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On 04/12/17 09:43, Richard Owlett wrote:
> On 12/03/2017 09:13 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
>> On 12/03/2017 07:35 AM, Tom Furie wrote:
>>> [snip]
>>>
>>> If you want "off the shelf", the closest that immediately comes to
>>> mind is something like a Microsoft Surface or similar.
>>
>> Quick web search doesn't indicate if any meet my requirements as a
>> handheld. Linux is reported to be installable - "secure boot" problems
>> need further research.
>>> 2. have a physical form factor similar to a "smartphone".
>>>    [Latest releases tend to be uncomfortably large.
>>>     Maximum viable size 8" x 5".]
>> Thickness requirement is still vague.
>>
> 
> Unless you can refer me to a device with a screen size less than/equal
> to 5" diagonal, the product line is DOA.
> 
> I am however *IMPRESSED* with how far M$ has gone to allow desired OS's
> to be installed.

https://www.amazon.com/XD-DroidBOX-Handheld-Touchscreen-Mali-T764/dp/B01B4DH2QQ

Don't know if you'd get Debian on it ... or make a keyboard work with it ...

Richard

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