"Hot-swappable" is above and beyond replaceable. To me hot-swappable sounds like you'll be able to swap the battery pack without turning off the device, which seems like it would require the device to have another power source to cover the changeover.
Weight distribution is more important - many put a battery pack on the back headrest to offset the weight of the main body. Makes it a lot more comfortable for longer sessions or fast movement.
Considering the Steam Deck has an easily replaceable battery this might just be an increased design complexity for hot swapping = more cost, so they made it "enthusiast" tier to have separate pricing.
It's a great feature either way though, I'd use it for sure.
Its so everyone that was excited to have one doesnt suffer through life long depression once they announce the price due to all this AI hardware supply issues.
Do you really think a website that was created to cover the steam deck, shouldn't also cover steam machine/controller/frame? It's already pretty niche, and I think most people interested in the Deck will also be interested in other steam hardware.
Steam have an impressive reputation of not trying to just bend their customers over and screw them over raw. Them remembering not only lube, but to wine and dine us first also helps.
You still get screwed (for your money) but it's a far more pleasant experience.
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turdas@suppo.fi · 53 pts · 72d
I wonder if this has something to do with the EU mandating most consumer electronics to have replaceable batteries from next year onwards.
ryper@lemmy.ca · 70 pts · 72d
"Hot-swappable" is above and beyond replaceable. To me hot-swappable sounds like you'll be able to swap the battery pack without turning off the device, which seems like it would require the device to have another power source to cover the changeover.
WhoIzDisIz@lemmy.today · 29 pts · 72d
That is indeed the very definition of the term, yes.
Prove_your_argument@piefed.social · 7 pts · 72d
i've had headsets with it. Just takes a very small battery with some seconds of life.
jnod4@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 71d
Never mind
paraphrand@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 72d
Eh, rumors are the battery life will be low for the Frame. So, this addresses that.
grue@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 72d
Sounds like a worthwhile tradeoff for something you're strapping to your face and therefore want to be as light as possible.
kif@lemmy.nz · 10 pts · 72d
Weight distribution is more important - many put a battery pack on the back headrest to offset the weight of the main body. Makes it a lot more comfortable for longer sessions or fast movement.
nialv7@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 72d
the battery part of the steam frame is already swappable, just not hot swappable.
Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 9 pts · 72d
Considering the Steam Deck has an easily replaceable battery this might just be an increased design complexity for hot swapping = more cost, so they made it "enthusiast" tier to have separate pricing.
It's a great feature either way though, I'd use it for sure.
Danarchy@lemmy.nz · 53 pts · 72d
My coffee aint kicked in yet so I’m like “euthanasia kit? Fucking finally”
Jankatarch@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 72d
Finally, sword art online.
marighost@piefed.social · 17 pts · 71d
If you die in the Frame, you die in real life.
spacegoat@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 71d
*throws grenade at feet
Danarchy@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 71d
Oh heck.. oooh crap!
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 72d
Its so everyone that was excited to have one doesnt suffer through life long depression once they announce the price due to all this AI hardware supply issues.
Rooster326@programming.dev · 2 pts · 69d
If you die in game, You become ~~ a child in India~~ a Youth in Asia
It's reverse Isekai
spazzman6156@sh.itjust.works · 27 pts · 72d
Neat!
diaphragmwp@discuss.tchncs.de · -8 pts · 71d
"steamdeckhq.com"??? This is like that "insideEVs" site that does nothing but write about Elon Musk all day even if it's nothing to do with EVs
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz · 7 pts · 71d
Do you really think a website that was created to cover the steam deck, shouldn't also cover steam machine/controller/frame? It's already pretty niche, and I think most people interested in the Deck will also be interested in other steam hardware.
diaphragmwp@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 71d
Sorry if it wasn't clear enough, I am talking about having a cult over a multi billion dollar company
cynar@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 71d
Steam have an impressive reputation of not trying to just bend their customers over and screw them over raw. Them remembering not only lube, but to wine and dine us first also helps.
You still get screwed (for your money) but it's a far more pleasant experience.
Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 71d
The steam deck comm on lemmy does also cover the controller, the machine and the frame
TwodogsFighting@lemdro.id · -19 pts · 72d
Don't care, want proper blacks.
Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 9 pts · 72d
Get a bigscreen beyond then? (And embrace the burn-in?)
WhoIzDisIz@lemmy.today · 14 pts · 72d
OLED burn-in may not be so much of a concern anymore. Ars has multiple articles on the topic.
TwodogsFighting@lemdro.id · 3 pts · 71d
Hasn't been much of a concern for years.
EvilBit@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 72d
And the blurrier motion
2fm@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 67d
Don't get a Frame? Don't even consider one for yourself at all? Move on bud, doesn't sound like its your market, so just move on?
TwodogsFighting@lemdro.id · 0 pts · 67d
Why is this making you so angry. You should follow your own rude advice.