The BQ Aquaris M10 Is The First Ubuntu Powered Tablet PC In The World!

If you're a fan of Linux and would love to have PC like tablet out of it, then Canonical has something special for you. Recently, they announced that aside from Ubuntu powered handsets, there will be a specially dedicated tablet for that operating system.

Ubuntu tablet

This new Ubuntu tablet also features the UI concept called Scopes that lets you search using your home screen a lot easier. There are also Scopes for reminders, task, music, messages and etc. Aside from that it also enables you to run two apps on split screens, something that people who love multitasking will surely appreciate.

PC view with keyboard and mouse

Named as the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu tablet, the said device features a 10.1 inch screen with 1920 x 1200 pixels at 240 ppi which runs with Ubuntu touch interface and gives you a full Ubuntu desktop experience when connected with a mouse, keyboard or a larger display.

Under the hood, the device is powered with 1.5 GHz MT8163A quad core processor, has large 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage expandable thru a micro SD card up to 32 GB and 7280 mAh non removable battery. It also boast an 8 MP rear camera and 3 MP selfie camera.

BQ Aquaris M10 Specs

Display: 10.1 Inch 1920 x 1200 pixels at 240 ppi

CPU: 1.5 GHz MT8163A quad core processor

GPU: Mali 400

RAM: 2 GB

ROM: 16 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 64 GB

Back Camera: 8 MP

Selfie Camera: 3 MP

Battery: 7280 mAh

OS: Ubuntu OS

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, Nano SIM

Sensors: Light, accelerometer

Dimensions: 246 x 171 x 8.2 mm

Weight: 470 g

Price: TBC

There's no word about the official price yet, but it will be available in Europe this March of 2016.

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