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How is the Xreal One Pro for extended use? My concern is I have to put up with low res screen as I code away.
This is a super awesome project. Truly the best of all worlds. A real keyboard, a beefy enough compute, an xr glass that has constant use case. How is the Xreal One Pro for extended use? My concern is I have to put up with low res screen as I code away.
I was thinking of entirely removing the screen on my Framework, and using the Xreal Air instead. This is a really cool build, and it's inspired me to give the screenectomy a shot! I just hope I don't break anything.
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Over the past few years, I’ve seen more and more people make headless laptop variations. I think this is probably a better approach than the OP, but it’s mainly about what kind of form factor you want (and how much you want to tinker!). Here is one such example: https://epiren.medium.com/i-created-a-headless-macbook-pro-a... But, you’re not alone!
It’s definitely easier but I dunno about better. A beheaded computer is not as pretty in my totally unbiased opinion.
It is completely a personal preference, but I think you can get closer to a "daily driver" experience with a beheaded laptop. Two reasons: 1) you'll get better performance. This would be a moot point if you were using a Framework motherboard (or the Steam board was more widely available). 2) form factor. I would prefer to carry around a thinner slate computer over a thicker lunchbox computer. This is just personal preference.
For most people though, I think adapting an existing laptop is an easier project than what you've been able to accomplish. Don't get me wrong - I'm impressed. And I also really like the idea of a headless computer with AR glasses as the display. I think it's a use-case that needs to be taken seriously.
This is a project that had been eating away at me for a bit, sitting in the back of my mind. It's a computer that fit's perfectly underneath an Apple Magic Keyboard, and has a compartment to store peripherals like a dongle or small mouse. It has no display, instead opting for XR display glasses. The internals are the main board, cooler, and battery from a Steam Deck OLED. I bought the parts separately rather than gut…
Oh I posted this yesterday too https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44309248
But seriously appreciate the enthusiasm to share it. This was meant to be a small side project for myself and it blew up. Glad other people are getting a kick out of it.
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It’s definitely easier but I dunno about better. A beheaded computer is not as pretty in my totally unbiased opinion.
I figured you'd have that opinion :). It is completely a personal preference, but I think you can get closer to a "daily driver" experience with a beheaded laptop. Two reasons: 1) you'll get better performance. This would be a moot point if you were using a Framework motherboard (or the Steam board was more widely available). 2) form factor. I would prefer to carry around a thinner slate computer over a thicker lunch…
If I do, it would be with a custom board which would help shave down the size more considerably.