According to the notes on their page this is revision 2 model with improved keyboard and joysticks and is in stock
Use code GBTPC for this price
GPD WIN GamePad Tablet PC with Intel Cherry Trail Z8700 Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 2.4GHz, which uses Intel HD Graphics GPU used in PC gaming. 5.5 inch In-Cell IPS 1280 x 720 resolution screen. You can bring it at work or trip, and GPD WIN is a perfect game pad for you.
Microsoft Windows 10 64bit OS
Windows 10 brings back the popular Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you mark up Web pages on your screen
Intel Cherry Trail Z8700 Quad Core 1.6GHz, Up to 2.4GHz
Ultra-low-voltage platform and quad-core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power to go. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it
Intel HD Graphic GPU
On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide high image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming. Optimized to use less power
5.5 inch In-Cell OGS IPS Touch Screen with 1280 x 720 Resolution
Natural finger-touch screen makes the most of Windows 10. The 1280 x 720 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity and IPS technology provides wide viewing angles
4GB LPDDR3 RAM for Advanced Multitasking
Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, photos and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once
64GB eMMC ROM Storage Capacity
Provides room to store pictures, videos, music and more
TF Card Expansion
Accepts compatible cards up to 128GB (not included) for easy expansion
HDMI Output Expands Your Viewing Options
Connect the tablet to an HDTV or high-definition monitor to set up two screens side by side or just enlarge pictures
Bluetooth 4.1 Interface Syncs with Compatible Devices
Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the computer and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories
Note: Product photography is for illustration only. The product sold may have minor physical differences depending on manufacturer specifications, production batch, etc. Customers should carefully consider this before purchase.
This is £50 below the price that it was released at. Looks like a good bit of gear and it reviews well. GPD are an honest manufacturer who don't always get their hardware right on the first iteration, but are quick to release fixes. It might be a bit of a gamble with this, but if it pans out then it's a great deal.
All comments (119)
parasitemol
27 Jan 17#1
This thing looks awesome, as you said, very niche! But awesome. Not sure I would risk that amount of money on a Gearbest purchase though, especially something that you'd be liable to want to use the warranty on :disappointed:
AKNews
27 Jan 171#2
Interesting. The
"Note: Product photography is for illustration only. The product sold may have minor physical differences depending on manufacturer specifications, production batch, etc. Customers should carefully consider this before purchase."
part sounds a bit scary though.
thekanester
27 Jan 173#3
This is £50 below the price that it was released at. Looks like a good bit of gear and it reviews well. GPD are an honest manufacturer who don't always get their hardware right on the first iteration, but are quick to release fixes. It might be a bit of a gamble with this, but if it pans out then it's a great deal.
dkwookies to thekanester
27 Jan 172#6
Yeah the first release version had some issues but this is v2 release Jan 10th so hopefully it's ok. I held off ordering until could get this v2. I have a Linx Vision 8 which has the much less powered X5 processor and it runs some older games great like Lost Planet, Dead Space 2, Arkham City so I have high hopes for this. I saw some vids of Skyrim running nicely on it.
BuckRodgers666
27 Jan 17#4
If only the sticks clicked. Otherwise I think I'd have one
BubaMan
27 Jan 17#5
The game controls look a bit awkward to get to...
I'd be tempted to get a low-power laptop / 2-in-1 tablet with a separate controller or if size is the most important factor, one of GPD's Android devices.
dkwookies
27 Jan 171#7
The thing is this runs older Steam games natively and is smallest form factor possible.
This one looks interesting and looks to be more powerful with the new AMD chipset but it's still in design phase: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smachteam/smach-z-the-handheld-gaming-pc
Edit: and its built like a brick!
willyvwade
27 Jan 17#8
If this was 3G/4G I'd probably bite now, but without that, it seems to have limited use.
thekanester to willyvwade
27 Jan 17#9
What's wrong with just connecting it via your phone?
dkwookies
27 Jan 17#10
Or plugging a micro USB dongle in the USB port
willyvwade
27 Jan 17#11
Oh, nothing, but it's just enough to make this "Hmmm, interesting" not "hmmm, why have I just bought this?".
