Ekoore Python S Tablet Triple Boots Ubuntu, Android & Windows 7

A new Ubuntu tablet is on the market – but it comes with company.

The Ekoore Python S tablet ships with three operating systems installed. Only one OS can be used at a time on the device.

• Ubuntu 11.10 
• Windows 7
• Android 4.0 (Ice-Cream Sandwich)

On to the hardware.
Specification wise the Python sports a notable difference from most tablets already on the market: it uses an Intel Atom CPU rather than an ARM processor. It’s this which allows the Python S to run Windows 7.
Full specs:

• Intel Atom N455 1.60Ghz CPU (Single Core)
• Integrated Graphics (website states clocked at 200Mhz)
• Up to 2GB RAM
• Up to 64GB SSD
• 10.1 inch capacitive touch screen
• Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G, Accelerometer
• 5 Hour Battery

Ports wise the python has:

• Mini VGA
• 2xUSB
• Microphone/headphone jack
• MicroSD card slot
• SIM Card Slot

The Python S retails at a somewhat steep €499 (equivalent to $655/£415).

The case of the tablet does, from the handful of press shots available, look okay. It’s chunkier (14.5mm) than the svelte slates most of us are used to seeing (the ASUS Transformer Prime is 8.3mm thick), but given the Intel NM10 chipset (and fan!) its housing this is to be expected.
The blue-backlit buttons on the front of the device are pretty nice touch (pun intended).