The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers. But once you get rid of Windows, the Surface Go can still be a compelling option.David Devey ????, Published 04/20/2025 DIY iPad Laptop Linux / Unix MS Surface Open Source Tablet UltrabookOpinion by David DeveyViews, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author.Small, but functional productivity machines capable of (desktop class) web browsing, basic image editing and media consumption have all fallen out of style. Instead, the only options are iPads and Android tablets with their terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers, gaming handhelds with tiny screens or Chinese brands. Then there are 13-inch tablets or 2-in-1s, which although powerful, are far too impractical to hold in front of your face for lon...
