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> 1. Buy a used smartphone with postmarketOS support[1]. having an attached keyboard is the whole point though

Abishek_Muthian 4y ago
I don't feel that way, Productivity benefits of a Linux handled aren't compromised to any significant effect by having a detached foldable keyboard(With layouts we're used to) as compared to attached smaller keyboard, especially when you can use it as a normal phone in any pocket :P May be its a user preference, I just put out options as 'Choice' is the crux of Linux ecosystem.
- whizzter 4y ago
  Gotta disagree here a tad, I got a small tablet (windows but doesn't matter in this context) that I intended to use while commuting on the subway but the external keyboard/holding the device up wasn't at all comfortable on the lap in a subway train. Having had a proper keyboard as a base/holder would definitely have been an improvement when going on a subway/train.
  - Abishek_Muthian 4y ago
    You make a valid point, But I think a even a GPD like device wouldn't be comfortable on the lap while traveling if we have to crouch over while typing due to neck strain. I think what's best in this situation is display glasses, Like VR headset but only that it outputs our computer/phone display for stereoscopic vision. I've been tracking such glasses for a while[1] as I have limited freedom of movement with my neck as its held by rods. [1] https://needgap.com/problems/16-wearable-low-latency-display-for-computers-display-wearables https://needgap.com/problems/16-wearable-low-latency-display...
asddubs 4y ago
the pinephone with the keyboard case is an option then
- ekianjo 4y ago
  the pinephone is barely usable because it is plagged by other problems too such as extremely poor battery life
  - asddubs 4y ago
    well the keyboard case contains a big battery
teddyh 4y ago
Modern phone with keyboard and both LineageOS and Ubuntu Touch support: https://www.fxtec.com/pro1x https://www.fxtec.com/pro1x
- NBJack 4y ago
  I really miss the slide out keyboards. Touch screen SSH sessions are a miracle if they work, and it's frustrating when you retype a word for the fifth time in a row only to realize autocomplete was trying to 'help' you.
rchaud 4y ago
There is a Logitech BT KB that has a slot to place your phone/tablet in. It's a way to get the laptop feel, which is needed when you need to type on your lap. It's quite heavy though, almost 2 pounds. That's because it needs to be heavy enough to not tip over if an iPad or something is attached to it.
- aidog 4y ago
  Heavy and the slot does not even fit thick phones with covers any more. :| A strange product.

I don't feel that way, Productivity benefits of a Linux handled aren't compromised to any significant effect by having a detached foldable keyboard(With layouts we're used to) as compared to attached smaller keyboard, especially when you can use it as a normal phone in any pocket :P May be its a user preference, I just put out options as 'Choice' is the crux of Linux ecosystem.

whizzter 4y ago
Gotta disagree here a tad, I got a small tablet (windows but doesn't matter in this context) that I intended to use while commuting on the subway but the external keyboard/holding the device up wasn't at all comfortable on the lap in a subway train. Having had a proper keyboard as a base/holder would definitely have been an improvement when going on a subway/train.
- Abishek_Muthian 4y ago
  You make a valid point, But I think a even a GPD like device wouldn't be comfortable on the lap while traveling if we have to crouch over while typing due to neck strain. I think what's best in this situation is display glasses, Like VR headset but only that it outputs our computer/phone display for stereoscopic vision. I've been tracking such glasses for a while[1] as I have limited freedom of movement with my neck as its held by rods. [1] https://needgap.com/problems/16-wearable-low-latency-display-for-computers-display-wearables https://needgap.com/problems/16-wearable-low-latency-display...

asddubs 4y ago

the pinephone with the keyboard case is an option then

ekianjo 4y ago
the pinephone is barely usable because it is plagged by other problems too such as extremely poor battery life
- asddubs 4y ago
  well the keyboard case contains a big battery

teddyh 4y ago

Modern phone with keyboard and both LineageOS and Ubuntu Touch support: https://www.fxtec.com/pro1x https://www.fxtec.com/pro1x

NBJack 4y ago
I really miss the slide out keyboards. Touch screen SSH sessions are a miracle if they work, and it's frustrating when you retype a word for the fifth time in a row only to realize autocomplete was trying to 'help' you.

rchaud 4y ago

There is a Logitech BT KB that has a slot to place your phone/tablet in. It's a way to get the laptop feel, which is needed when you need to type on your lap. It's quite heavy though, almost 2 pounds. That's because it needs to be heavy enough to not tip over if an iPad or something is attached to it.

aidog 4y ago
Heavy and the slot does not even fit thick phones with covers any more. :| A strange product.