Company:GamePad Digital
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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
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
- ↑ "New GPD Win Mini 2024 is a Ryzen 8840U handheld with 7-inch 120Hz VRR display, detachable handles" (in en). 2024-03-01. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/new-gpd-win-mini-2024-is-a-ryzen-8840u-handheld-with-7-inch-120hz-vrr-display-detachable-handles.
- ↑ "GamePad Digital GPD XD" (in en). 2015-11-28. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/gamepad-digital-gpd-xd.
- ↑ "Hardware Review: Gamepad Digital GPD XD" (in en-GB). 2015-11-18. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/hardware_review_gamepad_digital_gpd_xd.
- ↑ "GPD XD Plus Android handheld gaming system now available for pre-order". 25 January 2018. https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-XD-Plus-Android-handheld-gaming-system-now-available-for-pre-order.279932.0.html.
- ↑ none (2024-11-05). "Review: GPD WIN - A Windows 10 handheld with roots from portable gaming" (in en). https://www.neowin.net/reviews/review-gpd-win---a-windows-10-handheld-with-roots-from-portable-gaming/.
- ↑ Thomas, Jacqueline (2024-09-24). "The Best Handheld Gaming PCs in 2024" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/best-handheld-gaming-pc.
- ↑ Rubino, Daniel (2017-07-25). "GPD Pocket review: An outstanding, but niche, PC for your pocket" (in en). https://www.windowscentral.com/gpd-pocket-review.
- ↑ Sin, Ben. "Putting The 'World's Smallest Laptop' To The Test" (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2017/08/20/putting-the-worlds-smallest-laptop-to-the-test/.
- ↑ Byford, Sam (2017-12-21). "The GPD Win is a miraculous gaming laptop that fits in your pocket" (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/21/16804940/gpd-win-review-2-specs-features-price.
- ↑ "Tiny Windows 10 PC: GPD Pocket 2 gives you faster Intel Core m chip, new keyboard" (in en). https://www.zdnet.com/article/tiny-windows-10-pc-gpd-pocket-2-gives-you-faster-intel-core-m-chip-new-keyboard/.
- ↑ "GPD Pocket 3 is a 8-inch mini-laptop with 2-in-1 design, modular port design" (in en). https://www.zdnet.com/article/gpd-pocket-3-is-a-8-inch-mini-laptop-with-2-in-1-design-modular-port-design/.
- ↑ Linder, Brad (2021-11-26). "GPD Pocket 3 mini-laptop review (8 inch screen, modular ports, convertible design)" (in en-US). https://liliputing.com/gpd-pocket-3-mini-laptop-review/.
- ↑ "GPD MicroPC: More information on the UMPC coming soon on Indiegogo". 23 January 2019. https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-MicroPC-More-information-on-the-UMPC-coming-soon-on-Indiegogo.396941.0.html.
- ↑ Endicott, Sean (2019-06-26). "GPD P2 Max, 'the world's smallest Ultrabook' launches on Indiegogo" (in en). https://www.windowscentral.com/gpd-p2-max-worlds-smallest-ultrabook-launches-indiegogo.
- ↑ "GPD P2 Max 2022: Refreshed compact laptop is finally orderable with an Intel Jasper Lake processor". 31 March 2022. https://www.notebookcheck.net/GPD-P2-Max-2022-Refreshed-compact-laptop-is-finally-orderable-with-an-Intel-Jasper-Lake-processor.611038.0.html.
- ↑ "GPD's powerful dual-OLED laptop is now available to order" (in en). https://www.pcworld.com/article/2487473/gpds-powerful-dual-oled-laptop-is-now-available-to-order.html.
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