{"id":213327,"date":"2017-11-28T07:30:43","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T05:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=213327"},"modified":"2017-11-27T16:46:50","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T14:46:50","slug":"huawei-unveils-a-stylish-new-series-of-matebook-devices-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/213327\/huawei-unveils-a-stylish-new-series-of-matebook-devices-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Huawei unveils a stylish new series of MateBook devices in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Huawei South Africa has introduced a duo of new MateBooks, expanding its mobile portfolio and building on its success in delivering beautifully-designed and powerful high-end devices.<\/p>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook X and HUAWEI MateBook E feature dynamic new advances, redefining the intersection of mobility and personal computing.<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of this new series, Huawei once again delivers on its commitment to innovation. The new duo is currently available at Makro, Matrix Warehouse and Computer Mania Online.<\/p>\n<p>For those constantly on the go between home and work, these devices deliver a refined mobile experience, allowing people to stay connected to everyone and everything that matters. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HUAWEI MateBook X:<\/strong>\u00a0An efficient and stylish 13-inch fanless notebook design with an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio and 4.4mm bezels. It includes a choice of powerful 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7 or i5 processors, Dolby Atmos Sound System and an innovative fingerprint-ready power button with encrypted chip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HUAWEI MateBook E:<\/strong>\u00a0An elegant 2-in-1 notebook with a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent, a new Folio Keyboard with a maximum angle of adjustment that can reach up to 160 degrees,\u00a0 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5 and 2K touch screen display.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cAt Huawei, we strive to bring new advances to market that inspire people to imagine and explore what\u2019s next \u2013 our new flagship series of beautifully crafted MateBooks makes this possible. We are extremely excited to finally bring these MateBooks to South Africa,\u201d said Likun Zhao, GM Huawei Consumer Business Group South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a stunning new design aesthetic and outstanding performance, the MateBook X and E are the first devices that feature the impressive Dolby Atmos Sound System. Perfectly complementing our smartphones, wearable\u2019s and smart IoT solutions, the groundbreaking MateBook X and MateBook E meet our consumers\u2019 vision for a complete, connected digital world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>A Duo of Devices: Style, Mobility and Global Connectivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook X is designed for exceptional performance, combining advanced features to meet consumers\u2019 demands for an efficient and stylish device.<\/p>\n<p>It features an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio and 4.4mm bezels, as well as an impressive 3:2 aspect ratio, offering users a better visual experience.<\/p>\n<p>With HUAWEI Space Cooling Technology, Microencapsulated Phase Change Material \u2013 commonly used in the aerospace field \u2013 has been applied to the HUAWEI MateBook X, making the device a fanless 13-inch notebook with powerful 7th Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7 or i5 processors inside.<\/p>\n<p>The fanless design delivers a compact body, improved ergonomics and silent operation, while reducing malfunctions related to fan blockages and dust.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by Huawei\u2019s flagship products\u2019 premium and chic aesthetic style, the HUAWEI MateBook X is available in two colors: Prestige Gold available in January and Space Gray available immediately. Included in the package is Huawei\u2019s Back Pack, Mate Dock and a Blue tooth Mouse.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the HUAWEI MateBook X features a 2K display screen with Corning Gorilla Glass and eye comfort technology, and boasts a 41.4Wh battery.<\/p>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook X is also the first notebook to feature Dolby Atmos Sound System with speakers co-designed with Dolby. For the first time ever on a notebook, users will enjoy enhanced surround sound with immersive overhead audio from the built-in speakers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to partner with Huawei to launch Dolby Atmos Sound System to the world,\u201d said Giles Baker, Senior Vice President, Consumer Entertainment, Dolby Laboratories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is no ordinary laptop audio system. We worked diligently to engineer a complete solution, ensuring unprecedented alignment between hardware and software. The result is a breathtaking, immersive audio experience of which we are tremendously proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook X leverages Huawei\u2019s smartphone fingerprint technologies, integrating a fingerprint sensor into the power button.<\/p>\n<p>Working with Windows Hello, a new feature in Windows 10, users can instantly sign into the device with their fingerprint. The device\u2019s built-in MateBook Manager*\u00a0facilitates easy connectivity between Huawei smartphones and the MateBook.<\/p>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook E is Huawei\u2019s next-generation 2-in-1 device with a 2K touch screen display and a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent.<\/p>\n<p>The device features an advanced Folio Keyboard with a hinge adjustable up to 160 degrees, available in blue, brown and pink.<\/p>\n<p>The number of Pogo pins has been reduced from seven to three, improving the docking mode over the previous generation.<\/p>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook E is powered by\u00a0 a 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5 processor.<\/p>\n<p>The device features an exceptional multimedia experience with Dolby Audio Premium. It has a 33.7Wh battery and uses an independent, encrypted chip for fingerprint authentication, enabling enhanced security and privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The HUAWEI MateBook E is equipped with several optional accessories, including a brand-new, multi-functional MateDock 2 and a MatePen as well as a Huawei Back Pack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Device for South Africa<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Specs<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>RRP<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">HUAWEI MateBook X<\/td>\n<td>i5\/8GB\/256GB SSD incl Back Pack, Mate Dock and Blue tooth Mouse<\/td>\n<td>R23 999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>i7\/8GB\/512GB SSD incl Back Pack, Mate Dock and Blue tooth Mouse<\/td>\n<td>R25 999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"170\">HUAWEI MateBook E<\/td>\n<td>i5\/4GB\/256GB SSD incl Back Pack, Mate Dock and Mate Pen<\/td>\n<td>R19 999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New MateBook Series delivers breakthroughs in computing experience with styled design, performance and productivity advances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":213331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[26,1635],"class_list":["post-213327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-headline","tag-huawei"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213327"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":213339,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213327\/revisions\/213339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/213331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=213327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=213327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}