BubaMan
27 Jan 171#12
You did say niche :smiley:
That Smach Z is niche too... for builders who have spare mortar :stuck_out_tongue:
dkwookies
27 Jan 17#13
:smiley: the Smach Z looks like something Delboy would get a bulk load of. I hope they can thin it down a bit before final release. They are cutting it fine though considering it's meant to launch this April
thekanester
27 Jan 17#14
tbh, I'd rather use the phone, 'cos it means I don't have to have 2x contracts and when 4G goes to 5G, I get the benefits of that without having to upgrade the console.
Nice little gadget but way too expensive for what it is.
daanuk
27 Jan 171#17
Had one of these but sold it. As an exercise in awesomeness it lives up to its billing, but it's not as easy to game on as the GPD XD (which is my favourite gadget) and it's a bit small to use as a laptop substitute, so it's sits uncomfortably in between the two and thus without an enormous amount of uses - especially at the price.
That being said I paid more for it than this :smile:
CampGareth
27 Jan 17#18
I've got one of these, it won't play everything at 60fps but if you're happy compromising there are so many enjoyable games. I've been playing fallout new vegas (sticks mostly, using keyboard for console sometimes), trackmania turbo and the binding of isaac rebirth on it. Tried Elite Dangerous which worked but I couldn't get the hang of the controller controls, might be okay for cargo runs. GTA 5 runs well enough. The Witcher 3 was not happy, 1fps at lowest but native resolution rising to 7fps at 800x600.
forcedv
27 Jan 17#19
price back up
dkwookies to forcedv
27 Jan 17#20
Did you use code GBTPC for 13% off?
daichchow
27 Jan 171#21
don't forget quidco
yoshi
27 Jan 172#22
need this like a need a whole in the head but strangely i have just bought one.
Went through Quidco and paid in USD - i have a fee free card so it worked out a bit less at £247ish before quidco
i paid the insurance though which pushes it up a bit, not sure if that was worth it but they seem to suggest if it goes missing they might only paypout 50% and i can't be bothered with the hassle of raising claims should that occur with my CC company.
TotalAwesome
27 Jan 17#23
WOW
Turker
27 Jan 17#24
this is so cool, i would love one but can't afford an extra £250 at the moment :disappointed:
RedFire14
27 Jan 17#25
so it needs better battery life, better buttons, 3g/4g....still impressive....HOT
dkwookies to RedFire14
27 Jan 171#29
This is revision 2 model with improved buttons so bear that in mind with the videos as they are looking at revision 1.
Here's a vid of updated model: https://youtu.be/Sc8ZtHy1ZoM
daanuk
27 Jan 17#26
Just for those who are tempted, it's worth noting that it uses onboard graphics (i.e. a component of the CPU) as opposed to a GPU and it's only got 4gb of DDR3 RAM. So whilst it says it's a Windows gaming device, it's going to seriously struggle to cope with anything new and high intensity (if at all) - have a look at some Youtube videos for an indication of framerate drops.
Was just the little things that I couldn't get on with - like the small non-HD screen allied with small menus on games. Everything was a bit of a faff.
It gets really hot under load too - there is a fan to control this, but remember it's a handheld.
dkwookies to daanuk
27 Jan 17#33
I quite fancy a bit of Titanfall on it though: https://youtu.be/rVl0XhwKubw
I think we need to be realistic about it though. I think any game 2012 or earlier will be fine so Xbox 360 era backwards. I wouldn't try any new games on it but look forward to giving Dolphin GameCube and Wii emulation a go
Wakinglimb
27 Jan 17#27
Has the price gone up or is there a discount code? $350 is more like £280. plus import duty!!
dkwookies to Wakinglimb
27 Jan 17#30
Chose standard delivery to U.K. I have ordered lots and never been hit by import charges. Also use code GBTPC to get it to £251
Edit: In fact I think Gearbest use some shady forwarding company to avoid import duties. My last few items look to have been forwarded from within the UK and don't bear any duty check labels or foreign postal stamps. Not complaining but wonder what their method is. They also seem to deliver about a week after dispatch. Wonder if they dug a tunnel
Aiadi
27 Jan 17#28
Is the battery on these replaceable?
Wakinglimb
27 Jan 17#31
Totally missed the code! thanks! heat
dazdragon
27 Jan 17#32
Hmm! This or the XD?
TurboCrane to dazdragon
27 Jan 17#34
This uses Windows 10, XD runs in Android. Windows has a few more emulators that Android doesn't have i.e. PS2, Saturn, Gamecube, Wii, it can also run Steam and older PC games that come with it.
