Is it worth getting the Pixel Tablet with only 2 years of support left?

user-loser

What user cases would it make sense for?

I usually use my devices until they break down completely and I buy lower-end or second hand, so I would like to get as many years of use as possible.

I currently run graphene on a phone.

I don't necessarily need a tablet and could get a ThinkPad + Linux.

I was thinking to get the tablet to replace my damaged laptop or as a portable device to use alongside it. The laptop has damage to the frame that isn't worth repairing and the lid can't be closed, to prevent further damage.

I run Linux, but I don't believe it's a very secure OS. My user needs are browsing the internet, watching YouTube (through a front end client), torrenting films and occasional video calls. It would be cool to be able to run a VM to test out distros and make mistakes in a contained environment. (I've also stopped downloading ebooks and mp3s from lib genesis and questionable Russian websites out of concerns about viruses and with there not being a reliable anti-virus for Linux. I'd love to be able to go back to this, safely.)

'threat model': To try to stay under the radar of companies who collect data for advertising and analytics; to generally have a low digital footprint, so individuals or organisations can't profile me (as easily). I just like my privacy a lot and I like being invisible.

Thoughts?
Please be kind! I'm a very average user.

thmf

user-loser

user-loser My user needs are browsing the internet, watching YouTube (through a front end client), torrenting films and occasional video calls.

For the use case you mentioned it should be fine.

user-loser I run Linux, but I don't believe it's a very secure OS.

You're right, it isn't. Aside of Macs and Chromebooks there's not much to choose from, but those won't offer any privacy, only security.

user-loser I just like my privacy a lot

And privacy doesn't happen without security, so GrapheneOS is your go to solution and there's nothing better out there.

Pixel tablet is a Pixel 7 phone in a tablet form factor, so no MTE, since it's in series 8 and up. In terms of CPU power and other things Pixel 7 is a bit dated, but it's still very much comparable to a low end device as of today.

CharlieMander

It was worth getting for me.
I love the Tablet Form Factor. I basically wanted a second screen for media consumption/ereader.
And a "Backup" device in case I loose my main device "Pixel 9 Pro XL. Backup device is logged into my accounts/authenticator so I don't have issues re logging into everything when I hypothetical have to replace main device.
I only want to be logged into my important accounts on a GrapheneOS device. Didn't want 2 phones. So tablet seemed most useful.
It does suck its not supported long. And Hardware is Not good IMO. Screen is bad/jelly scroll. All case options are horrible... So I think its a ripoff/bad product.
But it runs GrapheneOS. That's what your paying for.
And im glad I bought it.

I don't think it can replace a Laptop. At least not for me.
"Side of Burritos" on YouTube has video talking about how he was going to try to replace his laptop with it. But then in future video he says it didn't work out for him as Laptop Replacement.