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Even though it was the best intermediary at the time - bridging the gap between tablet and laptop, I somehow have no need for my [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio/8srdf62swkpf Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio] anymore. That's something I never thought I'd say when Microsoft introduced the most seamless tablet/laptop PC yet. | Even though it was the best intermediary at the time - bridging the gap between tablet and laptop, I somehow have no need for my [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio/8srdf62swkpf Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio] anymore. That's something I never thought I'd say when Microsoft introduced the most seamless tablet/laptop PC yet. | ||
[[File:OXP2C.jpg|thumb|Advertisement material still active on [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/onexplayer-2-pro-the-most-powerful-3-in-1-handheld/x/27407371#/ One-Netbook's crowdfunding page]. It is blatant false advertising as the controllers do not work | [[File:OXP2C.jpg|thumb|Advertisement material still active on [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/onexplayer-2-pro-the-most-powerful-3-in-1-handheld/x/27407371#/ One-Netbook's crowdfunding page]. It is blatant false advertising as the controllers do not work independently, as shown in the photo. | ||
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I own three models of handheld PC, starting with the [[Steam Deck]], which I massively disprefer compared to any native Windows device for multiple reasons, not limited to: its long, lanky form factor; massive screen bezels along with the lacklustre screen; its poor choice of a native operating system; its limited support for Windows and dualbooting as well. After seeing the following photo of the [[ONEXPLAYER 2]], I fell in love with the concept of being able to use two independent controllers natively with a Windows device. It had one shortcoming though: false advertisement as misleading campaigns. It is truly a disappointing piece of hardware in this regard, despite being the only device to sport this unique form factor for the better end of nine months. At long last, what seems to currently be the holy grail of handheld PCs has been delivered by Lenovo in the form of the [[Legion Go]]. I only have a handful of reservations on it, which you can read about on its dedicated page. | I own three models of handheld PC, starting with the [[Steam Deck]], which I massively disprefer compared to any native Windows device for multiple reasons, not limited to: its long, lanky form factor; massive screen bezels along with the lacklustre screen; its poor choice of a native operating system; its limited support for Windows and dualbooting as well. After seeing the following photo of the [[ONEXPLAYER 2]], I fell in love with the concept of being able to use two independent controllers natively with a Windows device. It had one shortcoming though: false advertisement as misleading campaigns. It is truly a disappointing piece of hardware in this regard, despite being the only device to sport this unique form factor for the better end of nine months. At long last, what seems to currently be the holy grail of handheld PCs has been delivered by Lenovo in the form of the [[Legion Go]]. I only have a handful of reservations on it, which you can read about on its dedicated page. | ||
Revision as of 07:52, 9 November 2023
The handheld PC form factor has been a concept I've enamoured ever since the launch of Nintendo Switch. Handheld PCs bypass the need for both dedicated home or laptop workstations by housing core content and peripherals on the handheld itself (accessible at all times), and hosting extraneous content at home. This way, you can carry the important parts of your desktop setup wherever you go, without a need to find solutions and waste storage space by synchronising content between two different devices. Less room for error, less labor, more usage!
Even though it was the best intermediary at the time - bridging the gap between tablet and laptop, I somehow have no need for my Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio anymore. That's something I never thought I'd say when Microsoft introduced the most seamless tablet/laptop PC yet.
| Brand | PC | Release | Processor / APU | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve | Steam Deck | 2022 | Aerith | Custom GPU 0405 |
| One-Netbook | ONEXPLAYER 2 | 2023 | Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon 680M |
| Lenovo | Legion Go | 2023 | Z1 Extreme | Radeon 780M |
I own three models of handheld PC, starting with the Steam Deck, which I massively disprefer compared to any native Windows device for multiple reasons, not limited to: its long, lanky form factor; massive screen bezels along with the lacklustre screen; its poor choice of a native operating system; its limited support for Windows and dualbooting as well. After seeing the following photo of the ONEXPLAYER 2, I fell in love with the concept of being able to use two independent controllers natively with a Windows device. It had one shortcoming though: false advertisement as misleading campaigns. It is truly a disappointing piece of hardware in this regard, despite being the only device to sport this unique form factor for the better end of nine months. At long last, what seems to currently be the holy grail of handheld PCs has been delivered by Lenovo in the form of the Legion Go. I only have a handful of reservations on it, which you can read about on its dedicated page.