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>>ekianj+(OP)
When I saw 'Slimbook' I wished for a small pocketable Linux netbook even though I knew Ryzen 4000's thermal profile wouldn't suit such a design.

I would really like AMD to release CPUs which can compete with intel's core M3, which can be used in SBCs or pocketable netbooks like these[1][2]. I feel there is a need gap in this space for a reputed manufacturer or a trusted enthusiast brand to get in.

Why would you want a pocketable Linux pc? one may ask; I'm tired of this always tracking smartphone cellular-apps cluster-X mess. My phone-call usage lifestyle is anyways on-demand(little to no incoming calls), so why not just use a USB GSM module on a pocket Linux pc when needed.

P.S. I'm aware of upcoming pure Linux smartphones, some with cellular-kill switch, I'm a vocal support of these platforms, but it's not available in my country and as I understand they are not ready for a daily driver.

[1]https://www.1netbook.com/product/

[2]https://www.gpd.hk/gpdpocket2

>>Abishe+3c
That form factor is interesting, I had seen another like this before from somebody who had been travelling. Also interesting is that there seems to be demand for it in some countries and not others.

>>asveik+vi
I think that's because, even hardcore smartphone with physical keyboard users have accustomed to touch screen, it's just few outliers and security conscious people are using the setup being discussed here.

That said, I see a resurgence of smartphones with physical keyboards and once people get used to them, they may seek better screen/keyboard/performance with a pocketable laptop but the GSM integration is a major limiter for many. It's not like people are going to throw away their smartphones for a portable computer anytime soon.

>>Abishe+Eo
But the first time I saw an east asian laptop in this form factor was before modern smartphones took off. It was circa 2008 and it ran Vista. It might have been a few years old.

I have long been impressed at the small laptop form factors available in those countries. There are many fewer options for wide sale in the US for example. It would seem to me like further west there is less demand for something small.