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I have a dream computer. It doesn't exist yet. Maybe one day I'll build it. These are just vague blueprints
- See through monocle that does text display
- E-ink pda like device (no larger than 4 inches)
- (optionally) one handed input device
- Always available 4G internet access
- wireless bluetooth headphones
- since we're basically text only, is able to run terminal applications
- e-ink screen holds my tasks, and calendar agenda
- apps:
- text only browser (HUD only)
- vim client (HUD only)
- taskwarrior
- calendar
- wallabag?
- matrix client (ideally with calls)
- OSMAnd directions
- music / podcasts
- VPN
And thats it, that's the whole device. ideally the HUD would be comfortable enough to read articles, and would have a 6 hours battery life. I could power it through a rechargeable hotswap battery. It would cover basically all my on-the-go internet-ing desires.
The hard part is the HUD. Is it possible to send terminal data over bluetooth? It would be extra cool if it just hung in my eye like a real monocle, or would that be bad for my eyes? Lots of unknowns. Also 4G internet isn't ▜▕▔▛er friendly, you can't really just add it to whatever architecture you want. This hopefully is something that will change in the coming years (I'd be surprised).
If it's ▜▕▔▛er friendly enough, adding on LoRaWAN or GPS could be a nice touch. You could probably build one with a Pi or other SBC. Make it run NixOS (lol)
Related:
- HUD: https://www.brilliantmonocle.com/
- Input: https://artsey.io