
This is a sensible recommendation. Even though I despise windows and Asus has support issues historically ( very lame ones even), the hardware itself is very good and any Linux distro can be easily flashed.
I wouldn’t dismiss the handheld based on a windows review really ( hint : windows will forever suck).
I’ve been using tuta for more than 3 years now, paid, and even though it has its drawbacks, it’s a good secure alternative to most providers nowadays.
I’ve had to deal with support a while back and even though they were not the fastest, they replied on a fairly timely manner.
I’m sorry to hear you’ve had a bad experience with them.