"Things are so expensive these days" - Has 5 retro handhelds, 4 mini consoles, 3 all in one retro cartridge consoles, 5 1980s computers, a bookshelf of software, 4 monitors, more consoles...
One important feature about this device is that the screen is landscape native. Unlike other devices like the aya neo for example, where the screen is actually portrait, forced into landscape which causes all sort of resolution issues with many games. But on this device (2024 version) thats not an issue :)
I got a mini laptop a few years ago and there's really something weirdly satisfying about having something tiny that runs full windows and being able to use a keyboard with it.
@@zergslayer69But you have to emulate it and it sucks. It’s completely impracticable over just getting an actual form of a PC, whether it be a desktop, a laptop, or a handheld PC. A smartphone doesn’t cut it.
Brings me joy to see a reviewer who gets the concept of this handheld! I've got my own (2023 model) and love it, especially how it sits in my tiny hands and how much power I've got in my pocket. I definitely appreciate you throwing in that it's not a good choice for most people, though, because anyone who doesn't like clamshells, needs a bigger screen, or has a reasonable budget will have a bad time with this one. Great video as always!
I am a person that HATES having to have a Separate LAPTOP, separate Game System, Separate Tablet, Separate Phone. I want something ALL IN ONE that does it ALL. This or the GPD WinMax 2 Pretty much ALMOST cover it. I have found NOTHING better. What else would I add? a Built in TV TUner (ATSC) and an FM/AM radio tuner built in....and this might be a stretch and too much to ask but...a built in SDR (Software Defined Radio hardware) or built in Amateur/HAM/GMRS Radio. THAT device would Destroy the Entire Universe just by turning it on!.... I can only dream though. But this and the GPD WInmax 2 come close...especially the Touchscreen which is a must for me which counts as a Drawing Tablet.
You dont need the app open. Click the windows Audio icon in the bottom right hand corner next to the clock to turn on / off DTS-X. Spacial audio off disables it. DTS-X only works for games running at a higher TDP like 10w and higher. Don't use DTS for lower wattages or you'll get sound clipping.
HECK YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!! Took a pause from editing my PortMaster clip just to watch this. Coffee in-hand and chair rolled back. Been really waiting for it. ❤😄
So the reason why it's called Motion Assistant is because the app was originally for setting up gyro controls on GPD devices. Over time they just kinda piled on more and more functionality on it, resulting in a monstrosity of an app.
@@rowanquinlan6049 I absolutely LOVE! It. I did a couple tweaks that really improve the experience. First set motion assistant to start with windows and start minimized. Then in motion assistant set up some keyboard shortcuts for some TDP presets, and ones for + and - 1 TDP. I have it boot straight to windows when it turns on, and go to steam big screen by default. I have it set to shut down when you hit power and go to sleep when you close the lid. I installed just the right grip so it’s easy to hold but still fits in the tiny case, and bought a super slim charger and magnetic attach cable. It works like a freaking DREAM!
Great channel. Very funny. Couldn’t agree more. It hits all the right notes for me and I’ve got a ton of these. An addiction? A very destructive addiction? Yes.
kinda wish the sticks were on the inside rather than the outside. Especially since X and A are usually the main contextual buttons since on a normal controller they're closer to the stick. With this layout you have to stretch further to do the actions that are meant to be quick. Nevermind the fact you've got to get passed your own muscle memory to go left instead of right.
I've owned one for several months. The controls are quite compact so you don't actually have to stretch nearly as much as you might expect. It took me about 2 days to get used to the side by side controls.
I still have mine but one of the trigger buttons got damaged and it's been just sitting in my dresser collecting dust. I wish GPD still made spare parts for it but no
Wow! This thing is smaller than my old ASUS EeePC 2G Surf that I took with me everywhere about then years ago, but so much more capable! I can put up with Windows if it will let me play just about anything I want to on it. Finally a keyboard/controller combo that really seems to work! Yeah, it's pricey, but I'll figure out something… You had me at "pocket."
