The Orion PDA Runs on Sunlight and Ignores the Internet by Design - Yanko Design
www.yankodesign.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCrfgu6vQew The smartphone has become so dominant in daily life that it's hard to remember what it felt like to carry a device that did only a handful of things. Every swipe, tap, and notification competes for your attention, turning what was once a communication tool into a cycle of endless distraction. The maker community,

Creator of the PDA’s website here: https://orionpda.org/

More up to date video of improved prototype (without the computer voice)

Thought this was quite an interesting little device, particularly it’s screen has a much higher refresh-rate than e-ink, but with similar power-draw, allowing it to play video quite well (in black and white), and potentially making it an interesting platform to develop apps or games for.

  • mrlockthorne@slrpnk.netEnglish
    4·
    9 hours ago

    Amazing! I love it!

    Edit: I think I would do so much coding and listening to music on this thing

  • kibblebits@quokk.auEnglish
    2·
    17 hours ago

    Where can I buy just that keyboard? I’m dying for a good thumb keyboard with all the required buttons.