Lenovo recently showcased their ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, the world’s first rollable display AI PC1 developed in cooperation with Lenovo Research at CES 2025, transitioning from a groundbreaking proof of concept to a fully realized product. First showcased as the Lenovo rollable laptop concept two years ago, this innovative device demonstrates Lenovo’s ability to turn forward-thinking concepts into practical, high-performance solutions for business professionals.
Personalized and Productive Innovation in Ground-Breaking Form and Function
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI PC is designed to redefine productivity and multitasking with its unique rollable display technology. By vertically expanding from a compact 14-inch display to a generous 16.7 inches by simple press of a dedicated key or through hand gestures to the camera, users gain nearly 50% additional screen space in a portable form factor, making it ideal for business users who need flexibility and efficiency on the go. This rollable feature allows professionals to adapt the screen size based on task demands, from document editing to data analysis and presentations, all while maintaining an ultra-slim 14-inch laptop footprint with a 19.9mm profile and weighing just 1.7kg.
ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI PC
Engineered for maximum versatility and reliability, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable combines the portability of a traditional laptop with the expanded workspace of a larger device. Its proprietary ThinkBook Workspace feature enhances user experience by enabling split-screen functionality and providing dedicated widgets for easy access to frequently used apps and tools. With a unique vertical laptop screen experience, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 also encourages better posture, reducing strain for professionals working long hours.
This Copilot+ PC is built with AI-enabled features like Lenovo AI Now and Cocreator from Paint to unleash user productivity and creativity. The laptop combines powerful on-device intelligence and cloud capabilities to enhance productivity when and where users have need. Lenovo AI Now acts as a smart assistant, streamlining workflows and offering personalized task suggestions, while Copilot+ PCs provides advanced generative AI capabilities, supporting tasks from content creation to data processing. Together, these AI features help users to efficiently handle demanding tasks, even when offline.
Built for Mobile Professionals and Creative Minds
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is tailored to meet the diverse needs of mobile professionals, business travelers, and productivity-focused workers who need seamless multitasking capabilities. With its rollable screen, the device offers an extended vertical display ideal for applications such as document review, coding, project management, and content creation. Professionals in creative fields and technical roles will appreciate the split-screen functionality that supports multiple window layout without sacrificing screen space. This adaptable display solution includes virtual display technology, allowing users to create a second virtual display which can be uniquely shared in meetings, reducing the need for external monitors, making the device a practical choice for those who prioritize both portability and efficiency.
ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI PC
Under the hood, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, delivering AI-optimized performance and impressive power efficiency. With Intel Arc graphics and robust connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4 and Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig), the device provides reliable, high-speed performance for numerous professional demands. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 also includes an edge-to-edge keyboard, a 120Hz OLED display with 400 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, ensuring a vibrant, responsive user experience.
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) last Friday announced the launch of its all-new Super Device line HUAWEI MateBook D15 which offers you a seamless integration brought by the Smart Office setup. The new 12.6-inch HUAWEI MateBook D15 is available on the Huawei website and across select retailers in South Africa, starting 15 June 2022 priced at R11 999.
The all-purpose HUAWEI MateBook D15 is made for everyone and continues the design elements established by the MateBook D Series, that utilises Huawei’s ‘Pure Shape’ minimalistic design philosophy with its thin and light metal body. It also features a 15-inch HUAWEI FullView display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio.
Solid performance supported by a new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor
To many of us, a laptop is not only a tool to get work done but also an entertainment platform. A new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor built on the 10nm SuperFin technology powers the HUAWEI MateBook D15. The quad-core, eight-thread processor has faster performance to effortlessly handle everyday usage scenarios and features integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics to provide graphics performance rivalling entry level discrete counterparts. The new HUAWEI MateBook D15 can be configured with up to 16GB dual-channel RAM for faster and smoother multitasking and features a high speed SSD (Solid State Drive) to further improve the overall system performance. Also, an advanced cooling system featuring high-density HUAWEI Shark fin fan and two heat pipes, leverages the bionic design to ensure the laptop performs stably under load.
