Here comes the first Ubuntu Linux tablet

On February 4th, Canonical announced its launch of the first Ubuntu tablet: the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet. This tablet will be available in March through BQ’s online store.

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This tablet will be available in March through BQ’s online store,

It will have the following specs:

10.1 inch touchscreen with 1080p video

  • MediaTek quad-core MT8163A 1.5GHz processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, approximately 11GBs is available for use
  • MicroSD slot (up to 64GB)
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, FM Radio
  • 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual flash
  • Front mounted speakers
  • Micro HDMI port
  • 7,280mAh Li-Po battery

Built by the Spanish OEM BQ, the 10-inch M10 is the first Ubuntu tablet. There are already Ubuntu smartphones such as the Aquaris E4.5 and E5 HD smartphones and China’s Meizu MX4 smartphone.