I found the RP5 to be fairly visually unappealing, but I've been interested in a handheld that's powerful and capable of running linux. So that glacier flip is looking fairly exciting!
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So far I haven't seen any news on whether it'll run Linux or not. I'm personally very interested in one, if it does!
Edit: I asked customer support and they told me the flip 2 only supports android :(
I know Retroid are kind of the more "affordable" option, but after my RP3+ broke from just regular use and cheap parts, and them not helping me because of discontinued support for the device, I don't really want to spend more money on them. At this point I'd probably rather save for a steamdeck, despite it being huge and clunky. Retroids recent items are just ugly as well, IMO.
Seems typical for Retroid.
The Snapdragon 865 offers good bang for the buck in the RP5, so it’ll probably be similarly cost-effective in this form factor.
I don’t personally see the appeal in a widescreen clamshell, since you get so much empty space in the middle. But if it’s your thing, this will probably be a great option.
It at least fixes a common complaint with the RP5, which is the position of the thumbsticks.
I don’t see much point on a folding device of that size if it doesn’t have a second screen, seems like lot of space wasted.
It also protects the screen.
Yeah sure, and that’s is cool in smaller devices where on top of protecting it, it makes the device more portable. But at this size, I don’t know man.
Nah, I just want a regular single android screen with the controls on the flip like it is. I don't want the controls pushed to the outside. I also need the buttons and screen to be safe if I toss it in my pocket. It is a great form factor really.
Im pretty sure it was seen as a second monitor.
I don't see the point of this when there's this, which includes a bottom screen. It seems like a major missed opportunity.
It also just got cancelled. https://liliputing.com/ayaneo-flip-clamshell-handheld-gaming-pc-discontinued-before-all-orders-had-shipped/
Daaaaamn
Starting at $939…
What Linux or android ui can actually utilize a dual screen? Or is it just for DS emulation?
Yeah, people keep asking for a second screen. I don't think it could be for anything but DS emulation. For anything else it would be pointless. I like having more space for the controls so my hand isn't as cramped. I'm almost off the fence on getting this one. The only one that comes close is that clamshell SP style emulator, and the only reason that doesn't win is I want to be able to play android games...