Ayaneo Flip 1S Gaming Handheld Unveiled with Major Redesign

Key Takeaways

1. Ayaneo has launched the Pocket Ace and plans to release the Pocket S2 as an upgrade to the Pocket S later this month.
2. A new Windows-based handheld device is teased to be launched by the end of the year, expanding Ayaneo’s lineup.
3. The upcoming Flip 1S device is expected to differ significantly from previous models, Flip DS and Flip KB, indicating a major upgrade.
4. Ayaneo’s ‘1S’ versions typically feature minor hardware updates, but the Flip 1S may represent a “true leap forward.”
5. Ayaneo is likely to collaborate with AMD for the Flip 1S, potentially using an advanced APU like the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Ayaneo has just released the Pocket Ace after launching the Ayaneo 3 and Pocket Micro Classic earlier this year. Additionally, the company has shared that the Pocket S2 is expected to come out later this month, serving as a direct upgrade to the already impressive Ayaneo Pocket S (currently priced at $589.99 on Amazon).

New Device Teased

Recently, there has been a hint about the upcoming launch of another new device, which should be available by year’s end. While Ayaneo has been concentrating on broadening its Android lineup lately, this new teaser suggests that a fresh Windows-based handheld is on the horizon from the company.

Flip 1S Details

The image below indicates that the device being referred to is the Flip 1S, which has surfaced a few months after some confusion arose regarding the pending orders for Flip DS and Flip KB. At present, Ayaneo has not shared any detailed information on how the Flip 1S will be different from the previous models, Flip DS and Flip KB.

Generally, Ayaneo’s ‘1S’ versions involve slight hardware updates, like the AM01S, Air 1S, or Geek 1S. However, the Flip 1S might break this pattern, as Ayaneo has suggested that this new model will represent a ‘true leap forward’ instead of merely being a return to its clamshell design. It is likely that Ayaneo will partner with AMD once again for an APU, such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, no matter what changes and improvements they are planning for the next Flip model.

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