News AMD Phoenix-Powered PC Handheld With RGB Keyboard Is a Step Closer to Launch

newtechldtech

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Slide and a keyboard ? a total waste of space , use it for battery better ... it already has touch screen keyboard built in the system.
 

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I am curious to how useful that keyboard actually is ...
Can the thumb comfortably stretch that far?

Notice how the video did not show the keyboard being used, even though the keyboard is the point that separates this from other handhelds.
 
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I usually buy new gaming devices. I will have to hold one and try it out before buying this one. The keyboard might be great for some games but it might just be in the way. It will be interesting to read the actual reviews when it comes out.
 
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The Astro Slide from Planet Computers is a decent device with a good keyboard behind a slide screen.

Only runs Android atm and I'm not sure I'm holding out hope for the linux support, but still: the hardware is quite cool.
 

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Slide and a keyboard ? a total waste of space , use it for battery better ... it already has touch screen keyboard built in the system.
It could be useful but I agree, bigger battery would be more useful. And dual track pads like the steam deck. I think going back to a handheld without TouchPads like the deck would be really tough for a number of more PC centric games and game genres.