I bought this not expecting much, I just wanted to try a tiny laptop. But this was smaller, more comfortable, more performant and just more fun than I expected! It's definitely risen up as one of my fave devices, great review as usual!
great review, I love my win mini! One note about mouse mode, the triggers actually speed up the mouse acceleration so you may be more comfortable using that over the trackpad when gaming.
I considered this a while back as a travel laptop/gaming handheld but the keyboard is much too small for it to be functional as a laptop replacement. Their WIN MAX 2 is more in line as a travel/portable laptop replacement but too bulky as a handheld and price is way more. I need a GPD WIN medium!
Recently bought the 7840U version of this and I love it, runs CAD, Tekla BIM Software, Bluebeam Revu, Idea Statica and I can just play video games whenever I want. GTA V was my first install on it and it plays great. Battery life could be a bit better but if you got one of those big chonker brick batteries you score yourself a reasonable amount of extra life force.
I love how there are so many different variations of handheld PCs, one for everyone. All I want is a controller with a mini pc inside and no screen, just connect to AR glasses.
Adding again. The 2 hour battery life...is it the same for watching movies and using the OS for browsing and such? 2 hours is a deal breaker for what I need it for...which is I can only get ONE device that will be my MAIN computer and Gaming System and Entertainment system and DJ-ing system. So it sounds like I may have to go with the GPD WInmax 2
Nope, movies and browsing is a much easier task. Probably get closer to 6-7 hours depending on screen brightness and volume etc. You can lower the TDP while doing that stuff to save battery too.
I'm really interested to see how this little machine handles BazziteOS. Would love to see more videos from you about putting that OS to the test on some of these PC handhelds.
OQO and Sony (Sony UX) were the first companies to put full Windows OS in a small handheld factor, they set the standards for these devices back in the 2000s but didn't catch on until GPD Win 1 in 2015, GPD was the company that brought it back and reimagined and improved on that concept, the actual name for these small computers is called a UMPC, or Ultra Mobile PC. People were all raving about how revolutionary the Steam Deck are, but those people don't know that UMPC had existed for a very long time, and Valve and the major PC brands doesn't understand this concept as well as GPD does.
Nice! What are some of your favourite games to play on it? I'm loving Witcher 3 and Crusader Kings. I love that I can use the trackpad in the inventory in Witcher 3 and then use the game controls for the rest of the stuff.
@@TechDweeb i know you didnt ask me, but modded bethesda games are great if you run a mod that allows input from both mouse and controller. I have reignited my love for modding games with this device. that's one aspect reviewers forget about this device and other gpd products. It is a joy to mod games on umpcs like the gpd win mini. thank for seeing the vast potential of this device.
After months of me bugging you in the comments to buy one you only borrowed it from a friend? I have the original 7840u with oculink from last oct and they made a 7640u and a 8840u. There is no 8640u btw. Well at least you got to try one. It's the only handheld I daily drive with no regrets. You have to love to tinker to set it up proper but it's so worth the drama.
Makes me wonder what SOC the ROG Ally X will come with. The 7 8840u is not really that much of a jump from last gen, so ASUS shouldn't ask way too much in terms of pricing.
It'll be the Z1 extreme. The only upgrades on the X will be the battery, ram speed (should be a little better performance) and ram capacity, and some minor form factor and controls changes.
I want one of these, but will probably never bite, maybe when newer models come out. The dpad and buttons seem really far to press. They give me anxiety to look at, but you seemed to play with them fine. They are completely inverted to the Steam Deck layout, which I have gotten pretty used to, I think that layout makes more sense. I can totally see the appeal in this device, and they have came quite far since their previous models. I like the portability of it, the fact you can close it and easily store it, even without a case if you needed to.
This is kinda close to how id imagine a steamdeck 2. If there was something that can be linux based for 350-450 in the same form factor made that would be great.
I want one because of most of what you said, but mainly because its pocket sized with enough power to run engineering software on site, connect to and control factory machinery, and connect to and control automotive computers. I can do all my mechanical engineering nerd stuff AND play games on the train 😁
I switched out my ROG Ally for an AyaNeo Slide specifically because of those Windows hiccups dealing with an on screen keyboard. I could see using this guy for the same reason.
