OneChipBook-12-A is a $215 mini laptop with an FPGA for retro computing

The OneChipBook-12-A is a modern mini laptop design for retro computing. It’s the latest in a line of systems from 8086YES! that are designed to let you run classic code from decades past on hardware that’s more portable than anything that would have been available at the time.

In fact, the newest laptop looks nearly identical to the MSXBOOK that was released earlier this year, but instead […]

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Chuwi MiniBook X N150 now available (convertible laptop with a 10.5 inch screen and Intel N150)

The Chuwi MiniBook X N150 is small laptop with a 10.51 inch 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display and a 360 degree hinge that lets you fold the screen back for use in tablet mode. First announced earlier this year, it’s the latest entry in the MiniBook line of mini-laptops, and it’s the first with an Intel N150 Alder Lake-N processor.

Now the MiniBook X N150 is available for […]

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GPD Pocket 3 mini-laptop gets another spec bump

The GPD Pocket 3 is a mini laptop with an 8 inch FHD+ touchscreen display that can swivel and folds down over the keyboard, allowing you to use this tiny PC as a laptop or tablet. There’s also a modular port section that allows you to swap out a USB-A port for an RS-232 or KVM module.

When it first launched in 2021, the Pocket 3 was available with a choice of Intel Core i7-1195G7 or Intel […]

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This 8 inch mini-laptop has an Intel N150 processor and 12GB RAM

A handful of Chinese PC makers have been selling mini-laptops with 8 inch displays and Intel Alder Lake-N processors for a few years. Now we’re starting to see new models with Intel Twin Lake chips.

One of the first to arrive is the X-Plus Piccolo 2-in-1 mini-laptop with an Intel N150 processor, which sells for $385, but I expect we’ll see nearly identical models from other brands soon.

For […]

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Lilbits: Mini-laptops, thin clients, and mid-range smartphone chips

The Chuwi MiniBook is a mini-laptop with an 8 inch display that’s been around in one form or another since 2019. Chuwi gave the little laptop a spec bump a few times over the years, and the most recent model features an Intel N100 Alder Lake-N processor. But I’m not aware of any stores that are actually selling that model… at least not to customers in the US.

It turns out you can buy a […]

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GPD Win Mini (2025) handheld gaming PC hits Indiegogo for $769 and up

The GPD Win Mini (2025) is a handheld gaming PC with 7 inch, 120 Hz display, support for up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor, and a clamshell design that makes the system look a little like a tiny laptop. It even has a QWERTY keyboard designed to let you type with your thumbs – the game controllers are positioned above the keyboard, and there’s a touchpad squeezed between […]

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Update: The ONEXPLAYER G1 handheld gaming PC/mini-laptop with a detachable keyboard goes up for pre-order on Indiegogo tomorrow. After teasing an AMD Strix Point version, ONEXPLAYER has revealed Intel Arrow Lake and AMD Hawk Point options as well. https://buff.ly/4a61iSF #ONEXPLAYER #OneNetbook #HandheldGamingPC #MiniLaptop #ONEXPLAYERG1

Chuwi MiniBook X goes Twin Lake: 10.51 inch laptop with Intel N150 and a 360 degree hinge

The Chuwi MiniBook X is a mini-laptop with a 10.51 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel touchscreen display, a 360-degree hinge that lets you use the notebook in laptop or tablet modes, and a relatively affordable price tag thanks to Chuwi’s use of entry-level Intel processors.

Chuwi launched the first MiniBook X in 2022 and an updated model the following year. Now Chuwi is planning to give its […]

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Read more: https://liliputing.com/chuwi-minibook-x-goes-twin-lake-10-51-inch-laptop-with-intel-n150-and-a-360-degree-hinge/

Lilbits: Turning a smartphone into a mini-laptop, the first 750 Hz monitor is coming, and MCON mobile game controller hits Kickstarter

Before smartphones were a thing, the world of pocket-sized computers were somewhat divided between touchscreen devices like the Palm Pilot and mini-laptops like the HP Jornada 720. Taking inspiration from the latter, TypingCat has designed a portable keyboard case for a Google Pixel 6 Pro that turns a smartphone into a mini-laptop, complete with a Linux-based desktop environment (running inside of Android, so you can still use the phone as… a phone).

