Does anyone turn these old devices into a project and install cool software on it only to never use it again? I stop using multiple devices because having several iPads is as useful as having several phones. I install stuff to “give it a longer life” but without purpose I don’t actually use it.
I do suspect its much like Raspberry Pis where people buy them on the thought of doing something with but don't ever get around to it. Still very nice to have the option and if you do actually have a use, you can buy these devices very cheaply second hand. Much cheaper than a pi + touchscreen + battery would be.
A number of people in the Home Assistant community use cheap and/or older tablets as wall-mounted control panels. Android tablets are well-represented, including many Amazon Fire tablets, but there are iPads in the mix too.