You could play Diablo 2 in your pocket if you really wanted to.
To anyone interested in this, don't expect to be playing modern games on this but perhaps check out Low Spec Gamer stuff if you really want to. Intel hasn't released Vulkan drivers for this chipset yet, but if they do then it will be great but I wouldn't hold your breath.
Yeah I hope so too. That thread is a horror show. Hoping revision 2 is ok!!
skykid3
27 Jan 17#36
Like it , more than I should! but quite happy with my GPD XD
eddeddeddedd
27 Jan 17#38
Wow I'm surprised to see this turn up on HUKD! I just received mine Monday and I'm in love with the thing... Unfortunately, the L2 button is not always connecting properly, so I'm having to do a return. Bummer.
TurboCrane to eddeddeddedd
27 Jan 17#39
The pin may be loose, if you're willing to open it up then you can probably pop it back in.
RedFire14
27 Jan 17#40
Ah good, I guess the cheapest one on Ebay will be revision 1 as that's £246
dkwookies
27 Jan 17#41
Yeah I held off buying and specially posted this because it revision 2. I would be wary of v1 due to the issues reported by other users
eddeddeddedd
28 Jan 17#42
I was tempted to, but i'd lose the warranty :disappointed:
dazdragon
28 Jan 17#43
So what would be the best for running old emulators, I'm talking about Gamecube and Dreamcast as well as all the old one's such Mame?
eddeddeddedd
28 Jan 171#44
I've got the XD and the Win, they're both fantastic :smiley: The XD won't run Gamecube, and i've had some trouble getting Dreamcast running on there (compatibility isn't the best), so if you want the newer stuff then GPD Win all the way. However, the XD is a far more 'comfortable' setup since it's running from an Android OS instead of a Windows desktop. The battery life on that thing is *insane* too.
eddeddeddedd
28 Jan 171#45
Also the Win is a lot more powerful than a lot of people realize... i've been happily playing Mirrors Edge at 720p all week at a stable 30fps. To think we're living in an age where we can have a portable version of Mirrors Edge is freaking crazy! But it did drain the battery quick... to play from level one to midway through level three on 50% brightness used up about 20% battery.
TurboCrane
28 Jan 17#46
Any MAME emulator is fine, any Dreamcast emulator should be fine. Not sure about Gamecube but you can run Dolphin for Wii fine, if you really want to then get the Ishiiruka branch Dolphin builds as they apparently run better. PCSX2 is different per game, you can get some games to run at good speed whilst others are a bit slow. God Hand runs at about 40 fps the last time I tried.
If you're not emulating then see what the guy above said, it can run some pretty good stuff. Skyrim can run if you turn down some settings, I believe Fallout 4 can as well.
scroterot
29 Jan 17#47
This is niche and I'm glad manufacturers are still taking risks with mobile gaming. I currently play a few old games on my surface pro 2 that I bought for £250 2nd hand. I plug in a wired 360 controller for games like Skyrim, Fifa 13 and just cause 2. The reason I would choose the surface over this is screen size, reliability, battery and general tablet/laptop functionality. I appreciate the GMD is much more portable, but don't think the experience would be as good. If I didn't have a surface, I would probably get the Nintendo switch instead. For someone out there this is the perfect gadget.
longback2
29 Jan 17#48
was just about to buy a surface pro 2(again) when this came up. discount means i can try it and sell it if i dont like it without losing loads. surface pros are brilliant for portable gaming, but with this being smaller and all in one, could be exactly what i need for downtime at work without drawing attention. if i can get overwatch and another online fps going well on it, i may postpone the switch purchase til later!
abigsmurf
3 Feb 17#49
Sadly Intel have discontinued the Atom range of CPUs which will probably kill off affordable gaming portables. It's a shame as they were just starting to get to the stage where they could do a surprising level of gaming.
Yep these kind of machines seem to be a thing of the past. The new chips look to prioritise 10 inch and above. A good article detailing the death knell: http://www.umpcportal.com/2016/04/intel-kills-our-chips/
I don't know about that Smach Z though. If it's not vapourware then the AMD chipset may be a good choice if AMD can get some parity cpu wise with intel
I would treat that Smach Z with a huge tub of salt though. Their facebook page hasn't been updated since last November so I reckon it's a pig in a poke
dkwookies
4 Feb 17#52
Forgot to say mine was dispatched yesterday so should be here next week. Oblivion and Skyrim are first ports of call :smiley:
petermcgregor14
4 Feb 17#53
expired? Comes up as £280 now and when i go to enter the code it directs me to the signing in page despite having already signed in?