In other recent tech news from around the web, UGREEN plans to expand the line of network attached storage (NAS) devices the company first unveiled a year ago. A company called KOORUI plans to show the first consumer monitor with a 750 Hz refresh rate at CES next week. And there’s a new crowdfunding campaign for a mobile game controller with an unusual design.

Turn your phone into a mini laptop [Thingiverse]

This work-in-progress project is a design for a 3D-printed chassis turns a Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone into a mini-laptop complete with a mini keyboard (and a desktop Linux UI running on Android). The kickstand is a particularly clever touch to keep the whole thing from tipping over.

Activate the Possibility of AI NAS [UGREEN]

UGREEN plans to expand its NASync line of network attached storage devices with the new iDX series featuring Intel Core Ultra chips and AI features including AI chat, smart tags, search, and meeting summarization.

KOORUI to Unveil the World’s First Monitor with a 750Hz Refresh Rate at CES 2025 [press release]

This 24.5 inch display has a FHD TN display panel, a 0.5ms response time, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR 400 support. It’s also the first “consumer-grade monitor” with a 750 Hz refresh rate.

MCON: The Switchblade of Mobile Controllers [Kickstarter]

This game controller for smartphones has a slide-out design that makes it feel like a somewhat chunky smartphone case when retracted, while giving you a full set of controls positioned below the screen when extended. It’s going for $99 during crowdfunding, which is 33% off the expected retail price of $149. It’s expected to start shipping in August.

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This work-in-progress project is a design for a 3D-printed chassis turns a smartphone into a mini-laptop complete with a mini keyboard (and a desktop Linux UI running on Android). The kickstand is a particularly clever touch to keep the whole thing from tipping over. https://buff.ly/4h1Lxia #DIY #MiniLaptop #Smartphones #3DPrinting

ONEXPLAYER G1 is an 8.8 inch mini-laptop for gaming (Detachable keyboard and up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

The ONEXPLAYER G1 is either a mini-laptop that an also be used as a handheld gaming system, or a gaming handheld that can also be used as a general-purpose laptop.

It’s a compact computer with an 8.8 inch display, an AMD Strix Point processor, and a QWERTY keyboard that’s just (barely) large enough for touch typing. But you can also lift the keyboard and remove it to reveal a set of […]

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Read more: https://liliputing.com/onexplayer-g1-is-an-8-8-inch-mini-laptop-for-gaming-amd-strix-point-and-a-detachable-keyboard/

GPD Win Max 2 (2025) is a mini gaming laptop with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

This week handheld PC maker GPD launched an updated version of its GPD Win 4 handheld gaming PC with a 6 inch display and an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 “Strix Point” processor, which should bring a significant performance boost over the Ryzen 7 8840U “Hawk Point” chip in the previous-generation model.

Now the company is giving the same treatment to GPD Win Max 2. This is a mini laptop with a 10,1 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel capacitive touchscreen display and a QWERTY keyboard large enough for touch-typing. But it’s also designed to be used as a handheld gaming PC, with a pair of integrated game controllers positioned above the keyboard, allowing you to hold the computer in two hands while playing games. The GPD Win Max 2 (2025) is now available for purchase from Indiegogo, and it should begin shipping to backers this month.

So far there’s only one configuration available, and it’s an expensive model with top-tier specs. GPD is charging $1462 for a GPD Win Max 2 with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage. It’s possible that lower-cost configurations with less memory or storage could show up in the future.

If you don’t care to wait for a cheaper Strix Point model, GPD is still selling a Hawk Point model with a Ryzen 7 8840U processor, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $958.

Aside from the processor, memory, and storage, the two systems are pretty much identical. There are a few small changes though: both USB Type-C ports are USB4 ports now, and the cooling module and fan have been redesigned.

While Indiegogo is a crowdfunding site, the GPD Win Max 2 is a device that’s actually been around for a few years at this point, so there’s little risk that GPD will fail to deliver a product if you place an order.

