GPD Announced the Win 4 (2024) with AMD's Latest 8840U Chipset
Colin Smith — February 21, 2024 — Tech
References: gpd.hk & thinkcomputers.org
The GPD Win 4 (2024) is the world’s smallest handheld device powered by an AMD APU. It features either the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or the AMD Ryzen 5 8640U processors, which are based on the Zen 4 architecture and support the AVX-512 instruction set. The device also has 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x memory, and 512GB, 2TB, or 4TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The device has a 6-inch 1080p screen with variable refresh rate and 60Hz modes, a QWERTY keyboard with RGB lighting, dual ALPS 3D joysticks, L1/R1 buttons with RGB lighting, L2/R2 buttons with linear analog triggers, two programmable back buttons, a dual vibration motor, a 6-axis gyroscope, and an optical finger mouse. The device supports Windows 11 Home 64bit and other x86-based operating systems, such as HoloISO, and has a built-in Steam client and optimization tools.
The GPD Win 4 (2024) is expected to be available for pre-order in April 2024, and to ship in June 2024. The device will have different prices depending on the configuration and the region. The prices will vary based on the selected processor, storage, and RAM configuration. The device will also have an optional GPD G1 mobile docking station with external GPU support, though these prices will also vary based on the selected GPU. The device will be sold through the official GPD website, as well as other online platforms such as Amazon, Indiegogo, and AliExpress. The device will also be available in some physical stores in selected countries.
Image Credit: GPD
The GPD Win 4 (2024) is expected to be available for pre-order in April 2024, and to ship in June 2024. The device will have different prices depending on the configuration and the region. The prices will vary based on the selected processor, storage, and RAM configuration. The device will also have an optional GPD G1 mobile docking station with external GPU support, though these prices will also vary based on the selected GPU. The device will be sold through the official GPD website, as well as other online platforms such as Amazon, Indiegogo, and AliExpress. The device will also be available in some physical stores in selected countries.
Image Credit: GPD
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