The GPD Pocket line of computers have earned a cult following in recent years thanks to their compact size and decent performance. With 7 inch displays and QWERTY keys, they’re some of the smallest laptop-style computers that you could be reasonably expected to touch type on. But typing can still be a bit of a […]
Lilbits 361: Chromebooks with numeric keypads are a thing now
Last week Acer unveiled the first Chromebook with a number pad on the right side of the keyboard. A few days later HP joined the party by introducing the new HP Chromebook 15. It’s a 15.6 inch laptop with a full HD display, a metal cover, a metal keyboard deck, and a backlit keyboard. The […]
GPD Win Max will be an AMD Ryzen-powered handheld gaming PC
The GPD Win Max is a new handheld gaming PC from the company that made the GPD Win and GPD Pocket line of devices. That’s about all GPD has confirmed so far. But a new set of leaked images of the computer’s insides tell us a lot about the upcoming device. It’ll be powered by […]
GPD might be prepping a Nintendo Switch-like device
Chinese device maker GPD has made a bit of a name for itself over the past few years by releasing a series of handheld computers for gaming, general purpose use, and for IT/networking professionals. But the company got its start by producing handheld Android gaming devices. So when GPD’s CEO posted an image of an […]
GPD MicroPC gets another upgrade: will ship with 8GB of RAM
The GPD MicroPC handheld Windows computer should begin shipping next month, and when it does it’ll have twice as much RAM as the demo unit I tested earlier this year. GPD has announced that the pocket-sized computer will ship with 8GB of RAM. The GPD MicroPC crowdfunding campaign ended today, and folks who already reserved […]
GPD Win Max handheld game console coming this year
Chinese electronics company GPD has released fascinating stream of handheld PCs over the past few years. The GPD Pocket line of computers are basically miniature laptops that ship with Windows 10. The GPD MicroPC is a more affordable device with additional ports, a thumb keyboard, and no touchscreen display. But the company’s first Windows-powered device […]
GPD MicroPC handheld computer will ship with 6GB of RAM (pre-release spec bump)
The GPD MicroPC is a tiny computer with a 6 inch display, a thumb keyboard, a whole bunch of full-sized ports, an Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core Gemini Lake processor, and 128GB of storage. When GPD unveiled the MicroPC, the company said it would ship with 4GB of RAM. And that’s how much was in the […]
GPD Pocket 2 handheld PC now available with 8GB RAM, Celeron 3965Y processor
GPD continues to iterate on its Pocket 2 line of handheld computers. A top-of-the-line model with an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage continues to sell for $669 to $750, depending on where you buy it from. But late last year the company introduced a cheaper model with a Celeron 3965Y […]
GPD MicroPC handheld computer preview
It’s been a good couple of years for handheld computer enthusiasts. Companies like GPD, One Netbook, and TopJoy have been cranking out Windows computers with screen sizes between 5.5 inches and 8 inches and for the most part each one seems better than the lat in one way or another. Now GPD’s fifth tiny Windows […]
GPD MicroPC keyboard test
GPD has been making handheld computers for a few years, starting with the GPD Win line of small gaming computers and following up with the GPD Pocket line of mini-laptop computers. This year the company is launching a new category, starting with the GPD MicroPC. It’s the company’s smallest mini computer to date — and […]
GPD MicroPC benchmarks
The GPD MicroPC is a handheld computer with an unusual design, an affordable price tag, and surprisingly decent performance. GPD unveiled the tiny computer late last year, showed it off at CES, and the company plans to launch an Indiegogo campaign for the MicroPC on February 15th. Backers will be able to pick one up […]
First look: GPD Micro PC handheld computer with Intel Gemini Lake (CES 2019)
The GPD MicroPC is a handheld computer with a 6 inch full HD display and an Intel Celeron N4100 Gemini Lake processor. It’s set to go up for pre-order through an Indiegogo campaign in February, and it should start shipping to backers in March or April. While final pricing hasn’t been determined yet, a GPD […]
GPD launches a cheaper Pocket 2 mini laptop with Celeron 3965Y
Chinese device maker GPD kicked off the recent mini laptop craze by launching the GPD Win handheld gaming PC and GPD Pocket mini laptop. This summer the company introduced an updated Pocket with an improved keyboard and a faster processor… along with a higher price tag. Folks who pre-ordered during a crowdfunding campaign were able […]
GPD MicroPC is a tiny $299 laptop aimed at IT Pros, coming in 2019
GPD has has been making pocket-sized Windows computers for a few years, starting with the GPD Win line of handheld gaming PCs and then expanding to the GPD Pocket line of tiny Windows laptops. Now GPD is getting ready to launch a new category of device. The GPD MicroPC is the company’s most affordable Windows […]