Key Takeaways
- The GPD MicroPC 2 mini laptop will be available for backing on Indiegogo starting July 10 at 02:00 UTC, with a starting price of $495.
- The MicroPC 2 is a compact and less powerful alternative to the Pocket 4, which costs $1,481 on Amazon.
- The device will come with 512 GB of storage by default, with an option for storage expansion via an M.2 2280 slot.
- GPD is already selling the MicroPC 2 in China at a lower price (CNY 2,999 or about $417.99) compared to the Indiegogo price.
- The Indiegogo campaign claims to offer an 18% discount compared to the future global MSRP of the MicroPC 2.
The highly anticipated debut of GPD's latest mini laptop is just around the corner. After announcing a starting price of $495 last week, the company has revealed that the MicroPC 2 will be available for backing on Indiegogo in only three days. Specifically, the launch time is set for 02:00 UTC on July 10, and the device will come equipped with the following specifications:
Overview of the MicroPC 2
Essentially, the MicroPC 2 serves as a more compact and less powerful option compared to the already small Pocket 4, which is currently priced at $1,481 on Amazon. By default, GPD intends to ship the MicroPC 2 with 512 GB storage. Nevertheless, users have the option to enhance storage through its M.2 2280 slot. It is important to highlight that this slot has a bandwidth limitation of PCIe Gen3 ×4.
Availability and Pricing Discrepancies
Meanwhile, GPD has already started selling the MicroPC 2 in China with the same setup. Interestingly, the price in China is notably lower than that on Indiegogo, even though the company claims that its Indiegogo campaign offers an 18% discount compared to its future global MSRP. For example, the MicroPC 2 can be acquired from JD.com for CNY 2,999, which currently translates to about $417.99.
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