Think I will buy if i can get it for £250, any feedback on if the analogue sticks are any good or not would be appreciated too! Is there any statement that indicates this is the updated version as I can't seem to find it, Thanks :-)
gogosteve
5 Feb 17#54
Use code EDM2017 to take it down to £258.74. Just ordered mine with that code :-)
gogosteve
6 Feb 17#55
Anybody recieved theirs yet? Thoughts?
petermcgregor14
6 Feb 171#56
Cheers mate. Mrs will be very pleased you replied :-D
yoshi
6 Feb 17#57
Not Yet. They didn't dispatch until the 2nd of Feb due to the Chinese new year. Hopefully will arrive in the next few days.
i have just checked the tracking number which relates to Yodel. It appears they are still waiting on the item so i'm guessing it has not arrived in the UK yet. There doesn't appear to be any other tracking information before it arrives with Yodel.
mickael28
7 Feb 17#58
Where did they mention that o the site? The mobile version of the page doesnt allow you to search... and i cannot find that part :disappointed:
dkwookies
7 Feb 171#59
Hi it's in the questions section near bottom of the page:
By Tkon Jan-17/2017 06:01:21
Question:
GPD released a new version of this device on the 10. of January 2017 with a new firmware, better buttons and keyboard. Is this the new version?
Reply:
Hello Tkon,
Yes, it's the new version.
Thank you for your support and inquiry.
mickael28
7 Feb 17#60
Nice one, thanks! I'm so tempted by this... I'll read a few reviews later to see what games are supported with the Intel GPU, I think it was around series 400?
My current mini-PC has got series 530 and it's played everything I've tried so far (other than Street Fighter 5 - which comes with all defaults max out!). It was kind of playable even turning things down, although I didn't like the game so I didn't play it much, but I think this will run games in a playable mode more than some people think.
yes, from the dingoonity forums, the GPD Pocket is going to be mostly a repackaging of the Win; it's a fairly niche device so I imagine GPD will be very keen to recoup their investment. http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-windows-devices/
mickael28
9 Feb 17#67
Have you guys heard anything about this device? as in... is there a chance that it might become true? Looking for 8GB RAM, Full HD, etc...
I believe, as someone said in that thread, that machine is snake oil. I doubt it will ever get released. Line it up next to the Smach Z
dkwookies
9 Feb 171#69
My tracking updated to say it's at Yodel depot. Delivery on or before 13th. Hoping it's tomorrow so I can play with it over the weekend
mickael28
9 Feb 17#70
I see... I was thinking that even if it becomes true, the analog sticks by the edge have to make it quite un-user friendly.
I didn't like the controllers of the Smach Z, but not sure if they'll be good for playing old retro MAME games or some titles like Castlevania 2 PC version, etc.
On a side note, do you guys know if sometimes one is charge import tax from GearBest stuff? as that'd be another £50 on top...
Its updated to delivery today :smiley: can't wait. Will report back when it's here and I have had chance to inspect it.
That video is hilarious. Looks like such a con. Makes me wonder how they got so many backers on kickstarter. Do they keep the money after they cancelled it?
yoshi
10 Feb 17#74
Mine is also out for delivery. Quite looking forward to having a play with this.
dkwookies
10 Feb 171#75
Mine arrived. It's got a very nice high quality feel to it. Keyboard is actually really good. I had my doubts given the size but very easy to get used to. My dell laptop USB c charger works great on it and I had a 3ds xl case left after is sold mine and it fits inside like it was made for it.
Going to install skyrim to see how it handles with a game
yoshi
10 Feb 171#76
mine has arrived as well. its tiny but well cool. I'm just installing the latest windows insider build and office 2016 for a laugh :-)
yoshi
10 Feb 171#77
Not sure i've read it elsewhere but its windows 10 home edition.
200Gb Micro SD card works fine in it to supplement the inbuilt 64GB Storage. Can always add more via the USB3 port.
