Chuwi Hi13, a threat to Microsoft's Surface for $ 369 and compatible with Ubuntu

Chuwi Hi13

In the past week we publish an article where you could see a video of a Microsoft Surface 4 running Ubuntu 16.04. It is clear that paying what they ask for a Surface to install Ubuntu may be something only within the reach of a few pockets and that is the reason why many will like to know that on February 20 the Chuwi Hi13, a hybrid in the purest Microsoft Surface style but with a much more affordable price.

Starting next Monday, any user will be able to Reserve your Chuwi Hi13, a device that joins a tablet-like touch screen and keyboard which will allow us to use the device as a laptop. But the most interesting thing for readers of Ubunlog is that this computer will be able to run Windows 10, like the Surface, and will include support for Ubuntu, which is sure to also cause us to run into fewer problems than the one who posted the video of the Surface 4 running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS experienced.

Chuwi Hi13, hybrid compatible with Ubuntu with an irresistible price

Among the specifications of the Chuwi Hi13 we have:

  • Metal body.
  • 13.5-inch screen with 3000 × 2000 resolution.
  • Intel Apollo Lake Celeron N3450 2.2GHz processor.
  • Intel HD Gen9 Graphics 500 graphics card.
  • 4GB of RAM.
  • 64GB of storage.
  • USB-C port.
  • Two USB 2.0 ports on the keyboard.
  • MicroHDMI input.
  • Includes HiPen H3 stylus (not available on launch day).
  • Four speakers.
  • Main camera (rear) of 5Mpx.
  • 2Mpx front camera.
  • Wi-Fi access.
  • 10.000mAh battery with fast charge.

And for how much can we get this hybrid? For me, the best thing is that you will have a price of $ 369, so we can think that it will arrive in Europe with a price of about € 370-390. At this point we have to assess a couple of things: the first is what we are going to do with this hybrid. If we are looking for a tablet compatible with Ubuntu, I think that this proposal that was presented at the past CES is much more interesting than the limited one Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition, and by this I mean that what we can use in the famous BQ tablet is a system with important restrictions. If we are looking for a powerful computer to work with, I think it will be worth spending a little more and buying a PC a little more powerful.

What do you think of the Chuwi Hi13? Are you considering your purchase?


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  1.   Jose Enrique Monterroso Barrero said

    What's wrong with it?

  2.   Between the Seas said

    Is it compatible with Ubuntu and any other major distro? Because that makes it really interesting ...