The best thing about PCs like that now, is you can always just plug it into your TV, plug in a controller, and use it like a game console. I personally prefer the GPD Win 4. The mini is specifically a hybrid. It kind of depends what you want.
In a recent video, you said you like me because I've watched it till the end. Now you said you don't like me. Which is it man? Make up your mind, the suspense is killing me!
You can get more battery, im averaging about 3.5 to 4 hours. Set your TDP to 9, thats where the device is lowest but still stable in most games. Turn your battery saver option in Windows power setting on (most important, outside of tdp manipulation). Turn your backlight to 20%, thats the sweetspot for saving power but still being able to see. Set your resolution in windows to 720p. If your playing anything outside of steam. Exit out of steam as that also consumes power in the background. For further powersaving you can also manipulate the priority of programs running in your devices background. I now get almost 4 hours of playtime, which is incredible. Im on a GPD Win 4, 7640u.
I think this thing is so cool, especially with the right use case. If this had existed for my deployments to Afghanistan, it would have been perfect. May be great for people who travel a lot, military, even college students!
I had the same dream as little dweeb😊 only besides my pocket computer I wanted a wristwatch computer with radio fm (mp3 didn't exist) and phone, I should have patented my ideas when I was 5 in the 80`s 😂 greetings from Spain!
I have been interested in the gpd line for a while, but they all seemed underpowered. The new AMD proc seems to get rid of that problem. I am tempted more now than previous. What size nvme does it use? 2230? 2240? 2280?
I'd absolutely love it if they released a super cheap version of this with the n100 for like 300 bucks, I want one so bad but the price instantly makes it not a chance in hell
@cheeeeezewizzz if that were true I'd be able to get last years gpd win 4 for 500 right now, but unfortunately they don't really sell enough of these for their value to go down that much.
That's a device which is to be added to the list of portable Win console. And PC. It's not for everyone, like you said, but it offers a wide range of other tools than Win consoles don't have...
"Tiny houses, tiny cars, tiny retro-handhelds, tiny food, tiny cats, tiny cat food..." and tiny bank account.
😂
"Things are so expensive these days" - Has 5 retro handhelds, 4 mini consoles, 3 all in one retro cartridge consoles, 5 1980s computers, a bookshelf of software, 4 monitors, more consoles...
Tiny pps.
Whispers..."Little Bits"
If it ain't tiny, you're doing it wrong
One important feature about this device is that the screen is landscape native. Unlike other devices like the aya neo for example, where the screen is actually portrait, forced into landscape which causes all sort of resolution issues with many games. But on this device (2024 version) thats not an issue :)
Definitely!
I think Valve uses some kind of magic with SteamOS to get older PC games run on a portrait display.
@@smidlee7747 the whole steam deck and how it manages power and battery is pure magic 🪄
@@smidlee7747They do. It's called proton
Good to know, so you can use AMD AFMF and double the FPS because of this screen.
Clamshell designs bring back good memories of the DS And Gameboy Advanced families.
I got a mini laptop a few years ago and there's really something weirdly satisfying about having something tiny that runs full windows and being able to use a keyboard with it.
“We all know how smooth “heck” is” that caught me off guard😂😂
Can you imagine always having a computer that can fit in your pocket
A cellphone?..... I know you meant a Windows PC.
@@smidlee7747 nah I meant smartphones
@@smidlee7747 that was the joke, you dork
You can run windows on android phones now too
@@zergslayer69But you have to emulate it and it sucks. It’s completely impracticable over just getting an actual form of a PC, whether it be a desktop, a laptop, or a handheld PC. A smartphone doesn’t cut it.
Brings me joy to see a reviewer who gets the concept of this handheld! I've got my own (2023 model) and love it, especially how it sits in my tiny hands and how much power I've got in my pocket. I definitely appreciate you throwing in that it's not a good choice for most people, though, because anyone who doesn't like clamshells, needs a bigger screen, or has a reasonable budget will have a bad time with this one. Great video as always!
