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In brief: London-based Linux specialists Juno Computers has launched a new tablet PC, the Juno Tab 3. It features an Intel Alder Lake-N processor and offers a choice of three Linux distributions: Ubuntu, Kubuntu, or Mobian Phosh.
The Juno Tab 3 sports an all-metal chassis measuring 10.89 x 7.77 x 0.34 inches (276.6 x 197.4 x 8.7 mm) and weighs 1.74 pounds (790 grams). It features a 12.1-inch IPS touchscreen display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 2,160 x 1,440 pixel resolution, and a maximum brightness of 330 nits.
The tablet is powered by a six-watt N100 quad-core processor based on Intel's Alder Lake-N architecture and comes equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5 4,800 MHz RAM.
The new slate can be configured with 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of M.2 2242 SATA III SSD storage, offering ample space for most users. As mentioned, it affords three OS options: Ubuntu 24.04 with the GNOME desktop, Kubuntu 24.04 LTS with the KDE Plasma desktop environment, or Mobian Phosh – a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution featuring a touch-friendly UI optimized for mobile devices.
Connectivity options include two USB-C 3.1 ports, a micro HDMI port, a microSD/TF card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The tablet supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, and additionally includes dual stereo speakers and a 5,000 mAh 38Wh battery, providing up to five hours of use on a single charge.
The Juno Tab 3 features a 3.7MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera – barely usable by today's standards. Juno offers the Tab 3 with an optional detachable keyboard, transforming the tablet into a full-fledged Linux laptop.
Pricing starts at $699 for the base 512GB model, with the 2TB version priced at $799.
This is Juno's third Linux tablet in as many years, but the company has significantly raised prices with each new generation. The first model, launched in 2022, was priced at $429, while the second generation cost $525. With the latest model priced considerably higher, it will be interesting to see if it can compete with similar devices available at much lower prices across various online platforms.