They are both products focused on being fairer for consumers with upgradable components and better repairability. In terms of this discussion yours is a distinction without a difference.

To support the brand and hopefully convince Stardock / Pistol Shrimp that there might be demand for more Star Control games.

What hyper inflation? I think you need to check your sources mate.

This is literally terrible advice and incorrect. Lenovo and Xiaomi are at just 2 examples of brands whose midrange and high end tablets get supported with updates for years.

Working fine here. OP are you sure it’s not your network?