That said, there’s still some risk involved with buying any devices from GPD or other Chinese handheld PC makers like AYANEO and One Netbook: these companies have made some of the most interesting little computers I’ve seen in the past few years, but they also have less than stellar track records for offering customer service and support.

#gpd #gpdWinMax2 #gpdWinMax22025 #handheldGamingPc #miniLaptop #strixPoint

Update: The GPD Pocket 4 is now available for pre-order during an Indiegogo campaign. Prices for the 8.8 inch mini-laptop start at $829 during crowdfunding for a model with Ryzen 7 8840, but it's also available with up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. https://buff.ly/4fRxBH9 #GPDPocket4 #GPD #MiniLaptop #crowdfunding

OneGx 2 is a handheld gaming PC that’s also a mini-laptop with swappable keyboard layouts

Most of the handheld gaming PCs that have launched in the past few years have looked vaguely like a Nintendo Switch or Valve Steam Deck: there’s a display squeezed between a pair of game controllers and no physical keyboard.

But there are a handful of portable gaming PCs that do have keyboards for easier text input. The GPD Win 4 and AYANEO Slide, for example, have thumb keyboards that slide out from behind the screen. And the GPD Win Mini and Win Max look like little laptops with clamshell-style keyboards. One of the first entries in this space was the One Netbook OneGx mini-laptop that launched in 2020. Now One Netbook is preparing to launch a new model called the OneGx 2 that brings a few big changes to this little laptop.

The company hasn’t revealed official specs, pricing, or a release date yet. But in a teaser video posted to Chinese social video side Bilibili, One Netbook lays out some of the key features of the upcoming handheld gaming PC/mini laptop and promises that it’ll launch a beta testing program soon.

Like most modern handheld gaming PCs, the OneGx 2 features dual analog sticks with RGB backlights, action buttons, and linear triggers. But on this model, those controllers are positioned above a keyboard area.

Possibly the most intriguing thing about this keyboard is that there appears to be support for two different keyboard layouts. One is a split keyboard that allows you to type with your thumbs while holding the OneGx 2 in two hands. But you can also drop a more traditional keyboard attachment over the top of that split keyboard to give the little computer keys that are positioned more comfortably for ten-finger touch-typing.

It’s a little unclear how these two keyboards function from the promo video: I think it’s possible that the split keyboard is a capacitive touch keyboard while the full(er) sized keyboard has physical keys. But I could be wrong about that. Both keyboards are backlit.

Other confirmed features CNC aluminum body and a set of ports that includes USB4 Type-C, USB Type-A, and OCuLink.

There’s no word on the screen size or resolution, processor, memory, storage, or other features. But more details should be revealed closer to launch.

#handheldGamingPc #miniLaptop #oneNetbook #onegx #onegx2

GPD Pocket 4 is an 8.8 inch mini-laptop with up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Update: prices start at $829 for models with Ryzen 7 8840U or $1057 for a model with an AMD Ryzen AI 300 chip). https://liliputing.com/gpd-pocket-4-will-be-an-8-8-inch-mini-laptop-with-amd-ryzen-ai-300/ #GPDPocket4 #MiniLaptop #StrixPoint #crowdfunding #GPD

Micro Journal Rev.2.ReVamp is a compact word processor with a mechanical keyboard and a clamshell design

The developer behind the Micro Journal Rev.6 distraction-free writing device Lee wrote about earlier this summer is back with a new design featuring a larger display, a clamshell case that folds up when not in use, and a few other significant improvements.

Un Kyu Lee’s new Micro Journal Rev.2.ReVamp is basically a mini-laptop that’s purpose-built for use as a portable writing machine. But […]

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The MNT Pocket Reform is a tiny, modular mini-laptop that originally shipped with an NXP I.MX8M Plus processor. But now you can buy a $165 module + adapter to use a faster AM311D processor (the module has 50% less RAM though). https://buff.ly/4fPtQCw #PocketReform #MNT #MNTPocketReform #Modular #MiniLaptop

GPD Pocket 4 is an 8.8 inch mini-laptop with up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (crowdfunding)

The GPD Pocket 4 is a mini-laptop with an 8.8 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel, 144 Hz display, support for up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 “Strix Point” processor, and a convertible design that lets you twist the screen 180 degrees and fold it down over the keyboard for use in tablet mode.

