Which older Surface Pro models are still worth getting rn?
To put Linux on, of course. I found a 2nd hand Pro 5 with i7-7660U/16GB/256GB spec and a Pro 6 with i5-8350U/8GB/256GB near me, both around 200€. The Pro 6 is a little over but comes with accessories so it comes out about the same. This also happens to be around my budget total.
Are they any good for the money still, and which of these would be the better pick for making into a Linux tablet? Both seem to be fully supported in linux-surface. Windows support ending for the 5 isn't that relevant, I want to avoid dual booting anyway. Is more RAM+i7 still preferable or does a newer generation chipset win out here?
There are also a couple Go 3s for which people are asking very similar prices, which doesn't look like a good deal in comparison given the specs - or am I missing something?
Use case would be trying to teach myself some new tech skills during downtime at work, which may involve some image editing and CAD stuff depending on how realistic that is on these machines. Plus the regular dicking around online and taking it on trips for media consumption. I otherwise have an old (2014ish) gaming PC, a Steamdeck and a phone, the laptop slot is still open.
Thanks for any advice!