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Have you checked your home and contents insurance and your bank?
What do you need it for? I managed a year round Lat Am. with a decent 7" tablet, other half managed almost equally well with a reconditioned Tesco hudl. For the few times we struggled we were able to use a hotel/hostel PC.
That said, if you need a laptop for work I don't think a cheap tablet will cut it. If its watching videos and games then get a 7-8" tablet - 10" is too big imo, a 7" will fit in your pockets (if you're a guy), and is lighter and easier to hold.
Insuring a >£2k laptop abroad, any recommended insurers or would the sensible thing just to buy a cheap tablet?