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Lad@reddthat.com to Steam Deck@sopuli.xyz · 6 months ago

Do you use your Deck for non-gaming purposes? If so, what do you use it for?

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Do you use your Deck for non-gaming purposes? If so, what do you use it for?

Lad@reddthat.com to Steam Deck@sopuli.xyz · 6 months ago
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    I use it as a general purpose computer. I set up an encrypted home partition by more or less following this guide: https://github.com/hirak99/steam_deck_encryption. I have a bag that nicely fits the deck, charging cable, dock, and a 60% keyboard for travel.

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      Same, I use it as my travel laptop. I like this keyboard + stand.

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      60% keyboard

      Im j st im g n ng yo r typ ng loo s lik th s

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      I just picked up a 144hz USB-C 16" monitor with a magnetic cover like a tablet. Paired it with a mini tripod and designed/printed a magnetic bracket so the monitor just snaps on. Slides right into my tiny 13L pack (barely).

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        Picture please!

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          Happily, but… Of what exactly? Not sure if you just want to see layout, or the details of the 3d model, etc.

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              See response to the other commenter in this chain. Posted a picture, and a Dropbox picture link to “everything”.

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                Damn, that’s pretty sweet. Nice job on the setup.

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            The setup would be very interesting. I guess its a mobile workstation for you?

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              All the pieces, and other views: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fbmz7uc6om0phj7nce4ru/AGpFdSfbjvaVRp7VzVifx8U?dl=0&e=1&rlkey=myk045zn4yxpdsn3o0wk1bron&st=zp0lu71m

              This fits in my Osprey Daylight 13L pack.

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                6 months ago

                Thanks. But you don’t use a Steam Deck!?

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                  Thats my main working setup, but I use it with the Deck, too. The Deck slides into the bag alongside that 😉

                  Works great as a desktop when I’m setting up to work and/or play.

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              And yes, it’s a mobile workstation for me. I typically use code-server, so I’ll have VSCode open in the top, and everything else on the bottom. Works well since it’s width-saving in a coffee shop. I tried one of those “triple monitor” setups that connect to the laptop screen, and the angle was awful, no idea how people use those. Love me some triple-curved at home, though ;)

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