Just...why? Ya know the handheld PC market existed before Steam but only ballooned after the Steam Deck, but seemingly simultaneously no one understood why it was so successful. Spoiler: it's not because it was super powerful.

32GB RAM

Wow you can get the ram for $1,799, what a steal!

I honestly do wonder who their main market is – I assume handheld gamers would sooner opt for the cheapest option that gets the job done, which is by all accounts the Steam Deck just for sheer ease of use and decent price point for hardware.

So its not allowed on planes, but only barely?

with the steam deck starting to age out of newer 3D indies and AA games, i was hoping these companies would continue to deliver. $1800 is steep though. this is a terrible time for consumer electronics.

That's better priced than I'd expect for a Max+ 395. I'm not gonna buy it though, the steam deck still works fine.

116wh battery means it won't be allowed on many airplanes. Usa/EU rules limit to 100wh

I'll just a 5080 Asus Tuf for that price.