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Lenovo Legion Go S official: $499 buys the first authorized third-party SteamOS handheld
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Typical China products' experience. Its spec looks good. I was tempting to get one. We barely have choices in laptop smaller than 10 inch.