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Surface Go 2, or something else? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/linux@lemmy.world
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A family member gave me an old convertible Chromebook, which I (of course) installed Linux on for the fun of it. It has convinced me there's a place in my life for a Linux tablet, though it's not quite the right device for me.

The Surface Go 2 seems about right with less size and more memory than the Chromebook, but I figured I should ask if people like anything else. Here are some preferences:

  • 500-600g weight seems about right; the Chromebook is 1100g and that's a bit much
  • 10" or so, 3:2 or 4:3, nothing more oblong
  • Pressure-sensitive stylus support
  • Expandable storage - an SSD I can swap without a heat gun is ideal, but an SD card slot will do
  • Headphone jack
  • x86-64, not ARM
  • 8gb RAM
  • $100ish for used B-grade
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[–] 2 points 1 year ago

if ur looking at used tablets in that price range, check out the dell venue pro 11 - they can be found for ~$120 and have decent linux support, just make sure to bring a portable power source since the battery life on old tablets is usually terrible (check gearscouts.com/power-stations for some good options that won't break the bank).

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