I’m writing this on an i5 slate and I like it a lot. If you primarily use Chrome and like the idea of running Android or Linux apps, it’s a great option. Not the most refined OS, but a better experience generally than Windows and the Slate hardware is great.
Anything is possible, but probably the better choice would be to do whatever you’re doing in a docker container.
I can’t find a single good Android app for this thing that works well in Tablet mode. It’s a shame, because the device itself is a little easier to deal with than a Harmony.
Very happy with my i5, but I had the m3 for a few days and honestly it performs about the same in chrome. I think the extra power helps out in Android and Crostini though.