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My wife is using some custom software to create photo albums, so 99% of tablets don't work for her. With this I'm finally able to give her dream machine: affordable, lightweight and photo making machine.

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I’d wonder how this would beat a used surface go or something similar - they’re pretty light and affordable. And, while they’re not powerhouses, I wouldn’t expect much from a budget android tablet emulating x86 and running wine.

You can get pretty powerful, nearly mint condition Surface alternatives from Dell and Lenovo for fraction of the price, if you look at post-lease hardware. My last two portable machines were such 2-in-1 devices - specs comparable to top Surface 2-in-1 line, but for one third of the price.

I would expect most budget Android tablets to provide a significantly more smooth experience than a Surface Go. While it was almost serviceable at launch, these days it can barely keep up with Windows.

Now I'm curious what photo software is so good to cling onto

The one you know how to work.

I'm also curious whichone that is for OP.

He said already.

"My wife is using some custom software"

Custom software.

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