Back in August, GPD made waves with the announcement of their Pocket 4 mini laptop, claiming it to be the first handheld device powered by AMD’s cutting-edge Strix Point APUs. Recently, they followed up with details on the pricing for these devices on X. Starting at $895, you can get your hands on a model equipped with the AMD Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 8840U, but if you’re after top-tier performance, brace yourself for a price tag of up to $1,466 for the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which boasts 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
The GPD Pocket 4 mini is quite the versatile machine, weighing only 770 grams, yet it can transform seamlessly from a handheld to a laptop or tablet. It comes with a physical keyboard, a touchscreen, and even a touchpad. This new model harnesses the power of AMD’s Zen 4 (Hawk Point) and Zen 5 (Strix Point) APUs, targeting different price levels. Interestingly, we anticipate the specs to remain fairly consistent across versions, with variations largely in the APU and RAM/SSD configurations. The Pocket 4 Mini is decked out with features like high-speed 7,500 MT/s memory, a stunning 2.5K 8.8-inch display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, 97% DCI-P3 color gamut at 500 nits, as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, all running on a 28W TDP.
From the official lineup, the starting point for the GPD Pocket 4 sits at $895, or $829 if you snag it during the IGG campaign. This base model includes 16GB of RAM, paired with 1TB of storage, and is powered by AMD’s Radeon 7 8840U APU, featuring eight Zen 4 cores alongside the Radeon 780M iGPU.
Those eyeing the Strix Point version can look forward to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 365, featuring ten Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 880M iGPU, priced at $1,157. This model is paired with 32GB of RAM and a robust 2TB SSD for ample storage.
For the ultimate setup, the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, endowed with twelve Zen 5 cores and AMD’s fastest Radeon 890M iGPU, reaches a hefty $1,466. This configuration maxes out with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, yet there’s also a 4TB option for those needing extra space.
Besides these core offerings, GPD unveiled some interesting add-ons. There’s an EIA RS-232 module for legacy device compatibility at just $20 and a 4G LTE module for mobile connectivity, priced at $125. However, keep in mind, the Pocket 4 doesn’t have an OCuLink port, so you’ll need to rely on USB4 for eGPU purposes.
As for when we can expect these innovative devices to hit the shelves, GPD hasn’t nailed down an exact release date for the Pocket 4 yet. However, it’s likely they’ll be available by the end of this year, assuming the crowdfunding campaign stays on track.
Remember, investing in a crowdfunded project is a bit of a gamble. It’s not like purchasing a finalized product off the shelf. It’s about supporting a vision and hoping it reaches fruition.
