Judging from the tear down,should be easy to build a larger form factor screen+ keyboard tablet version of it, stackable connectable servers with own displays is also a idea
Probably would be more useful if it had an AMD/Intel CPU. I keep trying to get people to demand a pocketable handheld PC, but for some reason there is not enough enthusiasm. Suddenly this thing comes along and everyone is oohing and aahing at a pocket computer. Even a modern Intel Atom can play a lot of games with low spec graphics, I don't care if someone makes a pocketable PC and targets makers like this one does. I just want the damn thing already.
If this had SIM support, it could very well replace my phone for 90% of tasks. In my Android phone I mostly use open source apps also available on Linux.
The telephone networks are compromised. If you want to stay anonymous then suggest you use computer networks, not telephone, with encryption and tunnels. Chatting services and communication services are aplenty.
Look up the PinePhone Pro and help finish the software if you can. The PinePhones can even be docked and used as a desktop. The specs and software are lacking, the current models are just the start of something bigger. If mobile Linux devices can get a usable OS and sell enough units, then we could have a serious (if niche) alternative to the freedom hating iOS and Android.
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You had me at the ethernet port. Hopefully there's ram and storage upgrades. This would be dope to host live ISOs using DriveDroid too.
I personally kinda like it, the pins seem like a great way to extend the device. At that price point it really competitive for a small computer with build in battery, screen and case all in one. Hopefully the rest of the specs are on point to make it worth its money
This looks like a toy for nerds rather than something with a real use case. What can I do with this that I can't do better on a smartphone, tablet or Laptop?
about the most useful thing it has is the built in ethernet port, so it could be used for network and penetration testing. Personally I'd like to make an add on with sequencer pads on it for a mobile music making setup.
I’m a casual linux user who knows little about tech. I genuinely have a hard time understanding who this device is for and for what use case. Can anyone please explain?
completely unrelated, but what was that webpage? the moment you open web dev inspector shady stuff goes on with "cloudflare" protection. damn didnt expect companies to drm webpages.
I don't think ppl understand that you can think of the stemdeck as not a gaming device, nobody says you have to use the screen or joysticks. Unless this device can hit a surprising and unrealistic price point, I don't see devices like this being a better option for non gaming focused use cases. For example a HTPC.
@@cheako91155 yeah, but how many people buy steam deck for work rather than gaming? Very few, if not at all. But yeah, I doubt this thing will become any little bit successful
What we need is a Linux phone that can compete w/ Android and Apple. I already carry a phone and a small handheld for retro gaming. I’m not carrying another device.
This appears to be somewhat of a Raspberry Pi on the go I suppose, but I'm not sure how practical that would even be. Who needs GPIO on a mobile device? I suppose maybe this could be somewhat of a useful PDA for Sysadmins, mayyyybe? I'm really not sure what they're trying to do.
What is the point of this device? I guess they push it really hard through youtubers but what’s the point of it, who is it for, what can you do with it? Is it like next hacker’s device like those dolphin keychain sized devices but much bulkier?
People who are confused by the purpose of this device would be completely dumbfounded at the release of the original personal computer in 1971 “iT dOeSnT hAvE tWiTtEr? wHaT iT fOr tHeN”
@ So nothing useful. Or even if "playing Doom" is "the use" of it, you're still talking about $150 for something you can also do for free. Come on, I want to like this, give me a use case.
@@smorrow sorry, I was being silly. Didn’t realize you were being sincere. For me personally, I have a new interest in computing. I’ve built 3 gaming computers total so far (one for myself, two for family). Assembling these computers helped me understand that actually I was pretty capable of something that seemed too technical for me, which led me to garner an interest in older computers (XP era) and Linux generally. Using Linux, I was able to repurpose my old 2012 MacBook Pro (which faithfully served my throughout college but simply could not keep up after around 2017) into a document writer and internet browser. My original comment was more of a critique of how dumbed down people’s current understand of computing is, rather than hyping up this machine. I don’t anticipate this device will change my life, but I see it as an opportunity to tinker with computing further; I also like the idea of it being modular and not tied to either Google or Apple - it’s a blank slate computing device that is what you make of it. It reminds me of the circuit board sets you could purchase from Barnes & Nobel when I was a kid. It has that same appeal. TL;DR - the device seems to be above my current level of understanding of computing and I’m not really sure what the primary use case would be for me *yet*, but it’s just within reach that I could tinker around and learn from it and the price point seems very fair.
