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linux-capable tablets for $100-$200 (lemmy.eco.br)
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i'm seriously considering permanently abandoning laptops in favor of tablets. i spent a day working on my wife's tablet today and it was fine enough for when you're on the go that the small screen isn't too much of an issue. plus, you get an extended battery life, no noise, more comfort carrying it around, and the best of all, for much less money

the biggest downside is that, since tablets are technically embedded devices, they're much more locked up and you basically have no access to the system with the stock rom

so im looking for a cheap tablet ($100-$200), around 10 inches, that i can easily (or at least reliably) install linux to. any recommendations?

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[-] sunoc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

The custom kernel situation looks kinda tricky indeed. What parts are not working without it?

[-] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

I have one and it works almost flawlessly on Fedora without the surface kernel.

The only issue is that my bluetooth mouse takes time to be detected.

Also it’s tricky to make the Surface Go boot a Usb Drive if I remember correctly.

[-] sunoc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

Got it. Thanks you! I might actually get one and try to go immutable on it...

this post was submitted on 09 Nov 2024
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