Metallic beauty with a FullView Display offering exciting visuals while protecting eyesight
A product exemplifying Huawei’s “Pure Shape” design philosophy, the new HUAWEI MateBook D15 has a minimalist design with clean refined lines running through the metal body, creating an understated appearance in either classic Space Grey or an elegant Mystic Silver colourway. Additionally, the HUAWEI MateBook D15 is as light as 1.56kg and measures only 16.9mm at its thickest point. Travelling with it is effortless and the rich array of ports along the sides of the laptop will satisfy most everyday usage scenarios. The HUAWEI MateBook D15 features a 15-inch anti-glare display that retains the series’ signature FullView design, offering an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio with a 16:9 aspect ratio for immersive cinematic experiences. The display also has passed TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certifications for a protective and comfortable viewing experience. The low blue light level helps reduce eyestrain related to prolonged display use.
Triple your productivity and creativity with the Smart Office Experience
We all want the ability to switch seamlessly between our laptops, tablets smartphones and monitors. This does not only guaranty swift and effortless operation, it also opens gateways to boost productivity and creativity. Huawei’s Smart Office experience enables you to connect all three devices at the same time such as a laptop, tablet and monitor. When a HUAWEI MateView GT is connected with a compatible laptop, for example, with the HUAWEI MateBook D15 via a USB-type C, it becomes a second monitor for the laptop. Furthermore, the same laptop can also be connected with a tablet via Multi-screen Collaboration, with keyboard and mouse connected to the HUAWEI MateView GT. This combination makes it possible for you to use up to three independent screens at once, with content flowing seamlessly between the trio!
Swift Charging
One of the common drawbacks of laptops are the battery life and charging speed, right? Thankfully, Huawei tackles this point with the HUAWEI MateBook D15. The AC adapter supports HUAWEI SuperCharge™ for quick charging with compatible Huawei smartphones. A 15-minute charging session provides enough charge for the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 to run for up to two hours.
Login securely with fingerprint power button
One recurring feature that you are going to love on the HUAWEI MateBook D15 is the inclusion of the fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. This is a nice touch and makes biometric unlocks a breeze and most of all, you do not have to sign in with passwords or scan your fingerprint separately to login. While some people are content with a system good enough for web surfing, others require a laptop than can handle tasks that are more intensive. The HUAWEI MateBook D15 gives you all that and a tad bit more starting with its thin and light minimalist metallic body, eye protection FullView Display, 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor for a smooth and solid performance, Smart Office experience which offers futuristic ways to interconnect with multiple devices for seamless cross-device sharing and more.
The HUAWEI MateBook D15 is available for R11 999 on the Huawei Online Store and will be available for purchase from the 15 June 2022.
Made to merge unbelievable portability and versatility with more power, Lenovo’s Yoga 2-in-1 convertible laptops were pioneers in opening possibilities for users to flip and fold from work to play. The Yoga sub-brand has since expanded to encompass even more premium consumer devices that now span multiple form factors, including ultra-slim clamshell laptops, desktop computers, Chromebooks, and tablets. In today’s new hybrid environment, the new generation of Yoga devices are designed to help people thrive against new challenges and opportunities in the way they connect, consume, create, and collaborate from the home, school, office, and beyond – giving users the tools to do more and the freedom to be themselves.
Lenovo’s new Yoga Slim line exemplifies the pinnacle of this performance and portability – defined by its refined craftsmanship, premium experiences, and bold innovation. These ultra-slim laptops integrate a comfort edge design with humanizing soft contours for easier and more comfortable mobility and handling. They’re also crafted for premium experiences, powered by Lenovo’s X Power,2 a new defined set of features committed to better upgraded performance. To add, they’re enhanced by Lenovo’s show-stopping PureSight displays that set a new standard of premium features for a sharper, faster, more realistic, Eyesafe-certified visual experience.
The Yoga Slim line stands for premium, portable performance – empowering users to adapt to hybrid living through smarter performance, sensing, security, and recognition capabilities – all made possible by the Lenovo A.I. Engine+. This A.I. engine’s smart performance can anticipate the user’s power or battery needs based on what they’re doing, while Lenovo Intelligent Sense and Integrated Security – also part of Lenovo A.I. Engine+ – help keep work and play on the Yoga seamless and safer.
Consumers can also attach Lenovo’s advanced support offering Premium Care for an elevated service experience. The VIP service includes priority treatment, personalized hardware and software support from experts, yearly PC-health checks, among others.
The new 7th Gen Yoga Slim and Convertible devices include the Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service as standard in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The verified service accounts for the average carbon emissions associated with the respective device, spanning from manufacturing to shipment and the average lifecycle (up to 5 years). and supports United Nations Climate Change vetted projects to ensure the impact and integrity of the environmental projects.
