Query: Mini Handheld Keyboard

DIY Options

• Look up David Boucher thumb keyboard on Hackaday
• Use a Pi Pico for DIY

Recommended Products

Not Recommended Product - Fosman Mini Handheld Keyboard

• User strongly does not recommend the Fosman mini keyboard due to poor typing experience and awkward holding.

Recommended Product - CardKB Keyboard

• Suggested to check out the "CardKB" keyboard.

WinMax2 vs. Win Mini

• WinMax2: Faster device, good for gaming, and work tasks. Has magnetic covers for joy-cons. Pros include fast performance, adequate for gaming, and a good screen for work tasks. Cons include some heat generation and keyboard not ideal for typing.
• Win Mini: Comparable to a Nintendo DS, better for gaming than productivity. Pros include portability, comfortable for thumb typing, and good for gaming. Cons include heat and battery concerns for intense tasks.

Generic MiniPC Recommendations

• ROG Ally X or similar recommended instead of a MiniPC for portability.
• Mini PCs are compact but not meant for travel. Better for desk use or stationary work.
• A Mini PC might offer better performance than a Windows handheld or laptop but is not usable when disconnected.

Ableton Setup Recommendations

• Ports Ableton users suggested include Asus ROG Ally or Legion Go laptops with at least 16GB RAM.
• Mac Mini also recommended for Ableton use.
• Bitwig successfully installed on a SteamDeck.
• For live performances, recommendations include a Windows rugged tablet for stability and performance.

Product Comparison

• Surface Pro4: Used with Push 2 controller for music production.
• Apple M1 Air: Mentioned for comparison.
• Steam Deck: Dual-booted with SteamOS and Windows 10, used for gaming and light work.

Gaming vs. Desktop Use

• Windows handhelds like ROG Ally can serve as portable gaming devices with the option to use an external GPU for desktop use.
• Win Max 2 recommended for its portable productivity and gaming abilities.

Mini PCs for Work

• One-Netbook OneMix 3 Platinum with 10th-gen i7 processor recommended for work tasks.
• GPD non-gaming netbooks like GPD Micro PC, P2 Max, or Pocket series suggested for work use.

Compatibility Issues

• Compatibility issues reported with GPD Windows Mini regarding hotkeys and keyboard mapping.

Developer Tools

• Motion Assistant and Win Control mentioned for GPD Windows Mini.

Overall, the comments provide a range of recommendations for mini handheld keyboards, including DIY options, specific products like the CardKB Keyboard, comparison between WinMax2 and Win Mini for different use cases, suggestions for Ableton setups, generic MiniPC recommendations, and insights on compatibility and developer tools for specific products.