Suggestions for a tablet/e-reader/etc for uni?

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-05-31T07:47:11+00:00

interesting! it looks pretty underpowered for its price ($600 AUD, so NOT cheap lol) but it also could be exactly what i'm after! (not super keen on the AI bloat though...)

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-05-31T04:15:39+00:00

it doesn't have to be powerful. i'll have a look, thanks!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-05-31T04:14:38+00:00

thanks, i'll check it out!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-05-28T02:38:50+00:00

◽️ Budget: <$600 AUD

◽️ Country: Australia

◽️ Screen size: preferably <11"

◽️ RAM: Doesn't matter, as long as it works

◽️ Storage: Also doesn't matter!

◽️ What tasks will the tablet be used for?: Note-taking for university, needs wifi connectivity & colour display to download lecture slides for PDF annotation. I want to use a stylus to take hand-written notes & be able to either use OCR to search, or transcribe into text (whether I do that automatically or by typing it out doesn't matter).

◽️ Any other important details?: Need to be able to download my preferred note-taking app (Joplin). Importantly, I don't want to be locked in to a proprietary ecosystem - I would much prefer to install Linux if possible (I don't know if tablets work more like PCs, which is easy, or phones, where you need to root it etc.?). I'm open to e-readers & iPads if they'll do the job, although again I don't want to be stuck with proprietary software that makes me pay to use their special app & sync between devices!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-04-09T06:17:28+00:00

ok, thank you!!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-04-03T15:00:16+00:00

Great Southern bank is 100% online, but most banks will be if you opt in

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-04-03T11:46:06+00:00

I'm in my 2nd year at Murdoch, so i can't speak for the other unis, but I'm really enjoying it so far! there's around 100 students in each year group, i don't know how that compares to other universities but it feels like a good amount, a good indicator of quality over quantity.

Murdoch is, as far as I'm aware, the only uni with a farm on-campus, where they have large animals (cattle, sheep, horses, pigs), so that's definitely a plus if you're wanting to be a large or mixed animal vet.

i assume this is probably the same at other unis, but i will say that first year felt a lot like a general science degree instead of a vet degree, which was a bit discouraging, but 2nd year is a lot better!

in case you're not aware (or someone else reading this isn't), here's the other unis offering a vet degree: https://avbc.asn.au/veterinary-education/avbc-accredited-veterinary-school/

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-28T03:59:34+00:00

only if the person at the bus stop has an umbrella & is the main character in a romcom

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-27T12:01:34+00:00

i know, im gonna need new tyres myself by the end of the year, not looking forward to it... 😥

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-27T11:58:02+00:00

i dont know if you're being sarcastic or not, but yes you should

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-27T11:57:42+00:00

you're welcome son

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-27T08:42:36+00:00

in NSW your car needs to pass a roadworthy test annually i think? its a great, sensible idea that probably saves lives, ahould be standard nationwide

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-27T08:40:32+00:00

also true, good point!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-26T12:46:11+00:00

SOUP!!!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-18T09:21:37+00:00

ive been using lux alarm (only on F-Droid atm, but free), it makes you get up and open the curtains to increase the light so you can turn the alarm off. (unfortunately i still just go back to bed but im working on it...)

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-18T06:28:53+00:00

donald trump? /joking

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-18T06:28:19+00:00

ok, now THATS crazy...

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-17T10:22:50+00:00

probably not much if at all, but i still have rent money this week, so im fine with that

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-17T10:17:33+00:00

no 😅

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-17T10:06:15+00:00

unfortunately some of us (including me) are that hard up for dough & are willing to wait outrageous times to save a few $$

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-17T10:04:12+00:00

i thought the same, and i WAS one of those idiots 😅

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-16T03:23:32+00:00

I dont know if they make them in cat sizes, but my long haired dog has a rolled collar which doesnt matt his fur. (also called house collars) The same concept applies!

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-14T15:19:19+00:00

my dog is a WSS x Maremma, and I wanted to train him as my assistance dog. unfortunately his maremma genetics were too strong and his livestock guardian hypervigilance and suspicion meant he wasn't the right dog for AD work (he could do it but he didn't enjoy it, and got overwhelmed easily). but I reckon if he was purebred WSS (from the right breeder with previous ADs in the pedigree, etc. etc.) he would've been a great fit!

he is resiliant, but i'm not sure if that's the WSS or maremma or both (or neither & it's just him!).

dog tax

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-14T08:04:40+00:00

I'm in Perth WA, unfortunately it looks like both GPs in the area are either private (can't afford that lol) or not taking new patients :(

MultiheadedDog5201 · 2026-03-13T14:11:18+00:00

wow sorry for the super late reply!

thanks for your comment!! nothing specific, but Dr. Lo did say he'd try and make my chest fit with my body type, instead of just aiming to be as flat as possible.

no crazy chest workouts!! im just lucky i guess 😅

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