Apple proved more people just want a full screen device with faster on screen keyboard then a physical one. As a niche product sure, but i wish we could push linux full screen phones as competetor to android
It’s a Linux handheld cyber deck similar to uconsole clockworkpi. It’s essentially like having a raspberry pi in a nice form factor. Now do YOU “need” one, probably not. But some people do and or just like to mess around with small computers. Your take and comment was DOA
The Linux ARM handheld, aka an Android smartphone?
Jk, that device is super cool. It's like a small cyberdeck on the go.
Judging from the tear down,should be easy to build a larger form factor screen+ keyboard tablet version of it, stackable connectable servers with own displays is also a idea
except it doesn't have access to social media.
Android is a locked-down version of Linux.
I want this so bad
@@JSSMVCJR2.1 tbh probably a good thing. but any web browser you get could cover that if needed
The best tech in the CES I've seen so far
why. i dont understand what it the use of this when android is there
Android is controlled by Google, a privacy and government controlled entity.
This is actually a freakin cool concept. Just imagine what we can do with such a small and portable computer.
Probably would be more useful if it had an AMD/Intel CPU. I keep trying to get people to demand a pocketable handheld PC, but for some reason there is not enough enthusiasm. Suddenly this thing comes along and everyone is oohing and aahing at a pocket computer. Even a modern Intel Atom can play a lot of games with low spec graphics, I don't care if someone makes a pocketable PC and targets makers like this one does. I just want the damn thing already.
i think nerds who are into robotics and debugging would like to have this device
Nah, the nerds will actually want to get some shit done on their device. This is just "cool" to look at.
If this had SIM support, it could very well replace my phone for 90% of tasks. In my Android phone I mostly use open source apps also available on Linux.
Use a m,2 4g module for the m.2 slot open source dialers can make u dial a call and 4g support as well
It has a pcie slot on the back, where you could insert a cheap sim module, maybe from amazon.
I'm thinking of using this as a phone too if I can get the SIM module to work
The telephone networks are compromised. If you want to stay anonymous then suggest you use computer networks, not telephone, with encryption and tunnels. Chatting services and communication services are aplenty.
Look up the PinePhone Pro and help finish the software if you can. The PinePhones can even be docked and used as a desktop. The specs and software are lacking, the current models are just the start of something bigger. If mobile Linux devices can get a usable OS and sell enough units, then we could have a serious (if niche) alternative to the freedom hating iOS and Android.
You had me at the ethernet port. Hopefully there's ram and storage upgrades. This would be dope to host live ISOs using DriveDroid too.
They are planning pro version. And storage is upgradable. It has nvme slot
What does it do though. Is it trying to be a next gen personal device like smartphones? Is it a gaming console? What is it?
That's the thing. You decide. I think it's mostly for tinkerers who want an all-in-one package to work with.
It's a handheld linux computer, simple-as.
That's what smartphone is. We all have them already.
Simple, it's a device with a 0.5% chance of ever becoming a success.
@@jakesmith5278 Smartphone is vastly different from handheld computer
I personally kinda like it, the pins seem like a great way to extend the device. At that price point it really competitive for a small computer with build in battery, screen and case all in one. Hopefully the rest of the specs are on point to make it worth its money
Looks cute!
Debian Mentioned.
The UI seems to be running at the same framerate as an Android 1.5 smartphone though...
Pretty good idea for computer
this actually looks like something Spock would hold and do analysis xd
Anyone else notice the demo woman only has the left had nails painted?
Square screen, physical keyboard, ok, you have my attention. What about the camera?
Wish it had some phone architecture. it could be a game changer.
what do you mean by phone architecture?
Reminds my Ben Nanonote lying out there which existed during pre smart phone boom era
This is so cool
This looks like a toy for nerds rather than something with a real use case. What can I do with this that I can't do better on a smartphone, tablet or Laptop?
This is a toy for nerds
@@TechHut Haha, thanks for the clarification.
about the most useful thing it has is the built in ethernet port, so it could be used for network and penetration testing. Personally I'd like to make an add on with sequencer pads on it for a mobile music making setup.
Hi. This device can support video out from hdmi?
I’m a casual linux user who knows little about tech. I genuinely have a hard time understanding who this device is for and for what use case.
Can anyone please explain?
