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I tried searching and came to the conclusion this does not exist. I would like a tablet with the following features:
- Easy to install (or pre-installed) LineageOS, or some other open source OS that doesnt require any fighting with bloatware or control over updates (please give your opinion on what is best)
- Easy to open up and repair (and mod) the device hardware myself without any special tools (ie, standard electronics screwdrivers, etc)
- Matte screen with dynamic range that allows the screen to be bright enough to use in the sun but dark enough to use while falling asleep.
I don't plan on using it for anything besides basic web browsing and pdf reading, so it should be cheap. However, price is no object if it has those features. There was one other soft criteria but it sounded like an ad so I removed it... See if you can guess.
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There *__is* intelligent life on Earth, but I leave for Texas on Monday.
(Score: 2) by Freeman on Thursday May 10 2018, @06:03PM (4 children)
The best that you could do would be to spend thousands of dollars on a single prototype that you designed yourself. Good luck with that.
I did recently make a tablet purchase, though. I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen. This one specifically: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFV5SG8 [amazon.com]
The drawing functionality is a far better experience than trying to get used to a Wacom that doesn't have a built-in screen. The price was pretty decent and works well as a general purpose tablet. Even has some special kid mode with kids apps that locks your device behind a passcode. That way they don't go deleting things accidentally or accessing inappropriate content. We also got a big foam case for it and the device hasn't been broken, yet.
You want the convenience of a tablet, the Tab A is a good choice. Doesn't break the bank, isn't affected by the Spectre/Meltdown issue, and feels pretty snappy.
Tablets just don't come with those specific features. My wants were similar to yours when I was looking for a tablet. I did find something when I was looking, but I think it was a Kickstarter. Kickstarter == Gambling (Investment in the idea) 50/50 chance you might get something resembling their vision. You want to be able to upgrade, buy / build a Desktop. You want something portable, buy a Tablet. You want something portable and want to type on it, buy a Laptop.
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"
(Score: 1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 10 2018, @06:51PM
How is the tab A in sunlight?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 10 2018, @08:36PM (2 children)
OP literally said that price is no object. Assuming the technology actually exists (might be tough with the screen requirements), hiring a design firm and then contracting out the manufacturing of a machine meeting your exact specifications is certainly possible, no need to design or build it yourself.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 11 2018, @01:59PM (1 child)
Know anyone who does this type of thing? I mean I have a raspberry pi Im not using for anything so in theory I could just get a screen and a case and make my own.
(Score: 2) by hendrikboom on Saturday May 12 2018, @12:01AM
They even make screen hats for the pi.