• Eggyhead@lemmings.world
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    3 days ago

    I hate Microsoft and I would consider buying it if I can purge it of windows and install Steam OS on it. :)

    • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works
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      3 days ago

      That would feel even sweeter if they were losing money on every Helix sold.

      To be honest, my Linux daily driver is a Microsoft Surface Go 1 and it has served me well for the last 6 years.

      Still it’s not what I’d get if I had to choose again.

      So if I have to upgrade from my Steam Deck/Playstation 5 gaming combo, it’s probably be a Steam Machine, even if it’s way less poweful than Helix.

      • Ulrich@feddit.org
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        2 days ago

        That would feel even sweeter if they were losing money on every Helix sold.

        They wouldn’t lose money for the same reason Steam doesn’t lose money; they sell them at market value. That’s (part of) why they’re so expensive.

        • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works
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          2 days ago

          Yeah I know. What I wanted to say is that it would be an incentive to buy one (and convert it to Linux) if they were losing money on every unit.