I am a person that HATES having to have a Separate LAPTOP, separate Game System, Separate Tablet, Separate Phone. I want something ALL IN ONE that does it ALL. This or the GPD WinMax 2 Pretty much ALMOST cover it. I have found NOTHING better. What else would I add? a Built in TV TUner (ATSC) and an FM/AM radio tuner built in....and this might be a stretch and too much to ask but...a built in SDR (Software Defined Radio hardware) or built in Amateur/HAM/GMRS Radio. THAT device would Destroy the Entire Universe just by turning it on!.... I can only dream though. But this and the GPD WInmax 2 come close...especially the Touchscreen which is a must for me which counts as a Drawing Tablet.
Thats every preppers wet dream too
As long as it comes with an usb-A hole I'm up for it
The 2924 version has USB a. They swapped the occulink port for it which IMO was a bad move. This thing paired with the G1 egpu is great if you travel.
You dont need the app open. Click the windows Audio icon in the bottom right hand corner next to the clock to turn on / off DTS-X. Spacial audio off disables it. DTS-X only works for games running at a higher TDP like 10w and higher. Don't use DTS for lower wattages or you'll get sound clipping.
Good to know!
HECK YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!! Took a pause from editing my PortMaster clip just to watch this. Coffee in-hand and chair rolled back. Been really waiting for it. ❤😄
Cheers buddy ☕
Motion Assistant also helps with gyroscope controls. Maybe the application was developed based on that? Who knows.
Now this is a real handheld 👍 Good job Dweeb ❤
So the reason why it's called Motion Assistant is because the app was originally for setting up gyro controls on GPD devices. Over time they just kinda piled on more and more functionality on it, resulting in a monstrosity of an app.
Been waiting for mine! It should be here in a few days. You've gotten me all excited for it again after a decent wait, lol!
Niiice!
What’s it like
@@rowanquinlan6049 I absolutely LOVE! It. I did a couple tweaks that really improve the experience. First set motion assistant to start with windows and start minimized. Then in motion assistant set up some keyboard shortcuts for some TDP presets, and ones for + and - 1 TDP. I have it boot straight to windows when it turns on, and go to steam big screen by default. I have it set to shut down when you hit power and go to sleep when you close the lid. I installed just the right grip so it’s easy to hold but still fits in the tiny case, and bought a super slim charger and magnetic attach cable. It works like a freaking DREAM!
Great channel. Very funny. Couldn’t agree more. It hits all the right notes for me and I’ve got a ton of these. An addiction? A very destructive addiction? Yes.
kinda wish the sticks were on the inside rather than the outside. Especially since X and A are usually the main contextual buttons since on a normal controller they're closer to the stick. With this layout you have to stretch further to do the actions that are meant to be quick. Nevermind the fact you've got to get passed your own muscle memory to go left instead of right.
I'm with ya. I wish they just copied the Steam Deck layout.
I've owned one for several months. The controls are quite compact so you don't actually have to stretch nearly as much as you might expect. It took me about 2 days to get used to the side by side controls.
I still have my GPD first generation. Still works great to this day.
I still have mine but one of the trigger buttons got damaged and it's been just sitting in my dresser collecting dust. I wish GPD still made spare parts for it but no
Yeah me too. Still using it today. Also have one of these coming.
@@Moes_Prep_and_Tech Same thing happened to mine. I opened it up and now two of my triggers don't have springs.
This video is truly excellent. I’m glad RUclips recommended you!
Thanks buddy!
"That's what she said" oh man TD I almost died right there 😂😂😂😂
Another awesome video thank you!
Wow! This thing is smaller than my old ASUS EeePC 2G Surf that I took with me everywhere about then years ago, but so much more capable!
I can put up with Windows if it will let me play just about anything I want to on it.
Finally a keyboard/controller combo that really seems to work!
Yeah, it's pricey, but I'll figure out something…
You had me at "pocket."
Good morning fellow nerds
Late afternoon here, but good afternoon
Toppathemornin' to ya!
