ok, bit of market research time, fedi, so please boost for reach. If I were to look into making an #ESP32 based (specifically ESP32P4) #palmtop and firmware for it, implementing the #Windows #CE API surface on the #Zephyr RTOS, where V1 is a 3d printed plastic thing and V2, if funded, would be a proper nice metal case and better and more secure hardware, would anyone be interested in such a thing? The device would have a set of #PIM applications (contacts, calendar, tasks, notes, reminders), plus #MeshCore and #MeshTastic connectors and email in a unified inbox. UI/UUI design is like the #Microsoft #@Handheldpc 2000/2002 UI. V2 would (if funded) switch to an NXP i.MX RT 1170 MCU, and a proper magnesium clamshell case with an ICC/smartcard slot. #retrocomputing #portablecompuiting #windowsmobile #meshcore #LoRa #meshtastic
2 Boosts
0 Likes
@steeph @freya I can't say I'm personally interested in such a device, but I am intrigued & would like to see it made! Then again I might change my position.
This is mostly because I want to build my own thing for PIM.
I can say that it sounds like a solid plan & I see the appeal!
Regarding genAI: I'd prefer for it not to be used, but I won't press the issue. I prefer to direct my energy elsewhere.
@freya By the way, I'd be interested in @alcinnz's opinion on this proposal (either independently on the usage of genAI or based on the intention to use it) and maybe a share of the poll if he wishes to. :)