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Lenovo might soon announce a SteamOS handheld (www.theverge.com)
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[–] [email protected] 21 points 4 days ago (7 children)

PC makers like Lenovo, Asus, and MSI have all opted for Windows-based handhelds so far, but as consumer patience with Windows on tiny screens wears thin and Microsoft’s progress in improving the experience is slow, it seems like OEMs are looking for a better alternative.

Microsoft hasn't make any progress on improving the experience because the Windows UI is simply not suitable for non-mouse environment, and you are not allowed to sell a Windows device that doesn't provide the Windows OOB experience.

Linux is the only sane choice with restrictions like that.

[–] atrielienz 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

They have in fact gone backwards. Using windows 10 on my work surface in tablet mode is much preferred to the windows 11 BS involved in my ROG Ally X or the Lenovo Legion Go (which I'm gifting to my sister for Christmas). The Legion Go has a better screen but it's still not great because windows 11 really isn't made for tablets and they have regressed on tablet support despite selling a whole line of them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Windows 8 on a tablet was better

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Agreed, Win 8 on my Surface Pro 3 was a setup for the future,, then MS shit the bed, again.

[–] atrielienz 2 points 4 days ago

Agreed for interface it was better but the windows 10 variant still works really well and I don't know what the fuck they're doing with windows 11.

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