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I'm considering using a SteamDeck as a portable workstation. It's no powerhouse but you'd be able to get a lot of stuff done on something like that. I'd connect
by john567 5y ago
I'm considering using a SteamDeck as a portable workstation. It's no powerhouse but you'd be able to get a lot of stuff done on something like that. I'd connect it to a keyboard, mouse and external monitor. I've been thinking about not using Windows as my primary platform and Valve has put together something I think I could really get behind.
- Rebelgecko 5y agoI was in a similar boat, but then I realized that (at least for me) at that point it made more sense to just get a regular laptop.
- john567 5y agoI find that a lot of laptops have underpowered GPUs and I like to game. Also, there's the repairability aspect. I've been interested in the framework laptop but I'd prefer an AMD SoC with some gaming capabilities. Also, I'm not giving my money to Intel for the foreseeable future.
- TillE 5y agoIf you're not even using the screen, why bother? There are a zillion tiny computers out there.
- john567 5y agoAny decent steam machine could do but I haven't seen many small machines that I'd want to buy.
- LegitShady 5y agoif you're not gaming I'm not sure why you wouldn't just get a laptop.
- derkades 5y agoThe steam deck might be more portable
- john567 5y agoI find that a lot of laptops have underpowered GPUs and I like to game. Also, there's the repairability aspect. I've been interested in the framework laptop but I'd prefer an AMD SoC with some gaming capabilities. Also, I'm not giving my money to Intel for the foreseeable future.
- namlem 5y agoI am planning to get a Nexdock to use with it. I plan to use the thing as a handheld console about 50% of the time anyway, and having to carry around a second device in the form of the Nexdock isn't that big a deal. Plus I can even use the SteamDeck as a shitty second display.