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[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Is this really better than proper Linux in any way? Other than native play store, which means you can run shitty phone apps stretched fullscreen. Not sure I see the benefit.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Today.

Once devs see the use-case, maybe they'll build support for larger screens.

I use Android Subsystem for Windows on my laptop to run some Android apps that have data sync but crappy (or no) web clients. It's way better than a website, even with a non-native screen layout.

I can also see a lot of younger folks who grew up with mobile devices preferring the simpler UI/functionality of mobile interfaces (as frustratingly limited as I find them).

I hate to admit it, but I see a real use-case for this. Using something that's between a tablet and a laptop, with tablet battery life and weight, but a real keyboard and mouse, be great for say sales, techs, etc.

Guess we'll see.