GamePad Digital
GamePad Digital (GPD), officially known as Shenzhen GPD Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese technology company that develops mainly miniature electronics that has been described as palmtop/handheld PCs, ultra-mobile PCs, and gaming-focused portables, often via crowdfunding.
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| Founded | 2013 |
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| Headquarters | Nanshan, Shenzhen, China |
| Website | www.gpd.hk |
GamePad Digital (GPD), officially known as Shenzhen GPD Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese technology company that develops mainly miniature electronics[1] that has been described as palmtop/handheld PCs, ultra-mobile PCs, and gaming-focused portables, often via crowdfunding.
History and products
[edit]Their first major product was the GPD XD, a handheld game console running Android, designed for running older video games. It was released in late 2015.[2][3] An upgraded version called GPD XD Plus was released in 2018.[4]
GamePad Digital introduced the GPD Win in late 2016, a palmtop computer with gaming controls like a handheld game console, running Windows 10.[5] Numerous successors have been developed by the company like GPD Win 2 and GPD Win Max. In 2024, CNET named the GPD Win 4 as one of the "best handheld gaming PCs".[6]
In 2017, the company launched GPD Pocket running on Windows 10 or Ubuntu, a palmtop computer and one which Forbes called the "world's smallest laptop" due to its pocketable size.[7][8][9] It was followed up by a second generation GPD Pocket 2, in 2018.[10] A third generation was released by 2021. The GPD Pocket 3 increases the display size to 8-inches.[11][12]
In December 2018, the company introduced the GPD MicroPC.[13] In June 2019, crowdfunding launched for GPD P2 Max, the "world's smallest Ultrabook".[14] A second generation was released in 2022.[15]
In 2024, the company also introduced its first standard sized notebook computer, GPD Duo, with two displays.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Christopher Harper (2024-03-01). "New GPD Win Mini 2024 is a Ryzen 8840U handheld with 7-inch 120Hz VRR display, detachable handles". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "GamePad Digital GPD XD". Trusted Reviews. 2015-11-28. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Hardware Review: Gamepad Digital GPD XD". Nintendo Life. 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "GPD XD Plus Android handheld gaming system now available for pre-order". 25 January 2018.
- ^ none (2024-11-05). "Review: GPD WIN - A Windows 10 handheld with roots from portable gaming". Neowin. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Thomas, Jacqueline (2024-09-24). "The Best Handheld Gaming PCs in 2024". IGN. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Rubino, Daniel (2017-07-25). "GPD Pocket review: An outstanding, but niche, PC for your pocket". Windows Central. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Sin, Ben. "Putting The 'World's Smallest Laptop' To The Test". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Byford, Sam (2017-12-21). "The GPD Win is a miraculous gaming laptop that fits in your pocket". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Tiny Windows 10 PC: GPD Pocket 2 gives you faster Intel Core m chip, new keyboard". ZDNET. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "GPD Pocket 3 is a 8-inch mini-laptop with 2-in-1 design, modular port design". ZDNET. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Linder, Brad (2021-11-26). "GPD Pocket 3 mini-laptop review (8 inch screen, modular ports, convertible design)". Liliputing. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "GPD MicroPC: More information on the UMPC coming soon on Indiegogo". 23 January 2019.
- ^ Endicott, Sean (2019-06-26). "GPD P2 Max, 'the world's smallest Ultrabook' launches on Indiegogo". Windows Central. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "GPD P2 Max 2022: Refreshed compact laptop is finally orderable with an Intel Jasper Lake processor". 31 March 2022.
- ^ "GPD's powerful dual-OLED laptop is now available to order". PCWorld. Retrieved 2024-11-05.