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Huawei’s Latest MateBook D 16 & MatePad Pro 13.2 Up for Pre-order Ahead of Official Launch

December 20, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Huawei is about to launch its latest additions to both its tablet and laptop lineups. The MateBook D 16 and MatePad Pro 13.2 are the latest in a bevy of devices that have made 2023 the start of a potentially huge comeback for the company.

The MateBook D 16 and MatePad Pro 13.2 are the latest in what seems to be a fine-tuning of devices to take the Harmony OS ecosystem to the next level. They continue to have robust interconnectivity with Super Device and SuperHub features. This feature continues to bridge the interconnectivity gap between devices to supercharge productivity and creativity.

The new Huawei MateBook D16 comes with configurations supporting up to a 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor with Intel IRIS Xe graphics. It comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The 16-inch FullView display is the hallmark of a laptop focused on bridging that gap between productivity and creativity. Huawei is looking to help you get more done with a screen with a 16:10 golden aspect ratio. It’s even got low blue light certification for those long work sessions. Huawei has even upped the ante when it comes to cooling with dual-fin fans that are both quiet and better at cooling.

The new MatePad Pro 13.2 bolsters Huawei’s lineup of tablets with one of the slimmest tablets ever. Coming in at only 3.4mm, the MatePad Pro 13.2 packs a punch in the slimmest form factor ever! While Huawei remains mum on the processor in the MatePad Pro 13.2, its 13.2-inch screen and 94% screen-to-body ratio make it stand out. Huawei is also incorporating Glass Fibre in the rear cover of the tablet; this provides added scratch and impact resistance.

The tablet is built for both entertainment and work with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 2880×1920 pixel resolution, and support for accessories like the M-Pencil Smart Keyboard. Underneath the flexible OLED display is a six-speaker audio system with 4 subwoofers and 2 tweeters. The tablet is also the first to support Near Link in the M-Pencil. This gives the M-Pencil latencies and better pressure sensitivity.

Pricing & Availability

Both the Huawei MateBook D 16 and the MatePad Pro 13.2 are up for pre-order now. From now until January 10, 2024, purchases of the Huawei MateBook D 16 and MatePad Pro 13.2 made on Huawei’s Official Shopee storefront will entitle buyers to a piece of the RM6,620 worth of prizes up for grabs.

By placing an RM50 deposit, you could get items like the Huawei Watch 3, the Huawei Freebuds Studio, and more. Winners for this randomised draw will be announced every three days.

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HUAWEI MateBook 2021 Series Comes to Malaysia!

April 19, 2021 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

The HUAWEI MateBook Series, if we are being honest, is some of the best ways to spend your money if you are looking for a reasonably priced notebook PCs with premium build and functions. If you own a HUAWEI device, the MateBook series are the devices that you want to work with, especially when it comes to transferring and sharing files across your devices. Sadly, that OneHop feature only works across HUAWEI devices for now.

2021 has rolled in full and of course, it is that time to start updating your devices. HUAWEI releases their 2021 line-up of MateBook devices so that you have options to upgrade your devices to. They released the new MateBook D 14, MateBook D 15 (two variants), MateBook 14, and MateBook X Pro.

11^th Generation Intel Power

The HUAWEI MateBook D 14, MateBook D 15, MateBook 14, and MoateBook X Pro will be powered by Intel’s 11^th Generation Core processor for maximum power. The 11^th Generation Intel processors are an improvement over the older generation chip with Intel’s latest and most advanced 10nm SuperFin process to make it even more powerful and efficient than before. Of course, you can opt up to an Intel Core i7 for the flagship level HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. You also can opt for up to 16GB of RAM to support the powerful processor.

FullView Display

While the design will remain mostly the same from previous generation MateBooks, all the MateBook series for 2021 will retain the immersive and iconinc FullView display with a unique screen ratio ranging from 13-inch (MateBook X Pro) to 15-inch (MateBook D 15). The FullView displays are meant to be immersive and displays with narrow bezels at the top and sides of the notebook. Of course, they are TÜV Rheinland certified in reducing blue light exposure to protect your eyes.

