GPD WIN Max 3 with AMD Strix Halo starts at $1,750, company explains why it cannot go lower
GPD has confirmed the starting price for its upcoming WIN MAX 3 handheld laptop. The AMD Strix Halo version will start at $1,750, slightly above the previously discussed target of $1,699.
The base configuration uses the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with Radeon 8060S graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory and a 1TB SSD. GPD will also offer a 64GB/2TB version for $2,246, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 configuration with 128GB and 2TB storage is priced at $3,499.
GPD has now explained why it could not reach its earlier $1,699 target. The company points directly to the current memory shortage and says its procurement team could not bring the cost down any further. GPD also acknowledges that its size puts it at a disadvantage when negotiating component prices. The company says it does not have the same bargaining power as larger PC brands, which limits what it can achieve with pricing.
Technical Specifications
As covered previously, the WIN MAX 3 combines the Strix Halo platform with a 9.06-inch 2400×1504 OLED display running at 165Hz. It also supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory and uses a removable 97Wh battery. The external cooling module allows the system to operate the Strix Halo processor at up to 110W.
The WIN MAX 3 campaign is scheduled to begin on Indiegogo on September 2.
Why the price increase?
GPD has now explained why it could not reach its earlier $1,699 target. The company points directly to the current memory shortage and says its procurement team could not bring the cost down any further.
GPD also acknowledges that its size puts it at a disadvantage when negotiating component prices. The company says it does not have the same bargaining power as larger PC brands, which limits what it can achieve with pricing. GPD describes $1,750 as the best price it can currently provide for the Strix Halo model.
The company states: "Everyone knows that we are currently facing a memory crisis. But even during this challenging period, GPD is still doing everything we can to bring new life to our niche market through continuous innovation." The WIN MAX 3 campaign is scheduled to begin on Indiegogo on September 2.
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