Back in August, GPD made waves by announcing their Pocket 4 mini laptop, heralded as the first handheld device to feature AMD’s cutting-edge Strix Point APUs. Recently, GPD Game Consoles unveiled the pricing for these handheld wonders. The range kicks off at $895, sporting AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U, and climbs to a hefty $1,466 if you’re eyeing the top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which comes fully loaded with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
Weighing just 770 grams, the GPD Pocket 4 mini is as versatile as it is light, effortlessly morphing between handheld, laptop, and tablet modes. It’s equipped with a physical keyboard, a touchscreen, and even a touchpad. The latest model showcases AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, suited to different pricing tiers. While the APU and RAM/SSD configurations might vary, other specifications are expected to stay consistent across models. This pocket-sized powerhouse delivers memory speeds of 7,500 MT/s and features a dazzling 2.5K 8.8-inch 144Hz display with 97% DCI-P3 color accuracy and brightness of 500 nits. Connectivity is taken care of with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, all powered by a 28W TDP.
For those considering the base model, the GPD Pocket 4 is priced at $895 or a discounted $829 if purchased during the IGG campaign. This model includes 16GB of RAM and a generous 1TB of storage, driven by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, offering eight Zen 4 cores paired with the Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
Stepping up to the Strix Point range, the most affordable option comes with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, boasting 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU. This version, tagged at $1157, comes with a robust 32GB of RAM and a hefty 2TB SSD.
At the pinnacle is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, packing 12 Zen 5 cores, with AMD’s top Radeon 890M iGPU under the hood. It’s a beast of a machine, equipped with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, all yours for $1,466. Interestingly, there’s even a 4TB variant for those needing extra space.
Beyond the devices themselves, GPD has rolled out a few extras. A $20 EIA RS-232 module is available for those needing legacy device support, and a 4G LTE module is offered for an additional $125, ensuring connectivity on the move. Notably, the Pocket 4 lacks an OCuLink port, so USB4 will be your best bet if you plan on using an external GPU.
There’s no official word on a release date for the Pocket 4 just yet. However, if all goes well with the crowdfunding initiative, we can probably expect to see these hit the market by year-end.
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