New Linux/Android 2-in-1 Tablet 'Open Slate' Announced by Brax Technologies (braxtech.net)
(Sunday January 25, 2026 @11:24PM (EditorDavid)
from the tablet-time dept.)
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- News link: https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/01/25/2226239/new-linuxandroid-2-in-1-tablet-open-slate-announced-by-brax-technologies
- Source link: https://community.braxtech.net/t/introducing-open-slate-our-next-community-driven-project/4043
Brax Technologies just announced "a [1]privacy-focused alternative to locked-down tablets " called open_slate that can double as a consumer tablet and a Linux-capable workstation on ARM.
Earlier Brax Technologies built the privacy-focused smartphone BraX3, which [2]co-founder Plamen Todorov says proved "a privacy-focused mobile device could be designed, crowdfunded, manufactured, and delivered outside the traditional Big Tech ecosystem."
> Just as importantly, BraX3 showed us the value of building with the community. The feedback we received — what worked, what didn't, and what people wanted next — played a major role in shaping our direction going forward. Today, we're ready to share the next step in that journey...
They're promising their "2-in-1" open_slate tablet will be built with these guiding principles:
Modularity beyond repairability". ("In addition to a user-replaceable battery, it supports an M.2 expansion slot, allowing users to customize storage and configurations to better fit their needs.")
Hardware-level privacy and control, with physical switches allowing users to disable key components like wireless radios, sensors, microphones, and cameras.
Multi-OS compatibility, supporting "multiple" Android-based operating systems as well as native Linux distributions. ("We're working with partners and the community to ensure proper, long-term OS support rather than one-off ports.")
Longevity by design — a tablet that's "supported over time"
Brax has already created [3]an open thread with preliminary design specs. "The planned retail price is 599$ for the base version and 799$ for the Pro version," they write. "We will be offering open_slate (both versions) at a discount during our pre-order campaign, starting as low as 399$ for the base version and 529$ for the Pro version for limited quantities only which may sell out in a day or two from launching pre-orders...
"Pre-orders will open in February, via IndieGoGo. Make sure to [4]subscribe for notifications if you don't want to miss the launch date."
Thanks to long-time Slashdot reader [5]walterbyrd for sharing the news.
[1] https://www.braxtech.net/open-slate
[2] https://community.braxtech.net/t/introducing-open-slate-our-next-community-driven-project/4043
[3] https://community.braxtech.net/t/open-slate-megathread/4041
[4] https://www.braxtech.net/open-slate
[5] https://www.slashdot.org/~walterbyrd
Earlier Brax Technologies built the privacy-focused smartphone BraX3, which [2]co-founder Plamen Todorov says proved "a privacy-focused mobile device could be designed, crowdfunded, manufactured, and delivered outside the traditional Big Tech ecosystem."
> Just as importantly, BraX3 showed us the value of building with the community. The feedback we received — what worked, what didn't, and what people wanted next — played a major role in shaping our direction going forward. Today, we're ready to share the next step in that journey...
They're promising their "2-in-1" open_slate tablet will be built with these guiding principles:
Modularity beyond repairability". ("In addition to a user-replaceable battery, it supports an M.2 expansion slot, allowing users to customize storage and configurations to better fit their needs.")
Hardware-level privacy and control, with physical switches allowing users to disable key components like wireless radios, sensors, microphones, and cameras.
Multi-OS compatibility, supporting "multiple" Android-based operating systems as well as native Linux distributions. ("We're working with partners and the community to ensure proper, long-term OS support rather than one-off ports.")
Longevity by design — a tablet that's "supported over time"
Brax has already created [3]an open thread with preliminary design specs. "The planned retail price is 599$ for the base version and 799$ for the Pro version," they write. "We will be offering open_slate (both versions) at a discount during our pre-order campaign, starting as low as 399$ for the base version and 529$ for the Pro version for limited quantities only which may sell out in a day or two from launching pre-orders...
"Pre-orders will open in February, via IndieGoGo. Make sure to [4]subscribe for notifications if you don't want to miss the launch date."
Thanks to long-time Slashdot reader [5]walterbyrd for sharing the news.
[1] https://www.braxtech.net/open-slate
[2] https://community.braxtech.net/t/introducing-open-slate-our-next-community-driven-project/4043
[3] https://community.braxtech.net/t/open-slate-megathread/4041
[4] https://www.braxtech.net/open-slate
[5] https://www.slashdot.org/~walterbyrd
Saw the video earlier today (Score:2)
I saw Rob's video earlier today. Very impressive tablet. The multiple physical kill switches are a nice touch, as is the replaceable battery and M2 slot. The claimed 20 hour battery life is impressive as well. I had a few Asus B121 Slate tablets years ago. While those were clunky and had disappointing battery life I do miss the convenience they offered. This Brax tablet may be the reason to try again.