Yoga Slim 9i: Smart. Sustainable. Powerful.
As a carbon-neutral-certified laptop,1 the Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 7) is ideal for the eco-conscious without compromising on mobile luxury, premium entertainment features, and A.I.-powered performance. Encased in 3D glass, the comfort-edge design of the thin and light 14.9mm chassis features rounded,
A union of mobility and performance, the Yoga Slim 9i also redefines the meaning of portable entertainment and content creation. It has a 14-inch 16:10 up-to-4K OLED PureSight touchscreen display, complemented with Sound by Bowers & Wilkins. Lenovo’s PureSight visual experience on the optional 4K OLED screen provides ultra-sharp detail and clarity and rich, photorealistic colors — from deep blacks to vibrant lights. With Vesa Certified Display HDR True Black 500, its depth of 10 bits can display over a billion colors in a single pixel and a full color gamut of 100 percent DCI-P3. The Yoga Slim 9i’s four Bowers & Wilkins speakers bring audio to life.
The Yoga Slim 9i lets users tap into a mode of portable performance that adapts to them, powered by Intel Evo featuring 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Powering next-level smarter experiences, the Lenovo A.I. Core 2.0 delivers improved A.I.-enabled performance and smarter security, which includes hardware-level encryption engineered to help protect the device from root and ransomware attacks. And depending on the task at hand and the amount of system load, the A.I. engine can also dynamically adjust fan speed and hardware performance to optimize and accelerate performance.
Yoga Slim 7i Pro X and Yoga Slim 7 Pro X: The Power to Create, No Matter Where
Providing the sheer power to create from anywhere, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X (14”, 7), and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14”, 7) deliver the raw performance for users to realize their ambitions. They feature up to next-gen processors, up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio validation, and Lenovo’s X Power that takes thermal design power to the next level. Lenovo’s X Power offers specific tuning for different usage scenarios to push the laptop beyond the benchmarks of maximum CPU and GPU performance. At less than 1.6kg, these thin and light machines are built to go virtually anywhere, while packing the pure performance needed for digital content creation.
Watch the latest show on the 14.5-inch 3K 120Hz refresh Lenovo PureSight display with optional touch, featuring an accurate color palette and richer hues. It has a hardware calibrated 100 percent sRGB gamut coverage with 100 percent sRGB gamut volume, as well as TÜV Hardware Blue Light certification3 to help reduce eye strain. And with the Lenovo A.I. Engine+ on the new Yoga Slim 7i Pro and 7 Pro, users can create as fast as their imaginations run.
Yoga Slim 7i Carbon: The Art of Mobility
For those who embrace hybrid living and the freedom to get things done from their living room to the office, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon (13”, 7) offers amazing mobile performance, matching its extraordinary lightness of under 1kg and a chassis as thin as 14.8mm at its thinnest point, with the rugged resilience of aerospace-grade magnesium alloy reinforced with multi-layer carbon fiber. Its comfort-edge design is built for ease of carrying. Three contemporary two-tone color options5 and edge-to-edge keyboard with larger trackpad further make the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon a personalized accessory that can be taken anywhere.
Perform at its peak potential with Intel Evo, now featuring 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, enhanced by self-adjusting fan speeds and performance to match the user’s power and battery needs. Create and binge content virtually anytime and anywhere with a Lenovo PureSight 13.3-inch 2.5k optional touchscreen featuring ultra-smooth 90Hz refresh rates and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio. Its Lenovo PureSight display offers an expanded color palette and more accurate, hardware calibrated, hues of 100 percent sRGB color space and 100 percent color volume with 8-bit color, as well as TÜV Hardware Low Blue Light certification3 made for less eye strain.
Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7i Pro: Essential Performance
Lenovo is also announcing a refresh of its Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14”, 7) and Yoga Slim 7i Pro (14”, 7). These devices are built for essential performance, with a sleek Storm Grey or Cloud Grey5 premium aluminum design. Create on the go, featuring an option of the latest gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors. With up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU, take in the spectacular color, brightness and contrast of its optional OLED Lenovo PureSight display, enhanced by optional Dolby Vision and a 100 percent sRGB color space.
