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Suggestions For Portable Mini/Micro Computer/Keyboard Combo
spippy71:
The Framework was the only one I could find also. I think the end result would be a very thick PC if you put a PC motherboard on the bottom, and mechanical keyboard on top. A form factor like the old Commodore 64. A functional product for sure, but not very marketable to a large group of customers. Possibly could be successful in small numbers, but the cost per unit would be high.
smarmar:
--- Quote from: spippy71 on Wed, 12 April 2023, 08:32:23 ---The Framework was the only one I could find also. I think the end result would be a very thick PC if you put a PC motherboard on the bottom, and mechanical keyboard on top. A form factor like the old Commodore 64. A functional product for sure, but not very marketable to a large group of customers. Possibly could be successful in small numbers, but the cost per unit would be high.
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I'm ok with having a thick, C64-like unit. I really dig that old tech look. I haven't the intent on mass producing anything like this, just a one-off for me. That's why I mentioned having a competent (more competent than me, that is) geekhacker build a chassis under a mechanical kb that would fit a Raspberry Pi or similar brain. I don't need a full-size desktop mb, just something compact yet capable.
Findecanor:
--- Quote from: smarmar on Wed, 12 April 2023, 12:37:26 ---I'm ok with having a thick, C64-like unit. I really dig that old tech look.
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C64 eh? You'd have to supply your own motherboard and components. The CPU would have to have integrated graphics.
https://myretrocomputer.com/product/c64x-barebones/
PlayBox:
there is a guy on youtube who made a custom case for the framework if you look around the framework search results you might find it. he named it cj65 if that helps searching
smarmar:
--- Quote from: Findecanor on Wed, 12 April 2023, 14:26:16 ---
--- Quote from: smarmar on Wed, 12 April 2023, 12:37:26 ---I'm ok with having a thick, C64-like unit. I really dig that old tech look.
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C64 eh? You'd have to supply your own motherboard and components. The CPU would have to have integrated graphics.
https://myretrocomputer.com/product/c64x-barebones/
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After considering all the components needed for that build, plus Windows OS, it's over budget. But, I could mount a beefy Raspberry Pi (well, beefy for Pi standards, anyway :p) for much much cheaper. And I could always upgrade later if I need to. The main draw for me is the kickass C64 case and keyboard.
--- Quote from: PlayBox on Thu, 13 April 2023, 15:07:04 ---there is a guy on youtube who made a custom case for the framework if you look around the framework search results you might find it. he named it cj65 if that helps searching
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I couldn't find that specific build but I have seen others. I'm kind of excited about this. :thumb:
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