Earlier this month, MagicX reached out to the community to get some input on the Mini40 handheld, while announcing the discontinuation of the Mini Zero 28. Then, MagicX was back with another announcement, this time, introducing a “custom” 3.3-inch OLED display. Today, the MagicX Mini Dream has been formally introduced and will apparently be the next handheld from the MagicX camp.
Beyond confirming that the Mini Dream will make use of the custom 3.3-inch display, only a few other details were provided, as found below:
Key Highlights
- 3.3-inch OLED display (the custom panel we announced earlier)
- Full-glass front cover, color-matched to the shell
- Available in both Linux and Android versions
- Price Range: $80 – $180 (shipping not included)
Project Update
Mini Dream is still in its early stages. From supply chain selection to build refinement, every step needs proper time to get right.
We’ll share more product details as the project reaches key milestones — thanks for your patience
There are few things that feel a bit odd about this entire situation. It’s not surprising that MagicX didn’t share specs or even hint at what processor might be in the Mini Dream. However, it’s a bit odd to see a $100 price range. Kudos to MagicX for setting expectations early, but I’m not getting too excited just yet.
The wide price range, along with the mention of “both Linux and Android versions,” does seemingly confirm there will be at least two different models of the Mini Dream. It sure makes me wonder if MagicX is going to take a page out of the Anbernic playbook, offering a cheaper model that’s Linux-only and a higher-priced Android model with different internals.
Even more than that, I’m curious to know what exactly happened to the Mini40. Is it being shelved? Did MagicX try to build up the hype as it worked to secure the custom display panel behind the scenes, only for the display to materialize faster than anticipated? Maybe MagicX just started trying to get people talking about the company again in anticipation of the Mini Dream.
Who knows what the actual answer is, and ultimately it doesn’t really matter all that much. Unfortunately, it seems like we’re in store for another long drip-feed of details about the MagicX Mini Dream, whenever the company decides to make an announcement. I just hope that it doesn’t end up changing things up a bunch of times as it gains community feedback, which would only push the potential final launch out even further.
