In August, GPD made waves by introducing the Pocket 4 mini laptop, marking it as the first handheld to incorporate AMD’s latest Strix Point APUs. Recently, GPD Game Consoles unveiled the price range for these innovative devices. Starting at $895, you can snag a model with AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U, or if you’re ready to splurge, the premium model with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, boasting 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, will set you back $1,466.
The Pocket 4 mini is a mere 770 grams yet transforms effortlessly from a handheld to a laptop or tablet. It sports a physical keyboard, a touchscreen, and a touchpad. The new rendition embraces AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) along with Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, each tailored to fit various budget ranges. Across the board, we anticipate consistency in specs, except for differences in the APU and RAM/SSD configurations. Lively with features, the Pocket Mini 4 includes rapid 7,500 MT/s memory, a vibrant 8.8-inch 2.5K 144 Hz display offering 97% DCI-P3 color accuracy at 500 nits, combined with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. All packaged within a 28W TDP power envelope.
According to the official pricing, the base GPD Pocket 4 begins at $895, or $829 if you jump in during the IGG campaign. This model is decked with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and is driven by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU featuring eight Zen 4 cores alongside the Radeon 780M iGPU.
On the Strix Point front, the entry model is powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, packing 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU. This variant, priced at $1,157, includes 32GB of RAM and a generous 2TB of SSD storage to cover extensive data needs.
The top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is reserved for enthusiasts seeking maximum performance, featuring 12 Zen 5 cores along with AMD’s brisk Radeon 890M iGPU. This version is kitted out with a hefty 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage for $1,466, though a 4TB version is also available.
Additionally, GPD rolled out some nifty add-ons to complement the Pocket 4. Notably, an EIA RS-232 module for retro devices, priced at $20, and a 4G LTE module for those needing connectivity while out and about, tagged at $125. It’s pertinent to note that the Pocket 4 doesn’t offer an OCuLink port, so those intending to use an eGPU will have to make do with USB4.
As things stand, GPD hasn’t nailed down a specific release date for the Pocket 4, but if the crowdfunding campaign proceeds smoothly, we might just see it hit the shelves by the year’s end.
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