Purism Librem 11: A Breakthrough Debut Tablet with an 11.5-inch Display

Purism has announced the Librem 11 – its first foray into tablet manufacturing. The Librem 11 is an 11.5-inch Linux tablet that uses Purism's secure PureBoot technology with a focus on privacy. The new slate runs Debian-based (Linux) PureOS out of the box.

The Purism debut tablet comes with features that are perfect for beginners. It offers a balance between performance and power efficiency. The Librem 11 features an AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Intel N5100 Quad Core CPU and Intel UHD Graphics. The slate has 8GB of LPDDR4 (solder) memory and 1TB of NVMe storage. The tablet weighs 560g and is priced within the $1000 band.

The Purism Librem 11 slate has two USB 3.1 Type-C inputs and a 3.5mm audio/mic jack. The USB-C input supports both power delivery and charging. A microSD card slot is also available on the tablet, as well as a fingerprint reader. The gadget is equipped with Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 for wireless connectivity and Intel 9460 Bluetooth 5 chipset for Bluetooth connectivity. The Librem 11 comes with a dual camera setup that includes a 5MP auto-focus rear camera. Purism includes a keyboard and stylus pen as part of Librem 11's bundled accessories.

The Purism Librem 11 bundle keyboard is connected to the tablet via USB and does not support wireless operation. The keys are uniformly covered and this prevents dust from getting under them. The design of the keyboard also limits the risk of vibrating buttons. The stylus pen can be charged via USB-C and has 4096 pressure levels and tilt support. The pen magnetically attaches the stylus to the top edge of the tablet. The Purism Librem 11 is available for purchase from the Purism website and is priced at $999.