The Chinese company Orange Pi is making waves in the handheld gaming market with its upcoming release, the Orange Pi Neo. This innovative device will feature the powerful Ryzen 7000U APU, equipped with Zen 4 cores and an integrated RDNA3 GPU. Running on Manjaro Linux by default, the Orange Pi Neo promises to deliver a high-performance gaming experience like never before.
While Orange Pi has not officially announced the Neo, details about this exciting handheld can be found on the website of the popular Linux distro, Manjaro. According to VideoCardz, the Orange Pi Neo will be powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. This processor boasts eight cores and sixteen threads, along with an RDNA3 IPU featuring twelve compute units.
Equipped with either 16GB or 32GB of Lpddr5 memory and an M.2-2280 SSD with PCIe 4.0 interface supporting up to 2TB, the Orange Pi Neo ensures smooth and efficient performance for all your gaming needs. The device comes with a stunning 7" screen, featuring a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels and a remarkable 120Hz refresh rate. With a peak brightness of up to 500cd/m², the display offers vivid visuals and an immersive gaming experience.
The Orange Pi Neo's design includes two thumbsticks, controller buttons, and small trackpads on the sides, reminiscent of Valve's popular Steam Deck handheld. The device also features a 50Wh battery, two USB4 ports, a 3.5mm jack, and a microSD card reader for extended storage options.
As with other Orange Pi products, the Neo comes preloaded with Manjaro, a user-friendly Linux distribution based on Arch. While it is unclear if the Neo will support other Linux distributions, users can expect a seamless and customizable experience with Manjaro on this handheld gaming device.
Orange Pi has been teasing the release of a handheld for some time now, but an official launch date and pricing details are yet to be revealed. As a reputable manufacturer of single-board computers, Orange Pi aims to make a mark in the handheld gaming market with the Orange Pi Neo. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new device.
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