Purism Launches New Secure Librem 11 Tablet (UPDATED)

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Sep 12, 2023,
updated Sep 21, 2023

Purism is excited to be introducing the new Librem 11 tablet running secure PureBoot and linux kernel based PureOS by default.

Today most tablets run operating systems that limit personal freedom and are designed to be as intrusive as possible.

Unlike tablets supported by the Android OS, Apple iOS, or Microsoft Windows, the Librem 11 tablet runs PureBoot and PureOS offering the best security, privacy, and freedom respecting features that include...

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Also: Purism Librem 11 is a $999 Linux tablet with a 2.5K AMOLED display and Celeron N5100

UPDATED

A couple more:

• Purism Announce New 11-Inch Linux Tablet

  Purism has announced its first foray into tablet computing with the Librem 11 tablet.

Posted elsewhere:

• Purism Launches New Secure Librem 11 Tablet PC Powered by Linux

  Like most of Purism’s devices, the Librem 11 tablet PC promises users the best security, privacy, and freedom-respecting features including a secure boot with Purism’s PureBoot cutting-edge secure boot process based on the Coreboot and Heads projects.

  Librem 11 also promises real convergence with Purism’s PureOS security-focused operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux, so you can turn the tablet into a full-featured computer when connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

CNX Software:

• $999 Librem 11 Linux tablet features Celeron N5100 processor, 1TB NVMe SSD, 2.5K AMOLED display

  Purism Librem 11 is an 11.5-inch Linux tablet running the secure PureBoot bootloader and PureOS Linux distribution with a focus on privacy and respect for personal freedom.

  The tablet comes with what looks to be a decent 11.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a 2560×1600 resolution, 8GB RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, but the Intel Celeron N5100 quad-core Jasper Lake processor would be considered entry-level in 2023. The tablet also comes with a keyboard and stylus making a 2-in1 hybrid device.

It's FOSS News:

• Librem 11: Purism Unveils a Privacy-Focused Linux Tablet

  Purism is an increasingly popular manufacturer of computer hardware products that specializes in providing laptops, desktops, and mobile devices equipped with a privacy-focused open-source Linux distro.

  With a recent announcement, they have unveiled a new product, Librem 11 tablet equipped with some pretty neat hardware.

  Let's look at what it has to offer!

Linuxiac:

• Purism Librem 11 Is a Linux Tablet Powered by Intel N5100

  Purism is a well-known name among open-source enthusiasts, producing Librem computing devices focusing on software freedom, computer security, and Internet privacy.

  At the same time, the demand for versatile and Linux-powered tablets continues to rise, so the company steps onto the stage with its new offering, the Librem 11 tablet powered by PureOS – a Debian-based Linux distribution developed and maintained by Purism.

How-To Geek:

• Purism Librem 11 Gives You Full Desktop Linux in a Tablet

  Tablets with "desktop" operating systems aren't too common these days, outside the occasional Microsoft Surface. There are 2-in-1 laptops which can be used like tablets, which has all but eliminated the need of cramming desktop operating systems into a tablet-only form factor. Most tablets either are iPads or run Android, and come equipped with ARM-based chipsets just like smartphones. If you want something a little different, however, this Linux tablet might fit the bill.

One late article:

• Librem 11 tablet sets new standard for privacy and security with Linux-based PureOS

  Purism introduced the new Librem 11 tablet running secure PureBoot and Linux kernel-based PureOS. Librem 11 is made for individuals, organizations, government agencies, law enforcement agencies, and businesses that need security and privacy with powerful portability.

• Purism's new 11-inch Linux tablet runs a full desktop version of PureOS

  Purism has become quite a force in creating Linux phones, laptops, desktops, servers, and now tablets. With the release of the Librem 11, consumers can now purchase a tablet with a full-blown desktop OS (PureOS) that delivers enough power to have you multitasking like a champ on a highly portable device.

ZDNet:

• Purism's new 11-inch Linux tablet runs a full desktop version of PureOS

  Purism has become quite a force in creating Linux phones, laptops, desktops, servers, and now tablets. With the release of the Librem 11, consumers can now purchase a tablet with a full-blown desktop OS (PureOS) that delivers enough power to have you multitasking like a champ on a highly portable device.