GPD Win10 - first look

My GPD Win 10 from DinoDirect arrived today... Rushed to open it up:

 

 

 

and to plug it in:

The following pictures compare the GPD Win's size to that of my venerable but not yet replaced Zaurus SL-C3200:

 

 

What you get:

 

And the specifications:

• Intel Atom x5-Z8500 quad-core Cherry Trail processor @ 1.44/2.24 GHz (Burst) with Intel HD Gen8 graphics @ up to 600MHz
• Memory: 4GB LPDDR3-1600
• Storage: 64GB eMMC 4.51 flash + micro SD slot up to 128GB
• Display: 5.5″ capacitive touch IPS screen; 1280×720 resolution; Corning Gorilla Glass
• Video Output: mini HDMI
• Audio: mini HDMI, 3.5mm headset jack, microphone and speaker
• Connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0
• USB: 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x micro USB port
• QWERTY keyboard with DPAD, two ALPS Joysticks (including one acting a mouse when needed), ABXY controls, volume and gaming buttons
• Battery: 6000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, good for 6 to 8 hours.
• Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.7 x 2.2 cm (closed)
• Weight: 300 grams

GPD Win Reviews:
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GPD Win handheld gaming PC gets a CPU upgrade ahead of launch

GPD Win YouTube Reviews:
Lon.TV GPD Win review
Reviews 2 Go GPD Win Video Review
Liliputing GPD Win handheld Windows gaming PC

GPD WIN Mini Gaming Laptop / Tablet Windows 10- How to Guide and Specs Review

GPD Win Forums:
OESF GPD Win forum

Dingoonity GPD Win forum

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Google Home - first look

Received the Google Home that I had pre-ordered a few weeks ago... Unboxed and plugged it in.

 

 

Downloaded and ran the Google Home app, and in a matter of a few minutes was good to go:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So far so good. A very preliminary comparison to my Echo - you can speak much more 'naturally' to your Google Home while your command syntax has to be more exact/precise with the Echo; and Google Home starts off with much fewer capabilities in the areas of 'skills' and home automation. I would expect that the latter can be more easily fixed by Google than the former by Amazon! 

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Google Home reviews:

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Google Home Forums:
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YouTube reviews:
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