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Advice on a new device I'll be bringing to college (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hey, I'm thinking of upgrading from my old work laptop (which isn't really built for gaming at all, but is great for productivity), and I was eyeing either an OLED steam deck or a more powerful laptop that I could bring with me and use on campus away from my home setup. I plan on using linux for either machine, but I was wondering if any of the Steam Deck's secret sauce or price to performance puts it ahead compared to a Framework or Gaming laptop.

Also, if anyone has experience using a steam deck as a workstation/portable work setup, I would love your input on if it's a good idea to replace a laptop with a steam deck entirely.

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[–] winety@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

You know you. But my experience from back in uni is that carrying a gaming handheld was pointless. if I have free time between classes I am going to do my homework or hang out with friends. And once classes are over? I am going home (or to hang out with friends again).

I agree. When I was in college, both in between classes and after them I either didn't have the time, energy, or mood to play anything.

@Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone, if I were in your shoes, I'd stick with the laptop you currently have. Especially if it's still in working condition and if it's light. Get a new laptop only if the current one is heavy – you don't want to carry around a 20-kilogram gaming laptop everywhere!

If you want to get a new machine and you're set on getting either the Framework or the Steam Deck, I would choose the Framework. I think they are similar in terms of performance (all I know is that both of them can play Spider-man Remastered), but I can't imagine doing anything productive on the Steam Deck (even with a mouse and keyboard connected). And hauling two devices around (laptop plus Steam Deck) gets annoying quick.