I agree with a couple of other commentators. Why not a notebook or a typewriter? Looks like you just want to write.
reliefcrew 1 hours ago [-]
Obviously I can't speak for op, but... spellcheck and copy/paste alone make paper more difficult to work with.
Basically, writing involves a lot of re-writing and revision. Electronic documents make that easier.
Curiositry 10 hours ago [-]
I haven’t actually tried step three yet, but:
1. Kobo ereaders are dirt cheap at thrift stores (and run Linux)
2. KOreader is simple to install (I have done this)
3. KOReader has a text editor + terminal built in, and has a setting to switch to USB-OTG mode, which should allow you to plug in a USB-C hub, and a mechanical keyboard.
Boom! Internet connected e-ink writing tablet with excellent battery life, and the best keyboard you have, for ~$5-100.
I'm presently writing on a Surface 3 w/ x7-Z8700 atom that's running Ubuntu Noble and vanilla 6.8 kernel. They're about $50. Everything works rather well (including gfx/audio/sleep/hibernate), except the camera, which I haven't bothered with. I'm quite happy w/ it tbh.
One thing to note w/ this model is you'll need the OEM keyboard to install linux since there's only one usb port; which will be required by the install media. Once you've installed though you can use any bluetooth or usb keyboard you want. Another thing is any micro-usb charger should work but I wouldn't rely on just 1amp, go w/ a 3amp.
Anyway, happy hunting!
david927 18 hours ago [-]
An older ThinkPad is a great choice. Sometimes when a company goes out of business or upgrade, they dump a bunch of laptops and you can get used ThinkPads on the cheap.
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mkbkn 2 hours ago [-]
Either a typewriter or a paper notebook
functionmouse 18 hours ago [-]
Used n4120 hp stream 11 maybe, should be sub-$100 and more than 8 hours battery. I don't know how sleep/wake works from a text mode TTY machine if that's what you mean.
reliefcrew 16 hours ago [-]
> I don't know how sleep/wake works from a text mode TTY machine if that's what you mean.
Usually, I expect, by just issuing a command... e.g. `systemctl suspend`
grigio 8 hours ago [-]
used chromebooks like c720p, but usually older laptops do not have excellent battery life
brudgers 13 hours ago [-]
Manual typewriter?
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Basically, writing involves a lot of re-writing and revision. Electronic documents make that easier.
1. Kobo ereaders are dirt cheap at thrift stores (and run Linux)
2. KOreader is simple to install (I have done this)
3. KOReader has a text editor + terminal built in, and has a setting to switch to USB-OTG mode, which should allow you to plug in a USB-C hub, and a mechanical keyboard.
Boom! Internet connected e-ink writing tablet with excellent battery life, and the best keyboard you have, for ~$5-100.
If you're looking at a chromebook I suggest doing research on the specific model first. Esp. by looking here... https://docs.mrchromebox.tech/docs/supported-devices.html
Old MS Surface tablets are also decent options IMHO... https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/wiki/Supporte...
I'm presently writing on a Surface 3 w/ x7-Z8700 atom that's running Ubuntu Noble and vanilla 6.8 kernel. They're about $50. Everything works rather well (including gfx/audio/sleep/hibernate), except the camera, which I haven't bothered with. I'm quite happy w/ it tbh.
One thing to note w/ this model is you'll need the OEM keyboard to install linux since there's only one usb port; which will be required by the install media. Once you've installed though you can use any bluetooth or usb keyboard you want. Another thing is any micro-usb charger should work but I wouldn't rely on just 1amp, go w/ a 3amp.
Anyway, happy hunting!
Usually, I expect, by just issuing a command... e.g. `systemctl suspend`