It would be great if the guys in Pine-labs design a little, portable and hackable device like the
GPD Pocket
Probably is not as simple as choosing a 6" tft and keyboard, and taking out the huge touchpad :-D
For me, a device with this features would be amazing:
- hd screen < 7"
- clicking keyboard (forget flat or rubber ones)
- removable standard battery
- accesible HDMI, USBs and GPIO
- speaker
- some kind of screws, sliding guides or similar, to allow attaching 3dprinted accesories
- Price =< 99$ !! ;-D
There is a lot of DIY projects of guys building their own portable Raspberry Terminal. All of them are overcomplicated and lack a good keyboard.
What do you think? Would you buy something like this?
Its a great looking device and from I understand the reviews are quite favorable. BTW, another similar offering (using ARM) is the Pyra, although is much more of a niche product.
For actual terminal work, I am skeptical of the usefulness of such devices due to the small keyboard.
That said, there is a 'smaller' PINE64 device coming in the next few months - the PineTab. It will be a tablet running Linux that will feature a removable keyboard + trackpad, which doubles-up as a cover for the Tablet. I think the scree- size will be 9" or so; would have to double check.
I held a prototype in my hands a few months ago and was impressed. I think that it will be in the USD~100-150 price range.
(09-24-2018, 04:35 AM)Luke Wrote: [ -> ]That said, there is a 'smaller' PINE64 device coming in the next few months - the PineTab. It will be a tablet running Linux that will feature a removable keyboard + trackpad, which doubles-up as a cover for the Tablet. I think the scree- size will be 9" or so; would have to double check.
I look forward to seeing that new PineTab. However I think it is (again) a product that will compete with lots of well known challengers.
(09-24-2018, 04:35 AM)Luke Wrote: [ -> ]Its a great looking device and from I understand the reviews are quite favorable. BTW, another similar offering (using ARM) is the Pyra, although is much more of a niche product.
For actual terminal work, I am skeptical of the usefulness of such devices due to the small keyboard.
Wow, that Pyra is pricey!:
* Pyra Standard Edition, 2GB RAM: 500 EUR without VAT (=595 EUR incl. VAT)
* Pyra Standard Edition, 4GB RAM: 529,41 EUR without VAT (=630 EUR incl. VAT)
* Pyra Mobile Edition, 2GB RAM: 600 EUR without VAT (=714 EUR incl. VAT)
* Pyra Mobile Edition, 4GB RAM: 626,05 EUR without VAT (=745 EUR incl. VAT)
I work with IOT devices, and a handheld terminal I can carry with me to do 'field work' would be really useful.
Quote: I look forward to seeing that new PineTab. However I think it is (again) a product that will compete with lots of well known challengers.
To my knowledge, there are very few Linux tablets. Indeed, there are very few tablets which feature a full OS in such a small screen-size at an affordable price.
And yes, the Pyra is expensive, but I am also sure that its a good device.
PineTab will use RK 3399?
(09-25-2018, 02:59 AM)Luke Wrote: [ -> ] (09-25-2018, 01:11 AM)Wizzard Wrote: [ -> ]PineTab will use RK 3399?
no
So which one? It it will be something like Pine A64, it will be quite useless.
Interesting, I was moaning yesterday about the lack of Linux support for tablet/netbook hybrids. Are there any photos at this point, or is secret squirrel right now?