I keep looking at similar devices. What I really want is a small lap top machine (but not necessarily a clamshell laptop) that I can keep by my couch.

My goal is to be able to write software when an idea pops in my head or ssh into my home gear. I just want an xterm w/ vim and a browser to look up docs.

I have a old 2012 HP Elite (?) laptop with a permanent powercord (battery died long ago) for this now, but it’s massive and overkill. Out of my nerdiness, I’d like non-intel, but not required. Just something that can run Debian or Arch. I’d love FreeBSD, but never had a good portable experience with it.

Has anyone used a device this way and enjoyed it? I guess I’m weird that I want small and ergonomic, but not really “portable” in the traditional sense.