GPD Micro PC [256GB M.2 SSD Version] 6 Inches Mini Industry Laptop [Latest HW Update CPU Celeron Processor N4120] Portable Laptop Computer Notebook OS Win 10 Pro,Ubuntu Mate 18.10,8GB RAM

My original attraction to the GPD Micro PC was the built in RS232 port. I work in a chemical plant where much of the data collection and control hardware is configured by an RS232 connection. But I was concerned that the Micro PC would be too small to be of any real use. I was very wrong in this concern. The more I use this PC, the more I am amazed at how much fits into such a small package. This review is some of my first impressions about the GPD Micro PC.The first thing that I noticed is the Micro PC comes in a very nice box. The box contains the PC, a mini type-C cable, power adapter, a lanyard, and a “user manual”. The user manual is practically useless but does have some information about the power adapter requirements. I haven’t really used the lanyard but I do find it interesting that a complete PC can hang on a string around your wrist. After charging, the Micro PC started up with the standard Windows 10 set up. Microsoft Office applications load and run without a hitch. The Windows 10 compatible plant control software that I use works perfectly. I have used the Micro PC to give a PowerPoint presentation. The only drawback was most of my colleagues were more interested in the tiny PC driving the presentation than the presentation itself.The Micro PC is quite well suited for holding with two hands and typing with your thumbs. The keyboard reminds me of the keys on a calculator. I seriously doubt I will use this PC for report writing but it is more than adequate for typing a few line commands or making edits to an existing report. I have no complaints about the touchpad. It supports two finger scrolling, double tap to click, and pinch to zoom. One thing I did notice is the power on/off button needs “two clicks” to turn on the PC.Charging is done through the mini-C port and seems to take about an hour for full charge. I usually get about 4 to 5 hours of run time. This means I need to have the charger plugged in if I need to monitor a piece of connected equipment overnight. The charging LED gives no indication of when charging is completed. It simply lights when the charger is connected and providing power. The power LED is of course on when the PC is on. The power LED does slowly increase and fade in intensity when the PC is in sleep mode with the screen open or closed.I bought the Micro PC with the 128 GB SSD. My thoughts were to take advantage of the advertised user upgradable M.2 SSD. There is a seal over one of the screws that must be broken/removed to open the case. I am a little concerned that opening the case may have an effect on the one year warranty. Opening the case may not be necessary since the microSD slot will support a 512 GB card. I have a 512 GB Samsung EVO card in the slot and it works perfectly. The microSD card must be inserted with the contacts and not the label side up (up is towards the keyboard). There is a very tiny image of this microSD card orientation beside the slot that I did not immediately notice.I have connected every I/O port (including the headphones) on this PC to something and every port works as expected. I particularly like the keyboard backlight since I often use this PC where the lighting is poor.My impression is this PC is durable. The build quality feels solid. I am not concerned about the normal bumps and dings associated with industrial use. I saw one review where it was stated that the keyboard left impressions of the keys on the screen. This is not the case with the Micro PC that I received. The screen on my Micro PC closes against rubber bumpers below the keyboard that keep the screen from contacting the keys.I am a little concerned about how to contact the manufacturer if I ever need support. The gpd.hk webpage service & support tab does not seem to give a way to contact support in the US.Overall, I am very pleased with the quality and capability of the GPD Micro PC.

This is it... this is my dream machine. I had a clear vision in my mind circa 1999 about what mobile computing in the future would look like. It hasn't come to pass... until this machine.The form factor is pretty comfortable in the hands with the touch pad under your right thumb and the mouse buttons under your left thumb. There's even a middle mouse button that is useful to help with scrolling pages. The touchpad works as well as any other touchpad I've used with about a zero percent chance of your palms interrupting your typing. The keyboard is tiny, more akin to a Blackberry keyboard. It would likely be too small for touch typing or writing for any length of time. But when you hold the device in both hands, it makes it easy for the large handed like myself to type with your thumbs like a phone keyboard. The tactile response is very nice for a keyboard this size, even more tactile than a new Macbook. The keys feel crisp when typing, not sluggish. The spacebar is my only gripe because sometimes when depressing it, you get a double click (but not a double space) that makes you hesitate for a second wondering if you fat fingered another key.The processor and RAM under the hood are no slouch. I've not tried to run AAA games or anything, but it handles the daily tasks of office work, serial terminals, internet videos, and small indie games with ease. The storage is 128 GB, adequate for the price and pretty quick accessibility.The screen isn't as high resolution as other devices out there, but at 6 inches you wouldn't want more high resolution. This is the limit of what I would consider acceptable, with things like the GPD Pocket going slightly too far in the direction of unacceptable. The brightness is very good and I find half brightness to be more than plenty for a fully lit room or even the shade outside.Ports! This things has ports! I love me some ports! It looked at the state of the art where you jam everything into a USB C and said "yeah okay, here's a USB C port... and 3 USB 3.0 ports... and a full size HDMI port... and a wired ethernet port... and an SD micro card slow.... and a 3.5mm audio port.... and a freaking RS-232 serial port!" This is great for interfacing with vintage machines and specialized equipment (yes, in 2019 you can still buy equipment with an RS232 port on it) and the portable size shows that this is what they hand in mind.The device is thick in an era of thin and thank goodness. You couldn't hold this thing if it were thin. It doesn't feel particularly heavy in my hands but will weigh you down more than a cell phone. It is pocketable but it helps to have loose pants.The battery life is very good in my view. The GPD Pocket seemed to burn up its battery even in suspend mode frightfully fast. (I'm not sure about the Pocket 2). With light use, you can expect about 2 days away from the charger. With moderate use, expect all day. With constant use, expect about 3 hours. That's not bad at all.The speaker is weak and located under the device. In a quiet room it is more than plenty. In a crowded bar, you're not going to hear much (but why are you on your MicroPC in a crowded bar anyways?)I took this with me on a 3 day business trip recently. It was good enough for 99% of my computing on the road.I am thrilled to have this machine and it's exactly what I've wanted for the past 20 years. The GPD Pocket 1 was so close but hampered by some quality control issues and poor battery life. This thing nailed it for me.