GPD Win

[HTFOff]

GPD is releasing a windows based handheld console/umpc. Uses an x5-z8500 chip, 5.5''/720p.

Nothing groundbreaking, but a welcome sight for those interested in this type of handheld. (Like me.)

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-laptop-fitting-in-your-pocket--2#/story

 

[Lil Frier]

Interesting, but I wouldn't touch that from a mile away.

 

[HTFOff]

Heads up, 6 days left for the "special" price for early backers.

Sadly, it's looking more and more like this company will be getting my money.

Early prototype

 

[whm1974]

I'm thinking about getting one as well and installing Manjaro Linux on it. I was looking at the DrangonBox Pyra, but that uses an ARM CPU.

According to these two threads, Linux should be able to run on this:

http://gpdclub.longluntan.com/t20-make-it-as-linux-handheld-computer?highlight=GPD+win+linux
http://gpdclub.longluntan.com/t23-linux-on-the-gpd-win

 

[HitAnyKey]

As cool as this device might be (not entirely sure that it is) I am not sure this unit really falls under the Console Gaming category.

Seems like this discussion is better served under Mobile Devices and Gadgets.

 

[whm1974]

Yeah but the company is mostly promoting this as a portable PC gaming system. But it can used for other things besides gaming.