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[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My 9 year old phone can be connected to a display with a USB-C to HDMI adapter.

[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That's nice, mine can as well. If you can also connect a mouse and keyboard, then you'd have something to game on I guess. Touchscreens are no good for gaming to me, my thumbs are wide and not precise enough on a touchscreen. So if I have room for a monitor, I'll just plug a computer into it.

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Bluetooth controller do exist by quite some time. ...also bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

...ad also USB-C hub that recharge/give power, offer HDMI/DP port and usb slots.

I recall Ubuntu Phone back in 2011 was set to use these features to give a complete computing, Ubuntu Linux, experience on smartphone (and TV, as the smartphone connected to TV)

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah, it can turn into a full miniPC. I assume the tech has gotten even better since 2017.