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I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses — here’s what happened
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this post was submitted on 14 Apr 2025
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"My whole desk setup now easily fits into a backpack and I can take it anywhere"
Man, I guess I've been fooled using laptops this entire time. IM SO STUPID
You're not wrong but this is a distinctly different experience. Some these AR glasses allow you to have multiple giant virtual displays instead of the tiny ~14 inch one. Hence the reference to a "desk setup".
Although I would argue that it would make more sense just to plug the glasses into a laptop.
But also you can use your preferred keyboard and mouse (with more space for the mouse).
The point is that this is a fake assertion to push a product.
I can work at my desk using only my laptop. Do I want to, and is it my actual setup? No, and no. My laptop is plugged into my ultra wide screen, my mechanical keyboard and my mouse. That's what he meant, and that's what I found interesting.