Only initial thoughts are why in their right mind are they using windows on a handheld device

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        What I worry about is the developer kneecapping the whole thing by not releasing design files and BOMs for 3D prints and PCBs under an open source license. The point of a device like this is going to be longevity, upgradability, and repairability. Having to rely on some dude to keep making a kit is completely antithetical to that. I love the idea of being able to repurpose my framework parts in different ways as I upgrade, but I won’t be jumping to buy a kit that I can’t trust to be available a year later.

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        Thr 7840U is core config wise, the same as the Asus ROG Ally with the Z1 Extreme, just different clocks/binning. (Handhelds are drsigned for 10w handheld use, and 15-30w docked)

        The 7840u is designed for 15-30w, but is meant for the 30w usecase. Other chinese pc handhelds like the Ayaneo Air 1s or the GPD Win 4 Pro already use the 7840u im their designs.

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    So I don’t game a lot and I’m not sure what that car driving game is, but I noticed at ~1:30 his left thumb is moving all over the place and the car keeps driving in a straight line? It doesn’t seem like any of his hand/finger movements match what’s on the screen, am I crazy?

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      It looks like the rally game Dirt and can confirm that keeping the Ford Sierra Cosworth in a straight line can be a challenge!

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      Yeah I think I agree. Honestly, owning a Framework 12 main board I was kind of shocked at how good the graphics were for this guy (it’s just Intel integrated which suuucks, though to be fair I’ve barely tried gaming on my Framework). I’m wondering if he’s just playing a video to show more proof-of-concept (not super dishonest, as Framework is going to soon release a Ryzen mainboard that is expected to have pretty reasonable graphics built in)

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      Yeah it doesn’t make sense to me either but I also don’t look at my thumbs when playing driving games.

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    how is that modular? it’s all one piece except for the controller. congratulations, you have a console.

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      You can replace the main board, screen, etc all separately. So if you want an upgraded processor, you can buy a main board and be on your way.

      It’s not modular in the sense that you can plug random stuff together, it’s modular in the sense that you can replace each piece independently.

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    Windows because it will cost Framework or whoever it is a lot to do it Valve style - coming out with your own distro, support it and yeah the proton issue. If it will run only Linux games, that market will be minuscule.