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I wish there was a laptop like device that runs Linux well and lets you seperate the keyboard and the monitor. Every time I work with my laptop in a cafe, I wo
by TekMol 5y ago
I wish there was a laptop like device that runs Linux well and lets you seperate the keyboard and the monitor.
Every time I work with my laptop in a cafe, I would love to put the monitor a bit higher (on a stand or a book or something) while still be able to use my keyboard.
It's a shame, that the Microsoft surface things do not let you use the keyboard while it is disconnected.
- andrewaylett 5y agoI really want a device with the same form-factor as an iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard but running Linux. Or even running MacOS rather than iPadOS. The cantilever design raises the screen up so much more nicely than a notebook form-factor.
- Kon-Peki 5y agoThe cantilever design is indeed an elegant solution, though it can make it a little more difficult to hit the top row of keys. I was thinking that this laptop is kind of like a Pi 400 + battery + screen. If we look at is this way, then what the OP wanted is kind of already available - you can buy portable computer monitors. Interestingly, the Pi 400 + screen is kind of a "smart" keyboard combined with a "dumb" monitor, while the iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard is a kind of "dumb" keyboard combined with a "smart" monitor. It seems like both approaches have advantages and disadvantages.
- rowanG077 5y agoHonestly this is my dream as well. The iPad Pro has a gorgeous 120Hz Display, the most powerful ultra mobile CPU and is incredibly light. I have hidden hopes that Asahi Linux will offer a path if a new exploit is discovered.
- txbuck 5y agoNot exactly what you're talking about, but I've seen a few RaspberryPi + iPad + External Keyboard setups where they either use the iPad as an external display or VNC into the Pi from the iPad. IIRC you can power the Pi via USB C -> PoE on iPads with sensible ports on them, so you don't need an external battery or UPS. Again, not what you actually want (I share your pain/longing), but damn if it isn't starting to get close.
- frafra 5y agoIt would be nice indeed. Novena had that: https://www.crowdsupply.com/sutajio-kosagi/novena https://www.crowdsupply.com/sutajio-kosagi/novena
- smorrebrod 5y agoMaybe the Pine Tab? Although it runs Linux well but not fast.
- TekMol 5y agoIt looks like that is a tablet? The problem with tablets is that they have glossy screens. Not well suited for work under suboptimal lightning conditions like cafes. Also its only 10". I would like 13".
- skrebbel 5y agoThere are third party Surface keyboards / "type covers" which are similarly detachable but run over bluetooth (because the Surface connector is proprietary I suppose). I have no clue about the quality but if you want it to work detached, you surely have some options.
- jandrese 5y agoSo a tablet with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse? Of course this runs into the problem that most tablets ship with horrible phone type OSes that make it hard to be productive.
- herbst 5y agoWhy not use a external keyboard? A cute little mechanical isn't only a eye catcher peace but also light and kinda mobile.