Am 25. Sep, 2017 schwätzte Aaron Jones so: moin moin, > http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-13-2-in-1/spd/xps-13-9365-2-in-1-laptop > > I hear that touch support in Ubuntu supports this laptop 2in1. I found a review for the new X13 that looks good. http://perltricks.com/article/laptop-review--dell-xps-13-2-in-1--9365-/ Sounds like it's easy to install and mostly works out of the box. I also see the fingerprint reader not working as a feature :). I don't see a way to buy it without the windows tax. Anyone know a way to get an unloaded XPS from Dell? Still wish I could get a good linux-powered KDE tablet instead. ciao, der.hans >> On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:55 PM, der.hans wrote: >> >> moin moin, >> >> I'm considering replacing my tablet as it's gradeschool age and a bit >> persnickety. >> >> I'm less and less enthused with app stores and would prefer something with >> a repository backing it. Preferably debian, but Ubuntu is acceptable. >> Other debian-based distros might be an option. >> >> As such, I'm considering a laptop that can double as a tablet. >> >> I would prefer it to be functional as a laptop. Yes, that includes >> containers and VMs :). >> >> Battery life of a few hours is sufficient if it has a decent charging >> mechanism. >> >> I'm find with fliptop type things. Removable display to become a tablet >> might also work. >> >> This is a tool, so I would prefer somewhat regular install and updates. >> >> I won't consider Lenovo or HP for a variety of reasons. We can talk about >> it at Stammtisch. >> >> Any recommendations? >> >> ciao, >> >> der.hans >> -- >> # https://www.LuftHans.com https://www.PhxLinux.org >> # "It's your difference that gives you the power that you have." >> # --Helen Mirren >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- # https://www.LuftHans.com https://www.PhxLinux.org # "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man # of value" -- Albert Einstein