Why not Pyra? https://www.dragonbox.de/en/pyra
I've been waiting years but you new to the queue have less wait, preorder now!
As for Gemini PDA, err.. battery life, and US keyboard mapping :-(
Pocket Popcorn Computer: Linux in Your Pocket
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#52Earlier quoted context omitted.
The twiddler is a chording keyboard that leaves one hand free and with the strap, can be used while walking. https://twiddler.tekgear.com/
Nice - I like the idea of chording keyboards. Especially handheld. > 200 bucks Why?
Niche, somewhat complex to make, hardware product.
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#53Why not Pyra? https://www.dragonbox.de/en/pyra I've been waiting years but you new to the queue have less wait, preorder now! As for Gemini PDA, err.. battery life, and US keyboard mapping :-(
Is 'US keyboard mapping' a different thing to a US English keyboard layout? The webpage offers the latter.
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#55Trying not to be ignorant here, but what is the use case?
Are there no Linux tablets (with a keyboard)? It kind of looks as though you would use this if you are a very tech savvy electrician...
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#56I recall some raspberry case projects that would be similar, imho.
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#57Something I'm interested in is a knock-about computer for child with a text editor and a programming language. Robust enough to put in a pocket. A hinge, or larger machine, or something more expensive, would be too risky. A Raspberry Pi is great and cheap but a bit fiddly.
Of course the 'computer' experience should be more diverse thant this, but having a dedicated machine feels like the equivalent of having book without distractions.
When I was a child I had a second-hand BBC Micro for distraction-free programming. We had a Mac for other fun stuff, but I kept coming back to the BBC. I'd love to be able to provide that experience.
The keyboard looks unsuitable for programming (even though it has the squishy lineage of the ZX Spectrum), but I'm very tempted.
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#58My pockets are already full, but I'm still interested in adding new features. Video and mains power are my current challenge, and I'd like to know more about whether the Kettlepop module inside the Pocket Popcorn computer has HDMI or VGA support. Right now this is what I carry. Right belt clip (from a scrapyard, looks like it was designed for the Nokia 3650): 1. Third Rail smart battery, integrates well with my iPhon…
I'm imagining all this stuff on a single belt like you're some kind of nerd-Batman!
What do you mean with "p. WiFi to HDMI"?
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#59Gotta be honest, wish they had stuck with the clamshell design, this will not fit in my pocket, and if it doesn’t then what’s the point I could just carry another device then.
Is there any history of the product development?
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#60Trying not to be ignorant here, but what is the use case? Are there no Linux tablets (with a keyboard)? It kind of looks as though you would use this if you are a very tech savvy electrician...
To extended it further, what is the business case here?
Without a business case to service, would someone buy this only for the Company to be dead or to abandon the product?