MicroPC 2: GPD reveals pricing for new ultraportable PC as popular third-party also opens pre-orders
Almost a month has passed since GPD revealed the MicroPC 2 as a successor to the MicroPC it launched in 2019. Without warning, the company has now confirmed launch pricing. Not only that, but third-party Droix is already accepting pre-orders for those who do not want to participate in GPD's forthcoming Indiegogo campaign.
In summary, GPD equips the MicroPC 2 with a 7-inch IPS display and an Intel Processor N250. Moreover, the sub-500g device features a 27.5 Wh battery within a 171.2 x 110.8 x 23.5 mm housing. Ultimately, the MicroPC 2 will be significantly less powerful but also smaller than the existing Pocket 4 (curr. $1,499 on Amazon). According to GPD's website, the MicroPC 2 contains the following hardware highlights:
| GPD MicroPC 2 | |
|---|---|
| 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)1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| CPU | Intel Processor N250 |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-4800 |
| Battery | 27.5 Wh/45 W charging |
GPD will soon start offering the MicroPC 2 with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage for roughly $495 through Indiegogo. While the company has not confirmed when its crowdfunding campaign will go live yet, it intends to ship orders in September. In the meantime, Droix is offering MicroPC 2 pre-orders starting at $661.14, including taxes. The retailer is also offering 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB SSD options for up to $1,263.54 including taxes, too.
