Tablet Alternatives

This cluster centers on commenters recommending tablets (Android, Samsung, Remarkable, PineTab, Linux, e-ink, etc.) as superior or more suitable alternatives to the device or setup described in the parent post, debating their availability, quality, and advantages.

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Sample Comments

pjmlp Jan 8, 2023 View on HN

Next time go with a Samsung tablet.

LegitShady Jan 29, 2020 View on HN

Your usage case seems like almost any tablet device could have worked though.

articlespub May 11, 2018 View on HN

A tablet by any manufacturer would be great.

NullPrefix Feb 10, 2020 View on HN

You're thinking about tablets.

swebs Aug 21, 2020 View on HN

Whoops, I thought it was asking for Linux tablets in general.

mirekrusin Apr 28, 2024 View on HN

Maybe you should try remarkable tablet?

jshen Dec 14, 2010 View on HN

aren't they better served by a tablet?

Volscio May 10, 2010 View on HN

Just wait till an Android tablet comes out.

greyman Oct 27, 2010 View on HN

You are right, but the question was if such an Android tablet exist. Maybe someone would choose tab due its more portable size.

atmanactive Aug 3, 2023 View on HN

How is this better than a cheap tablet?