@@TechDweeb *hifive*
@@TechDweebfake voice
@@TechDweebi ran your audio back and you added that raspy though auto tune
GPD just made an Announcement for a New Device Called The GPD DUO, 2 screens. It looks interesting, I forgot to Mention it has OLED Screens as well
Love your warm and fuzzy content.
your wood finsh on your desk makes this video very cozy,.... also great video and interesting device.
Thanks for saying so!
Is that a gaming PC in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
It's my wiener.
@@TechDweebthat is a solid straight man (as in a comedic routine) joke 😂
I bought this not expecting much, I just wanted to try a tiny laptop. But this was smaller, more comfortable, more performant and just more fun than I expected! It's definitely risen up as one of my fave devices, great review as usual!
"In my opinion which is all that matters"😂
Wake up babe, there's a new TechDweeb on.
Tell your babe I said hi
Babe sorry I was deadess sleepy and just woke up.
great review, I love my win mini! One note about mouse mode, the triggers actually speed up the mouse acceleration so you may be more comfortable using that over the trackpad when gaming.
Good to know!
Just found your channel and you're underrated man, good humour, editing, vibes.
emulation test when? also great video. happy to see that you have come a long way.
I considered this a while back as a travel laptop/gaming handheld but the keyboard is much too small for it to be functional as a laptop replacement. Their WIN MAX 2 is more in line as a travel/portable laptop replacement but too bulky as a handheld and price is way more. I need a GPD WIN medium!
External keyboard when needed. They are small.
I just noticed you only have 77k subscribers, i'm surprised, with this level of content, it should be a lot more.
Recently bought the 7840U version of this and I love it, runs CAD, Tekla BIM Software, Bluebeam Revu, Idea Statica and I can just play video games whenever I want. GTA V was my first install on it and it plays great. Battery life could be a bit better but if you got one of those big chonker brick batteries you score yourself a reasonable amount of extra life force.
Man I really like everything about this device but I'm still rockin' my Ayaneo Air 1S. The idea of a tiny laptop in your pocket is so cool though 😢
This is the first form factor that got GPD to where they are today
I love how there are so many different variations of handheld PCs, one for everyone. All I want is a controller with a mini pc inside and no screen, just connect to AR glasses.
That exists, forgot what it's called
Adding again. The 2 hour battery life...is it the same for watching movies and using the OS for browsing and such? 2 hours is a deal breaker for what I need it for...which is I can only get ONE device that will be my MAIN computer and Gaming System and Entertainment system and DJ-ing system. So it sounds like I may have to go with the GPD WInmax 2
Nope, movies and browsing is a much easier task. Probably get closer to 6-7 hours depending on screen brightness and volume etc. You can lower the TDP while doing that stuff to save battery too.
Clamshells are the superior form factor. 👌🏽
I'm really interested to see how this little machine handles BazziteOS. Would love to see more videos from you about putting that OS to the test on some of these PC handhelds.
New to this channel. I was wondering if you are using voice filter? or just natural cold?
No filter. It's 90% me, 10% extra dweebed up version of me.
Looks amazing. Would love to own one.
My favourite small handheld! 🔥
Imagine this form factor with the Snapdragon X Elite SOC. We just need a solid translation layer for all X86 games and it will be awesome.
Enjoyed this video with a bowl of popcorn in a way I didn't realize I would. Wowzer!
What about retrogaming? I saw some footage of Contra on NES but nothing much about older generations in general and how they perform
"Small is the new big" hear that little buddy
GPD products look awesome but I always end up wishing they'd do a budget version with something like a helio chip running android.
Small PC time with the Tech King
That USB. What an A hole.
As in USB type A haha. Funny.
I think, like The Phawx, you too will learn to love this form factor as a hybrid device.
I'm sold already
OQO and Sony (Sony UX) were the first companies to put full Windows OS in a small handheld factor, they set the standards for these devices back in the 2000s but didn't catch on until GPD Win 1 in 2015, GPD was the company that brought it back and reimagined and improved on that concept, the actual name for these small computers is called a UMPC, or Ultra Mobile PC.
