But I found it was never really a viable use case to have a desk and monitor and KB+M and USB hub and charger…yet somehow be more inconvenient to have a laptop.
Androids don’t have great performance on desktop mode. It’s noticeably slow and kinda less responsive.
Almost no app is made for KB+M interface and a big screen.
Browser interface isn’t as you expect compared to PCs (context menus, extensions, link handling that might go straight to some app, etc).
It’s hard to describe completely, but it’s just a really poor experience that doesnt work at all for me. If I were going to rely on a portable device with me, then I would just use a Steam Deck to actually have a proper PC. I got a small 13 inch laptop for £150 with an 8th gen Intel and it works infinitely better. The only reason I would connect my phone to a monitor is for emulation gaming.
But I found it was never really a viable use case to have a desk and monitor and KB+M and USB hub and charger…yet somehow be more inconvenient to have a laptop.
You can get something like a NexDock that has all of that built in. Just 1 cable.
Other than that, that’s pretty much just how I already use my laptop.
Androids don’t have great performance on desktop mode. It’s noticeably slow and kinda less responsive.
How would you even know that? Have you used the new desktop experience? It’s not the impression anyone has given me. I am also not purchasing anything today, I am waiting for a stable release + good reviews.
If I were going to rely on a portable device with me, then I would just use a Steam Deck to actually have a proper PC
Steam Deck does not include any of the things I listed above. That’s like, the whole point.
You can get something like a NexDock that has all of that built in. Just 1 cable.
Maybe I’m missing something, but how is this more convenient than a laptop? It has the form factor of one, so you’re already stuck carrying around what is basically a laptop. Wouldn’t a super cheap Chromebook or similar be more convenient since it’s a full desktop experience with all you’d expect from a desktop environment?
Anyway, working entirely on mobile is a thing these days, so if that works for you, keep doing what you’re doing. If all you need is a bigger browser, I’d also recommend a tablet with a detachable keyboard. If you want to keep the experience consistent between devices, honestly I’d suggest an iPhone and iPad (as much as I avoid Apple myself).
It might work for you, give it a shot.
But I found it was never really a viable use case to have a desk and monitor and KB+M and USB hub and charger…yet somehow be more inconvenient to have a laptop.
Androids don’t have great performance on desktop mode. It’s noticeably slow and kinda less responsive.
Almost no app is made for KB+M interface and a big screen.
Browser interface isn’t as you expect compared to PCs (context menus, extensions, link handling that might go straight to some app, etc).
It’s hard to describe completely, but it’s just a really poor experience that doesnt work at all for me. If I were going to rely on a portable device with me, then I would just use a Steam Deck to actually have a proper PC. I got a small 13 inch laptop for £150 with an 8th gen Intel and it works infinitely better. The only reason I would connect my phone to a monitor is for emulation gaming.
You can get something like a NexDock that has all of that built in. Just 1 cable.
Other than that, that’s pretty much just how I already use my laptop.
How would you even know that? Have you used the new desktop experience? It’s not the impression anyone has given me. I am also not purchasing anything today, I am waiting for a stable release + good reviews.
Steam Deck does not include any of the things I listed above. That’s like, the whole point.
Maybe I’m missing something, but how is this more convenient than a laptop? It has the form factor of one, so you’re already stuck carrying around what is basically a laptop. Wouldn’t a super cheap Chromebook or similar be more convenient since it’s a full desktop experience with all you’d expect from a desktop environment?
Anyway, working entirely on mobile is a thing these days, so if that works for you, keep doing what you’re doing. If all you need is a bigger browser, I’d also recommend a tablet with a detachable keyboard. If you want to keep the experience consistent between devices, honestly I’d suggest an iPhone and iPad (as much as I avoid Apple myself).
The point is management. As in managing apps and data. On a single device.