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BariumBlue ◴[] No.45054182[source]
I really like the phone/desktop convergence concept. Mostly I think because I want the freedom / open experience of my desktop on my phone though, I think.

But I think most folks interested enough in the concept are also rich enough to afford a phone and a laptop, and if you want a keyboard for your phone you might as well just use a laptop.

I still think conceptually it's the right direction for tech that our devices should be so flexible, but it's hard enough in practice that it's not generally done.

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catlikesshrimp ◴[] No.45055176[source]
if it is only the keyboard you want, A small foldable keyboard is less bulky than the laptop. I am talking about just a keyboard and a trackpad.

https://www.newegg.com/p/0GA-03F8-00011

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1. WorldPeas ◴[] No.45055702[source]
the problem with keyboards like this and the ones on the surface is that they have no connective hinge and rigidity. with my UMPC at least, I like to hold it by the base while looking at the screen. I really wish there would be a clampable keyboard that used nice membranes like the GPD but had a phone clamp on top like a selfie stick and a single swivel-hinge like those fujitsu convertibles