People were all raving about how revolutionary the Steam Deck are, but those people don't know that UMPC had existed for a very long time, and Valve and the major PC brands doesn't understand this concept as well as GPD does.
Motion Assistant also let's you use the on board Gyro for games dude! Damn I'm gonna need to make a video soon.
Also good to know! I never use gyro in games. I know lots of people like it for flick stick FPS style but I could never get used to it.
I love mine !! Great device !!
Nice! What are some of your favourite games to play on it? I'm loving Witcher 3 and Crusader Kings. I love that I can use the trackpad in the inventory in Witcher 3 and then use the game controls for the rest of the stuff.
@@TechDweeb i know you didnt ask me, but modded bethesda games are great if you run a mod that allows input from both mouse and controller. I have reignited my love for modding games with this device. that's one aspect reviewers forget about this device and other gpd products. It is a joy to mod games on umpcs like the gpd win mini. thank for seeing the vast potential of this device.
@@TechDweeb I like to play sports games. Madden 24 and NBA 2K24 in particular. Plan on playing The Last of Us and the Tomb Raider games too.
So you're telling me I can 3D model on this little lump. I'm so happy I saw this
Some ventilation down there...thrrrrpppp 😮 😂😂😂
After months of me bugging you in the comments to buy one you only borrowed it from a friend? I have the original 7840u with oculink from last oct and they made a 7640u and a 8840u. There is no 8640u btw. Well at least you got to try one. It's the only handheld I daily drive with no regrets. You have to love to tinker to set it up proper but it's so worth the drama.
No output for an external monitor, or will the USB-C work for that?
I use a portable monitor via usb-c with my Win Mini and it works just fine
Yeah display via USBC
What a great channel, worth following. Thank you and good luck.
This reminds me of the Nvidia shield portable, i wish someone would make a portable device like that
I still own the gen 1 official launch, it works pretty damn well STILL. Fucking love my shield. This looks like a spiritual successor 100%
How do you get the display on the game to the left top corner? what app are you using? And do you have a video help you how to do it?
That's MSI Afterburner (tutorial: ruclips.net/video/2yocf3uKqE0/видео.html)
nice seeing Freddy Kruger doing tech reviews.
Reminds me of the idea of those old netbooks if they didn't blow. This is what I imagined they would eventually become.
Nice!! Is this the 2024 version?? I’ve been having this on my list for awhile cause $$$ lol
Yup, 2024 version.
At first I thought this one was the one with the bigger keyboard which looks even more unwieldy to hold.
The Win Max. Yeah that one is pretty big.
@@TechDweeb ya how they thought putting controlls on that was a good idea I'll not understand.
Hoping for an OLED Win Mini. SteamDeck OLED spoiled me for LCD.
I love the first rule in gaming. Can it please Doom?
Makes me wonder what SOC the ROG Ally X will come with. The 7 8840u is not really that much of a jump from last gen, so ASUS shouldn't ask way too much in terms of pricing.
It'll be the Z1 extreme. The only upgrades on the X will be the battery, ram speed (should be a little better performance) and ram capacity, and some minor form factor and controls changes.
I want one of these, but will probably never bite, maybe when newer models come out. The dpad and buttons seem really far to press. They give me anxiety to look at, but you seemed to play with them fine. They are completely inverted to the Steam Deck layout, which I have gotten pretty used to, I think that layout makes more sense. I can totally see the appeal in this device, and they have came quite far since their previous models. I like the portability of it, the fact you can close it and easily store it, even without a case if you needed to.
The 4th fav aunt caught a random stray lmao
What program or application can be used to make the keyboard backlight always off?
This is kinda close to how id imagine a steamdeck 2. If there was something that can be linux based for 350-450 in the same form factor made that would be great.
I'm with ya
the 1st oneeeeee. yeahh
🏆
I want one because of most of what you said, but mainly because its pocket sized with enough power to run engineering software on site, connect to and control factory machinery, and connect to and control automotive computers. I can do all my mechanical engineering nerd stuff AND play games on the train 😁
@TechDweeb What do you think of using the new M4 Ipad as a retro console now that emulators are on the app store?
