Related to the Surface Pro 2, I have Ubuntu 22.04 LTS running on an 8 GiB version (i5-4300 CPU), 256 GB SSD.
It's been reasonable for what I use it for, mainly SDR applications, such as CubicSDR and GNU Radio X11 apps, and multiple CLI apps like rtl_433. Audio is good, screen is fine, and WiFi works. It's nice to have a laptop if I want to use an antenna outside.
Don't even bother using the tiny trackpad on that model's type cover. Bluetooth works so I use that for an external mouse.
Bonus: I never even thought to try the built-in video cam, and after reading the article, I installed VLC and to my surprise the camera worked!
It's been reasonable for what I use it for, mainly SDR applications, such as CubicSDR and GNU Radio X11 apps, and multiple CLI apps like rtl_433. Audio is good, screen is fine, and WiFi works. It's nice to have a laptop if I want to use an antenna outside.
Don't even bother using the tiny trackpad on that model's type cover. Bluetooth works so I use that for an external mouse.
Bonus: I never even thought to try the built-in video cam, and after reading the article, I installed VLC and to my surprise the camera worked!