While most of GPD’s other devices released in recent yars are designed first and foremost for gaming, the GPD Pocket 4 is a more of a productivity machine that can also be used for gaming. It has a QWERTY keyboard that should be large enough for touch typing, plenty of ports including USB4 and 2.5 GbE LAN, and a modular section that lets you add a port or 4G LTE module. First introduced earlier this year, the GPD Pocket 4 is now available for pre-order for $829 and up through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. It’s expected to begin shipping to backers in January, 2025.

Keep in mind that the starting price is for a model with a previous-gen AMD Ryzen 7 8840U “Hawk Point” processors featuring a Zen 4 CPU, RDNA 3 graphics, and a 16 TOPS NPU.

Higher-priced configurations with Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 “Strix Point” chips have Zen 5 CPUs, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and NPUs with up to 50 TOPS of AI performance.

Here are the crowdfunding and retail prices for each:

For the most part, the GPD Pocket 4 seems like a natural evolution of the 3-year-old GPD Pocket 3. The new model has a design that’s very similar, but it features a bigger screen with a faster refresh rate, a significantly faster processor (and a switch from Intel to AMD), and speedier memory.

In order to make room for the larger display the GPD Pocket 4 has a slightly larger body, but if you believe the promotional pictures it may also have slimmer bezels around the screen.

Another change? Like the GPD Pocket 3, the new Pocket 4 has a modular port section that lets you choose whether you want an extra USB Type-A port, an RS-232 port, or a KVM module.

What’s new for this the Pocket 4 is that GPD plans to offer a few new modules, including a 4G LTE module that will sell for $110 during crowdfunding or $125 at retail. The company never released an official 4G module for the Pocket 3 (although there is an unofficial one).

The RS-232 module will sell for $14 during crowdfunding and $20 at retail, while the KVM module will sell for $48 during the Indiegogo campaign and $55 after it ends.

Perhaps the biggest change is that instead of a 2021-era Intel processor, the GPD Pocket 4 is powered by recent AMD processors with higher-performance CPU and GPU hardware as well as dedicated NPUs for hardware-accelerated AI capabilities.

The entry-level model features an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor with Zen 4 CPU cores, 24MB of cache, and RDNA 3 graphics, while higher-priced models feature AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor options that combine Zen 5 and Zen 5C CPU cores with RDNA 3.5 graphics and up to 36MB of cache.

Some things that haven’t changed? The mini-laptop is so small that there’s not much room for a traditional touchpad. But instead of the optical touch sensor used in the GPD Pocket 2, the Pocket 3 and 4 do have a touchpad.

It’s just a small one that’s positioned above the right side of the keyboard, with left and right click buttons on the left. This makes it a touchpad that you can use while holding the computer in two hands… but I suspect that it’ll be easier to use an external mouse if you plan on using the little PC on a desk or table.

Here’s how the new model stacks up against the Pocket 3:

44.8 Wh battery
100W USB-C fast charger (20V/5A)

One more thing to keep in mind is that models with 64GB of memory may be exclusively available during crowdfunding: the company hasn’t decided whether it will continue selling a GPD Pocket 4 with 64GB of RAM once retail sales begin. So if you

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This article was first published August 14, 2024 and most recently updated November 27, 2024 with pricing information. 

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GPD Pocket 4: Mini-Laptop mit 9-Zoll-Display und 12-Kern AMD-CPU. Extrem vielseitig mit umlegbarem Touchscreen und moderner Technik. Erinnert an die UMPCs vergangener Jahre. #GPD #MiniLaptop #Pocket4 https://winfuture.de/news,144512.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia

Bon... The #OneMix3pro is up and running again with a fresh battery after the factory one puffed up.
Hope this one will last a bit longer than 3-4 years? (but I have my serious doubts due to the battery quality first impressions and also the thermals of the #minilaptop ... 🤔