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linux-capable tablets for $100-$200 (lemmy.eco.br)
submitted 2 weeks ago by bunitor@lemmy.eco.br to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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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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[-] utopiah@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

FWIW I do use a PineTab2 on a daily basis and... it works. I can warmly recommend it but some caveats :

  • WiFi didn't work for a while, it's good now though (mostly stable, AFAICT no instability for me)
  • BT still does not work (not ideal if you need a mouse)
  • USB-C is a single port for charging, single port for devices, iirc usb-C hubs don't work, only usb-C to A single converters
  • it's... not fast, so if your workflow is a bit of Web browser or a text editor great, if it's Blender or Gimp or anything that can be a bit demanding, it might test your patience
  • WebCam does not work, problematic if you have to do video calls

Overall while keeping such limitations in mind, still recommended! (if you can get it shipped somehow)

[-] bunitor@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 2 weeks ago

thanks for the review

honestly that wouldn't be reliable enough for me to daily drive at work, but i'm definitely getting one to play with once i have a little money to throw away

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