Many build their own PC. Nowadays there are quite many models of handhelds but most are plagued with at least one of these problems:

Too bulky

Low Performance

Poor Battery

Poor screen

I’m not sure a Steam Deck 2 or 3 or 4, etc… mini, with efficient battery will be launched some day.

With the SteamOS I was starting to think if maybe I should try to build my own handheld.

Assembling all the parts available out there, re-purposing discarded devices parts.

Is this some kind of stupid idea? Not looking for validation, I’m just looking to learn if others tried.

  • typhoon@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    I need to look better the ARM devices. I was trying to get away of Android because of where it seems to be going with Google locking it bit by bit but it may be the last resort. Any particular device that you find appealing?

    100% about cooling, was looking those giant x86 portables and they can make a lot of noise giving the state of cooling.

    Thanks for sharing the video, I loved this guy aptitude, I can definitely relate.

    • Björn Tantau@swg-empire.deEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      Any particular device that you find appealing?

      Well, I’m quite satisfied with my Steam Deck. If I wanted something a little bit more portable I’d just chuck a mobile controller from 8BitDo or so into my backpack to use with my phone.

      I guess my ideal device would be an RG Slide if it could also work as a phone.