In August, GPD lifted the curtain on their Pocket 4 mini laptop, touting it as the first handheld device to sport AMD’s latest Strix Point APUs. Fast forward, and now GPD Game Consoles is pulling back the veil on the pricing for these handheld wonders. The lineup kicks off at $895 with a model powered by AMD’s Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U. For those who want to go all out, there’s the premium Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, boasting 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, reaching a price tag of $1,466.
Weighing in at a mere 770g, the GPD Pocket 4 mini is a lightweight champion that morphs seamlessly between handheld, laptop, and tablet modes. It features a physical keyboard, a touchpad, and a touchscreen, keeping functionality at your fingertips. This new version harnesses the power of AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, each tailored to fit different budget ranges. While the specs largely remain consistent across models, you’ll find variations in APU and RAM/SSD capacity. The Pocket Mini 4 boasts memory running at 7,500 MT/s, along with a crisp 2.5K 8.8-inch 144 Hz display offering a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut and a brightness of 500 nits. Connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard, all housed within a 28W TDP.
Official pricing details reveal that the entry-level GPD Pocket 4 is set at $895, although an early bird price of $829 is part of the IGG campaign. This base model packs 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, driven by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, featuring eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M iGPU.
If you’re eyeing the Strix Point version, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 might catch your attention. Sporting 10 Zen 5 cores and the Radeon 880M iGPU, it comes with 32GB of RAM and a roomy 2TB SSD, priced at $1,157.
Taking the crown is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, featuring 12 Zen 5 cores and driven by AMD’s top-notch Radeon 890M iGPU. This flagship version is configured with an impressive 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, retailing at $1,466. There’s also an option for a 4TB upgrade for those needing extra space.
GPD isn’t stopping at just the devices; they’ve announced some nifty add-ons as well. A $20 EIA RS-232 module caters to those needing legacy device support, and a 4G LTE module, priced at $125, ensures connectivity on the move. It’s worth noting that the Pocket 4 lacks an OCuLink port, so a USB4 connection would be necessary for connecting an eGPU.
As for availability, GPD has been tight-lipped about an exact release date for the Pocket 4. However, should the crowdfunding campaign unfold as expected, we might see these units hitting the market by year’s end.
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