Orion PDA - A small low-power pocket computer with a monochrome display, good quality DAC, and a solar panel in the lid (and it might actually be useful since it uses so little power).

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https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/05/18/the-orion-pda-runs-on-sunlight-and-ignores-the-internet-by-design/

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.

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Amazing! I love it!

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

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

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I imagine it might be custom to this device, though possible it’s an off the shelf part.

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