GPD MicroPC 2

What hackers pick instead

• Flipper OnePeople recommend it as a small, open, well-connected Linux device that can serve many purposes. Critics agree it lacks a keyboard and has limited input, and the price is high.53recommend
• GPD PocketOwners like its portability, power and full x86 Linux desktop in a bag-sized body. Critics cite a recurring screen problem and weak support.14recommend
• ClockworkPi uConsoleRecommended for being fun, well-designed and easy to mod, with uses from home servers to software-defined radio.10recommend
• MNT Pocket ReformOpen hardware pocket laptop people praise for its keyboard, trackball and hackability; the most common caveat is the ARM chip experience.10recommend
• Typeframe PX-88 Portable Computing SystemRetro-styled portable computer that people admire for its 80s design and want more of, though critics call it a novelty and find it expensive at $2000.8recommend

Every quote

The 13 most detailed of 13 comments. Each links to the original.

1. It’s quite decent for occasional recreational programming, and I’ve also used it to write daily blog posts from a long-distance cycling trip.

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “I program on the subway”

2. Cool, but very expensive. It has a bunch of features that jack up the price but are not worth it for me.

   Mixed · Jan 2026

3. I own both a Pocket 4 and MicroPC 2 with Linux on them, and I'm quite satisfied.

   Recommends · May 2026 · in “Chuwi Minibook X: the netbook we deserve”

4. The GPD Micro PC2 is one of my favorites so you can take inspiration from it.

   Recommends · Jan 2026

5. I really enjoy having a fully capable Linux PC in my pocket vs a smartphone.

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “I program on the subway”

6. it makes it super easy to code and hack on something

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (December 2025)”

7. the hacky excitement of using it is worth it

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (December 2025)”

8. they do not support calling and SMS

   Mixed · Aug 2026 · in “I'm switching my phone from Android to Linux”

9. It's surprisingly good! I wouldn't want to type on it all day long, but it works pretty well for me.

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “I program on the subway”

10. tiny handheld laptops with network and serial ports like GPD's Micro PC

    Recommends · May 2026 · in “Flipper One Tech Specs”

11. slightly better specs in a smaller form factor (MicroPC 2)

    Mixed · Jun 2026 · in “Chuwi Minibook X: the netbook we deserve”

12. Pocket 3 and MicroPC 2 seem to be pretty close to

    Recommends · Jan 2026 · in “Clicks Communicator”

13. Similar vibes as my GPD Micro PC

    Recommends · Jun 2026 · in “Chuwi Minibook X: the netbook we deserve”