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

  • Thought the same thing, just wondering what the DIY kit might end up costing. I’m also curious to see what would happen if you put in one of the newer 8 core AMD mainboards that frameworks is working on

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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.