This miniature gaming laptop could power three 4K monitors as a workstation PC
The GPD WIN Max even comes with a Thunderbolt 3 port
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What is it?The GPD Win Max is a powerfulWindows 102-in-1 convertible laptop that doubles as agaming notebook.
What makes it special?It is one of the most powerful netbooks ever built, and perhaps eventhemost powerful. And it’s gaming-ready thanks to in-built ABXY keys, joysticks and D-pad.
Why should I buy it?The GPD Win Max is a pretty unique proposition in the market right now. It has powerful processor, a capable video subsystem, a Thunderbolt port, plenty of memory and 512GB onboard storage. Even if you don’t want to use it for gaming, it’s a versatile and portable powerhouse. Pair it with three4Kmonitors via the Type-C connector, HDMI and Thunderbolt 3 connector.
How much does it cost?The machine is available from Banggood for $770 (about £571/AU$1040) until December 31 when you use codeBGDec04aat checkout (make sure to select theCN Warehouse). That’s an extra $136 off the current sale price of $907 and, overall, nets you a not-so-insignificant 15% discount.
GPD WIN Max ultra small laptop:$906$770 at BanggoodSave $136by using the exclusive codeBGDec05at checkout (for the CN warehouse). We love this laptop because it’s built for gamers, small, powerful and pretty well priced. Hurry, because this offer ends onDecember 31.
What else should we know?It weighs 845g, has a dedicated touchpad, massive 57Wh battery, Gigabit Ethernet port, three USB ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and theIntelCore i5-1035G7 CPU has four cores and eight threads. The processor is about 40% faster than the Intel Core i7-8550U, which is a former speed champ.
Any cons?The low screen resolution (1280 x 800 pixels) is a let down, especially at this price. It is a touchscreen, though.
Have you reviewed it?Not yet, but we’ve looked at theChuwi Minibook, which is a similar product without the bells and whistles.
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