windows tablets
you can get some bargain windows 8 tablets that run the full windows desktop (not the RT version) for under 100 squid from a number of places. plug in a hdmi lead, usb/blootooth keyboard and mouse and away you go for a full desktop experience.
but beware. most of them come equipped with only 1 GB of ram which will feel sluggish very quickly. there're a few models that come with 2GB which are a huge deal better and don't cost much more so shop around and read the specs carefully.
they run on atom cpus so don't expect the moon on a stick in terms of performance. having said that, they're surprisingly capable for what they cost. mainly because you have a proper windows installation and access to a huge library of x86 software - not the stripped down android equivalents.
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