Pocket Z project hopes to rekindle pocket PC form factor with a RPi Zero 2W
The Pocket Z project reimagines pocket PCs with a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen, membrane keyboard, Linux OS, and USB-C connectivity. Plans include downsizing to a 5-inch display.
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The Pocket Z project aims to revive the pocket PC form factor by incorporating a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. Inspired by past devices like the PalmPilot and HP Jornada 720, the creator is developing a Raspberry Pi-powered Ultra-Mobile PC (UPMC) priced under $100. The prototype features a seven-inch touchscreen display, a silicone membrane keyboard, and runs Linux with the XFCE Desktop Environment and Conky. To reduce costs, the touchscreen display is connected to the Pi Zero 2W via GPIO headers, limiting additional accessory connections. The UPMC includes a USB-C connector for power management, a Li-Po battery, and a USB-A port for peripherals. The project's creator plans to downsize the display to a 5-inch version and potentially develop a custom keyboard. Despite some limitations like the GPIO pin usage and RAM capacity, the project shows promise in reimagining the pocket PC concept.
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5 commentsWe already have smartphones. If somebody wants to kindle some mass-market adoption of tiny computers… they should release a nice little clamshell keyboard for popular Android phones and a better software ecosystem.
Certainly more expensive though.
I really miss the 2015 MacBook personally, it was an excellent laptop with a fantastic portable design.
It'll probably remain niche, but damn I want one.
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