I'm looking for a small tablet/laptop like Windows device for light gaming

bomblord · May 12, 2017

I already have a decently powerful desktop but for a variety of reasons I'm looking for something I can use around the house and on the go. My main use out of it would be replacing my current slow Android tablet and light gaming (ex 2d indie games, lighter 3D, Visual Novels). The main reason I want a tablet is I'm looking for something I can grab, do a quick google search on, and then plop back down quickly an easily while also taking with me for light gaming.

My main requirements are as follows

- $500
- Good Screen
- Easy to use on couch/coffee table
- Small/Light
- Powerful enough for light gaming

A few options I've come up with

GPD Pocket $469

- Atom X7

- 8GB RAM

- 128GB SSD

- 7" 1920x1200 Screen

Surface 3 $369

- Atom X7

- 4GB RAM

- 128GB SSD

- 10" 1920x1280 Screen

Lenovo Yoga Book

- Atom X5

- 4GB RAM

- 64GB SSD

- 10.1: 1920x1200

I'm completely open to other options but I'm not willing to compromise on portability and ease of use (which rules out most laptops). Thought I would check out the LTT forums to see if you guys can help. Thanks in advance

The Sloth · May 12, 2017

2 minutes ago, bomblord said:

GPD Pocket $469

that's your best bet, for 500$ you can pick ip a ps3 or ps4+ ps vita.

bomblord · May 12, 2017

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

that's your best bet, for 500$ you can pick ip a ps3 or ps4+ ps vita.

Thanks but I already have a PS4, Vita, and a Switch

The Sloth · May 12, 2017

Just now, bomblord said:

Thanks but I already have a PS4, Vita, and a Switch

use psp remote play

Zando_ · May 12, 2017

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

that's your best bet, for 500$ you can pick ip a ps3 or ps4+ ps vita.

Yes!! Get the Pocket! It looks like an awesome little PC.

bomblord · May 12, 2017

10 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Yes!! Get the Pocket! It looks like an awesome little PC.

It does look pretty cool I'm mainly worried about the keyboard and ergonomics. Linus mentioned it was pretty bad in his review and it just looks difficult to use seeing as it's slightly too small to sit on a lap and type normally but the keyboard makes it impossible to hold up to your face like a tablet.

Zando_ · May 12, 2017

Just now, bomblord said:

It does look pretty cool I'm mainly worried about the keyboard and ergonomics. Linus mentioned it was pretty bad in his review and it just looks difficult to use seeing as it's slightly too small to sit on a lap and type normally but the keyboard makes it impossible to hold up to your face like a tablet.

Here's a comparable Surface Pro 3 (It's got a 1.5GHz i3 vs the Surface 3's Atom): https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACYN5R35150&cm_re=surface_pro_3_64GB-_-9SIACYN5R35150-_-Product

bomblord · May 13, 2017

20 hours ago, Zando Bob said:

Here's a comparable Surface Pro 3 (It's got a 1.5GHz i3 vs the Surface 3's Atom): https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACYN5R35150&cm_re=surface_pro_3_64GB-_-9SIACYN5R35150-_-Product

Hey man once again thanks for the suggestion.

I actually used to own a Surface Pro 3 and frankly it's too large and heavy for what I want to do with it (which is use it as a tablet replacement and run light steam games)

bomblord · May 13, 2017

Anyone have an opinion on the Galaxy Book? It's a little outside what I wanted to pay but it packs a core m3 processor and is smaller and lighter than the surface at 10"