Could Mecha Comet's Linux PC-Phone Hybrid Be the Future of Linux Smartphones?

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By EditorDavidAug 23, 2026, 10:31 pm121 ptsTrending
3,346 backers pledged $1,198,844 on Kickstarter to build the (modular) handheld Linux computer, the Mecha Comet. It's slightly bigger and heavier than your smartphone, with a 4-inch AMOLED display and loaded up with things like microphones, speakers, a SIM tray, two USB ports and a mini HDMI port. There's three…

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