I would have liked to have heard a narrative on how and what tools, components. Explanations of why this or that was chosen to be used or designed. Things like that. You obviously have great talent. Sharing it more in depth would be ideal and I would have liked to have heard more. Well done project.
Nice work Mr. Long. Really nice work. I noticed that this video is eight years old in 2023 and would like to know if you plan on making an updated tablet any time soon?
Misleading title, but awesome video. DIY indicates something average people might be able to do with a little learning. This is not that. At all. Edit: This is a sweet fucking tablet, dude. I wish they would sell this sort of tablet on the market. It's what I want. Basically a nice sized screen-tablet, that can be a desktop for games.
Neceros This is no tablet. It's an AIO. There's hundreds of them out now. Just giant screens with touchscreen and computer hardware build in. This is an AIO, and like them, you can't really put them in your pocket
If some major corp dont get in touch with you over this ill be gobsmacked! Such a great design and it was really good to see the progress, thanks for the vid, may your future be bright!!
great concept ,what you need to do is design one with interchangeable hardware and specs,design a basic shell and sell those,then people can chose their own internals.
Only one problem, he cant use desktop stuff, and its hard to get mobile hardware, because things like motherboards are made by the manufacturer of the tablet.
You don't have to make these for anyone. I know for a fact that there are tons of people (myself included) willing to throw boat-loads of money at you for detailed, step-by-step plans, videos and diagrams for this. Include a RepRap style wiki for people to modify and enhance the designs and you'll be famous. Just saying...
glitchsmasher Nothing... Oh, is that what you thought you just saw? That's just adorable. No, we'll give you some time to re-watch the video so you can catch up.
Ramon Rodgers Oh yeah solder some shit and make a case, not too hard. If you can use any vector drawing software and know how to cut plastic as well you're set.
glitchsmasher Aaawww... An anonymous baby troll. This IS cute. OK I'll bite. So you want us to believe that what you see is so easy that he is just taking extra "steps" to be a boasting over-achiever? Or you want us to believe YOU won't do it because you just hate money and all it stands for?
Hey, I would utilize that wireless card slot with an external gpu dock. More gaming performance, however you would either need to use Ethernet after or buy a USB wireless dongle.
my god this is an entirely different level of forging a laptop into a tablet. I am an undergrad comp sci major at a fairly reputable school, and i don't think any of my EE/CE/ME/Math undergrad/grad colleagues could do anything even close to this!
There's a more retail version of this Tablet that fits you're description - it's called the 'Razer Edge Pro' similar in function and looks to the Tablet featured in this video.
No joke, people will buy this if you let them. Tablets today are horrendous in comparison and this probably cost less. A full parts list would be appreciated. Not just the main ingredients, what motherboard, connectors batteries everything. Estimated price for everything. If people could make there own instead of buying shitty ones from big companies it would be epic.
I was watching at first and I was like.... "Hmm, cool idea but how in the world is he going to encase it?" Then he builds a case from scratch... by hand... mind blown. Really awesome job man, you have some skills big time. Very impressive. I have a very similar old gaming notebook, i7 3630qm and GT 650m in it that just sits on the floor under my desk, isn't even used anymore. The only thing I don't like about this, is that in the end you still just plugged in a keyboard and mouse to game, because we really don't have any good touchscreen games. So that kind of sucks but overall, very awesome. You made something completely custom for sure. Love the battery on that thing lol. Which they'd make gaming notebooks with batteries that are that hardcore. You know what I don't get... WHY don't they make mini ITX boards with MXM slots? I mean I guess the easy answer is that MXM form factor GPU's aren't prevalent yet but that would be the ultimate build, especially with the GTX 1060, 1070, and 1080's all now being in the MXM form factor. I cannot believe AiB partners don't jump on MXM GPU's, I guarantee people would buy them just like full size desktop GPU's if the prices were identical or close.
They are you're right. But I really think that there is a market out there of people who want to game on notebooks, and will upgrade their GPU when it comes time. If things became standardized like the size and shape of the MXM GPUs and their cooling in every notebook, and AiB partners decided to start making them, prices could come down a little and it really could be awesome for gaming.
Not sure what is the big deal is with slapping a laptop motherboard into an acrylic case, but it surely is a tough job to get the wiring right on all that tiny stuff. What rather amuses here is how he got a ~17 inch screen with capacitive touch working, i wonder wether it was part of the old laptop or some i2c touch controller kit he put together.
