{"id":423704,"date":"2020-08-07T08:13:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T06:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=423704"},"modified":"2020-08-07T08:26:49","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T06:26:49","slug":"huawei-matebook-d-why-this-should-be-your-next-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/423704\/huawei-matebook-d-why-this-should-be-your-next-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"Huawei MateBook D \u2013 Why this should be your next laptop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Huawei&#8217;s MateBook D laptops are launching in South Africa, bringing the perfect blend of power, portability, and style.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/huaweistore.co.za\/huawei-matebook-d-14.html?utm_source=BusinessTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MateBook D 14<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/huaweistore.co.za\/huawei-matebook-d-15.html?utm_source=BusinessTech\">D 15<\/a> are available for pre-order from the <a href=\"https:\/\/huaweistore.co.za\/laptops.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huawei Store<\/a> for R13,499.<\/p>\n<p>These new devices will then ship to customers from 7 August 2020.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/huaweistore.co.za\/laptops.html?utm_source=BusinessTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pre-order the new Huawei MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The local availability of the Huawei MateBook D is great news for <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/377289\/huawei-can-take-south-africa-to-the-next-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Africans<\/a> looking for a high-end laptop at an attractive price.<\/p>\n<p>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/hardware\/297320-huawei-launches-new-matebook-x-pro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">previous Huawei MateBook models<\/a>, the MateBook D 14 and D 15 pack a powerful selection of high-end components into a slim and stylish chassis with a premium finish.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Powerful hardware<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it is the attractive price point or the high-end hardware, there are many reasons to buy a new Huawei MateBook D laptop.<\/p>\n<p>Their ultra-slim and portable chassis and powerful hardware are combined with a FullView display design, which means the display stretches right to the edge of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>This delivers an impressive screen-to-body ratio.<\/p>\n<p>Both the MateBook D 14 and D 15 also support fast charging with their bundled 65W USB Type-C charger, and the\u00a0charger can also be used to charge your Huawei smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the laptops support an even easier way to transfer files thanks to the power and accessibility of Huawei Share.<\/p>\n<p>With a simple tap of your smartphone on your MateBook laptop, your phone screen will appear on your laptop &#8211; allowing you to easily transfer files, access messages, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For additional security and rapid authentication, the MateBook D laptops have a fingerprint sensor built into their power button.<\/p>\n<p>This feature is integrated with Windows Hello, which is available as part of the devices&#8217; Windows 10 operating system.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Cutting-edge design<\/h3>\n<p>The MateBook D 14 and D 15&#8217;s lightweight design and impressive battery life make them ideal for students or professionals on the go.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of the laptop&#8217;s sleek design is its innovative recessed camera, which is disguised as a key on the laptop&#8217;s keyboard.<\/p>\n<p>Pressing the camera key causes it to rise up, and it can be flipped down again to ensure optimal security.<\/p>\n<p>The MateBook D laptops are powered by AMD&#8217;s Ryzen 5 3500U mobile chipset, which boasts four physical CPU cores and eight threads, as well as a boost clock of up to 3.7GHz.<\/p>\n<p>Both laptops also sport Vega 8 Graphics, with eight physical graphics cores and a clock speed of 1,200MHz.<\/p>\n<p>Other impressive hardware features include a 256GB SSD for high-speed storage and 8GB of DDR4 RAM.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Specifications<\/h3>\n<p>The specifications of the Huawei MateBook D 14 and D 15 are shown below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #003366; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Specifications<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">MateBook D 14<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">MateBook D 15<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Windows 10 Home<\/td>\n<td>Windows 10 Home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30%\"><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"35%\">14.0-inch Full HD<\/td>\n<td width=\"35%\">15.6-inch Full HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CPU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>AMD Ryzen 5 3500U<\/td>\n<td>AMD Ryzen 5 3500U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Radeon Vega 8 Graphics<\/td>\n<td>Radeon Vega 8 Graphics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8GB DDR4<\/td>\n<td>8GB DDR4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>256GB SSD<\/td>\n<td>256GB SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 3.5mm jack, 1x Ethernet<\/td>\n<td>USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 3.5mm jack, 1x Ethernet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>56Wh<\/td>\n<td>42Wh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dimension<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>322.3 x 214.6 x 15.9 mm (1.38kg)<\/td>\n<td>357.4 x 229.5 x 16.95 mm (1.53kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>R13,499<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>R13,499<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">MateBook D 14<\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-14-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-362370\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-14-3-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"Huawei MateBook D 14 3\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-14-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-362368\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-14-2-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"Huawei MateBook D 14 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-14-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-362366\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-14-1-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"Huawei MateBook D 14 1\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">MateBook D 15<\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-15-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-362376\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-15-3-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"Huawei MateBook D 15 3\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-15-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-362374\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-15-2-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"Huawei MateBook D 15 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-15-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-362372\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Huawei-MateBook-D-15-1-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"Huawei MateBook D 15 1\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Huawei&#8217;s MateBook D laptops are launching in South Africa, bringing the perfect blend of power, portability, and style to local 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