Available in Storm Grey5, the larger Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16”, 7) and Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7) are built for superior graphical display speeds, featuring a 2.5K IPS monitor at up to 165Hz for ultra-smooth gameplay and video editing. It has up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio validation on the Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16”, 7) and Intel Arc A370M graphics on Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7). All Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptops come with smart features such as Smart Performance that can dynamically adjust power and battery life, so that users can tap into powerful performance from home or on the go.
Yoga 7: Pure Passion for Entertainment
Crafted for entertainment and creativity, the new Lenovo Yoga 7 (14”, 7) is a versatile 2-in-1 multi-mode convertible laptop that also features a comfort-edge design for an easier hold and carry experience. With powerful AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors, this entertainment powerhouse packs an up-to-2.8K OLED touchscreen 16:10 display, featuring Dolby Vision for true-to-life color, richer detail, and hardware-based low blue light, as well as Dolby Atmos enveloping spatial audio over four speakers.
The Yoga 7 is defined by its versatility. Go for longer periods without scrambling for a power outlet with its long-lasting battery6 and Rapid Charge Express7 technology. Create, sketch, and take notes with the optional Active Pen.5 Its four usage modes also empower users to interact with their Yoga 7 in a number of different ways. Streamline productivity and learning with smarter features such as noise cancellation during videocalls and low blue light filters to keep video quality clear and free from distraction and eye strain.
Yoga AIO 7:Powerful and Collaborative
Inspired by the many ways in which people are now creating, working, and entertaining at home, the new Yoga AIO 7 (27”, 7) is incredibly adaptive. With a 27-inch 4K IPS narrow-bezel display and 95 percent DCI-P3, the Yoga AIO 7 effortlessly rotates 90 degrees, lifts up, and tilts for more viewing angles – just with the gentle push of a hand or finger via its flexible hinge design. This new Yoga all-in-one desktop computer is made to be at the center of a modern home. And it has the power to match – with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processor and optional AMD Radeon RX 6600M graphics featuring the ground-breaking AMD RDNA 2 architecture. It also doubles as a robust home entertainment system, with dual JBL 5W speakers that minimizes distortion through a unique Lenovo passive radiator design, while taking up a smaller base footprint than its previous generation to give back more desk space.
One of the Yoga AIO 7’s best features is enabling sharing and collaboration. Users can now wirelessly cast their smartphone’s screen8 to the desktop monitor to watch videos, scroll through photos, or browse social media on a massive 27-inch display – rotated horizontally or vertically. And while working or binging videos on a laptop,9 one can also augment the audio and screen size by plugging it into the Yoga AIO 7’s full-function Type-C port – letting the user assume control of both devices with a keyboard and mouse, all the while keeping the device charged.
Lenovo Smart Lock Services: Shielding the PC from the Unknown
To further support hybrid lifestyles, Lenovo is introducing its latest software application product, Lenovo Smart Lock Services. Powered by Absolute® and available via Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo.com, this cloud-based security software offers users peace of mind in the event their PC is stolen, giving them more remote control of the personal information stored on their device.
Packed with robust security features, when deployed, Lenovo Smart Lock Services enables users to track and locate the last known location of their Lenovo device either through a web browser or mobile app. They can also remotely lock the device to restrict unauthorized access or, through its data wipe feature, delete sensitive files to help prevent identity and data theft. To help users recover a stolen PC, Lenovo Smart Lock Services includes access to Absolute’s dedicated Investigations team that works closely with local law enforcement to try to track it down.
Pricing and Availability12
● The Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 7) starts at 1.899€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12
● The Yoga Slim 7i Pro X (14”, 7) with Intel Core processor starts at 1.299€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022. The Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14”, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at 1.199€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12
● The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon (13”, 7) starts at 1.199€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12
● The Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14”, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at 999€ and is expected to be available by end of August 2022.12 The larger Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16”, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at 1.499€ and is expected to be available by end of July 2022.12
● The Yoga Slim 7i Pro (14”, 7) with Intel Core processor starts at 1.099€ and is expected to be available by end of July 2022. The larger Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7) with Intel Core processor starts at 1.599€ and is expected to be available by end of July 2022.12
● The Yoga AIO 7 (27”, 7) starts at 1.499€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12
● The Yoga 7 (14”, 7) starts at 1.099€ and is expected to be available by end of June 2022.12
● Lenovo Smart Lock Services is expected to be available in global markets through September 202212
If you’re a graduate or a young professional, you likely have high expectations of your laptop. You want something that can keep up with your ambitions, so high performance capabilities are critical, and you also need it to be ultra-lightweight and beautifully designed. Portability in today’s nomadic, work-from-anywhere world, is key. Meet the brand-new HUAWEI MateBook 14, which will be coming soon from Huawei. The latest addition to Huawei’s all-rounder series, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 will be setting a new standard in its class. Its 14-inch 2K FullView Display, with the option of a touchscreen as well, has a lot in common with the screens of high-end laptops and likely positions it as the laptop with the best 14-inch display on the market.
