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Lenovo Legion Go S official: $499 buys the first authorized third-party SteamOS handheld (www.theverge.com)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml
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Seems ok, but not ground breaking.

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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (5 children)

How would browsing the internet and general phone/PC uses compare to like a Asus ally vs GPD with a little keyboard? Could it replace a phone?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    The lack of touchpads renders the desktop mode almost useless unless you add external peripherals.

    These devices are big like a tablet and heavier than a tablet. To type on a tablet, you need to put it down on a table. Same here.

    The Steam Deck touchpads allow you to type while you hold it.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    What about like a win mini 4 where you get the keyboard built in then you don't need to sit anything down just thumb type. These seem super cool. I don't understand what a touchpad adds. Other than to mouse scroll. I assume the touchpad is like a laptop.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    I have a GPD WIN 2. Very bad quality overall. It just died after 2 years I think. It won't even turn on when plugged. On top of that, that tiny keyboard is no better than the deck's.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Ouch. OK maybe not for me. The size and pocket ability paired with the ability to run Linux us what I want but I haven't ever had my hands on one to see how ergonomic they are compared to a tablet or small laptop. Thanks for the info. I'll source other ideas. If you got any feel free.

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