GamePad Digital (GPD), the makers of portable Windows-powered computers recently announced the second generation model of the Pocket PC lineup. The GPD Pocket 2 will run Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system, and it’s a micro-size device coming with hardware that you will find on a 15-inch laptop.
The tiny windows 10 Pocket PC is equipped with a 5 inch display, and powered by an Intel Atom x7 processor. Supported by 8GB of RAM. 11:39 am May 8, 2018 By Julian Horsey. Tiny Windows 10 PC: GPD Pocket 2 gives you faster Intel Core m chip, new keyboard. The seven-inch display GPD Pocket 2 PC could be out in July with thinner bezels, and a new keyboard design.
On June 1, the owner of GPD announced the campaign and also shared some photos of the Pocket 2.
It’s a super-portable laptop that can run Windows 10 and Ubuntu. It appears that the company will not sell the Linux variant but you’ll be able to install it manually. The micro-size device features a 7-inch display with 1920 x 1200 pixel touchscreen resolution.
The look of the GPD Pocket 2 is similar to first generation variant. GPD has included all the features that you may find on a high-end laptop from big manufacturers. For example, the GPD Pocket devices come with a keyboard, although it’s small and extremely portable, you can still type, it’s one of the minor drawbacks.
GPD Pocket 2 Specifications
GPD Pocket 2 is powered by the latest Intel Core M3-7Y30 Kaby lake processor. While the other details of the chipset are unknown at the moment, the Intel’s official site says that the processor supports 4M Cache and it can be clocked at up to 2.60 GHz.
It comes in two variants, the base model has 4GB of RAM, and GPD is also going to sell the device with 8GB of RAM, coupled up with 128GB of eMMC 5.0 storage. The Pocket PC also supports MicroSD card slot and features the long-lasting 6,800 mAh battery.
GPD Pocket 2 has USB Type-C port and 2 USB 3.0 Type-A ports. The device comes with pretty good hardware, and as you can see above.
It’s worth noting that the company is in the process of preparing the Pocket 2 for the Indiegogo campaign, and we’ll update this article when more details are available.
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GPD, the maker of the seven-inch Windows 10 GPD Pocket mini laptop, is planning to launch a successor model with thinner bezels and a more powerful CPU.
The first GPD Pocket, which debuted on Indiegogo last year, ran on a 1.6GHz Intel Atom x7-Z8750 quad-core processor and an Intel HD 405 graphics processor.
It also had 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution touchscreen display and a 7,000mAh battery. It was available with either Windows 10 or Ubuntu and currently costs around $480.
Wade, the co-owner of GPD, has now offered specs for the second generation model, according to Liliputing.
GPD is doing away with the pointing stick in the keyboard and it will remain a predominantly touchscreen device.
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However, the keyboard has been redesigned and now features a black strip above the keyboard for controlling functions such as volume and brightness. GPD is also sticking with the MacBook-style hinge rather than a Yoga-like 360 degree hinge.
The new model will come with a Intel Core m M3-7Y30 Kaby Lake processor, with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
There will also be a MicroSD card slot, a 6,800mAh battery, a capacitive pen, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and one USB Type-C port for changing and data transfer and a headphone jack.
Overall, the device should be slimmer, more powerful and have more screen space than its predecessor.
The price should be less than the Win 2 gaming device, which initially sold for $599. GPD isn't offering a Linux model but a Linux OS can be installed later.
The device may be available through an Indiegogo campaign as early as July, but this hasn't been finalized yet.
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