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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
− | This page research if it's possible to replace a Libreboot Thinkpad with a | + | This page research if it's possible to replace a Libreboot Thinkpad with a PineTab (and its detachable keyboard) and how much freedom issue the PineTab has. |
== Research == | == Research == | ||
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== WiFi == | == WiFi == | ||
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== Storage == | == Storage == | ||
− | * | + | * flash chip? |
− | * | + | * 64GiB? internal eMMC (removable?) |
* MicroSD (SD3.0, MMC 4.5, up to 50MB/s) | * MicroSD (SD3.0, MMC 4.5, up to 50MB/s) | ||
* Adding an NVMe is also possible but this has some downsides: | * Adding an NVMe is also possible but this has some downsides: | ||
** This occupies the PCIe connector. It might be a better idea to try to find a way to connect an ath9k compatible card on that connector. | ** This occupies the PCIe connector. It might be a better idea to try to find a way to connect an ath9k compatible card on that connector. | ||
** The NVMe has an internal nonfree firmware and probably has DMA access to your RAM | ** The NVMe has an internal nonfree firmware and probably has DMA access to your RAM | ||
+ | ** 1x M.2 slot with SATA and/or USB | ||
== Status == | == Status == | ||
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== Other differences with a Libreboot Thinkpad == | == Other differences with a Libreboot Thinkpad == | ||
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* etc | * etc | ||
| Unsure if it's free software. | | Unsure if it's free software. | ||
− | probably handles similar things. | + | probably handles similar things. Probably in the keyboard. |
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! RAM | ! RAM | ||
| 4G, 8G possible with specific RAM DIMMs. | | 4G, 8G possible with specific RAM DIMMs. | ||
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! Display | ! Display | ||
| Mate, good enough for working. | | Mate, good enough for working. | ||
− | | Mate, more recent / better? | + | | Mate? Glossy? , more recent / better? |
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* Reinstalling Libreboot can be time consuming on some laptops (~1day) while it can be really fast on other (minutes)<ref>It of course depends on people's skills, flash programmer speeds and so on but it's not uncommon to spend ~8h to disassemble and reassemble a Thinkpad T400 when doing it the first time, while it probably takes less than 10 minutes for a Thinkpad X200. Doing that is needed to install Libreboot or reinstall it if the computer doesn't boot anymore.</ref>. | * Reinstalling Libreboot can be time consuming on some laptops (~1day) while it can be really fast on other (minutes)<ref>It of course depends on people's skills, flash programmer speeds and so on but it's not uncommon to spend ~8h to disassemble and reassemble a Thinkpad T400 when doing it the first time, while it probably takes less than 10 minutes for a Thinkpad X200. Doing that is needed to install Libreboot or reinstall it if the computer doesn't boot anymore.</ref>. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 17:33, 3 May 2021
Contents
Introduction
This page research if it's possible to replace a Libreboot Thinkpad with a PineTab (and its detachable keyboard) and how much freedom issue the PineTab has.
Research
Nonfree firwmares: TODO
WiFi
TODO
Storage
- flash chip?
- 64GiB? internal eMMC (removable?)
- MicroSD (SD3.0, MMC 4.5, up to 50MB/s)
- Adding an NVMe is also possible but this has some downsides:
- This occupies the PCIe connector. It might be a better idea to try to find a way to connect an ath9k compatible card on that connector.
- The NVMe has an internal nonfree firmware and probably has DMA access to your RAM
- 1x M.2 slot with SATA and/or USB
Status
TODO
Other differences with a Libreboot Thinkpad
Libreboot Thinkpad | Pinebook PRO | |
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Architecture |
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See distribution compatibility for more infos. |
Embedded controller firmware | Nonfree
Handles:
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Unsure if it's free software.
probably handles similar things. Probably in the keyboard. |
RAM | 4G, 8G possible with specific RAM DIMMs. | 2G soldered |
Ethernet | Integrated | Through USB adapter |
Display | Mate, good enough for working. | Mate? Glossy? , more recent / better? |
Debug |
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References
- ↑ It of course depends on people's skills, flash programmer speeds and so on but it's not uncommon to spend ~8h to disassemble and reassemble a Thinkpad T400 when doing it the first time, while it probably takes less than 10 minutes for a Thinkpad X200. Doing that is needed to install Libreboot or reinstall it if the computer doesn't boot anymore.