Amazing idea! Any way you can play retro games on a great screen is worth doin'.
Any way you can get your hands on a clockworkpi uconsole, for a review?
I hope I can!
I switched out my ROG Ally for an AyaNeo Slide specifically because of those Windows hiccups dealing with an on screen keyboard. I could see using this guy for the same reason.
I'm with ya
Much prefer this over the fat deck designs. Makes games look more impressive running on something smaller
The best thing about PCs like that now, is you can always just plug it into your TV, plug in a controller, and use it like a game console. I personally prefer the GPD Win 4. The mini is specifically a hybrid. It kind of depends what you want.
or better yet, plug it into an eGPU then have it output to a TV/monitor and you have yourself a powerful gaming PC when docked
I cant wait until the Dweeb reviews the RG35XXSP. Hope he makes a video on Mustard OS as well. Lots of talk about that one these days.
In a recent video, you said you like me because I've watched it till the end. Now you said you don't like me. Which is it man? Make up your mind, the suspense is killing me!
I'm fickle. Deal with it.
Gpd makes fantastic devices. I don’t have this one as I have the max 2023, but I was very tempted. I still get tempted every time I see it😂
Hard to believe how far we've come from netbooks.
That wax in the ears part really got me lmaooooo 😂😂😂😂
You can get more battery, im averaging about 3.5 to 4 hours. Set your TDP to 9, thats where the device is lowest but still stable in most games. Turn your battery saver option in Windows power setting on (most important, outside of tdp manipulation). Turn your backlight to 20%, thats the sweetspot for saving power but still being able to see. Set your resolution in windows to 720p. If your playing anything outside of steam. Exit out of steam as that also consumes power in the background.
For further powersaving you can also manipulate the priority of programs running in your devices background.
I now get almost 4 hours of playtime, which is incredible. Im on a GPD Win 4, 7640u.
I think this thing is so cool, especially with the right use case. If this had existed for my deployments to Afghanistan, it would have been perfect. May be great for people who travel a lot, military, even college students!
So....about that link from where I can buy it...Can't see it!
Doh! Sorry, added 😅
Overall this blows away any other handheld, even the win Max 2 at 10 in is not that big blows away everyone
Does it run windows 11? Can you run steam on it? Could you glue in a Kris cool drive into it? Thanks
Yes, yes, and YES! (Kriscoolmod makes a MicroSD version, that's what I used when I tested Contra there)
Usual info wih great humor. Jumped my wife laughing at the red flatulance!
Perfect Landing @ 15:00 in that Skate Session. Happy Friday!
This will be my xmas present to myself
Can you hook this up to the 12tb kinhank gaming HD? Try this for your next video content.
Definitely!
I had the same dream as little dweeb😊 only besides my pocket computer I wanted a wristwatch computer with radio fm (mp3 didn't exist) and phone, I should have patented my ideas when I was 5 in the 80`s 😂 greetings from Spain!
something important to remember is that gpd limit's the battery to 95% so you can use it as a desktop pc constantly desktop
I have been interested in the gpd line for a while, but they all seemed underpowered. The new AMD proc seems to get rid of that problem. I am tempted more now than previous. What size nvme does it use? 2230? 2240? 2280?
it uses 2230 but there is an stl file that allows you to 3D print a case that fits a 2280 nvme ssd, you just need to buy one of those nvme extenders
Usually how much power draw required to play PS2 games? Is 8w TDP sufficient?
I'd absolutely love it if they released a super cheap version of this with the n100 for like 300 bucks, I want one so bad but the price instantly makes it not a chance in hell
I'm with ya there. N100 retro and indie games in this form factor would be a great fit!
wait about 6 months and pick up last years model, You should be able to get the entry level model for like 500 bucks
@cheeeeezewizzz if that were true I'd be able to get last years gpd win 4 for 500 right now, but unfortunately they don't really sell enough of these for their value to go down that much.
That's a device which is to be added to the list of portable Win console. And PC. It's not for everyone, like you said, but it offers a wide range of other tools than Win consoles don't have...