OccultKingdoms
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I want to build a good spec (no GPU) hacky setup for little money. Since I've been learning how to build such a setup for 4 days and found it pretty cool, I am looking to delve deeper into it. Linux based systems bring a lot of power and consume much less resources than windows and macos. I value the experience that comes with it. I joined AWS recently and quit CPanel which makes me even more interested in the linux ecosystem. Their services are overpowered to say the least.
Purpose: coding and writing on linux in any position and in any style.
I tried following things:
1. I connected a Samsung S8 using Samsung DeX to an external screen. That was a failed attempt and quickly revealed its limitations. The device discharged really quickly and S8 is an aged phone.
2. I connected a new Realme phone to an external screen and that was a failed attempt again cause the device doesn't support streaming through USB-C and it lacks compatibility. What else would you expect from a Chinese brand?
3. I used a laptop and that looks to be alright, but I still have the keyboard and the touchpad which are useless.
I use external devices. Both the keyboard and the mouse are connected via Bluetooth. I found them to be really comfortable to write with. I picked 6 different devices in the store and tested all of them. I kept 2 out of 6 which came out to be the most ergonomic.
What will I try next?
I thought of a 3 kg weight build but it's not mobile at all. It's like carrying a console with the power of a smartphone.
While writing this thread I think of:
- an AIO device featuring 14 inch screen size,
- a micro computer,
- a linux tablet (no android, no windows),
- a 12 GB RAM smartphone with linux installed.
Since tablet and smartphone are made for Android and companies make it as hard as possible to hack them, I think it's a bad idea. There is a chance their batteries will be killed and it's hard to replace them.
A micro computer with an external screen seems to be the optimal solution. Of course, it wouldn't be a raspberry pi kind of crap. The reason I see it a better solution than a 360 degree convertible is that I can replace CPU, upgrade other parts easily. I would get an ultrabook spec for a fraction of the cost.
The problem with this one is that I have never seen something like that.
Why am I doing this?
1. Hygiene.
2. Comfort.
3. Maintainability.
4. It's cheaper than buying convertible 2 in 1 devices which quickly become trash (3 years).
5. I can replace the keyboard and mouse anytime which brings a lot of comfort. Using a different set of devices every other day is fun.
6. No overheating.
7. Creativity. Yes, I can go to an Apple store and follow the crowd but that won't give me any of the above.
Purpose: coding and writing on linux in any position and in any style.
I tried following things:
1. I connected a Samsung S8 using Samsung DeX to an external screen. That was a failed attempt and quickly revealed its limitations. The device discharged really quickly and S8 is an aged phone.
2. I connected a new Realme phone to an external screen and that was a failed attempt again cause the device doesn't support streaming through USB-C and it lacks compatibility. What else would you expect from a Chinese brand?
3. I used a laptop and that looks to be alright, but I still have the keyboard and the touchpad which are useless.
I use external devices. Both the keyboard and the mouse are connected via Bluetooth. I found them to be really comfortable to write with. I picked 6 different devices in the store and tested all of them. I kept 2 out of 6 which came out to be the most ergonomic.
What will I try next?
I thought of a 3 kg weight build but it's not mobile at all. It's like carrying a console with the power of a smartphone.
While writing this thread I think of:
- an AIO device featuring 14 inch screen size,
- a micro computer,
- a linux tablet (no android, no windows),
- a 12 GB RAM smartphone with linux installed.
Since tablet and smartphone are made for Android and companies make it as hard as possible to hack them, I think it's a bad idea. There is a chance their batteries will be killed and it's hard to replace them.
A micro computer with an external screen seems to be the optimal solution. Of course, it wouldn't be a raspberry pi kind of crap. The reason I see it a better solution than a 360 degree convertible is that I can replace CPU, upgrade other parts easily. I would get an ultrabook spec for a fraction of the cost.
The problem with this one is that I have never seen something like that.
Why am I doing this?
1. Hygiene.
2. Comfort.
3. Maintainability.
4. It's cheaper than buying convertible 2 in 1 devices which quickly become trash (3 years).
5. I can replace the keyboard and mouse anytime which brings a lot of comfort. Using a different set of devices every other day is fun.
6. No overheating.
7. Creativity. Yes, I can go to an Apple store and follow the crowd but that won't give me any of the above.
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