Qt in Tablets/E-books/Netbooks & Linux Distros

Tablets, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and netbooks represent a simple way to connect to everyday Web applications/services and give an amazing computing experience on-the-go. OEMs for these devices need to be able to customize their user experience by adding unique features and applications that function optimally with minimal processing power.

The Qt Advantage

Qt allows for cross-platform development making it attractive for MID, tablet and netbooks manufacturers who need to offer unrivaled features and applications. In addition to offering a toolkit which eases application development, Qt SDK allows OEMs to develop their own SDKs for 3rd party development. Qt makes it possible to reuse device UI and application code across device types shortening time-to-market.

In the wake of Cloud Computing, the Qt WebKit Integration lets developers mix native and Web UI development making it an advantage for low-power CPUs. These devices can be based on any selected Qt powered Linux Distro and have a customized UI layer and/or launcher for differentiation.


  • Use hybrid Web/native application functionality for less memory consumption and small footprint
  • Provide your community a Qt-based SDK for 3rd-party development
  • Select the Qt-based Linux Distros of your choice
  • Benefit from a thriving Qt ecosystem of partners and an abundance of Qt applications
 
 

Platforms & CPU Architectures

Architectures used:
  • Intel Atom
  • ARM
  • x86

KDE Plasma Desktop & Multi-touch Demo


Video Teaser

Video of KDE Netbook UI as part of a preview of the Qt 4.6 release. Click to watch.

The Qt Ecosystem & Development Successes


WeTab side view
Nokia 3G Booklet
Elektrobit MID
WeTab MeeGo tablet

  • MeeGo

  • Qt-based GUI and Qt WebKit-powered browser

 Nokia Booklet 3G

  • Windows 7

  • Pre-installed Qt libraries & Qt applications

  • Qt-based Linux® OS / EB MID UI & application framework
ASUS EeePC_2
Device - Eee Note EA800
 
 
Device - Asus DR950 e-reader
Asus EeePC Netbook

  • Qt 4 application framework

  • Qt-based KDE Linux OS


 Asus Eee Note EA800

  • Embedded Linux/ Qt 4.5 and Qt WebKit

  • With note and e-reader applications, music player, internet browser, calculator… and more, all based on Qt
Asus DR-950 e-Reader

  • Embedded Linux

  • Qt 4.5.1 and Qt WebKit

Qt-based Linux Distros
Canonical
RedFlag
Xandros_logo

  • Qt-based SDK

  • Qt-based netbook OS
Document Actions
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