Comment on I installed Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop, and it's my new favorite way of computing

• jordanlund@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Well, I’m technically “on the go” right now and my phones work fine.

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  • Ulrich@feddit.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Phones come with a 6" screen and no keyboard. You do realize there’s an entire market of “on the go” computers?

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    • jordanlund@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I do, but if you need an actual computer, say for work or something, they don’t cut it. They’re cute, but as you see above, the limitations drag them down.

      By the time you put in the gear to make them workable, you might as well just pack a proper laptop.

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      • Ulrich@feddit.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        if you need an actual computer, say for work or something

        Brother you do realize not everyone is using SOLIDWORKS at work? The vast majority of workers can do everything they need on the Netbook in the OP.

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      • lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        I work in a cleanroom. Can’t take a laptop bag in there. Sometimes it would be nice to have a small device to connect to a tool and gather logs/teach robots/change settings, you know, things you don’t really need a “proper laptop” to perform. My work-issues T15 G2 works fine, but a smaller device would be preferable. And my work-issued iPhone obviously has absolutely none of that capability; it’s only good for communication and taking pictures.

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