GPD MicroPC is a 6-inch laptop for professionals

The portability of computer technology has become a fundamental trend in its development in recent years. Smartphones, tablets and laptops have become extremely tiny, while supporting many features. As good as a touch screen may be, however, it will not be able to match the physical QWERTY keyboard for convenience. Laptops are used by people of different professions - in the fields of communications, electricity, exploration, archeology, mining, manufacturing, training, services, government, government and many others. Today, we head to Shenzhen (China), where GPD HK was introduced with a tiny 6-inch GPD MicroPC portable laptop with high-performance, low-power performance that has many interfaces to connect peripherals (RJ45- 232, three USB 3.0 slots and microSDXC card reader), equipped with a comfortable backlit QWERTY keyboard, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory, and this is not all that different from this device from its analogs.

Features of the novelty

Modern laptops have quite impressive settings that allow them to be used not only for work, but also for gaming. So now, we can see a boom in the production of a variety of models of this computer technology. Most users prefer a universal screen size of 15.6 inches. However, if you have to travel often, then you start looking for something more compact. Fortunately, you can now find any device on the market that can fully meet our needs.

Earlier, we talked about another product from Chinese company GPD HK - a small stylish 7-inch GPD Pocket 2 laptop equipped with Windows 10 Home operating system, which received 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in memory further expanding it with SD cards up to 1TB. In addition, it handles multitasking perfectly, since the maximum clock speed of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 3.4 GHz. In addition, its stylish body is made of magnesium alloy (you can find more information about GPD Pocket 2 at the link).

Today's novelty has a very sturdy body made of synthetic ABS plastic 1 mm thick. It is fire-resistant, heat-resistant, has a Rockwell hardness of up to 109 R and has a flexural strength of up to 26,000 kg / cm2. Its integrity index reaches 97.63% when falling from a height of 1.5 m. Thus, you cannot be afraid that you accidentally miss it or break it in transport. In order to have a stylish look, the laptop has a matte finish on the top to help avoid fingerprints on the body or it is grinding during operation. The novelty received a sufficiently large air intake to cool the internal parts - up to 28% of the total area of its end.

The novelty also has legs 3 mm high, which will allow air to circulate freely, preventing the processor from overheating. The outlet of the air intake received a slight inclination - 45 °, which allows to avoid direct ingress of dust inside the body and to dissipate heat more smoothly. In addition, there is a special groove at the bottom to attach securely the laptop to the desk. There are also two copper nut openings on the bottom of the device to allow it to be secured to a tripod, stand or any other elevation.

The novelty received a 6-inch screen with high definition image - 1920 * 720 (HD) and wide viewing angles - 178°. The aspect ratio was 16:9. It is capable of delivering bright colors with smooth transitions and high definition images. To increase its durability against external factors, the display is covered on top by a Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protective glass, which protects it from shocks, chips, scratches and scuffs. The maximum opening angle of the laptop is 150°. The novelty has a handy QWERTY keyboard that can be used with one hand, since the keys are very compact. The touchpad here is at the top right and is located just above the keyboard. There is also a 3D mouse and a power button that is slightly recessed to avoid accidentally shutting down the device. The keyboard is also backlit, and the cooling system can be switched on manually with a dedicated button.

The novelty is equipped with a quad-core Intel Celeron N4100 processor with an average clock speed of 1.1 GHz, and maximum - up to 2.4 GHz. It is built on a 14nm manufacturing process. The new graphics card is the lntel UHD Graphics 600, which has a base frequency of 200 MHz and a maximum of 700 MHz. The notebook received LPDDR4 type memory. Its volume was 8 GB. The built-in memory provides 128GB of M.2 SSD here. At the same time, it can be expanded according to the manufacturer, indefinitely, connecting to the laptop various external devices such as flash drives, external hard drives or micro SDXC memory cards.

The dimensions of the novelty were 153 * 113 * 23,5 mm, and the weight - only 440 g. What kind of connectors can GPD MicroPC boast? There are more than enough of them here. For connection to monitors, computers and other information output devices, the RS-232 serial interface is provided here. To connect to the Internet, there is a RJ45 connector directly. Also included is HDMI, 3 USB Type A slots, one USB Type C, a micro SDXC card reader, a microphone, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for wired headphones. Among the wireless standards is the presence of Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4G / 5G Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac. An Ethernet card with data rates of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps supports a wired LAN.

The device supports fast charging based on PD 2.0, allowing you to charge half the battery in just half an hour. By the way, the novelty is equipped with two batteries at 3100 mAh each year. Laptop autonomy is between 6 and 8 hours depending on operating conditions. It supports charging from external 5V / 3A mobile batteries. In addition, it can be charged from the wall outlet directly using a special adapter. The installed operating system is Windows 10 Home, and can be supplied with Ubuntu MATE 18.10 at the request of the users.

Design and characteristics

The novelty received a streamlined design and stylish appearance. The color scheme is represented only in black. There are no other color variations.

Specifications:

Type - compact laptop;
Dimensions - 153 * 113 * 23,5 mm;
Weight - 440 g;
Screen diagonal - 6";
Screen resolution - 1920 * 720 pixels;
Viewing angles - 178°;
Aspect ratio - 16:9;
CPU - Intel Celeron N4100;
Clock frequency - 1.1 GHz (average), 2.4 GHz (maximum);
GPU - lntel UHD Graphics 600;
Frequency - 200 MHz (average), 700 MHz (maximum);
RAM - 8 GB LPDDR4;
Internal memory - 128 GB SSD;
Connection interfaces - RS-232, RJ45, USB Type A (3 pcs.), USB Type C (1 pc.), HDMI 2.0, micro SDXC card reader, microphone, 3.5 mm mini-jack;
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4G / 5G Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac;
Wired connection - Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps;
Battery - lithium polymer, 3100 mAh (2 pcs);
Autonomy - 6 - 8 hours;
Charging - 5V / 3A power adapter, external battery support;
Pre-installed operating system - Windows 10 Home or Ubuntu MATE 18.10;
Screen protection - Gorilla Glass 4;
Body material - ABS-plastic 1 mm thick;
Color is black.

When it comes out and how much it will cost

The novelty raised 606% more money than it did had originally needed. Production has begun, with the first deliveries already begun. Nothing is known about the date of entry into international markets. The device can be purchased at the manufacturer's official website or at reseller stores. The estimated retail price of the laptop is $414.

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