Italian quad-core tablet dual-boots Ubuntu, Android

Just because your tablet has an ARM-based processor doesn’t mean it has to run a mobile operating system like Android. Italian company DaVinci Mobile’s new Kite tablet dual-boots Android 4.0 and Ubuntu 12.04 Linux.

The tablet is up for pre-order in Italy for around $400.

Kite tablet

The Kite tablet is powered by a Samsung Exynos 4412 quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 with Mali 400 graphics. processor. That’s the same chip used in the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone.

Other highlights include a 10.1 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS display, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. The tablet has front-and rear cameras and the whole thing weighs 1.2 pounds.

The Kite tablet features WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and microUSB, HDMI, and microSD card ports.

via Notebook Italia

Posted on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 10:40 am by Brad Linder | 8 Comments

CampGareth

“19280 x 1200″ That’s one heck of an aspect ratio, 16:1?
Veronica

OMG i want this so bad now
Voltron

Yes 1920×1200 is 16:10, it is a Common Aspect Ratio and Resolution in 21″ and Larger Displays here in the US,
http://www.liliputing.com/ Brad Linder

He was referring to a typo which I’ve corrected. Originally the article really did say 19280 x 1200… which would make for a *very* widescreen display.
Voltron

My Bad, I apologize for Walking on that one
strider_mt2k

Hey, it looks like someone is paying attention in the Tablet realm.
The Linux folks are ALWAYS asking for some Linux love out of these platforms, and lo and behold!
lgasp

Sorry, this is a chinese product rebranded: http://www.ramos-tablet.com/ramos-w30hd-quad-core-10-1-inch-1920-1200-resolution-ips-screen-android-tablet-pc.html
Unfortunately the majority of Italian brands don’t produce neither design nothing any more, they are just brands
ARXD

We don’t want new tablets, we want the ability to install Linux (Ubuntu) on ANY tablet!!!

Italian quad-core tablet dual-boots Ubuntu, Android

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