That was awesome!! I know I don't have the patience you have to build that. Great job!! If you ever want to sell it I would be interested in buying it.
So if you were willing to sell a custom made tablet, I know I would have to pay the price of parts; but what I want to know it on top of that is: how much would your services (along with shipping) be? Thinking about getting one made one day :3 Also would you prefer I ask via Email as instead?
Theo Long Great job! You should make a stronger one tho with a i7 7700k processor,DDR4 16gb of ram, and a 1tb ssd hard drive with windows 10 it would sell like hotcakes
spray the case black matte or red doff i think will that things looks badass its not tablet replacement but practically laptop replacement love it 2 thumbs up (y)
LovelyProductions nah, and I don't think people complain about the people that use them, people complain about prebuilt desktops because its not very hard and it's way cheaper and better if you know what you're doing.
I want to get a 2 in 1 with quad core and at least 4gb of video ram as mobile workstation. If I was handy with electronics and had enough knowledge on computers, I could make it myself, as this video demonstrates. But I guess chances are higher that the industry makes one than that I get one build
rennier rodil The power supply is the limiting factor. Even if you use and sfx power supply their not small. I want to build something small and portable and upgradeable but finding a board suitable is not easy that is a credible that runs on battery power.
TBH with you I would buy something like this over a Samsung one or an Apple one, simply cuz, you put a lot of battery in it, and that is what I look for... and not a bad mobile gpu
1. Still heavy 2. Imbalanced weight distribution 3. Not very durable 4. Probably gets quite hot, but you won't mind if something is in your lap running at 60c+ would you? 5. Performance is going to be as expected with any i7 3612. There's reasons why manufacturers don't make products like this. You'd have people complaining about heat, then about how it's too heavy on one side, and that about how easily it breaks. It's easy to overlook exactly how much design decisions go into making actual tablets.
The point of this Tablet is it's "DIY" project; not Microsoft or Lenovo production line. I personally wouldn't mind a heavy tablet that could play Crysis or what not, on the go for an hour two - I mean the majority of people giving this project grieve, I bet they couldn't do this project in less than two weeks let alone reverse engineer a laptop into a gaming tablet for fudge sake Ahah this guy has got some serious skill and brains! Well done!
TheSaturdayTechChannel WithMusicAndGaming In my opinion the display of this device is way too big. Using a smaller one would make is less heavy + portable.
And there's another way just center the heatcore ( heatsink ) and blow it upward then there no problem cause you lap the tab and you got a gap so that improves less heat
would have been stylish if you did paint that frame and added texture for more good experience thats in my opinion buttt still a better tablet than those available in markets actually damn good.....
Basically...... He took an existing laptop and removed all the casing. He then made a battery pack. Then he made a case around it. What i am doing is making a laptop with a compact gaming motherboard and a 1080 gpu with dual displays
Awsome ! :) It would be cool to share temps on the laptop and then on the tablet :) I would like to make something like this, but unfortunetly there is no touch screen laptop laying around. Damn ... there is no fuctional laptop laying around... :D
American genius level invention.
Eastern Asian high school project.
+Blueshirt lol
those hilarious truths lol
I don't know if that's true because I don't live in Asia but I don't think it is true but if it is wow.
***** We get that sweet, sweet other-country poon.
in America you win 50% of your wars, even with the biggest army of the world.
Fun fact: this was *not* sped up.
He's just Asian.
+neoqueto I laughed so hard when I read your comment!
+neoqueto
i didn't get it? was it supposed to be a joke?
can somebody explain,
+Eyob Tadessa no, no one can
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neoqueto I am mostly Asian, and I can confirm this is how it works.
PC building level: Asian
Yep. Asians are very good at this. All those small components. I'd probably break something with my big ass hands.
Chris Kouyoumjan and miss things with you non widescreen vision.
CharlieTV let's play: is it racist? LOL
Luis F GD nope not racist
Luis F GD He's not just Asian. He's a Va Tech Hokie.
I would have liked to have heard a narrative on how and what tools, components. Explanations of why this or that was chosen to be used or designed. Things like that. You obviously have great talent. Sharing it more in depth would be ideal and I would have liked to have heard more. Well done project.
Nice work Mr. Long. Really nice work. I noticed that this video is eight years old in 2023 and would like to know if you plan on making an updated tablet any time soon?
