A while ago I received the uConsole. It's a small portable computer with a full keyboard and small trackball as a mouse.
My unit is of good quality. The trackball is only able to move the cursor horizontally, but I read online this because of dust under the ball. The keyboard uses soft silicone keys that have a satisfying click on press. Sometimes the press doesn't register the key. Often, I've had to press the 'R' key more than once. The keyboard also lights up, but each key has a variable thickness that makes some keys harder than others to see in the dark.
Constructing the uConsole was a great experience. It comes with a booklet that provides instructions similar to how LEGO instructions are presented. There's also a consistent style throughout each element of the product.
The uConsole is incredibly niche. As I use it, I wonder about the intersection of graphic design and computer science. Graphic designers would appreciate the care put into the look of the device, but wouldn't know how to use it. Computer scientists would like using it, but it's not practical for their work.
To put it simply: it's a toy.
The model I have is the R-01. It sports an Allwinner RISC-V 1 gigahertz processor. A very low power and weak processor that does the basics. It doesn't even have a GPU. This makes it only good for simple applications and the most basic of window managers: TWM. It's fairly responsive and runs off an SD card, so it's got charm.
It also doesn't include batteries. I had to purchase some lithium ion batteries, something I was hesitant to do because all I could read about was counterfeit batteries flooding the market. I ended up buying some off of amazon, and they seem legit.
Despite not being all that practical, I still find it to be an intriguing device. It's nice to hold, feels solid, and encourages a maker mindset within its limitations. It's already got me learning about configuring TWM to customize my desktop experience.
The uConsole R-01 costs about 200 USD. I actually think it's a fair price for its shortcomings. There are other models that cost more and have more power, but I don't think they offer more value. I'd recommend picking it up if you're interested in non-practical fun computing.