MHB Hardware & Software question: Device for doing math by stylus

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A user is seeking a device with a screen size between a laptop and a phone that can effectively handle mathematical input via stylus, convert it to LaTeX, and export it in various formats. The device must be compatible with Linux, support popular math applications like Desmos and GeoGebra, connect to the internet, and include note-taking capabilities with a touchscreen keyboard. While a specific device meeting all these criteria may not exist, suggestions include exploring Handheld PCs and utilizing online tools like the Demonstration Portal for stylus input and LaTeX conversion. The user appreciates the recommendations and finds the portal useful for note-taking and reading.
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Hi folks,
I'm looking for a device with a screen smaller than a laptop, bigger than a phone, which can do the following very well!
1. allow me to enter math by stylus and have it convert to latex for export via various file extensions;
2. link with my linux OS on my main computer (so, perhaps android device would be best here;
3. include great math apps like Desmos and Geogebra for graphing and doing Calculus;
4. connect to internet;
5. have other apps for note-taking, with inbuilt touch-screen keyboard

Does such a creature exist?
Remember: must be linux-friendly as I am allergic to Windows

Thanks mightily in anticipation of any help,
D'Abs
 
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DeusAbscondus said:
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a device with a screen smaller than a laptop, bigger than a phone, which can do the following very well!
1. allow me to enter math by stylus and have it convert to latex for export via various file extensions;
2. link with my linux OS on my main computer (so, perhaps android device would be best here;
3. include great math apps like Desmos and Geogebra for graphing and doing Calculus;
4. connect to internet;
5. have other apps for note-taking, with inbuilt touch-screen keyboard

Does such a creature exist?
Remember: must be linux-friendly as I am allergic to Windows

Thanks mightily in anticipation of any help,
D'Abs

Hi DeusAbscondus, :)

I am not sure you'll find a device which will satisfy all these conditions. However a Handheld PC might be the one that you are looking for. For the first condition you have imposed, using a stylus with the following website might help.

Demonstration Portal (Click on Web Equation)
 
Sudharaka said:
Hi DeusAbscondus, :)

I am not sure you'll find a device which will satisfy all these conditions. However a Handheld PC might be the one that you are looking for. For the first condition you have imposed, using a stylus with the following website might help.

Demonstration Portal (Click on Web Equation)

Thanks Sudharaka; great site. I might have to wait for a dedicated stylus to Latex hand-held device but meanwhile, for taking notes and good reading of script, Dem Portal is great.

Cheers.
 

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