Currently looking at a DIY AMD 7640U, 1x16GB RAM, 250GB storage, 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI.

My use case will mostly entail note taking in class. I’ve got a built PC at home.

But I’m not a hardware guy, would I be better served w/ different CPU or RAM set up in your opinions? I’ve mostly picked bottom tier specs but is there anything in your opinions that is worth splurging on, all things considered?

  • CCMan1701A@startrek.website
    2·
    6 months ago

    A tablet doesn’t cover all use cases for college work, but I suppose with the push for cloud computer instances this could actually work.

    • helenslunch@feddit.nl
      2·
      6 months ago

      A tablet is nothing more than a computer with a detachable keyboard… What does it not cover?

      • CCMan1701A@startrek.website
        2·
        6 months ago

        A table is typically an ARM based platform, so using MS products like visual studio can be a challenge, but there are web versions that help.

        I think video encoding isn’t too polished on tablets as it is on a Linux/Windows PC .

        I don’t know all the use cases where a table doesn’t work, but they do exist.

            • helenslunch@feddit.nl
              1·
              6 months ago

              Most of them? Ever heard of a Surface Pro? The new Minisforum V3? Lenovo makes them. Dell makes them. etc. etc.

              • CCMan1701A@startrek.website
                1·
                6 months ago

                Yep, I’m familiar with the surface, but not other options. I need to check these out as I’ve been looking for a replacement for my laptop that isn’t really suited for the video encoding I’m doing.

                Thanks.

                • helenslunch@feddit.nl
                  2·
                  6 months ago

                  The Minisforum has had some solid reviews and also has good Linux compatibility, if that interests you at all.