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I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by NBJack »

fsiefken wrote: post #145
arend321 wrote: post #131

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Waiting for the XReal One Pro to vibe code using Aider and Samsung DeX in a Termux terminal while walking my countries national parks (just something I would like to try)

I tried something like that 2 decades ago with a 640x480 monocular strapped to my sunglasses, with interpolation i could use a 1024x768 resolution in combination with a arm based pocketpc with host usb and compactflash video-out. I used it for reading and 'fast' offline wikipedia/tr3 database search with both frogpad and twiddler2 and some voice commands. The problem is that you can see the foreground and depth ok as…

The latest Xreal glasses provide 3DoF tracking natively in the hardware. Your eyes in this case would perceive the screen as stationary as you and it inevitably "bounce" during motion.

I still don't recommend walking around with them on while reading.

I will also plus one Samsung Dex. It really is amazing to have a desktop like experience with just glasses on, and feels properly cyberpunk.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by NBJack »

hoppp wrote: post #108
raffraffraff wrote: post #65

I tried this with the Viture Pro XR glasses last year and it sucks. Can't use it with Linux, except in dumb monitor mode. No head tracking unless you're using a supported OS. Android app sucks becaus you can't use it with any old app, eg productivity apps (their app is like a demo of head tracking that only supports stuff like YouTube and local media). Maybe I should have purchased the Xreals?

I have xreal air 2 that gets zero use. I dont recommend them that much, working on a laptop is better and since they constantly making newer versions its worth the wait to not buy anything current and wait for the next one which which will be better. I had the buyers regret, wishing I waited longer for the newer version but unless I buy a steam deck to play games Ill probably never use them.

The Air 2 sadly went backwards in the clarity at the edges, which makes them harder to use for work.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by bshacklett »

specproc wrote: post #50
java-man wrote: post #2

I don't understand. Is this an ad? How long this setup lasts on a single charge? For half the price, one can get a macbook air with fantastic battery life and a good keyboard.

The writing was nauseating. I lost track of the number of times the author said "the best". I honesty can't see the benefit over a small laptop. With the glasses, you're carrying more things, it's an expensive setup, you look like a gargoyle, you're partially blinded. I'm not sold at all.

> you look like a gargoyle

I'm glad to see that at least someone, here, reads classic literature.

More seriously, there is something truly disturbing about someone's eyes not being visible. This definitely crosses a social boundary or two.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by NBJack »

pridkett wrote: post #135
hoppp wrote: post #108

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have xreal air 2 that gets zero use. I dont recommend them that much, working on a laptop is better and since they constantly making newer versions its worth the wait to not buy anything current and wait for the next one which which will be better. I had the buyers regret, wishing I waited longer for the newer version but unless I buy a steam deck to play games Ill probably never use them.

Ditto. I bought them because I travel a lot for work and TVs at hotels are always a mess when it comes to HDMI in. I use them on maybe 1 of 4 flights I’m on (usually on SteamDeck with XR plug-in in Decky), and rarely at the hotels. The only time they were really helpful for me was one flight when I had to work on some sensitive content and the person next to me was obviously trying to shoulder surf me. Maybe it would…

The iPhone sucks with most if not all AR glasses solutions. Most flagship Android devices just need a single cord. Apple made their choices, and it sucks.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by jtxt »

LeonM wrote: post #90
dpig_ wrote: post #40

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What software were you using, Virtual Desktop? I find it super clear in a Quest 3 and I often work for hours in it.

I'd say most of us are actually more curious about the software setup you're using. You seem to have a setup that works for you for productivity tasks, so please share!

I’ve done the same with a q3 and virtual desktop for a few weeks and hours at a time when I didn’t have a good monitor. I could run a 4k screen after tweaking the settings a bit. (And using a dummy hdmi plug so an external monitor was not needed)

It was best curved and large (and angled down a bit) so that I use it like it is 4 1080p screens. And move head to see each (and a bit more) sharp.

The newer version (tested briefly) lets you arrange several virtual monitors wherever. Not as convenient/sharp as a large 4k tv/monitor on my desk, but for a backup monitor and mobile it was great. I’ll give it a shot again.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by layer8 »

Mortiffer wrote: post #98

Sounds like sponsored content. Every other review I have read people say they go back to laptop because the text fidelity, eye strain and keyboard on lap is just the best productivity setup

Laptops are pretty bad ergonomically, compared to a proper desktop setup. It’s true that current AR tech is even worse for most.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by NBJack »

Mortiffer wrote: post #98

Sounds like sponsored content. Every other review I have read people say they go back to laptop because the text fidelity, eye strain and keyboard on lap is just the best productivity setup

I use a pair of Air Ones with prescription lens inserts and a DIY nose pad for comfort. I can't beat my desktop monitors for clarity, but it is fantastic if you have to read a lot of documentation and like distraction free environments. My job let's me book up my Samsung phone for basic access to documents, and I enjoy reading up on things as I get away from my desk for a change of pace. To say nothing of flying coach with my steam deck on a massive screen.

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Post by RandomBacon »

stoltzmann wrote: post #123
jareds wrote: post #26

I got excided looking at this hoping there was a laptop with out a screen. I'm totally blind so the power draw of a screen is pointless. I currently use my ROG Alli with a Bluetooth keyboard to connect to my more powerful laptop which has a keyboard that's going bad. While this setup works well and the battery life is pretty good it would be much nicer if I didn't have to put a keyboard on my lap, and the Alli on a t…

You could take a normal laptop and remove the screen.

I've seen several laptops used like this. The only issue is that the WiFi antennas are (usuall?) in the screen.

Re: I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses

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Post by szundi »

carpo wrote: post #138
arend321 wrote: post #131

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Waiting for the XReal One Pro to vibe code using Aider and Samsung DeX in a Termux terminal while walking my countries national parks (just something I would like to try)

I was thinking the same while was walking my dog.

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