[bogwog]

I think this device would make more sense if it focused on a specific use case rather than trying to be a general purpose computer/PDA.

* Handheld retro gaming device, since the only other Linux one I'm aware of is the always out of stock Steam Deck.

* A handheld screen+keyboard for connecting to servers in a data center.

* Educational tool for teaching kids about technology

* Add a modem and mic and sell it as a Linux smartphone for the nerdiest of nerds

[usrn]

What about a handheld Linux device for running vim and hacking? That seems to be the niche it's going for even if they're not saying it. I use my Pinephone for this when I'm on the train and that (which is likely slower than this) is plenty powerful for the task.

[vanderZwan]

> Handheld retro gaming device, since the only other Linux one I'm aware of is the always out of stock Steam Deck.

There is also the "goodness how much delay-causing problems can a single project have?" Dragonbox Pyra. Although the most recent video gives some hope it's finally about to ship (and they're going to make use of the ability to have modular upgrades so the product is hopefully not completely dead on arrival). They have my respect for hanging in there so far despite everything though.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX8U7P10_Wo

[bogwog]

Holy shit that still exists?! I remember seeing the Pandora back in like high school or middle school and even then people were saying it would never ship. Since they’re working on a successor, I guess they did eventually start shipping at least some units…right?