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submitted 7 months ago by AstroLightz@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Been trying to find a good tablet for productivity and recreation. Something that can be used for programming (Not web), and something that can play DRM content.

Ideally, something under $1000.

I've already looked at the Librem 11 and am considering it, but I want to know other (ideally, cheaper) options available.

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[-] Auli@lemmy.ca 20 points 7 months ago

I wouldn't get the Librem 11, I don't trust purism after the librem 5.

[-] chirospasm@lemmy.ml 12 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

It's Linux-based hardware, so any OS could be installed easily if PureOS isn't a good fit for OP. And, unlike the phone, it's basically a computer, like one of their laptops (which have been fine).

If we are talking about Pinephone, Fairphone, Librem 5, etc. -- they all suffer uniquely. Modems drop on all these devices often enough, battery life sucks based on tasks, app support is sundry, screens are left wanting, and more. Phones are hard to make.

I might class Linux-based hardware phones differently from Linux-based hardware tablets.

[-] neo@lemmy.comfysnug.space 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

he's talking about their (purism/librem) inability to deliver hardware

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