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Xiaomi Pad 6 as Linux Tablet (tadeubento.com)

submitted 1 week ago by TCB13@lemmy.world to c/postmarketos@lemmy.world

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I recently bought a Xiaomi Pad 6 (8-core CPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage) to use as an ultra-lightweight “laptop” – at just 490 g. Here are my observations on what works, what doesn’t, and a few tips for anyone looking to replicate this experiment.

This was a very successful experiment and I’m happy with the results (...) GNOME on-screen keyboard sucks (...) I would also try to get a Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4″ with 12GB of RAM because of the larger screen and to get a bit more room to emulate old stuff.

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[–] viertesauge@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Yes plasma mobile seems more phone focused, but the actual apps scale up just fine for a tablet. If I had to compare the interface Id say its arround android 5 or 6 in terms of features and usability. No splitscreen or picture in picture but you get windows if you switch into docked mode via the control center. The best thing for me is the performance. I use it on an old surface go (the first one) and its honestly very usable, gnome in comparison is just a tiny bit too heavy to have a fluid experience. the second best feature is the waydroid integration.

[–] TCB13@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've a problem with the standard Plasma, whenever I hit the tablet power button instead of sleeping right away it shows the power screen. Doesn't make much sense.

[–] viertesauge@feddit.org 1 points 6 days ago

Im pretty sure hitting the power button locks and turns off the screen on mine(and eventually the tablet goes to sleep). I actually dropped my tablet yesterday :( so I cant say for sure until i replace the screen, but I believe you can change that behaviour in the power settings?