Brax Open_Slate offers an open source Ubuntu and Android tablet with M.2 SSD support
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign for the Brax3 privacy-focused phone, which raised over two million dollars and shipped over 5500 units in September 2025, Brax is back with the Open_Slate 2 in 1.
Although only product renders currently exist, the hardware has largely been finalised and includes a MediaTek Genio 720 CPU and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU paired with either 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR4X and 5X RAM respectively, as well as either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage.
The tablet should ship with a 12-inch 1600 x 2400 Gorilla Glass IPS touch-screen with stylus support and 4096 pressure levels. Radios include Wi-Fi 6E, GPS and Bluetooth 5.3, as well as hardware privacy switches. 5G support has yet to be confirmed, but is likely to be provided through an external module, and there are a range of accessories promised, including folio cases and keyboards.
Like the Brax3 before it, the Open_Slate differentiates itself by supporting multiple operating systems, including Ubuntu, Ubuntu Touch, Debian, iodeOS, Lineage OS, and the company's own BraxOS. Braxtech claim they are:
working directly with Linux integrators and chipset partners to ensure proper mainline Linux support
as well as taking community feedback to steer the product's development.
The Open_Slate should be equipped with a range of IO, including 2x USB Type-C, with one supporting Display Port 1.4.
The addition of a PCIe Gen 2 M.2 socket should open the door to a range of fast storage options (in addition to the Micro SD slot), enabling easy dual-boot support. A user-replaceable battery highlights a focus on sustainability and right-to-repair, at least as long as parts remain available for purchase.
The full specifications can be found here.
Although the product has yet to reach the crowdfunding stage, (and all the same caveats apply when backing a product that hasn't actually shipped), the pre-order price of $399 for the base model might be appealing. The fact that the company has a track record of actually shipping products should give some comfort to those early adopters.
With a range of open-source tablets, such as the Purism Librem 11 and Pine64 Pinetab2, as well as the myriad of Intel-based tablets (such as this Chuwi Hi10 x2 - Available on Amazon) where Linux can already be installed, only time will tell whether Brax can succeed in an already crowded market.
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