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layout: post
title: "Portable computing"
title: "Experiments in Portable computing"
date: 2024-01-18
comments: true
tags: cyberdeck, computing, iphone
@ -10,10 +10,9 @@ I use my phone a lot. Its the best for consuming media on the go sort of things,
I also hate using my phone for anything else: for a long time the reasons have eluded me, but this time I have a lead -- I **hate** typing on the phone.
Obviously there are more fundamental problems here than those solved by [strapping on a keyboard](https://www.clicks.tech/)[^1], explained so well by none other than Doug Engelbert[^2]
Obviously there are more fundamental problems here than those solved by [strapping on a keyboard](https://www.clicks.tech/)[^1], explained so well by this quote from [99% Percent invisible episode](https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/of-mice-and-men/)
> Englebart used to compare the sleek, simplified Apple products to a tricycle. You don’t need any special training to operate a tricycle, and that’s fine if you’re just going to go around the block. If you’re trying to go up a hill or go a long distance, you want a real bike. The kind with gears and brakes– the kind that takes time to learn how to steer and balance on.
> The consumer market prioritizes simple and “user-friendly” devices over more complex and “learnable” devices.
Recently, I got to try a [pocket reform](https://mntre.com/media/reform_md/2022-06-20-introducing-mnt-pocket-reform.html) by mnt research. For the uninitiated, its a 7" pocket sized (arguably, depending on what kind of pockets you have) computer. It is a nifty little device with a lot of cool factor, including a compact mechanical keyboard and more or less running blob free software stack!
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This rabbit hole also led me the discovering **"Cyberdecks"**. I have not read Neuromancer so I don't know what makes a something a cyberdeck; but the community seems to be building some of the coolest portable computing out there. Definitely check it out if you were living under a rock like me!
[^1]: Don't necessarily like their made for creatives branding but probably will get one when it is available for my phone.
[^2]: This is from a [99% invisible](https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/of-mice-and-men/) episode that I cannot recommend enough, I couldn't find the original quote, but I have seen multiple people reference this.
[^1]: Still, probably would try it when becomes avaible for my phone and comes down from its > $100 pricetag.