#mecha-comet — Public Fediverse posts

https://itsfoss.com/linux-handhelds/

Small Linux Cyberdeck/handheld like systems. These little devices fit in the palm of your hand, but run a full OS, some of them have fairly unique looks and hardware configurations

#Linux #OpenSource #CardputerZero #MechaComet #OrangePiNeo #PocketTerm35 #piBrickPocketCM5 #piBrick #PocketCM5 #Pilet #RootBoard #MNTPocketReform

https://itsfoss.com/linux-handhelds/

Small Linux Cyberdeck/handheld like systems. These little devices fit in the palm of your hand, but run a full OS, some of them have fairly unique looks and hardware configurations

#Linux #OpenSource #CardputerZero #MechaComet #OrangePiNeo #PocketTerm35 #piBrickPocketCM5 #piBrick #PocketCM5 #Pilet #RootBoard #MNTPocketReform

@shortwavesurfer @sbeak It looks like the following devices can work out for you and all ship to the US afaik:
1. #FLX1s from @furilabs
2. #LibertyPhone from @purism or the lower-spec #Librem5 if you don't need Waydroid
3. #MechaComet from @mechasystems who tested two LTE modems with it recently.

I daily drive a Librem 5 with #PureOS and #postmarketOS so feel free to ask about the experience.

#Linuxphones #mobileLinux #LinuxMobile #gnuLinux

@shortwavesurfer @sbeak It looks like the following devices can work out for you and all ship to the US afaik:
1. #FLX1s from @furilabs
2. #LibertyPhone from @purism or the lower-spec #Librem5 if you don't need Waydroid
3. #MechaComet from @mechasystems who tested two LTE modems with it recently.

I daily drive a Librem 5 with #PureOS and #postmarketOS so feel free to ask about the experience.

#Linuxphones #mobileLinux #LinuxMobile #gnuLinux

Shoaib and Richard Banda got #Phosh working on the #MechaComet  by @mechasystems with @fedora :

Shoaib and Richard Banda got #Phosh working on the #MechaComet  by @mechasystems with @fedora :

@archivescribe @DaveMasonDotMe There's the #FLX1s from @furilabs

Also, upcoming projects from @mechasystems, @dawndrums and @Liberux

Of course, there's the #LibertyPhone / #Librem5 from @purism for true #gnuLinux... which I heard is receiving a new modem upgrade this year. That's what I'm currently daily driving with #postmarketOS.

#LinuxMobile #MobileLinux #PureOS #FuriOS #MechaComet #FuriPhone

@archivescribe @DaveMasonDotMe There's the #FLX1s from @furilabs

Also, upcoming projects from @mechasystems, @dawndrums and @Liberux

Of course, there's the #LibertyPhone / #Librem5 from @purism for true #gnuLinux... which I heard is receiving a new modem upgrade this year. That's what I'm currently daily driving with #postmarketOS.

#LinuxMobile #MobileLinux #PureOS #FuriOS #MechaComet #FuriPhone

Linux Handheld reached 1 million in backing on Kickstarter :cat_cheer:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer/description

#Linux #LinuxHandheld #MechaComet #LinuxMobile #OpenHardware

Linux Handheld reached 1 million in backing on Kickstarter :cat_cheer:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer/description

#Linux #LinuxHandheld #MechaComet #LinuxMobile #OpenHardware

Changed my order on the Mecha Comet. I've downgraded because a.) I can get by on lesser processor power at the moment b.) it won't suck the battery balls dry and c.) I'm impatient. #Mecha #MechaComet

Changed my order on the Mecha Comet. I've downgraded because a.) I can get by on lesser processor power at the moment b.) it won't suck the battery balls dry and c.) I'm impatient. #Mecha #MechaComet

Linux handheld Mecha Comet AMA! :linux: :computer_explorer:

20th February, Friday at 16.30 GMT

https://youtube.com/live/rtBvEoz55D4

#Linux #LinuxHandheld #LinuxMobile #MechaComet #OpenHardware

@cryptica There's the #mechaComet over on kickstarter. It's not really designed as a phone-first device, but there's an option to have a built in lte modem. I'll bet someone will come along to create a software dialer for it.

best part is it's true linux, not some sort of frankenstein linux-ized android like the #flx1

@cryptica There's the #mechaComet over on kickstarter. It's not really designed as a phone-first device, but there's an option to have a built in lte modem. I'll bet someone will come along to create a software dialer for it.

best part is it's true linux, not some sort of frankenstein linux-ized android like the #flx1

Linux handheld Mecha Comet is about to hit 1 million in Kickstarter!!

