GPD Win Mini: Defying the Laws of Physics

Hi everyone, some quick points of clarification from the video:

– Thank you for the feedback about "thumb typing" (I didn't realize until today that it was an actual phrase!), and yes that was the point I was trying to make when in the video I said that it worked fine in terms of quickly and conveniently inputting a hotkey or username/password. In hindsight I should have also demonstrated footage of me using my thumbs to type as well — but in this use case, yeah it works well just like how it does on the GPD Win 4. Because the Win Mini's form factor, I chose to show footage of why it didn't seem to be a practical device in terms of using it like a "small laptop" or productivity device. That's what my brain kept focusing on, due to its shape. Admittedly, I never owned one of those keyboard phones and so the whole concept is unfamiliar to me, but I see now that there are a lot of people looking for this exact use case!
– Regarding the recessed thumbsticks, it's the same experience on the Win Max 2. Their recessed quality wasn't as impactful to me on the Win Max 2 because there were so many other factors at play that prevented me from enjoying the experience — asymmetrical layout, the thick and squarish experience of holding it, etc. For the Win Mini many of those barriers were removed, but also brought the recessed sticks more to the forefront of my gaming experience. So I wouldn't consider either device to be ideal for handheld gaming, but for slightly different reasons.
– Pocketability! Again this was something that didn't cross my mind because I don't consider this device to be pocketable at all. In hindsight I should have taken the time to demonstrate this by measuring it with calipers or trying to actually squeeze it into a pocket, but at the time of filming/reviewing it was a foregone conclusion that the Win Mini is something that is portable and easy to throw into a bag, but would only fit in very large pockets (like a front hoodie pocket, for example).

Thanks again for the excellent feedback, and please keep your questions coming! This is certainly an interesting device and I'm starting to better understand people's enthusiasm about it. Obviously it's not a great fit for my own use case and preferences but I'll try my best to demonstrate how well it works for those who are most interested in it.

I purchased a 7840 32gb ram version ,and still waiting for them to delivery to me 🥹

I actually love this device… It's one of the more innovative ones out there right now. Also the price is fairly reasonable when you consider it. (I have weighed in all of them myself always with the max options) basically for me what it will come down to is the screen/keyboard what I can do to expand it. now the smartest thing to do (for me personally) would be to wait till thunderbolt 5 comes out next year maybe spring but of course then it's going to be expensive at the start so there's always that… If I had a device like this I would always be using a mouse probably a keyboard maybe even an external monitor most of the time except for when I'm out and about. It's all about case use really and what you can afford… The fact is though if you use oculink you have that capability right now you don't have to wait for thunderbolt 5 so it's quite tempting for me personally… As I said I've looked at all the other itinerations I mean everything that's available with handhelds and all that and I really like this one or the Max 2.

This thing is awesome i love the design of the win mini & Destiny 2 on the win 4 runs amazing i didnt expect it to be so great

How much during battery? Size of battery?

Excelente, xD

these devices r useless until battery tech improves

Hi @RetroGameCorps for the thumbsticks do you think it easy to fit grip covers while being able to close the lid? Will it be easy to replace the stick if not?

It's kind of amazing how little you have to compromise relative to that size and form factor. I can't wait to get mine!

DESTINY 2 MENTIONED 🎉🎉🎉

I really want a Steam Deck with this form factor. I've bought a GPD win 2/Max before, and Both ran into major hardware issues in less then 2 months of owning them. Needless to say I wont be buying from them again.