On Wed, Nov 08, 2017 at 07:50:21AM -0600, Richard Owlett wrote: > On a regional mailing list I had described what I'm looking for as a tablet. > That seems to include things that fold. Although I *DON'T* want a > "smartphone", that physical form factor is desirable. It must be available > as "new" from a U.S. retailer. > > I have a preference for x86 processors, that is not a requirement. > I would like to use with a USB keyboard. > It will be used for simple data collection and data will be transferred to > home system primarily via a USB flash drive. > > I suspect I've some unrecognized assumptions. > Suggestions please.
You might be looking for a palmtop or a netbook. A palmtop is an ultra-mini laptop with a keyboard, screen, storage and I/O. A netbook is simply a small, low-powered laptop. https://medium.com/@tomac/qpd-pocket-7-the-return-of-the-hacker-netbook-fe9be1b02ebf and https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gemini-pda-android-linux-keyboard-mobile-device-phone#/ describe current Linux-running palmtops. For a netbook, you can get a Chromebook (frequently under $250) and read the various install guides to get Debian on instead of the Chrome Linux system. -dsr-
