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Hackaday · UpcyclingCurated

An old tablet becomes a cheap Linux laptop

Summary

NODE combines a used Android tablet, Ubuntu and a compact keyboard into a portable computer for under 100 dollars. Ubuntu was used as the system. Upcycling bundles many expensive components in hardware that is already available.

Ideas

  • A used tablet provides the display, battery and ARM computer.
  • Linux replaces the restricted manufacturer environment.
  • A keyboard turns the touch device into a small laptop.

Insights

  • Used mobile devices stay useful for longer with open systems.

Facts

  • The target budget was under 100 US dollars.

Recommendations

  • Check whether the bootloader can be unlocked before buying the device.
  • Keep a way back to the original firmware.

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