Open Slate Privacy Tablet: The Repairable 2-in-1 That Puts You in Control

In a world where smartphones and tablets are increasingly locked down, a new crowdfunding project dares to go the opposite direction. Open Slate is a 12-inch 2-in-1 tablet designed for people who want total control over their hardware, software, and data.

Built Different

Open Slate isn’t just another Android tablet. It’s a modular, privacy-first device that lets you choose your OS — switching between BraxOS, Android, and Ubuntu depending on your needs. It features hardware kill switches to physically disconnect camera, microphone, and radios, a hot-swappable battery, and M.2 slots for expandable storage.

Why Crowdfunding for Tablets?

Big tech has abandoned the repairable, user-serviceable tablet market. Open Slate fills that gap. The crowdfunding model validates demand before mass production, and it gives the community a say in the final product.

Who’s It For?

Digital nomads who need a reliable, repairable device. Privacy-conscious users tired of telemetry and locked bootloaders. Tinkerers and developers who want Linux-native tablet hardware. Anyone frustrated with planned obsolescence.

The Bottom Line

Open Slate represents a growing movement in consumer electronics: devices you actually own. For the do4fund community, this is the kind of project worth supporting — because the more demand there is for user-respectful hardware, the more companies will build it.