Is there like a pocket sized computer? (I mean like not a "phone", but something that I can run full desktop OSes and programs on; and I'd love to also have the typical phone camera's and GPS.)

throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works · 22 hours ago

Is there like a pocket sized computer? (I mean like not a "phone", but something that I can run full desktop OSes and programs on; and I'd love to also have the typical phone camera's and GPS.)

Yingwu@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 21 hours ago

I think Linux phones are a thing? https://itsfoss.com/linux-phones/

throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works · 21 hours ago

Looks cool, but:

I don’t think they can even boot from a USB drive? I’m thinking of using a hardware-encrypted-USB (like ones with a keypad built in), set to read-only mode which I would have the bootloader stored in, and use as a boot drive to make it evil-maid resistant. AFIAK, Devices such as the Pinephones only accept microsd cards for boot (correct me if I’m wrong).

Bags@piefed.social · 18 hours ago

FxTec Pro1 X… As someone who has spent years searching for a modern-ish phone with a Qwerty keyboard… How has this flown under my radar for 5 years?!?

I’ve completely rethought my phone situation recently and it wouldn’t really fit my lifestyle, but man I am still tempted to keep my eyes out for a cheap one.