, Liam. "Pine64 announces open tablet: PineTab 2". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  9. ^ "December Update: Merry Christmas and Happy New PineTab". PINE64. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  10. ^ a b Purdy, Kevin (2022-12-16). "PineTab 2 is another try at a Linux-based tablet, without the 2020 supply crunch". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  11. ^ Sneddon, Joey (2022-12-15). "Pine64 Announce a PineTab 2 is Coming Next Year". OMG! Linux. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  12. ^ a b c "The $99 "PineTab" Linux tablet is now available for preorder". TuxPhones - Linux phones, tablets and portable devices. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  13. ^ Kumar, Sarvottam (2020-05-18). "Linux Tablet PineTab With Ubuntu Touch OS: All You Need To Know". Fossbytes. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  14. ^ Nestor, Marius (2022-12-18). "postmarketOS 22.12 Released with Support for Fairphone 4 and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1". 9to5Linux. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  15. ^ Kumar, Sarvottam (2020-09-10). "Mobian OS For PinePhone Now Available For Linux Tablet 'PineTab'". Fossbytes. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  16. ^ Ferdinand Thommes (2020-10-19). "PineTab Linux-Tablet mit Mobian und Arch Linux ARM". LinuxNews (in German). Retrieved 2023-01-20.

External links

  • PineTab official page
  • PineTab - PINE64 Wiki
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