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GPD DUO: A Dual-Screen Marvel

7/24/2024
Let’s dive into the exciting world of the GPD DUO, a dual-screen laptop that’s generating quite a buzz. 🚀

GPD DUO: A Dual-Screen Marvel

The GPD DUO is poised to be one of the most innovative laptops this summer. Imagine having not one, but two 13.3-inch OLED displays at your fingertips. Unlike many existing dual-screen laptops, the DUO offers a proper dual-screen implementation where both screens are of the same size, and there’s still a physical keyboard. Let’s explore the key features:

1. Dual 13.3-Inch OLED Panels

The primary selling point of the GPD DUO is its dual 13.3-inch OLED panels. These gorgeous displays boast a resolution of 2880×1800 and a silky-smooth 60 Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the use of LTPS technology, these panels are ultra-thin and support stylus input through the MPP protocol. The color gamut coverage is impressive: sRGB: 133%, NTSC: 96%, Adobe RGB: 100%, and DCI-P3: 100%. Plus, they peak at a dazzling 500 nits brightness.

2. AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Powerhouse

Under the hood, the GPD DUO packs a punch with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. This upgrade features the newer Zen 5 architecture, more CPU and GPU cores, and a significant NPU update to the XDNA2 processor. With 60W TDP settings, it’s ready for demanding tasks.

3. Versatile Dual-Screen Modes

The dual screens offer incredible flexibility:

  • Tablet Mode: Fold the second screen down over the first screen, and you’ve got a tablet-like experience.
  • Stacked Mode: Position the screens at a 180-degree angle to create the equivalent of a single 18-inch diagonal screen.
  • Secondary Screen as Portable Monitor: Connect it to other devices via USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) for an extended display.

4. Memory, Storage, and Connectivity

  • Memory: The DUO uses LPDDR5X memory clocked at 7500 MT/s, available in 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB (non-upgradable).
  • Storage: Three M.2 slots (two 2280 form factor) support PCIe 4.0×4, up to 4TB.
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5 Gbit Ethernet, USB4-C (40Gbps), OCuLink, HDMI 2.1, USB-C (10Gbps), and two USB-A (5Gbps) ports.

5. Battery Life and Dimensions

The 80 Wh battery charges up to 50% in just 29 minutes. In silent mode, with a 150 nits screen, it boasts an impressive 30.2 hours of battery life while playing 1080p videos locally. The dimensions are 297.0 x 209.65 x 23.8 mm.

Pricing and Availability

While pricing details are yet to be revealed, if the DUO comes in below $1500, it’ll be highly competitive. Keep an eye out for the official release next month!