Summary of PEAKAGO 7-INCH WINDOWS 10 FANLESS MINI-LAPTOP LAUNCHED FOR $269 AND UP
The Peakago is a 7-inch fanless Windows 10 mini-laptop and mini-PC currently crowdfunded on IndieGoGo. It features an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor, a touchscreen display with a 360-degree hinge for tablet mode, and USB-C fast charging. While it includes a webcam and 4G LTE option, it lacks a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and active stylus support.
Parts used in the Peakago:
- 7 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS touchscreen display
- Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail processor
- 4,500 mAh battery
- 0.3MP webcam
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi module
- Bluetooth 4.0 module
- USB Type-C connector
- USB 3.0 Type-A port
- microSD card reader
- micro HDMI port
- 3.5mm audio jack
- 360º hinge mechanism
- Optional 4G LTE module
Peakago Computer has started an IndieGoGo campaign for its 7″ fanless laptop and mini-PC the Peakago. The campaign has raised 831% of the original target funding on its first day.
The Peakago is not a new idea, as there have been a number of 7″ to 9″ display laptops that offer Windows operating systems. The advent of the pocket sized laptop has inspired a number of different versions of similar types and operating systems. The Pretech 700Mi Mini is one of those iterations that was reported on here and is a look-alike to the Peakago. In fact, Peakago and the Pretech are from the same tooling company.
The campaign does say the display has a 178° viewing area, but this unit is very portable and could easily be used in a densely populated locale, so maybe such a wide viewing angle might inspire the manufacturer to develop a privacy screen. It must be said that such a wide viewing angle is also a real boon to such a small display.
Pricing For Crowdfunding Early Bird :
- 4GB RAM/64GB storage for $269
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage for $339
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage+ 4G LTE for $399
Some Good, Some Missing, Features
The Peakago has a 360º hinge that allows the mini-laptop to become a tablet. There is an inexpensive webcam, which is somewhat new to the 7″ mini-laptop realm. The keyboard isn’t backlit and there is no fingerprint reader, which is becoming a standard issue now. No support for an active stylus.
There is fast charging with a USB Type-C connector, not a power cord. There is a micro HDMI port for display expansion. Although it seemed a little bit ambitious to run a screen of the size in the promotional.
Specifications
- 7 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS touchscreen display
- Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail processor
- 4,500 mAh battery
- 0.3MP wecbam
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
- microSD card reader
- micro HDMI port
- 3.5mm audio jack
- 7.1″ x 4.5″ x 0.78″ (~18 x 11.4 x 2 cm)
- 1.2 pounds (545 grams)
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How much funding did the Peakago campaign raise on its first day?
The campaign raised 831% of the original target funding on its first day. -
Does the Peakago have a backlit keyboard?
No, the keyboard is not backlit. -
Can the Peakago be used as a tablet?
Yes, a 360º hinge allows the mini-laptop to become a tablet. -
What is the best way to charge the device?
The device supports fast charging via a USB Type-C connector rather than a power cord. -
Does the Peakago support an active stylus?
No, there is no support for an active stylus. -
What processor does the Peakago use?
It uses an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail processor. -
Is there a fingerprint reader on the Peakago?
No, the unit does not have a fingerprint reader. -
Can you expand the display output from the Peakago?
Yes, it has a micro HDMI port for display expansion.