Wow! Where did you get the touchscreen monitor from? What are the motherboard specs? Geez I have so many questions!! My inner-geek is escaping!
The laptop probably had a touch screen display.
I’m looking into an old HP All In One touch computers and convert it into a tablet
Theo Long It is a great total conversion of a laptop. I'm very impressed, and wanna congratulate you on this project.
He didn't change the world, he just made his gaming mildly more convenient lol.
***** The text in the vid said that if I remember
***** hmm you are right, maybe that was the title from the reddit thread then.
Misleading title, but awesome video. DIY indicates something average people might be able to do with a little learning.
This is not that. At all.
Edit: This is a sweet fucking tablet, dude. I wish they would sell this sort of tablet on the market. It's what I want. Basically a nice sized screen-tablet, that can be a desktop for games.
Theo Long Well now I feel bad. Don't worry, you're 100x smarter than me.
Theo Long Ignore that guy. DIY literally means 'do it yourself.' You did this yourself. It's DIY, regardless of relative difficulty.
TheLordGrundy rood
Theo Long What is the actual weight of this device, please? :)
Neceros This is no tablet. It's an AIO. There's hundreds of them out now. Just giant screens with touchscreen and computer hardware build in. This is an AIO, and like them, you can't really put them in your pocket
This guy here,is a serious engineer.Hardware and Software wise,both.
If some major corp dont get in touch with you over this ill be gobsmacked! Such a great design and it was really good to see the progress, thanks for the vid, may your future be bright!!
Dat Gundam Unicorn Music Tho.
This is more laptop remodelling into tablet format , But you did a great job.
I'm very impressed, please go further!
Love that final message
great concept ,what you need to do is design one with interchangeable hardware and specs,design a basic shell and sell those,then people can chose their own internals.
Only one problem, he cant use desktop stuff, and its hard to get mobile hardware, because things like motherboards are made by the manufacturer of the tablet.
This idea is great ! & The Implementation too , but you could make good design with Soft edges and material colour
now that is one smart AIO!!and how they should make it..i love that its basically a monitor/or a tablet!!genius!
You don't have to make these for anyone. I know for a fact that there are tons of people (myself included) willing to throw boat-loads of money at you for detailed, step-by-step plans, videos and diagrams for this. Include a RepRap style wiki for people to modify and enhance the designs and you'll be famous. Just saying...
Ramon Rodgers What's so hard about "Take a screen off of a laptop and put it back on like a tablet?
glitchsmasher Nothing... Oh, is that what you thought you just saw? That's just adorable. No, we'll give you some time to re-watch the video so you can catch up.
Ramon Rodgers Oh yeah solder some shit and make a case, not too hard. If you can use any vector drawing software and know how to cut plastic as well you're set.
glitchsmasher Aaawww... An anonymous baby troll. This IS cute. OK I'll bite. So you want us to believe that what you see is so easy that he is just taking extra "steps" to be a boasting over-achiever? Or you want us to believe YOU won't do it because you just hate money and all it stands for?
Ramon Rodgers Yeah, no idea where the fuck you got any of that from. I'm just pointing out how you think it's way more difficult than it actually is.
Awesome build you got there sir Only if you added gesture capabilities even better and a internal Bluetooth module and its complete
WTF! Did he just build a Gaming Tablet from scratch? And I bet it's more reliable/ runs better then a Surface Pro lol... Great work Theo Long!
that's so cool as they say the best computer you build is the one you build your self
I know this is an old video but can you make like a build guide for it. It would be really cool for people who want to attempt this project
For your hardwork you deserve 1 billion subs
Hey, I would utilize that wireless card slot with an external gpu dock. More gaming performance, however you would either need to use Ethernet after or buy a USB wireless dongle.
Awesome build !
This is fucking unreal.
Good job man!
0:57 DIY Power out of a whole bunch of individually sold batteries, been there done that XD
Amazing, and great music
nice work! wish i can do that too to my old laptops...
Incredible Work!
wow it is very good made and I liked it to much thumbs up for you👍👍👏👏
my god this is an entirely different level of forging a laptop into a tablet. I am an undergrad comp sci major at a fairly reputable school, and i don't think any of my EE/CE/ME/Math undergrad/grad colleagues could do anything even close to this!
Basically laptop parts in a touch screen? Fun build.
fantastic!
you should explain how you did that. awesome project.
you are so daMn crazy to change the world. but you are fvcking awesome and intelligent to do that.
