[Discuss] need advice buying new tablet/laptop

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

On 09/12/2013 12:20 PM, barry goldman wrote:
> Hi guys,
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> my laptop fried and don't know where to begin picking a new one.  I'd like a tablet or small laptop that preferably i could read outside in the DAYLIGHT! and that i can run linux and python on.  with sd flash slot and usb ports.  is it possible to get one with one of those epaper screens you can read in the sun?  used is ok, i'd like to get by on less than 300$  I'm in Beverly mass, but come into cambridge regularly.  any ideas of where to see these beasts or how to find one would be appreciated!  calling would help too, cause i'm stuck using library computer!  917 526 2580.  thanks
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I don't know of any tablets that  would meet your requirement. My Galaxy 
Tab is ok in the sun (used it on a cruise for book reading and 
Internet), but I you really can't set up a development environment for 
Python, and there is no general USB port. So for that reason I would not 
recommend any tablets.

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