Bluetooth microsoft mouse works fine too.
dkwookies
10 Feb 171#78
:smiley: nice one
Tried Skyrim out. Handles great on 720p low. Nice smooth frame rate and controls well. The triggers are actually really cool cos you can hit both on either side with one finger, one L1 with finger tip and L2 with lower down part of finger. Actually makes combat easier as you don't need to move fingers to another trigger for shouts.
Gets quite toasty on bottom when gaming though. I think I need to turn up the fan.
Overall really pleased. Build quality a lot better than I expected and much more powerful than my Linx Vison 8 tablet which chugged Skyrim at about 23 fps
yoshi
10 Feb 17#79
its definitely a V2 model as well as it has the Toshiba EMMC storage for the 64GB. V1 was samsung.
gogosteve
10 Feb 17#80
Good to hear positive feedback, is everybody recieving the revision 2 model? The L & R mouse buttons are supposed to be less loose on the revision 2?
gogosteve
10 Feb 17#81
Ah, cool didn't realise they swapped eMMC brands too. Whatever is available at the time I suppose.
mickael28
10 Feb 17#82
Hmm... did you change something specific in the settings? Do you know around how many FPS it's running at?
GPD WIN review
This guy did a really good/long review and his view was quite different:
"Skyrim, on the other hand, was almost a disaster. Framerates barely went above 15 FPS, even during cutscenes. Actually it was during cutscenes that the system crawled the most. That said, Skyrim’s default “Low” settings are largely unoptimized for low settings, and there are reported successes in running the game on meager hardware, though the process is a bit more involved. "
Do you need to open the console (ie, lose the warranty), for checking that?
Are there any other differences that we could check to make sure is the latest model? or to ask a specific seller to check for us if we buy in a different place?
dkwookies
10 Feb 17#83
Yep mines a V2
dkwookies
10 Feb 17#84
I haven't installed Fraps but can tell it's over 30. I didn't change anything. It's vanilla Skyrim original not remastered with no mods. It scanned and defaulted to native screen resolution low settings.
Edit: you can check Emmc brand by going into device manager (left click windows button) and look for properties on the storage drive
yoshi
10 Feb 17#85
No you can tell by looking in the device manager of windows 10.
i ordered mine on the 23rd of January. Shipping was long due to the chinese new year. it wasn't shipped until the 2nd Feb.
gogosteve
12 Feb 17#86
How's everybody getting on with their GPD Win's? Anybody done a clean install of Anniversary update?
speculatrix
12 Feb 171#87
there may be some useful information here about the GPD Win:
Been enjoying mine. Skyrim on it is brilliant. My only concern is blocking fans with my hands. Kind of wish they had bulked it up a bit like the Shield portable so the fans vents could be in better place. No issue at moment cos it's Baltic but would need to take care how hold it during summer months
yoshi
13 Feb 17#89
I've not had as much time as i'd hoped. However i have installed the latest windows insider build and that's gone on fine. I have also attached a microsoft bluetooth mouse and a bluetooth keyboard from logitech both of which have work seamlessly. I have also attached a usb 3 1Gb ethernet dongle with extra usb 3 ports and again that's worked fine. office 2016 installed fine as well.
ive now installed the GPDWIN Arcade files and it works really well. Games are all old but they play really well. I've downloaded some other bits that are related and will install these later. Really liking this little system so far.
longback2
14 Feb 17#90
I got a v1 unfortunately, think I have any come back?
dkwookies
14 Feb 17#91
From Gearbest? Did you check your EMMC brand?
longback2
14 Feb 17#92
yes from gearbest. it's a Samsung drive. was suspicious at the semi glossy lid after hearing the new ones had a matt lid
yoshi
14 Feb 17#93
sorry to hear that. As you say the V2 have a matt finish and the EMMc is from Toshiba. it does sound like a V1. send them a message to see what they can do
longback2
14 Feb 17#94
do you think I'm missing out much with version 1 if they don't change it? spent the evening changing the Os to the anniversary edition, and this morning doing downloads and settings, though still have no wifi because I don't know how to do the fix.
yoshi to longback2
14 Feb 17#95
they are essentially the same unit in terms of overall specification of cpu/ram etc. i believe the EMMc in the v2 unit is actually a bit slower but its imperceivable. The keyboard and buttons is where most of the improvements have taken place from what i have read. Not sure what to advise as i have never used a V1
I'll be trying to get the version 2 anyway. I know someone confirmed via email that it was ver2, but is there anywhere on the listing to back me up? couldn't see anything in the description
longback2 to longback2
14 Feb 17#98
thanks!
yoshi
14 Feb 17#97
its in the question and answer section further down the page. Someone asks is it V2 and the grearbest representative confirms that it is.
longback2
14 Feb 17#99
thanks
yoshi
14 Feb 17#100
actually this looks really suspicious. The list of Q&A now says on Feb 10th that its not the new version but previously there was a question in January which said it was the new version. The January question seems to have been deleted unless i'm missing something. I've pasted it below.