I want one, but I have no use for it. Still want one.
same thing
completely unrelated, but what was that webpage? the moment you open web dev inspector shady stuff goes on with "cloudflare" protection. damn didnt expect companies to drm webpages.
it'll be cool if can install Chromium OS inside
Looks like something someone would use for shady stuff
I would like to see gnome mobile os
How much and I don't see this being a steamdeck killer, so unless they hit a $150 or $300 price point it's a no go.
$159 kickstarter. $200 retail. found from other video
lol, how it even can be steam deck killer
I would not see this as a gaming device even though there will be gamepad addon. With that lan port it is great for it pros
I don't think ppl understand that you can think of the stemdeck as not a gaming device, nobody says you have to use the screen or joysticks. Unless this device can hit a surprising and unrealistic price point, I don't see devices like this being a better option for non gaming focused use cases. For example a HTPC.
@@cheako91155 yeah, but how many people buy steam deck for work rather than gaming? Very few, if not at all. But yeah, I doubt this thing will become any little bit successful
The perfect phone :O
Hmm anybody else remember the pocketchip
No aux? Kinda disappointing
I use Arch btw
What we need is a Linux phone that can compete w/ Android and Apple. I already carry a phone and a small handheld for retro gaming. I’m not carrying another device.
This appears to be somewhat of a Raspberry Pi on the go I suppose, but I'm not sure how practical that would even be. Who needs GPIO on a mobile device? I suppose maybe this could be somewhat of a useful PDA for Sysadmins, mayyyybe? I'm really not sure what they're trying to do.
ikr. usb c, pci e & bluetooth can do it all, so why a gpio?
Review more Ryzen and Intel powered Linux Tablets
Curious how lady in the demo video has nails done on one hand only.
Chromium? Not Firefox? Why?
What is the point of this device? I guess they push it really hard through youtubers but what’s the point of it, who is it for, what can you do with it? Is it like next hacker’s device like those dolphin keychain sized devices but much bulkier?
"integrated gpu"? Meh i believe is just Mali-T720 gpu😂
People who are confused by the purpose of this device would be completely dumbfounded at the release of the original personal computer in 1971
“iT dOeSnT hAvE tWiTtEr? wHaT iT fOr tHeN”
Okay, so what would you use it for?
@@smorrow to play doom
@ So nothing useful. Or even if "playing Doom" is "the use" of it, you're still talking about $150 for something you can also do for free. Come on, I want to like this, give me a use case.
@@smorrow sorry, I was being silly. Didn’t realize you were being sincere. For me personally, I have a new interest in computing. I’ve built 3 gaming computers total so far (one for myself, two for family). Assembling these computers helped me understand that actually I was pretty capable of something that seemed too technical for me, which led me to garner an interest in older computers (XP era) and Linux generally. Using Linux, I was able to repurpose my old 2012 MacBook Pro (which faithfully served my throughout college but simply could not keep up after around 2017) into a document writer and internet browser.
My original comment was more of a critique of how dumbed down people’s current understand of computing is, rather than hyping up this machine.
I don’t anticipate this device will change my life, but I see it as an opportunity to tinker with computing further; I also like the idea of it being modular and not tied to either Google or Apple - it’s a blank slate computing device that is what you make of it. It reminds me of the circuit board sets you could purchase from Barnes & Nobel when I was a kid. It has that same appeal.
TL;DR - the device seems to be above my current level of understanding of computing and I’m not really sure what the primary use case would be for me *yet*, but it’s just within reach that I could tinker around and learn from it and the price point seems very fair.
Let's make a tricoder add on
It bothers me her nails are painted on one hand and not on the other
I use arm btw
privacy phone
Apple proved more people just want a full screen device with faster on screen keyboard then a physical one. As a niche product sure, but i wish we could push linux full screen phones as competetor to android
This is much much less than any budget android smartphone. Except the os. And theres no reason phone manufacturers cant so. So no value really.
X11 master race.
Another soon to be abandoned failure.
By making an old cheap computer more expensive again you don't really introduce anything to the market.
LOL just no. This looks like a project that will be abandoned right after they collect their money.
159 $ for what ?!
To have a brain
Why would any one carry this AND their phone too?? DOA, if it even gets that far.
It’s a Linux handheld cyber deck similar to uconsole clockworkpi. It’s essentially like having a raspberry pi in a nice form factor. Now do YOU “need” one, probably not. But some people do and or just like to mess around with small computers. Your take and comment was DOA