And with that unlock the first Stretch Goal.

Only 6 days left!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer

#Linux #lLinuxMobile #LinuxMobile #OpenHardware #OpenSoftware #MechaComet #LinuxHandheld

@TexJoachim @TexJoachim @michal I remeber it as well, but as the device I always admired. Never owned it. But I was running Linux on my #PalmTX back then and it was great! Back then the main problem was getting the hardware supported and getting software to run with small amount of RAM. And limited amount of software and synchronization options. #MechaComet has up to 8G of RAM and it could run the desktop software which also matured quite a lot since then. And we have #Nextcloud 😉So times have changed and now it will be even better than it used to be. At least that is what I beleive.

@TexJoachim @TexJoachim @michal I remeber it as well, but as the device I always admired. Never owned it. But I was running Linux on my #PalmTX back then and it was great! Back then the main problem was getting the hardware supported and getting software to run with small amount of RAM. And limited amount of software and synchronization options. #MechaComet has up to 8G of RAM and it could run the desktop software which also matured quite a lot since then. And we have #Nextcloud 😉So times have changed and now it will be even better than it used to be. At least that is what I beleive.

During #FOSDEM I rediscovered #MechaComet. Cool #Linux 🐧 #handheld! It is currently running a #Kickstarter. So grab yours, while you can and if you want to know why I am so excited about it, check my blog 😉 https://michal.hrusecky.net/2026/02/mecha-comet/

During #FOSDEM I rediscovered #MechaComet. Cool #Linux 🐧 #handheld! It is currently running a #Kickstarter. So grab yours, while you can and if you want to know why I am so excited about it, check my blog 😉 https://michal.hrusecky.net/2026/02/mecha-comet/

Hi and welcome to the fediverse, @mechasystems :hamster_dance:

Could you consider focusing on an AI accelerator from a different producer than Hailo? Hailo are contributing to the genocide on palestinians, so your legitimising Hailo and supporting them economically puts an unfortunate stain on you and the #mechaComet as well.

RE: https://hachyderm.io/@papiris/115989314688941126

Hi and welcome to the fediverse, @mechasystems :hamster_dance:

Could you consider focusing on an AI accelerator from a different producer than Hailo? Hailo are contributing to the genocide on palestinians, so your legitimising Hailo and supporting them economically puts an unfortunate stain on you and the #mechaComet as well.

RE: https://hachyderm.io/@papiris/115989314688941126

What would be nice is if the Mecha Comet's LTE upgrade kit was described (more than that it exists) without having to seemingly first give money.

#MechaComet

What would be nice is if the Mecha Comet's LTE upgrade kit was described (more than that it exists) without having to seemingly first give money.

#MechaComet

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (05/2026): Farewell, FOSDEM!

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-05-2026/

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2026 #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile #FOSSonMobile #MechaComet #FuriLabsFLX1s #UbuntuTouch #SailfishOS #Phosh #Mobian #postmarketOS #Linux

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (05/2026): Farewell, FOSDEM!

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-05-2026/

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2026 #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile #FOSSonMobile #MechaComet #FuriLabsFLX1s #UbuntuTouch #SailfishOS #Phosh #Mobian #postmarketOS #Linux

Another #cool #hardware gadget I got to try toady on #FOSDEM - #MechaComet! Feels amazing!

Another #cool #hardware gadget I got to try toady on #FOSDEM - #MechaComet! Feels amazing!

@thelinuxexperiment

The 'AI accelerator' module @mechasystems are testing for the Mecha Comet is made by the militaristic Israeli AI firm Hailo [1,2].
The chairperson of Hailo was formerly president and CEO of the zionist Bank Leumi which contribute significantly to the decades-long colonisation and occupation of Palestinian land, and contributes significantly to Israels ongoing genocide of palestinians [3-5].
Bank Leumi is on the divestment shortlist of the BDS movement [6,7].

Supporting and legitimising genocide is not cool of anybody. That includes producers of an otherwise very cool little Linux handheld device.