Hi it's in the questions section near bottom of the page:
By Tkon Jan-17/2017 06:01:21
Question:
GPD released a new version of this device on the 10. of January 2017 with a new firmware, better buttons and keyboard. Is this the new version?
Reply:
Hello Tkon,
Yes, it's the new version.
Thank you for your support and inquiry.
gogosteve
14 Feb 17#101
GPD are using z8750's in the new revisions apparantly, anybody's unit have the 8750?
gogosteve
14 Feb 17#102
Looks like they ran out of V2 and sending what they have left of V1. Hmm
longback2
14 Feb 17#103
yeah looks like it, and without me having clarified directly, and with what's now showing on the Q&A, I'm not too hopeful. still impressed with the v1 so far. unfortunately I had to pay £20 import tax to DHL, had to use DHL they said because of my address in Northern Ireland
from what i can tell they were using the 8750s last year but discontinued and went back to the 8700 due to technical issues. There are a number of youtube videos showing inferior performance from the 8750 despite it being technically superior on paper.
Sucks with the tax :-( Think I may be getting V1 as well then, ah well if it works fine then i'll be happy for £258. Will be a nightmare returning to Gearbest :-(
yoshi
14 Feb 17#107
interesting but still crazy confusing. i wonder if the 8750 with Samsung EMMc is actually old stock from last year that they are pushing out again. the Samsung EMMc was in the V1. Gearbest site is a mess at the moment, they have the device listed twice with two different price points so its hard to know what you will actually end up with. The difference between the 8700 and 8750 is almost nothing apart from a slightly updated GPU core. In all other respects they look identical.
so after asking on reddit, it seems that the matte lid is the same as the rest of the body, while the older glossy lid is shinier than the body. this means I have a matte lid, 8700 cpu and a Samsung drive. who knows what revision I have.
gogosteve to gogosteve
15 Feb 17#112
Received my GPD Win, it's revision 2 with the Toshiba drive. It's perfect apart from the right hinge is a bit loose :-(
gogosteve
15 Feb 17#110
Hmm, are the L and R buttons 'wobbly' on yours? They made them more secure with the new revision.
gogosteve to gogosteve
15 Feb 17#113
Mine came setup with Admin user so reset it, note to anyone else doing a factory reset - it takes a LONG time, over 2 hours!!
longback2
15 Feb 17#111
I've nothing to compare to, they've a bit of wobble but they are quite tall buttons
mickael28
15 Feb 17#114
Did you guys have to pay any import tax on it?
I ordered something from USA recently and had to pay over £120 to have it delivered due to the import/custom tax :disappointed:
mickael28
16 Feb 17#115
I just noticed exactly the same, it seems the old answer is now gone, and they have another answer from 10th Feb with:
Neuro1991
17 Feb 17#116
When I try to use the coupon (i'm in the UK, pricing selected in GBP, I only get the message "Code for single unit price only; VIP Price, Special Offer or Group Deal all exempt. " while the coupon does not get applied and the price remains at £272.57. Am I doing it wrong? Or is the coupon code obsolete?
dkwookies
18 Feb 17#117
No import tax if you select free shipping. They do some kind of yodel switch so you won't get hit but you will have to wait about 2 weeks.
Very worrying about the deleted v2 comment on their site. Makes me wonder where the V1 stock they could be sending is coming from. Hopefully not previous returns. Until it's cleared up I would warn people not to order from them
mickael28 to dkwookies
18 Feb 17#119
Good to know, thanks. As in... too little to be honest. Last time I ordered something from around that price from USA I ended up paying over £100 to have the item delivered by Parcel Force :disappointed:
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Opening post
https://youtu.be/7C51mkucrnc
According to the notes on their page this is revision 2 model with improved keyboard and joysticks and is in stock
Use code GBTPC for this price
GPD WIN GamePad Tablet PC with Intel Cherry Trail Z8700 Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 2.4GHz, which uses Intel HD Graphics GPU used in PC gaming. 5.5 inch In-Cell IPS 1280 x 720 resolution screen. You can bring it at work or trip, and GPD WIN is a perfect game pad for you.
