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Linux on a 2in1 for Uni
(lemmy.world)
Hello linix@lemmy, I got fixed on the idea of replacing my iPad with a 2in1 like the thibkpad X13 for uni since I use the keyboard with my iPad a lot. The only time I need to take handwritten notes is in chemistry, mathematics and to annotate PDFs. Does anyone here have experience with convertibles running Linux? What would be the best one for palm rejection and writing?
I was unable to find reviews on reasonably modern hardware. Until now I have my eyes set on an Thinkpad X13 since it is Ubuntu certified at least. Thanks :)
Hardware wise dell xps 13 2-in-1 is a good choice. However folio is horrible, magnetic stand is way too weak and I still cannot figure out deep sleep/hibernation. Aslo fingerprint scanner doesn't work.
Another thing is that Linux is not the best choice for a touch device. I've tried gnome and kde and they both suck. I've also tried plasma mobile and it feels like nearly days of touch screens.
We have had the 13" 2in1 XPS and found Fedora and Stylus support to be good (once the drivers were available, the downside of getting a prerelease model).
We recommend our users to have xournal++ for handwriting support.
I was using Rnote. It worked pretty well but I don't have a use case for stylus so it sits somewhere in a drawer