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.

Great little portable PC. It's not a powerhouse and you can get something more powerful for the price, but it performs better than I expected it to for a Celeron. Its selling point also is its size as well as the large array of ports that comes with it. The USB-C port can be used for charging as well as connecting to docks. Connecting to two external monitors works through USB-C alone, although at this point the video performance can get a bit sluggish. You also have the options to connect monitors through a full HDMI port, which is convenient. The serial port is nice for some certain use cases, although mostly for IT professionals and those who work with industrial equipment.I did notice some strange graphical issues in some cases, such as half the screen turning off in some full screen situations like with YouTube, but after manually updating the Intel drivers I haven't that issue.The battery life overall is good with normal use.The keyboard is okay, although cramped. Using key combinations can be tricky sometimes. But these are the sort of things you'd expect from a small keyboard. The trackpad isn't great but could be worse. It's about what you'd expect for an entry level laptop. I would have preferred a TrackPoint personally.The body is made of plastic, but it's a think plastic that feels durableThe 720P screen looks good. It's not very high res but is fine for a 6" screen. The 720P screen also is easier on the integrated graphics card. The GPDMicro isn't a Steam Deck or a great gaming machine but can do some light gaming and emulation.The GPD MicroPC isn't for everyone. I feel you know if you are the target audience for this machine. If you are looking for small versatile machine that is as capable of doing full laptop tasks with a wide variety of ports to boot this is a nice choice. The pricing tends to fluctuate, so that's something to keep an eye on.