The best handheld computers, according to hackers
7 handheld computers recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
- Most recommendedFlipper One53 people recommend it
- Built to lastGPD Pocketowners report a median of 0.5 years
- Least regretGPD MicroPC 210 recommend, 0 criticize
All handheld computers
- Flipper OnePeople recommend it as a small, open, well-connected Linux device that can serve many purposes. Critics agree it lacks a keyboard and has limited input, and the price is high.53recommend
- GPD PocketOwners like its portability, power and full x86 Linux desktop in a bag-sized body. Critics cite a recurring screen problem and weak support.14recommend
- ClockworkPi uConsoleRecommended for being fun, well-designed and easy to mod, with uses from home servers to software-defined radio.10recommend
- MNT Pocket ReformOpen hardware pocket laptop people praise for its keyboard, trackball and hackability; the most common caveat is the ARM chip experience.10recommend
- GPD MicroPC 2A pocket-sized Linux PC people use for coding and writing on the go. The main caveat is its high price for the features.10recommend
- Typeframe PX-88 Portable Computing SystemRetro-styled portable computer that people admire for its 80s design and want more of, though critics call it a novelty and find it expensive at $2000.8recommend
- Hackberry PiPeople recommend it as a fully open, fun handheld with a good keyboard that owners like and that often sells out.5recommend