{"id":25844,"date":"2022-12-25T20:28:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T20:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/25\/pine64-tries-its-hand-at-another-open-source-tablet-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-12-25T20:28:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T20:28:19","slug":"pine64-tries-its-hand-at-another-open-source-tablet-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/25\/pine64-tries-its-hand-at-another-open-source-tablet-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"Pine64 Tries Its Hand at Another Open-Source Tablet \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After discontinuing its first open-source tablet, Pine64 is back for round two. The company teased its upcoming PineTab2<\/a> during an end-of-year update<\/a>. Like all Pine64 devices, the PineTab2 is intended for hackers, hobbyists, and programmers\u2014it\u2019s easy to modify and repair, just like the PinePhone.<\/p>\n

The original PineTab was abandoned due to supply chain shortages. Now that things are\u00a0kinda sorta<\/em> returning to normal, Pine64 can build and sell tablets again, hence the reason for this product\u2019s return.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, the PineTab2 looks a lot more modern than its predecessor. It uses a new backlit keyboard case (which is included with the device) and offers USB-C charging, which the previous device lacked. \u00a0The keyboard reminds me of\u00a0Logitech\u2019s Combo Touch<\/a>\u00a0for the iPad, as it\u2019s backlit, has an integrated kickstand, and doubles as a protective case. (By the way, custom firmware made for the PineBook Pro keyboard will work on this tablet\u2019s keyboard.)<\/p>\n

The tablet\u2019s chassis is now made of metal, which is a huge upgrade from the plastic body of the original PineTab. Still, you can open this tablet\u2019s chassis by undoing a few clips, which is pretty handy.<\/p>\n

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