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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 == | ||
Nonfree firwmares: | Nonfree firwmares: | ||
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== Storage == | == Storage == | ||
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− | * | + | * 64GiB internal eMMC, removable (replaceable with 128GiB) |
− | * MicroSD | + | * MicroSD |
− | * | + | * 1x M.2 slot with SATA and/or USB (optional? requires add-on?) |
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== Status == | == Status == | ||
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== Other differences with a Libreboot Thinkpad == | == Other differences with a Libreboot Thinkpad == | ||
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| 4G, 8G possible with specific RAM DIMMs. | | 4G, 8G possible with specific RAM DIMMs. | ||
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| Mate, good enough for working. | | Mate, good enough for working. | ||
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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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Latest revision as of 22:13, 14 March 2023
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:
- Internal WiFi
- More?
WiFi
Since there is an USB port, if it can provide 500mA an ath9k_htc WiFi dongle could be used.
Storage
- flash chip?
- 64GiB internal eMMC, removable (replaceable with 128GiB)
- MicroSD
- 1x M.2 slot with SATA and/or USB (optional? requires add-on?)
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.