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Which convertible / tablet can you guys recommend?

I am looking for a replacement for my laptop.

It should run smooth. I don't run games on it. It's for writing prose and analysis with vscodium.

Microsoft surface go?

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[–] TCB13@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

My recommendation: HP x360 Elitebook 1040 G8. Great machine, hardware support in Debian is great, everything works out of the box.

The Surface might be an interesting device, however do your research very well. https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-i-put-linux-on-a-microsoft-surface-go-in-just-an-hour/ and https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface. There are a few details.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 0 points 10 months ago

Does screen rotation and fingerprint sensors work?

I have the 13eu-0013ca and the screen angle sensor is not working, so screen rotation is broken on GNOME.