{"id":1080,"date":"2024-08-23T15:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/discover-the-149-risc-v-tablet-powering-ubuntu-24-04\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:54:05","slug":"discover-the-149-risc-v-tablet-powering-ubuntu-24-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/discover-the-149-risc-v-tablet-powering-ubuntu-24-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the $149 RISC-V Tablet Powering Ubuntu 24.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>DeepComputing<\/em> has introduced a new iteration of its DC-ROMA RISC-V tablet, now equipped to run Ubuntu!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II features a 10.1 inch IPS 10-point touch display with a resolution of 1920&#215;1200, and it utilizes the same SpacemiT K1 SoC as their RISC-V Ubuntu laptop, which faced initial confusion regarding pricing and availability.<\/p>\n<p>This processor includes eight 64-bit RISC-V cores with speeds up to 2.0 GHz, RVA 22 Profile, and the 256-bit RVV 1.0 standard, allowing for advanced AI capabilities. It also features an Imagine Technologies BXE-2-2 GPU operating at a base speed of 800 MHz.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of memory, the basic model comes with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, with options to upgrade to 8GB or 16GB for an additional cost. Storage options include a standard 64 GB eMMC, with an upgradeable 128 GB eMMC available for the 16 GB model \u2013 expect higher costs with these enhancements.<\/p>\n<p>Also present is a 6000 mAh battery, front and rear cameras, a USB Type-C 3.0 port (with DisplayPort), and a 3.5mm audio jack.<\/p>\n<p>The DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II ships with Ubuntu 24.04 out the box, but <em>DeepComputing<\/em> say the 16GB model will also support (a custom build of) Android 15 AOSP in time.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Needs a RISC-V Tablet?<\/h2>\n<p><em>&#8220;With native RISC-V development and compilation capabilities, the DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II can provide the same level of development environment and experience as the DC-ROMA RISC-V Laptop II,&#8221;<\/em> the company states regarding the tablet.<\/p>\n<p>However, compiling code on a touchscreen keyboard may not be the preferred choice for everyone; thus, the Pad II also accommodates external keyboards and mice.<\/p>\n<p>The field of RISC-V computing holds promise, primarily targeting developers, early adopters, and technology enthusiasts for now. While the performance of RISC-V chips is on the rise, it has yet to meet the mainstream standards.<\/p>\n<p>Although the high cost may deter the average consumer from purchasing such a device with limited performance capabilities, the availability of these devices remains crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Without accessible and reasonably priced RISC-V hardware for hobbyists to experiment with, the developmental progress of software will stagnate.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are considering a RISC-V tablet\u2014a group I suspect is sizable\u2014and are interested in purchasing one\u2014a group I suspect is not as large\u2014can place a pre-order for the DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II <a href=\"https:\/\/store.deepcomputing.io\/products\/dc-roma-risc-v-pad-ii-for-native-app-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">starting at $149 via the DeepComputing website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dispatch of these tablets is expected to commence in September, though they are shipping from China, so additional charges for import and shipping may apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeepComputing has introduced a new iteration of its DC-ROMA RISC-V tablet, now equipped to run Ubuntu! 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