Difference between revisions of "Handheld PCs"
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-----A Windows 11 based handheld PC that has detachable controllers, almost similar to the Nintendo Switch. There are a number of annoying pitfalls that kept this device from being great, however. | -----A Windows 11 based handheld PC that has detachable controllers, almost similar to the Nintendo Switch. There are a number of annoying pitfalls that kept this device from being great, however. | ||
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=== [[Steam Deck]] === | === [[Steam Deck]] === | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 30 October 2023
The handheld PC form factor has been a concept I've enamoured ever since the launch of Nintendo Switch. It bypasses 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 the extraneous content at home.
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!
For full assessments, click on the paragraph title link.
Lenovo Legion Go
A Windows 11 based handheld PC that features fully featured detachable controllers, like the Nintendo Switch. This device has not been released yet.
ONEXPLAYER 2
A Windows 11 based handheld PC that has detachable controllers, almost similar to the Nintendo Switch. There are a number of annoying pitfalls that kept this device from being great, however.
Main article: ONEXPLAYER 2
Steam Deck
A Linux based handheld PC that runs Steam OS. It is the most popular handheld PC whose low cost attracted the desktop PC market to portable solutions.
Main article: Steam Deck