Microsoft Windows 10 64bit OS
Windows 10 brings back the popular Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you mark up Web pages on your screen
Intel Cherry Trail Z8700 Quad Core 1.6GHz, Up to 2.4GHz
Ultra-low-voltage platform and quad-core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power to go. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it
Intel HD Graphic GPU
On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide high image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming. Optimized to use less power
5.5 inch In-Cell OGS IPS Touch Screen with 1280 x 720 Resolution
Natural finger-touch screen makes the most of Windows 10. The 1280 x 720 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity and IPS technology provides wide viewing angles
4GB LPDDR3 RAM for Advanced Multitasking
Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, photos and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once
64GB eMMC ROM Storage Capacity
Provides room to store pictures, videos, music and more
TF Card Expansion
Accepts compatible cards up to 128GB (not included) for easy expansion
HDMI Output Expands Your Viewing Options
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Bluetooth 4.1 Interface Syncs with Compatible Devices
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part sounds a bit scary though.
I'd be tempted to get a low-power laptop / 2-in-1 tablet with a separate controller or if size is the most important factor, one of GPD's Android devices.
This one looks interesting and looks to be more powerful with the new AMD chipset but it's still in design phase:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smachteam/smach-z-the-handheld-gaming-pc
Edit: and its built like a brick!
That Smach Z is niche too... for builders who have spare mortar :stuck_out_tongue:
That being said I paid more for it than this :smile:
Went through Quidco and paid in USD - i have a fee free card so it worked out a bit less at £247ish before quidco
i paid the insurance though which pushes it up a bit, not sure if that was worth it but they seem to suggest if it goes missing they might only paypout 50% and i can't be bothered with the hassle of raising claims should that occur with my CC company.
Here's a vid of updated model:
https://youtu.be/Sc8ZtHy1ZoM
Was just the little things that I couldn't get on with - like the small non-HD screen allied with small menus on games. Everything was a bit of a faff.
It gets really hot under load too - there is a fan to control this, but remember it's a handheld.
https://youtu.be/rVl0XhwKubw
I think we need to be realistic about it though. I think any game 2012 or earlier will be fine so Xbox 360 era backwards. I wouldn't try any new games on it but look forward to giving Dolphin GameCube and Wii emulation a go
Edit: In fact I think Gearbest use some shady forwarding company to avoid import duties. My last few items look to have been forwarded from within the UK and don't bear any duty check labels or foreign postal stamps. Not complaining but wonder what their method is. They also seem to deliver about a week after dispatch. Wonder if they dug a tunnel
You could play Diablo 2 in your pocket if you really wanted to.
I have the first model and the prototype x8750 model, the battery is glued in. See: https://liliputing.com/2016/11/gpd-win-handheld-gaming-pc-partial-teardown.html
To anyone interested in this, don't expect to be playing modern games on this but perhaps check out Low Spec Gamer stuff if you really want to. Intel hasn't released Vulkan drivers for this chipset yet, but if they do then it will be great but I wouldn't hold your breath.
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-windows-devices/the-problem-of-your-gpd-win
If you're not emulating then see what the guy above said, it can run some pretty good stuff. Skyrim can run if you turn down some settings, I believe Fallout 4 can as well.
http://ark.intel.com/products/codename/80644/Apollo-Lake?q=apollo%20lake#@All
http://www.umpcportal.com/2016/04/intel-kills-our-chips/
I don't know about that Smach Z though. If it's not vapourware then the AMD chipset may be a good choice if AMD can get some parity cpu wise with intel
I would treat that Smach Z with a huge tub of salt though. Their facebook page hasn't been updated since last November so I reckon it's a pig in a poke
Think I will buy if i can get it for £250, any feedback on if the analogue sticks are any good or not would be appreciated too! Is there any statement that indicates this is the updated version as I can't seem to find it, Thanks :-)
i have just checked the tracking number which relates to Yodel. It appears they are still waiting on the item so i'm guessing it has not arrived in the UK yet. There doesn't appear to be any other tracking information before it arrives with Yodel.
