[GTALUG] decent cheap ChromeOS tablet -- can run debian in a container

[William Park]

I thought Google is dropping Chromebook?

On 12/31/21 5:46 PM, D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote:
> https://forums.redflagdeals.com/lenovo-canada-chromebook-10e-tablet-129-less-rakuten-2501804/
> 
> This is $129 tablet seems to be aimed at kids in schools.  It's not
> particularly powerful, but it has a nice screen (1920x1200, 400nit),
> battery, and a solid build.
> 
> This version of ChromeOS invites you to create a container with debian in
> it.  The debian is from the debian repos: not customized.
> 
> I've done so.  I can run xterm, but it is awkward without a keyboard and
> mouse.  I've loaded gnome desktop but I'm not sure how to start it.  I
> wanted to use gnome's on-screen keyboard.
> 
> Seems like a fun toy for this price.  The weakest point is that it has
> only 32G of eMMC (disk) and no slot for an SD card.
> 
> It has only one USB port and that is used for power.  I was able to use a
> USB-C hub with "power delivery" to add more peripherals.
> 
> The sale might end at any time.  Perhaps the end of the day or the end of
> the weekend.
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