It’s also ultra-thin and compact, but its sleek and slim metal body still houses powerful technology that will ensure you’re not compromising performance for portability. Inside you’ll find an 11th Generation Intel Core processor, 16GB of dual channel RAM, and an MX350 discrete graphics processing unit, which processes images and videos two and a half times faster than integrated graphics cards. To keep all of this going, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 is supported by a large 56Wh battery that offers 11 hours of battery life, and also intelligently saves energy by managing apps and processes that aren’t being used. The HUAWEI Shark Fin Fan, which supports higher fan rotation speeds and improves air intake by up to 18%, is designed to dissipate heat quickly and will help your machine to manage the heavy demands you have of it.
Huawei understands the importance of connectivity – not only to the internet, but also between your different Huawei devices. The HUAWEI MateBook 14 therefore boasts a high transmission rate of up to 1,733Mbps, which means it can receive better Wi-Fi signals even in signal-poor areas. And it offers all-scenario connectivity through HUAWEI Share, which allows multiple devices to interact seamlessly, eliminating the need for cables or third-party apps when you’re trying to transfer files. The laptop of the future is more intelligent, more efficient and more connected. It’s powerful and portable, smart and sleek, diverse and dynamic. What the HUAWEI MateBook 14 proves is that the future is coming soon to SA.
The HUAWEI MateBook 14 is coming soon to South Africa priced at, R24,999 with a premium backpack and Bluetooth mouse. Pre-order now before 1 July and pay R249 to get R2500 off on Huawei Store (Online). You can also find contract deals in Vodacom selected stores or pay for a cash deal at Incredible Connection.
When purchasing the HUAWEI MateBook 14, you will get a two-year collect, repair and return VIP service warranty with 24/7 online technical support valued at R1,299.
The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021, which comes in Emerald Green or Grey, has been elevated from its predecessor on aesthetics and performance, with a sleeker design, latest gen processor, long-lasting battery life, brand new touch pad, 3k touch-screen display, fast network connection and multi-screen collaboration.
Super performance
This ultra slim metallic laptop has upped its power to the 11th Gen Intel Quad Core processor, which is 22% faster than the 10th generation of its previous processor. It also comes with HUAWEI dual shark fin fans design for better performance.
3K Spectacular Touch-screen Display
The Ultra FullView Display delivers all content in spectacular 3K definition. That means that every series or movie you watch will be crystal clear and vibrant thanks to the 3000x2000 resolution display Multi-touch screen.
When you have a long day’s work ahead, there’s no need to worry about straining your eyes because the Eye Comfort Mode–TÜV Rheinland certified Low Blue Light will make it that much more pleasant for you to work throughout the day. And, the brand-new TouchPad will give you a more stable experience.
What’s more, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021’s data transfer abilities, fast network connection Wi-Fi 6 with up to 2400 MBps and 160MHz, and Bluetooth transmission speeds are top of the range. And it comes with a 56Wh battery, which is doubly impressive given its compact design. Together with HUAWEI AX3 router, it can support a frequency bandwidth of up to 160MHz, which is nearly three-times faster than Wi-Fi 5. With a super battery charge, you can browse the internet for up to 10 hours, watch videos for up to 10 hours or work for up to 11 hours.
Multi-screen collaboration update
The latest-generation Multi-screen Collaboration displays multiple phone apps at a time on your PC, taking multi-tasking to a whole new level. Whether it's comparison shopping on different e-commerce platforms or watching a video while commenting in a chat group, you can now fit your busy life onto a single screen.
HUAWEI MateBook D14 and HUAWEI MateBook D15
The HUAWEI MateBook D14 and D15 are also powerful machines, with a sleek form, impressive battery life, immersive display and affordable price.
