If you've been looking for a tablet that doesn't feed data to Apple or Google, Murena's /e/OS tablet might be your answer. It runs a custom Android fork designed specifically for privacy, giving you a third option in a market dominated by iPadOS and standard Android.
The /e/OS system strips out all the tracking and data collection that comes baked into most tablets. You're not signing into a Google account, and you're not handing over your usage patterns to ad networks. For anyone serious about digital privacy, that's the main selling point.
The catch is you're paying a premium for this privacy-focused approach. Murena isn't trying to undercut the big players on price. They're betting there's a market willing to pay more for a tablet that respects their data.
App availability is the other tradeoff. Without Google Play Services, you'll need to rely on alternative app stores or sideloading. That works fine for open-source apps and privacy-focused tools, but mainstream apps that depend on Google's infrastructure might not run properly.
For AI professionals and entrepreneurs, this matters if you're handling sensitive client data or working on projects where privacy isn't negotiable. A tablet that doesn't phone home to big tech could be worth the extra cost and inconvenience.
The /e/OS tablet isn't for everyone. But if you've been frustrated by the lack of real alternatives to Apple and Google in the tablet space, Murena is at least trying to build one.
