GPD Win Max

The GPD Win Max is a Windows based handheld computer that is the successor to the GPD Win 2. It is manufactured by Chinese company Gamepad Digital (GPD), and crowdfunded just as its predecessor was. Announced in the first quarter of 2020,[1] the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign officially kicked off on May 18, 2020 at a price of $779,[2] and concluded on July 1, 2020 with over 3500 backers contributing over $2.8 million dollars.[3]

GPD Win Max
ManufacturerGamePad Digital (GPD)
Product familyNotebook, handheld
TypeHandheld game console / Ultra-mobile PC / Palmtop
Release dateAugust 2020 (2020-08)
Operating systemWindows 10 Home
CPUIntel Core i5-1035G7
Memory16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage512GB SSD (replaceable)
Removable storageMicroSDXC
Display8" 1280x800, 16:10 10-point touch screen
GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics 940
Controller inputXInput
D-pad
4 face buttons
4 shoulder buttons
2 clickable analog sticks
Touchpad3-point, one button
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth5, USB 3.1 Type A, Thunderbolt 3,USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone
Power3x5000 mAh Lithium Ion Batteries in Series, USB Power Delivery 3.0 65W charging
Dimensions207mm x 145mm x 26mm
Mass790g
PredecessorGPD Win 2
Related articlesGPD Pocket, GPD XD, GPD Win
WebsiteIndiegogo campaign

www.gpd.hk (English)

www.softwincn.com (中文)

The GPD Win Max is rated to run AAA video game titles and emulate consoles from the sixth generation and earlier, with some support for consoles up to the eighth generation.[4]

History

Following the GPD Win 2 in 2018,[5] and the larger GPD Pocket 2 in 2019,[6] GPD announced their largest device yet as the GPD Win Max. This device is the size of a Netbook, and retains GPD's signature embedded controller. The Win Max was leaked and received media coverage as early as April 2019,[7] with conclusive coverage coming in April, 2020.[8][9]

After the conclusion of the Indiegogo campaign on July 1, 2020 the price of the Win max rose from $779 to $800 while remaining on sale via Indemand until July 15.[3]

Design

With the Win Max being GPD's largest gaming device as of release, there was room for additions such a scissor switch keyboard which would support touch typing, similar to what is available on their GPD Pocket Range, as well as a touchpad, and an 8" screen. This unit also introduces GPD's first instance of clickable analog sticks, one of which has been moved inside the ABXY buttons, as well as buttons with a very similar style to the PlayStation Vita (with a layout and markings similar to the Xbox). The Win Max speakers have been moved underneath the unit towards the user. Access to the M.2 drive has been reduced, as the unit must be disassembled to change this drive. An ethernet port has been added to the right side of the device, which would prevent a user from effectively holding the console while this port is in use.

This increase in size has also allowed an increase in cooling potential of the Max with dual fans and Heat pipes.

Otherwise, the Win Max maintains a similar design to previous units with a milled magnesium aluminum alloy chassis and an ABS plastic shell. With the far side of the device providing access to two USB-A ports, four shoulder buttons, a USB-C port as well as a Thunderbolt 3 port, and a small reset button. The back panel also includes another change: the win series' first full-size HDMI port.

Release and Reception

Win Max units started shipping to Indiegogo backers on August 17, 2020.[10] Some users have reported failure of the included USB-C power supply.[11]

See also

References
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  2. "GPD WIN Max pre-order price will make you think twice". SlashGear. 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  3. "GPD WIN Max: Handheld Game Console for AAA Games". Indiegogo. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. Ridley, Jacob (2020-05-18). "The tiny GPD WIN Max handheld gaming PC is selling out fast". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  5. Ward, Craig. "The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
  6. Dan (2019-04-05). "GPD Pocket 2 - an in depth, hands on review". ThoughtSnack. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  7. April 2019, Zhiye Liu 06. "GPD Win 2 Max Allegedly Ditches Intel CPU For AMD Ryzen APU". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
  8. Deakin, Daniel R. "GPD Win Max pre-sale price for Chinese market leaked: 4,999 yuan (US$706) for a handheld gaming computer with Thunderbolt 3 and quad-core Ice Lake processor". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  9. "GPD's Win Max tiny handheld laptop is hiding big gaming power". VentureBeat. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  10. GPD Game Consoles [@softwincn] (17 August 2020). "IGG shipment starts !" (Tweet). Retrieved 2020-12-04 – via Twitter.
  11. O'Donnell, Deirdre. "GPD Win Max: crowdfunding for the 'mini console' moves on to a new stage amid user concerns about its charging tech". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2020-08-31.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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