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Advice on a new device I'll be bringing to college (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hey, I'm thinking of upgrading from my old work laptop (which isn't really built for gaming at all, but is great for productivity), and I was eyeing either an OLED steam deck or a more powerful laptop that I could bring with me and use on campus away from my home setup. I plan on using linux for either machine, but I was wondering if any of the Steam Deck's secret sauce or price to performance puts it ahead compared to a Framework or Gaming laptop.

Also, if anyone has experience using a steam deck as a workstation/portable work setup, I would love your input on if it's a good idea to replace a laptop with a steam deck entirely.

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[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Dude this is a high quality answer, I think you just pushed me over the edge to finally grabbing a deck. Thanks for the keyboard recommendation too, that phone holder lip thing looks super convenient

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yeah the Logitech k780 is a bit bulky, but it is by far my favorite keyboard ever. It isn't a mechanical keyboard but the keys feel AWESOME (and yet are still nice and quiet unlike most mechanical keyboards) and I really like the typewriter-like circular keys.

The phone holder is amazing. I cannot live without it now lol.

Also, heck yes! I love hyping people up on the Steam Deck because even if you purchase one impulsively they are just so useful and flexible as fun handheld computers that you will find uses for it for years to come.

Do it!!!!