Now...Just imagine if such a device existed, that had a keyboard and track pad attached was portable enough to fit in a backpack...one day
lol
There's a more retail version of this Tablet that fits you're description - it's called the 'Razer Edge Pro' similar in function and looks to the Tablet featured in this video.
TheSaturdayTechChannel WithMusicAndGaming Oh...well i was being sarcastic but thankyou
No joke, people will buy this if you let them. Tablets today are horrendous in comparison and this probably cost less. A full parts list would be appreciated. Not just the main ingredients, what motherboard, connectors batteries everything. Estimated price for everything. If people could make there own instead of buying shitty ones from big companies it would be epic.
I was watching at first and I was like.... "Hmm, cool idea but how in the world is he going to encase it?" Then he builds a case from scratch... by hand... mind blown. Really awesome job man, you have some skills big time. Very impressive. I have a very similar old gaming notebook, i7 3630qm and GT 650m in it that just sits on the floor under my desk, isn't even used anymore. The only thing I don't like about this, is that in the end you still just plugged in a keyboard and mouse to game, because we really don't have any good touchscreen games. So that kind of sucks but overall, very awesome. You made something completely custom for sure. Love the battery on that thing lol. Which they'd make gaming notebooks with batteries that are that hardcore.
You know what I don't get... WHY don't they make mini ITX boards with MXM slots? I mean I guess the easy answer is that MXM form factor GPU's aren't prevalent yet but that would be the ultimate build, especially with the GTX 1060, 1070, and 1080's all now being in the MXM form factor. I cannot believe AiB partners don't jump on MXM GPU's, I guarantee people would buy them just like full size desktop GPU's if the prices were identical or close.
gamer taboo because mxm gpu s are expensive, really expensive
They are you're right. But I really think that there is a market out there of people who want to game on notebooks, and will upgrade their GPU when it comes time. If things became standardized like the size and shape of the MXM GPUs and their cooling in every notebook, and AiB partners decided to start making them, prices could come down a little and it really could be awesome for gaming.
gamer taboo there is actually one or two mobos with mxm for desktops. A good mxm card for the price would be a gtx 880m or 780m for -200$ on ebay
i built a tablet a few years ago alone like you, but this one is really amazing, good job.
That was amazing
when he said a tablet, i would expect a 7 inch mobile device, but this, this is just changing a laptop to be an all in one touchscreen desktop xD
the only good thing from that anime was its opening, but it has a full version already. awesome job.
Chaika? Yes, Chaika. Chaika. haha true
OMG that was amazing Theo! Good for you to be gifted with those talents. Awesome video dude!
really, really really nice work dude!!!!
I started the project of building a raspberry pi laptop last year on xmas, I've returned to it on summer and I expect to finish it before 2020
It's probably better than most computers.
Great project!
Really Really NICE work.
Sniper elite! Wow, man of culture I see!
Perfect project man keep go on !
I have to say that this custom machine is as good, if not better, thank anything I've seen Ben Heck do.
If you were to post a long playlist of how to make this, I would watch and like EVERY SINGLE video. Just saying...
Nice work
Very good PC
Not sure what is the big deal is with slapping a laptop motherboard into an acrylic case, but it surely is a tough job to get the wiring right on all that tiny stuff.
What rather amuses here is how he got a ~17 inch screen with capacitive touch working, i wonder wether it was part of the old laptop or some i2c touch controller kit he put together.
That was awesome!! I know I don't have the patience you have to build that. Great job!! If you ever want to sell it I would be interested in buying it.
crazy man , that's awesome , nice work dude 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
So if you were willing to sell a custom made tablet, I know I would have to pay the price of parts; but what I want to know it on top of that is: how much would your services (along with shipping) be? Thinking about getting one made one day :3 Also would you prefer I ask via Email as instead?
+monkeyraiders315 hey mate can you tell me how to measure ghz, is it higher the better or lower the better?
+gideon morphin higher ghz is always better
+William Doescher true
Beautiful!!!!
I was thinking of doing the same thing with a mini, and regular size laptop just because I can. lol
+1 sub for you.
Damm that an super cool idea ! GG !
nice project Theo Long i like... can you bild more similar like that more recent?? Ty
Projeto excelente, demais mesmo.!!!
Theo Long
Great job! You should make a stronger one tho with a i7 7700k processor,DDR4 16gb of ram, and a 1tb ssd hard drive with windows 10 it would sell like hotcakes
You can put an eGPU system do upgrade the graphics performance.
