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
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    3 days 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.

      • CCMan1701A
        1·
        2 days ago

        Which ones are not arm ? I know the surface is a good example.

        • helenslunch@feddit.nl
          1·
          2 days ago

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

          • CCMan1701A
            1·
            2 days 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
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              2 days ago

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