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The hardest part about the setup you're describing is the power. PCs aren't as power efficient as phones, so you'll need to lug a battery around with you if you want it running at all times.
I know. I'm prepared to build it inside a backpack or similar sized carry package. But I was really looking for the most convenient pound for pound processing power an ease of use type device. Running Linux is a must. I'm fully OK with it replacing my phone. I considered a modified steam deck but a GPD seems awesome. Depending on the specs. I'll dive deeper into it.
I dunno, laptops have gotten tremendously better - can run most of a day without power anymore. I certainly have charged my phone 3x as much as my laptop. And I already carry an external 10k Wh battery for my phone.
OP actually raises a good point about power consumption that I hadn't considered in a while.
Energizer makes a 20k mah and 30k mah and their both awesome wireless charging digital percentage display multiple USB ports. Just watch out for the old android charger. If it was USBC it would be perfect. Perhaps they make a model now I don't know. But the one I have is rock solid. Even in freezing temps overnight left in the car. It holds power well.