By Tkon Jan-17/2017 06:01:21
Question:
GPD released a new version of this device on the 10. of January 2017 with a new firmware, better buttons and keyboard. Is this the new version?
Reply:
Hello Tkon,
Yes, it's the new version.
Thank you for your support and inquiry.
My current mini-PC has got series 530 and it's played everything I've tried so far (other than Street Fighter 5 - which comes with all defaults max out!). It was kind of playable even turning things down, although I didn't like the game so I didn't play it much, but I think this will run games in a playable mode more than some people think.
https://liliputing.com/2017/01/gpd-pocket-will-7-inch-touchscreen-laptop-windows-ubuntu-support.html
and that GPD will adopt the new Apollo Lake atoms, rather than the Cherry Trail in the Win. For example
http://ark.intel.com/compare/95592,93362
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=2506&cmp[]=2886
more modern architecture, more processor features and likely to run linux well.
Indiegogo campaign is supposed to be up this month, don't think they'll go with the Apollo Lake due to the cost difference.
http://www.gearbest.com/gadget-deals.html?page=2
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-windows-devices/
https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/pgs-windows-10-gaming-handheld-gpd-win-competitor.77205/
I didn't like the controllers of the Smach Z, but not sure if they'll be good for playing old retro MAME games or some titles like Castlevania 2 PC version, etc.
On a side note, do you guys know if sometimes one is charge import tax from GearBest stuff? as that'd be another £50 on top...
That video is hilarious. Looks like such a con. Makes me wonder how they got so many backers on kickstarter. Do they keep the money after they cancelled it?
Going to install skyrim to see how it handles with a game
200Gb Micro SD card works fine in it to supplement the inbuilt 64GB Storage. Can always add more via the USB3 port.
Bluetooth microsoft mouse works fine too.
Tried Skyrim out. Handles great on 720p low. Nice smooth frame rate and controls well. The triggers are actually really cool cos you can hit both on either side with one finger, one L1 with finger tip and L2 with lower down part of finger. Actually makes combat easier as you don't need to move fingers to another trigger for shouts.
Gets quite toasty on bottom when gaming though. I think I need to turn up the fan.
Overall really pleased. Build quality a lot better than I expected and much more powerful than my Linx Vison 8 tablet which chugged Skyrim at about 23 fps
GPD WIN review
This guy did a really good/long review and his view was quite different:
"Skyrim, on the other hand, was almost a disaster. Framerates barely went above 15 FPS, even during cutscenes. Actually it was during cutscenes that the system crawled the most. That said, Skyrim’s default “Low” settings are largely unoptimized for low settings, and there are reported successes in running the game on meager hardware, though the process is a bit more involved. "
Do you need to open the console (ie, lose the warranty), for checking that?
Are there any other differences that we could check to make sure is the latest model? or to ask a specific seller to check for us if we buy in a different place?
Edit: you can check Emmc brand by going into device manager (left click windows button) and look for properties on the storage drive
i ordered mine on the 23rd of January. Shipping was long due to the chinese new year. it wasn't shipped until the 2nd Feb.
http://www.oesf.org/forum/index.php?showforum=169
as well as the hitherto mentioned Dingoonity boards
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-windows-devices/
ive also downloaded GPDWIN Arcade which i'm going to try and install over the next couple of days, time allowing http://www.open-consoles.com/t10452-gpd-win-arcade-v2
ive now installed the GPDWIN Arcade files and it works really well. Games are all old but they play really well. I've downloaded some other bits that are related and will install these later. Really liking this little system so far.
here is a youtube video on the V2. i don't think it helps much but maybe worth a look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc8ZtHy1ZoM
Hi it's in the questions section near bottom of the page:
By Tkon Jan-17/2017 06:01:21
Question:
GPD released a new version of this device on the 10. of January 2017 with a new firmware, better buttons and keyboard. Is this the new version?
Reply:
Hello Tkon,
Yes, it's the new version.
Thank you for your support and inquiry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAnnZp4WfoU
OP says his has a matte lid which points to it being the new revision... would prefer the z8700 to be honest unless they have definitely ironed out the original issues with the z8750.
I ordered something from USA recently and had to pay over £120 to have it delivered due to the import/custom tax :disappointed:
Very worrying about the deleted v2 comment on their site. Makes me wonder where the V1 stock they could be sending is coming from. Hopefully not previous returns. Until it's cleared up I would warn people not to order from them