Been thinking about getting a handheld computer. It seems there’s a growing industry of handheld PCs, specifically for gaming.
But I want to run Ubuntu. Anyone have a recommendation for a handheld Linux machine?
Discussion
You can run Ubuntu on a steam deck. Never done it myself but I’ve seen it done.
Can it still run Steam then?
Yea, it’s run more like a desktop client but still works. Again, I’ve never done it myself but that is my understanding of how it works.
Thanks! I’m currently looking at the ROG Ally. Compared to the Steam Deck it apparently has better specs, but worse battery life. While the Ally comes with Windows, it’s possible to run ChimeraOS (allegedly). https://youtu.be/6r8t90fW7Kg
Or this one: https://beepberry.sqfmi.com/
Think this going to be too low power for me, but thanks for the recommendation. Might be an interesting chassis for a RetroPi 🤓
Haha, I actually ordered one of these already. Going to give it a try, but I’m concerned about comparability. To date I’ve only used x86 and amd64 as daily drivers, whereas the DevTerm is ARM. Also it only has 4GB RAM.
Still though, I’m excited by the built-in receipt printer. Might be useful for Bitcoiny things.
I have heard many good things about the steam deck and it runs linux
Interesting! Looks like it’s based on Arch Linux. That would be a divergence for me, being an Ubuntu maximalist of many years, but may be worth it. I had been considering getting a SteamDeck in any case purely for the gaming.
On second thought, I think I want a machine with a physical keyboard. Probably. Something narrow enough to double-thumb.
I may have to just get the Steam Deck in order to find out.