WiFi 6 Capabilities

What is a 2021 notebook when it cannot support WiFi 6? A Notebook stuck in the 2019s of course. WiFi 6, while not technically a new technology has changed the way we work outside and with our notebooks today. The HUAWEI MateBook series for 2021 will come with WiFi 6 as standard. That also means you get faster networking speeds with more stability to get more things done outside of your office. Of course, your router has to support WiFi 6 as well.

HUAWEI Share

Of course, one of the biggest appeals when it comes to HUAWEI Notebooks is the HUAWEI Share ability. HUAWEI Share allows you to place your smartphone display and even tablet display on top of Windows on the HUAWEI MateBook series. That also means that you do not have to reach out to your smartphones to make a call, text a friend, or even read through messages and notifications. You can do that from the comfort of your desktop display on the HUAWEI MateBook series for 2021.

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Price and Availability

The HUAWEI MateBook 2021 series will be available 24^th April 2021 onward. The notebooks are available for pre-order from the 20^th to 23^rd April 2021 on HUAWEI’s very own Online Store. If you happen to be one of the first 1,500 customers to pre-order any HUAWEI MateBook 2021 series products, you can enjoy some exclusive free gifts worth up to MYR 800.

The HUAWEI MateBook D 14 will be available in Mystic Silver at MYR 3,499 onward. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 comes in either an 11^th Generation Intel Core processor trim or a 10^th Generation Intel Core processor trim at MYR 3,299 and MYR MYR 3,899 onward respectively in Mystic Silver. The HUAWEI MateBook 14 will come in Space Grey colour option at MYR 4,899 onward. Lastly, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro will come in a unique Emerald Green colour option for MYR 6,899 onward. For more information on the 2021 series of HUAWEI MateBook notebooks, you can visit HUAWEI’s website.

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techENT Download |AMD Feels the Heat, Sony Ups the Ante with Xperia 1 II, HUAWEI Mate Xs & more

March 3, 2020 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Here’s the TechENT Download for the week of 24th February. Boy was it an eventful one for tech! Here’s run down of some of the most pertinent tech news of the week!

AMD Feels the heat from ASUS as the Strix RX 5700 overheats after the company’s recommended settings didn’t cut it for cooling.

Sony releases a slew of devices spearheaded by the Xperia 1 II to usher in a new age of mobile with a focus on Content Creators. Together with the Xperia 1 II, they also announced a new Xperia 10 II and Xperia L4 completing their offerings for the mobile segment.

HUAWEI showed the world how to fold with its Mate Xs. The new foldable spearheaded a whole line up of MateBook D and the new MateBook X Pro laptops and the new MatePad Pro. While HTC is making a come back with its new Wildfire.

More updates as we’re hearing more developments around the COVID-19 impact on the tech industry. This time, it looks like it’s Microsoft saying that its being affected.

We’ve started a new Podcast, techENT’s Tech & Tonic! The new podcast will see us talk about some of the most interesting news and topics in tech with some of our friends in the industry. It is available on Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Breaker, and other podcasting host channels! If we are not yet on your favourite channel yet, let us know in the comments so that we can work our way there!

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HUAWEI MateBook D Series Launched With Better Value For Power

February 25, 2020 Jonathan Tay Leave a comment

The 2020 HUAWEI MateBook D Series was launched back in November 2019 and in the UK earlier this month. However, the series made its global debut last night.

Let’s not waste time and get down to business then, shall we? The D Series laptop is made for the mass market giving you optimal performance and excellent battery life for a daily all rounder. There is the smaller 14 inch, MateBook D14 and a bigger 15.6 inch MateBook D15. Both laptops have thin bezels that are only 4.8mm and 5.3mm respectively. This would give the laptops a screen to body ratio of 84% and 87% respectively.

The displays are not touch displays unlike the MateBook X Pro which was also launched at the same time. Both D series screens have a 16:9 IPS display and both laptops comes with a hinge angle of up to 178° where you can lay the laptop almost flat.

