Asklemmy

Family is asking me if I can help them acquire and set up a Windows tablet to replace their old one. I've got the software part down, but I'm not too familiar with tablet PC hardware. As far as I know, the use case is:

• MS Office, web browsing, streaming, video calls, syncing MP3s onto an iPod via iTunes
• Media player when travelling, they like the tablet form factor for this
• But most of the time, it'll just stay around the house, so battery life isn't too important

And yes, most of this could all be doable with an Android or even Linux tablet, but I know they'll just keep on using the old tablet if the new one doesn't have Windows 🤷.

• 500 USD budget
• New, open box, or like new condition
• True tablet with detachable keyboard
• Pen not necessary
• Performant enough to comfortably browse the web for the next several years
• Battery not too prone to swelling
• SD card slot and some level of repairability would be nice-to-have

So far, every tablet within the budget I've come across has its own share of quirks and flaws, so I'd be interested to hear if anyone had a particularly good experience or found a hidden gem among tablet PCs.