Thanks for the info. The only problem I have with a tablet is the size (and
the fact that it's nothing but a well-marketed oversized smartphone, but I
digress).
I didn't find a good (read "smaller in size") alternative. I spent some good
time looking.
Let's recap:
It's the most practical to have a phone, just in case.
Removing the battery most days of the week can make me harder to reach, but
also harder to track (this seems more annoying than useful).
Best is a Replicant phone, because the OS is the largest and easiest
attacking surface.
It's best to forget other apps on it, except games (nothing involving data),
because of the modem's close proximity, whether I can trust the Airplane mode
or not.
It's just a phone, period.
But the other days of the week, since the phone is most likely off (or not,
because not too practical), or simply because I can't trust a phone with my
data, even if Replicant supported,
a Replicant running tablet (and bigger pockets :/ ) is useful in order to
have offline agenda (with reminders), encrypted e-mails and a few other
useful/fun apps. It's different from even a netbook because it can be on all
day, unplugged, and it's easier to transport.
I'm still thinking out loud on this one, I didn't completely figure it out
yet.
I might change my mind again tomorrow :)
I'd say to my younger self to just get a Replicant phone ideally,
and to just use a smartphone as a phone (and to turn it off whenever
possible).
And to get a modem-less, Replicant supporting machine (as portable as
possible) for reminders and other work-related AND personal stuff.
