RISC-V expands to mini laptops. (Image Source: AliExpress)
Sipeed’s new Lichee Console 4A mini laptop is here! Featuring a 7-inch IPS touchscreen with 1280 x 800 resolution and powered by a RISC-V CPU with 4 cores produced by Alibaba. Not only that, it also supports up to 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM plus up to 2 GB NVMe SSD and 128 GB eMMC storage.
Mini laptops have been a trend for years now, but now it’s time for RISC-V processors to take center stage. With processors almost matching the X86 ones in performance but at a more affordable price, mini laptop makers are expanding their portfolios. Sipeed is one of the first to offer RISC-V mini laptops and handheld consoles with the Lichee Console 4A now available for pre-orders.
The Lichee Console 4A mini laptop is a game-changer, offering a 7-inch display, miniature QWERTY keyboard, up to 16 GB RAM, up to 2 TB storage, and powered by a T-Head TH1520 RISC-V-based processor produced by Alibaba. With four cores boosting up to 1.85 GHz, it’s a force to be reckoned with. Plus, the display integrates a 1280 x 800 IPS LCD touchscreen, a 1080p webcam, 3,000 mAh battery, and Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.4 wireless connectivity.
Although small and lightweight, the Lichee Console 4A mini laptop offers a solid port selection with USB-C 3.0, USB-A 3.0, USB 2.0, mini HDMI, GbE, audio, and a microSD card reader. On the software side, it comes with a Linux Debian-based OS that supports programming with VSCode, video decoding, retrogaming, and more.
Excited about the Lichee Console 4A mini laptop? You can pre-order one now starting at $252. The most decked out version is available for $459. All variants are expected to ship in late December.
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