Now to the workhorse that makes it all happen. The MateBook D will be running on either AMD or Intel’s chipsets. Giving you the your preferred option for the best value for money. For Intel’s chipset both D14 and D15 will only come with the 10th Generation Intel Core i5 processor. This processor will be paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics card that has 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM to give you all the power to process what you need.

If you are on the red team instead, there are more goodies for you to choose from. Powered by AMD Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 processor for you to choose from. Coming with AMD Radeon Vega Graphics you will be able to game and work on heavy tasks with ease.

To power this baby up, the D Series uses a multi-purpose 62W Type C charger for the D14 and a 65W Type C charger for the D15. All of the D series laptops feature an overheat protection that will automatically stop charging the laptop once the temperature crosses a threshold to avoid any damages to the laptop.

Last but not least the pricing and the specifications. For Intel’s line up on the D14, we have an Intel Core i5, paired with 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD of storage and NVIDIA MX250 graphics card which cost €949 (MYR4,357). On AMD’s line up we have either a Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 to choose from with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD for storage. The AMD variations will be going to go for €699 (MYR3,209) for the Ryzen 5 and €799 (MYR3,668) for the Ryzen 7.

As for the bigger D15, it also runs on the same Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD storage and a NVIDIA MX250 graphics card. Weirdly enough the D15 will be priced the same as the D14 at €949 (MYR4,357). The D15 for AMD on the other hand will cost €649 (MYR2,980) which will be coming with Ryzen 5, with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. The higher Ryzen 7 will come with also 8GB of RAM but a bigger 512GB SSD going for €799 (MYR3,668).

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HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Visits Malaysia! Get Yours for MYR 2,499

January 6, 2020 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

HUAWEI is now more than just a smartphone brand. While they are known for their very compelling and innovative smartphones like their latest HUAWEI Mate 30 series, or the foldable Mate X; they make more than smartphones. In fact, they have made plans to launch smart home products in other markets as of 2020.

Still, the Malaysian market knows the Chinese company not just through their smartphones. We know them through their notebook PC offerings too. We tested the MateBook 13 and we really liked it, to be fair. So not only do they make compelling smartphones, they make compelling PC products too; albeit the odd display ratio.

Still, they do know how to make great portable productivity devices. The latest to come to the Malaysian market is the new HUAWEI MateBook D15, an MYR 2,499 notebook PC for the working person. Well, you could be a student and enjoy the MateBook D 15 too, we do not discriminate.

It will be available from 18th January 2020 onward at a starting price mentioned above. At MYR 2,499 also you can get a HUAWEI P30 smartphone, just saying. Still, it is an ultra-thin, ultra-light notebook PC that you are looking at here; MYR 2,499 is actually very reasonable.

For MYR 2,499 you are looking at an ultra-thin and light Windows 10 notebook PC that charges via a 65W USB Type-C charger. Of course, you can use that charger on a smartphone too, your HUAWEI smartphone, let us say. The MateBook D 15 also packs 16GB in RAM paired to 256GB of SSD and up to 1TB of HDD, plenty more than enough to work with if you ask me.

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Getting everything within the petite body of the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 running nicely on the 15-inch display is a Ryzen 5 3500U CPU paired to an integrated RADEON Vega 8 GPU. In plenty of tests, this combination is still great to run games like DOTA 2 or League of Legends when the mood hits you.

You see all these Windows 10 goodness through a 15.6-inch Full HD 1080p display. The thing is though, if you own a HUAWEI smartphone, the MateBook D 15 becomes more than just a notebook PC, it becomes your multi-platform workhorse. You can thank HUAWEI’s One Tap Share feature that we loved so much in the HUAWEI MateBook 13 we tested with the HUAWEI P30 Pro.

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 will be available 18th January 2020 onward. You can get your hands on one via HUAWEI official concept stores or any retail partners across the nation. There is only one colour option though, Mystic Silver, at this point. As mentioned, price starts from MYR 2,499.