[1] https://hailo.ai/products/ai-accelerators/hailo-8l-m-2-ai-acceleration-module-for-ai-light-applications/

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailo_Technologies

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakefet_Russak-Aminoach

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Leumi

[5] https://wearedissenters.org/bank-leumi-an-instrument-of-settler-colonialism-and-genocide/

[6] https://investigate.afsc.org/company/bank-leumi-le-israel

[7] https://investigate.info/divest

#mechaComet #hailo #Hailo8L #hailo8 #boycottIsrael #bds #linux #StopGenocide

@thelinuxexperiment

The 'AI accelerator' module @mechasystems are testing for the Mecha Comet is made by the militaristic Israeli AI firm Hailo [1,2].
The chairperson of Hailo was formerly president and CEO of the zionist Bank Leumi which contribute significantly to the decades-long colonisation and occupation of Palestinian land, and contributes significantly to Israels ongoing genocide of palestinians [3-5].
Bank Leumi is on the divestment shortlist of the BDS movement [6,7].

Supporting and legitimising genocide is not cool of anybody. That includes producers of an otherwise very cool little Linux handheld device.

[1] https://hailo.ai/products/ai-accelerators/hailo-8l-m-2-ai-acceleration-module-for-ai-light-applications/

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailo_Technologies

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakefet_Russak-Aminoach

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Leumi

[5] https://wearedissenters.org/bank-leumi-an-instrument-of-settler-colonialism-and-genocide/

[6] https://investigate.afsc.org/company/bank-leumi-le-israel

[7] https://investigate.info/divest

#mechaComet #hailo #Hailo8L #hailo8 #boycottIsrael #bds #linux #StopGenocide

Linux Handheld kickstarter reached 700.000US$ and 2.000 backers!!

Getting very close to the first stretch goal of 1M!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer

#Linux #LinuxHandheld #MechaComet #LinuxMobile #OpenHardware

Linux Handheld kickstarter reached 700.000US$ and 2.000 backers!!

Getting very close to the first stretch goal of 1M!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer

#Linux #LinuxHandheld #MechaComet #LinuxMobile #OpenHardware

Meet the Mecha Comet: a modular, Linux handheld for tinkerers.

Snap-on modules, a Fedora-based OS, beautiful touch-centric interface built in Rust and running on Wayland.

Best bit? It's open source hardware /and/ software. Nice.

More info on the crowdfunding curio ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld?v2

#Linux #OpenSource #MechaComet

Meet the Mecha Comet: a modular, Linux handheld for tinkerers.

Snap-on modules, a Fedora-based OS, beautiful touch-centric interface built in Rust and running on Wayland.

Best bit? It's open source hardware /and/ software. Nice.

More info on the crowdfunding curio ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld?v2

#Linux #OpenSource #MechaComet

@kde Konqi is pleased with their new Mecha comet! :kde: :plasmamobile: ☄️

Coming soon at #KDE stand at @fosdem 2026!

#kde #plasmamobile #MechaComet

@kde Konqi is pleased with their new Mecha comet! :kde: :plasmamobile: ☄️

Coming soon at #KDE stand at @fosdem 2026!

#kde #plasmamobile #MechaComet

The modular Linux handheld Mecha Comet is up on Kickstarter https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-modular-linux-handheld-mecha-comet-is-up-on-kickstarter/

#MechaComet #Linux #OpenSource #Hardware

The modular Linux handheld Mecha Comet is up on Kickstarter https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-modular-linux-handheld-mecha-comet-is-up-on-kickstarter/

#MechaComet #Linux #OpenSource #Hardware

https://www.xda-developers.com/i-love-this-linux-handheld-computer-and-you-can-help-fund-it-right-now/

and

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld

Reviews of the new Mecha-Comet handheld, a modular, open-source Linux based handheld device, that allows you to swap out magnetic front plates to make it a palm-pilot, a gaming device, a mini-PC or whatever you want.

#MechaComet #Linux #OpenSource

https://www.xda-developers.com/i-love-this-linux-handheld-computer-and-you-can-help-fund-it-right-now/

and

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld

Reviews of the new Mecha-Comet handheld, a modular, open-source Linux based handheld device, that allows you to swap out magnetic front plates to make it a palm-pilot, a gaming device, a mini-PC or whatever you want.

#MechaComet #Linux #OpenSource

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (04/2026): Hardware in the Loop

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-04-2026/

#Phosh #SailfishOS #UbuntuTouch #postmarkeOS #FuriOS #hardwaretesting #MechaComet #NexPhone #Librem5 #Mobian #Droidian #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile