PerlJedi writes "I am planing a long trip (to Ireland), and want to buy an Android tablet to take along for the trip. I am a macos builder (I really work for Slashdot), a Linux geek, and an Android fan. I would like to get a tablet mostly to use for amusing (when I'm not working or fabric robots in my workshop, I'm usually playing with my phone), but existent I could get some work done from in a pinch would be a major plus (all I need to be able to work is a Web browser, and an ssh terminal, preferably with a keyboard). My current cell phone is the Samsung Charge, rooted and running GummyCharge 2.1, and it is a good bet I'll want to root each tablet I get, if not right away, soon after getting it. From an designed to entertain.
distraction standpoint I want being that is large enough to watch high annotation videos on, with a battery life that will make it practical for use on a long flight. Having a decent camera would be a nice plus, but is not an no holds barred necessity. Having a forward facing camera for video chat would also be good, but is also not a necessity." PerlJedi's got a few options in mind; read on for the details of his reasoning and help him fulfill his quest.

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