GPD confirms MicroPC 2 global release date with device already available for significantly less in China
The global launch of GPD's next mini laptop is fast approaching. Having confirmed a starting price of $495 last week, the company has now confirmed that the MicroPC 2 will launch on Indiegogo in just three days' time. Specifically, the device should be available to back on the popular crowdfunding website from 02:00 UTC on July 10 with the following hardware:
| GPD MicroPC 2 | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Processor N250 |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Display | 7-inch IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness |
| I/O | 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet1x 3.5 mm combo jack1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Power Delivery) |
| Battery | 27.5 Wh/45 W charging |
In short, the MicroPC 2 is a smaller and less powerful alternative to the already comparatively tiny Pocket 4 (curr. $1,481 on Amazon). By default, GPD will ship the MicroPC 2 with 512 GB of storage. However, the mini laptop can also be upgraded with more storage via its M.2 2280 slot. Please note that this slot only provides PCIe Gen3 ×4 bandwidth.
In the meantime, GPD is already selling the MicroPC 2 in China with the same configuration. As it turns out, the device is significantly cheaper in China than on Indiegogo, despite the company insisting that its Indiegogo campaign provides an 18% discount over its eventual global MSRP. To that end, the MicroPC 2 can be purchased from JD.com for CNY 2,999, which currently converts to roughly $417.99.
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