Truly sir, you are a Wizard!
this is beyond most of today's Windows tablets. It's proof its easily doable in a factory. Why are we not funding this?
This is amazing! Thank you for showing!
nice work
spray the case black matte or red doff i think will that things looks badass its not tablet replacement but practically laptop replacement love it 2 thumbs up (y)
whoppss that think will looks badass sorry for ma rip english
Man cool diy tablet awesome congrulations
absolutely insane
WoW, it's amazing, good work
Soon ppl are gonna complain to pre built tablet buyers the same way they do to pre built desktop users XD
LovelyProductions nah, and I don't think people complain about the people that use them, people complain about prebuilt desktops because its not very hard and it's way cheaper and better if you know what you're doing.
Super cool
I want to get a 2 in 1 with quad core and at least 4gb of video ram as mobile workstation. If I was handy with electronics and had enough knowledge on computers, I could make it myself, as this video demonstrates. But I guess chances are higher that the industry makes one than that I get one build
Are you doing stuff like this and selling? Or just personal thinigs.
I dont think there are so many people who would buy things made by a passionate.
could you make a portable pc with the same screen design but by using mini atx boards??
it is possible yes. just look at those All-In-One computers.
rennier rodil The power supply is the limiting factor. Even if you use and sfx power supply their not small. I want to build something small and portable and upgradeable but finding a board suitable is not easy that is a credible that runs on battery power.
Theo Long can I get ur email id I need to tell u something
it might have been thinner and smaller with those new core m parts but nice video :D (i know these weren't out yet)
You a maniac, dude!!! %) Maximum respect for you, great job.
That was amazing. You're a genius!
Wow that was really good.You most probably have a job which helps you master making DIy PCs.What laptop did you used for the build?
So... This thing is basically miles better than the Macbook Air on your desk/work area I presume?
It's wayyyyy better, by a about six billion years XD
TBH with you I would buy something like this over a Samsung one or an Apple one, simply cuz, you put a lot of battery in it, and that is what I look for... and not a bad mobile gpu
1. Still heavy
2. Imbalanced weight distribution
3. Not very durable
4. Probably gets quite hot, but you won't mind if something is in your lap running at 60c+ would you?
5. Performance is going to be as expected with any i7 3612.
There's reasons why manufacturers don't make products like this. You'd have people complaining about heat, then about how it's too heavy on one side, and that about how easily it breaks.
It's easy to overlook exactly how much design decisions go into making actual tablets.
Any tips how to improve the device?
***** heh.
The point of this Tablet is it's "DIY" project; not Microsoft or Lenovo production line.
I personally wouldn't mind a heavy tablet that could play Crysis or what not, on the go for an hour two - I mean the majority of people giving this project grieve, I bet they couldn't do this project in less than two weeks let alone reverse engineer a laptop into a gaming tablet for fudge sake Ahah this guy has got some serious skill and brains!
Well done!
TheSaturdayTechChannel WithMusicAndGaming
In my opinion the display of this device is way too big. Using a smaller one would make is less heavy + portable.
And there's another way just center the heatcore ( heatsink ) and blow it upward then there no problem cause you lap the tab and you got a gap so that improves less heat
this is a worthy foe in the modern world
MAAAAN, THIS IS MIND BLOWING!!!
would have been stylish if you did paint that frame and added texture for more good experience thats in my opinion buttt still a better tablet than those available in markets actually damn good.....
Basically...... He took an existing laptop and removed all the casing. He then made a battery pack. Then he made a case around it. What i am doing is making a laptop with a compact gaming motherboard and a 1080 gpu with dual displays
May we get the details for each components you used for tablet ?
You are Great. People liake You can change the world! GG Bro
extraordinary and perfect... :)
Awsome
Omg has to be one of the coolest things I ever saw on TH-cam. And it turned out epically, how much did the final project cost?
so basically you made the equivalent of my Laptop
+Proshi without the attaced keyboard
That is one amaizing tablet
I'd be playing rFactor & rFactor 2 on that DIY laptop tablet. I'll pay a good price for it.
i like it nice soon planning to do the same
Awsome ! :)
It would be cool to share temps on the laptop and then on the tablet :)
I would like to make something like this, but unfortunetly there is no touch screen laptop laying around. Damn ... there is no fuctional laptop laying around... :D