I'm looking to repurpose my old Lenovo Tablet TB-X304L (which has a Snapdragon 425 ARM processor) as a secondary screen for my laptop. I need two main features: first, the ability to use it as an extended display via a USB or HDMI connection to my laptop, and second, I want to be able to read PDFs and books on it, essentially transforming it into a Kindle (I don't need support for other file formats). I want to keep it simple by using direct USB transfers to load books, so there's no need for Wi-Fi connectivity. Given these requirements, should I stick with my current Android 7.1.1, install a Linux distribution, or modify Arch ARM? If I go with Linux, which distribution would be the best choice?
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Going with Linux might be a bit of a challenge to set up, especially for the features you need. If you're looking for straightforward functionality, there are apps available that can help link your tablet to your laptop as a second screen without needing a full Linux install.
I’d suggest keeping the tablet on Linux but pick a distribution that you’re comfortable with, or maybe try something like Ubuntu Touch or even Graphene OS. Just make sure whatever you choose allows you to manage your files easily since you'll be loading books directly via USB.
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