Pandora handheld gaming device with PowerVR GPU

[thilanliyan]

http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/first-production-pandora-case-has-been-assembled/

 

[Fox5]

Yay, another mini laptop device with no app support?

Is this Pandora as in pandora radio, or just some random pandora?

 

[v8envy]

A Linux enthusiast and you don't know about Pandora?

The pandora is an open source gaming handheld. Which means, legacy arcade emulation, nethack on the go, old console emulation... Plus with a bit of hackery you might be able to use it as a smartphone with google voice. And a mobile media playback device.

I'd buy one if it wasn't so obscenely expensive. As it is, I'm fine with a hacked PSP.

 

[Fox5]

Well, I suppose it's nice to have a mobile linux device, but the ergonomics look horrid.

I don't think I'd want to try to play games on that, it's not shaped (to fit hands) at all.

 

[akugami]

Agree with Fox5, ergonomics will make or break this thing. From a visual look, it might not be the most comfortable thing to use and that will be a deal breaker. We could be wrong and this thing fits snugly in our hands...but I doubt it.

Interesting platform but they need to really invest in some product design.

 

[v8envy]

When I first saw it my first thought was "that can't be comfortable to use as a handheld OR smartphone" as well. Seems to be designed for use while resting on a table, like a DTR laptop. Since these are most likely not going to be seen retail it's going to be hard to evaluate ergonomics from a picture though.

It'll be a shame if the case (and spacebar placement) keep this from becoming a useful product.