Post A3KJsIC6XlnkWAVMKe by fedops@fosstodon.org
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 (DIR) Post #A3KJsHxZPoAvn5hkg4 by maxgot@fosstodon.org
       2021-01-17T00:17:50Z
       
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       #askfediI'm in the market for a tablet. At this point, I'm torn between something like a Surface tablet that I can put Linux on or an #Android tablet, prefably one that supoorts rooting so I can install a custom #degoogled rom.Does anyone have any advice on this?Boosts appreciated 😀.
       
 (DIR) Post #A3KJsIC6XlnkWAVMKe by fedops@fosstodon.org
       2021-01-17T10:13:24Z
       
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       @maxgot an Atom tablet like the HP 1000 G2 might be worth a look. Here's an install video of lubuntu: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pYCTwCxWqYs@fitheach has one, maybe he can chip in.
       
 (DIR) Post #A3KJsIYRCjfLdQxC8u by fitheach@mstdn.io
       2021-01-17T11:15:56Z
       
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       @fedops @maxgot I was originally looking for a Surface, too. When looking, I chanced upon a ElitePad. It provided everything I needed at a good price (£95, used, delivered).The hardware is excellent, it feels solid, and is likely to last a few years.I installed Lubuntu, which was extremely easy to achieve. I'm still working on adjusting the standard interface to being a bit more finger friendly, but I'm getting there.https://mstdn.io/@fitheach/105480410964781672
       
 (DIR) Post #A3NZhaPYedbiZXatfc by cgarison@noagendasocial.com
       2021-01-19T00:57:28Z
       
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       @maxgot It depends on what you want to do with the device.   Consuming podcasts, audio books, and video (outside of youtube) would push me to Android.   Looking to run productivity type applications and I would lean toward Linux.YMMV.
       
 (DIR) Post #A3NhQuzDhc375yq09I by mwklein@noagendasocial.com
       2021-01-19T02:24:06Z
       
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       @maxgot @CSB - I think Comic Strip Blogger did this type of tablet comparison in the recent past.  He might have some suggestions
       
 (DIR) Post #A3O7PFw9R4MyIkGpGq by CSB@noagendasocial.com
       2021-01-19T07:15:07Z
       
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       @mwklein @maxgot no, I can’t help people who want to put Linux on existing tabletI can help people who want to buy best tablet overall and the best value tablet