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What's the smallest laptop that runs Linux and is actually usable? (lemmy.world)
submitted 22 hours ago by EighteenthNerd@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I'm interested in ideas for small laptop-style devices that (1) run Linux and (2) are actually usable (i.e., not so small or low quality they're basically toys).

My goal is for something to supplement my current, larger laptop. Something I can throw in a bag and pull out as needed during the day to take a few notes, read an eBook on, access the web, and so on.

Anyone have or heard of such a device?

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[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 26 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I guess an important question is how small is unusable for you? That's not an objective measure, and will be up to what you find usable.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 19 points 21 hours ago (3 children)

It’s clearly an objective measure. Do some research!

~/s~

[–] Xylight@feddit.online 8 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Hey, well, the ChatGPT chart shows it, so it must be true!

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 17 points 20 hours ago

An 11” screen is 58 usables. That’s just science.

[–] ashenone@lemmy.ml 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I format all my movies to be under 9" so I can get 100% usability out of smaller laptops

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 3 points 17 hours ago

It’s 100 usables. It’s its own scale, don’t confuse people.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 19 hours ago

its more a hand and finger size vs keyboard size.