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Can a tablet replace an office laptop ? My journey.


Bullit

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On 4/1/2025 at 12:17 PM, Bullit said:

Another experience, a negative one with HP Smart software - in Android it do not allow for greyscale printing.

While Windows version obviously allows. Instead Wi-fi scanning in a Tp Link Powerline network range extender  via auto document feeder worked well.

 

 

I have been an HP printer user for years. I have recently switched to Epson and Canon.  HP has fallen behind and their software borders on spy/nagware now. 

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Yeah, they are not like the old HP printers like my 5660 (I think).  It was the best printer.  I had the accessory photo cartridge and it worked awesome.  

 

I swapped out my ipad for the dell 5169 I had lying around.  Loaded linux and waydroid.  Now I have the best of both worlds for my tablet duties.  A real OS when needed, and adroid apps to top off the experience. 

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Yes, it's an 11 inch 2 in 1 system.  it's got an M3 chip with 515 graphics, 960gb ssd and 4gb of ram.  Runs great on Zorin, runs ok on 11.  

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This is a much better video of Desktop mode in Android 16. If Xiaomi don't mess maybe i will be able to have extended monitor until the end of the year.

 

 

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7 hours ago, Bullit said:

Another person now trying with a Z Fold7 smartphone-tablet, to small screen IMO.  

 

 

That being said, you can plug the fold into a hub and use keyboard, mouse and big display at the office, home, etc.  I am hoping I get one for Samsung ambassador use. 

 

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I am downloading iPadOS 26 right now.  I am going to see how it works. I am going to take it on our trip camping as my only editing device.  I am going to be putting my photos and videos shot on my Pixel, canon and fuji cameras through it and edit in the evenings and post via our blog site and YouTube.  Might work great with the improvements apple made.  I do wish they would let ad blockers work correctly though. 

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Basic initial use of the iPad is MUCH MUCH improved. I am typing on it right now and it’s actually really good. There are a few visual anomalies, but for the most part it’s good.  

 

I will be trying it later for photo and video editing. Who knows. Might switch to MacBook and Mini for my systems.  If I keep enjoying it like I am so far.  

 

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