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notebook GPD pocket 3 1195G7 model
model: GPD pocket 3 1195G7 model(model id: 2292)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
netbook
vendor:
GPD
architecture:
x86-64/amd64
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
no
can free operating systems be installed?
yes
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
yes (see the details inside the description entry)
year of commercialization:
2022
compatibility with free software:
D-bronze
tested on:
Debian GNU/Linux 11 bullseye
PureOS 10.0 Byzantium
Trisquel 10.0 Nabia
tested with the following kernel libre:
5.10-libre
video card model:
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Intel AX210 (it does not work)
webcam model:
058f:5608 (it works)
Description:
The GPD pocket 3 is a UMPC which is really powerful for an UMPC and is useful in many scenarios, AND could also work in a free software activist's hands.

Tried several GNU/linux-libre distros, most of them barely made to the desktop environment, EXCEPT Debian. Uruk GNU/Linux(3.0_beta)'s GRUB reported no suitable video mode found.PureOS reported the same. Trisquel Nabia 10.0.0.1 doesn't show anything but blank screen.

Just as expected, the screen is rotated, and will not be initiated if suspended. Just follow the tips on the internet and they will be fixed. No blobs needed.

Display seems to be fine. GLXgears shows 60FPS which is identical to the display refresh rate and what I got under blobbed distros. The HDMI or Thunderbolt port could provide more framerate possibilities.

All the components of this computer are soldered to the board except the M.2 SSD so it's really hard to switch the WLAN card. And the default card which are AX201 (N6000 model) or AX210 (1195G7 model) have no free driver available in my knowledge.(Github may have some)

The webcam is working, which surprised me. It is running under a terrible framerate. The resolution is hardware limitation, but the low video FPS is caused by driver issues . With blobbed distros it is at least acceptable at approx. 30fps.

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