All-day-long battery with fast charging
The 14-inch HUAWEI MateBook D14 features a 56Wh (rated value) battery, which allows you to 13 hours of video time, 15 hours of uninterrupted work time or 11 hours of internet browsing time. The HUAWEI MateBook D15, on the other hand, has a slightly larger 15.6-inch screen and a 42Wh battery, which gives you to watch videos for up to 10 hours.
Ultra FullView Display
Thanks to Huawei’s expertise in system integration, the laptop delivers a borderless viewing experience with only a 16.9mm-thick chassis, making both laptops two of the thinnest and lightest PCs in their class.
Huawei Share
Both HUAWEI MateBook series laptops come with Huawei Share, which allows you to project your smartphone display to a PC and control both devices simultaneously. Once the connection is established, you can drag and drop files across the systems to seamlessly transfer files and operate mobile apps directly on the PC, including editing documents.
16GB +512GB SSD Storage
Equipped with 16GB of Dual-channel DDR4 memory, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has enough memory to handle most high load apps on the market. Compared to single-channel memory, Dual-channel memory supports up to 50 per cent higher data transfer speeds.
Great value for money
All three laptops come with a VIP Service offering, which includes 2 or 3 years of full warranty, 24/7 online technical support, a VIP Cleaning and Maintenance Service, and a Free home pick-up and delivery service.
The most affordable of the bunch, the HUAWEI MateBook D15 will cost you R16,499, while the HUAWEI MateBook D14 is priced at R16,999. The range-topping HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021 costs R34,999.
All the laptops in the HUAWEI MateBook series can be purchased from the Huawei Store (online). Select models are available from Incredible Connection, Takealot and Vodacom.
Huawei has now launched the newly upgraded HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5, powered by 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, which deliver a significant boost to performance and make PCs smarter than ever before. From online learning and working from home, to all kinds of multimedia entertainment, the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 fulfils young people’s needs at every level.
The HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 has not only been upgraded with the Intel processors, but also with NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 discrete graphics card , which allows the notebook to handle a wide variety of complex image processing tasks with ease, with 3.5X image and video editing & processing speed acceleration compared with integrated graphics cards
This laptop also provides innovative technologies such as Multi-screen Collaboration, Fingerprint Power Button, and a high-capacity battery. The HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 is no longer just a productivity tool; it is an indispensable companion for young people in all aspects of their lives.
The new HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 retains the FullView design of its predecessor, with a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent and a 16:9 aspect ratio to support an outstanding visual experience. It features a 14-inch 1080p Full HD IPS anti-glare screen and has passed TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications, providing scientific eye protection by effectively relieving visual fatigue caused by prolonged viewing.
The new HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 continues Huawei’s “Pure Shape” design philosophy, with a simple metal body and refined lines, resulting in a seamless and exquisite overall appearance. The notebook is available in one colourways: elegant and sophisticated Mystic Silver.
Every HUAWEI MateBook D14 i5 is built with quality and precision in mind, to provide users with the most reliable and consistent experience possible. The 180-degree hinge on the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 makes it easy for multiple users to share the display in a workplace scenario. Weighing just 1.38kg and measuring only 15.9mm at its thickest point, the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 is easy to carry wherever you go.
For the younger generation, a PC is both a productivity tool and an indispensable companion throughout all kinds of day-to-day and entertainment scenarios. The HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 is powered by the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor. The quad-core, eight-thread processor performs faster than its predecessors to effortlessly handle everyday usage scenarios and features NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 discrete graphics card to deliver superior graphics.
Huawei Share has been upgraded on the new HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 to break down the ecosystem barriers between Windows and Android, providing users with a new cross-platform, cross-device experience. With just a single light tap, the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 can be connected with a Huawei smartphone and users can interact in real time across the two systems, using the notebook’s keyboard and trackpad to control the phone on the larger screen.
Huawei Share also enables the editing of files and images and easy transfer with a simple drag and drop. Users can also answer audio and video calls made to the phone directly on the notebook and enjoy smooth audio and video when switching between both the phone and the notebook. Up to three mobile app windows can be opened on the computer at the same time, making workplace tasks and everyday entertainment more convenient than ever before.
The AC adapter that comes with the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 can even be used to SuperCharge some Huawei smartphones that support the HUAWEI SuperCharge™ technology. Furthermore, the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5 supports reverse charging of mobile phones even when it is switched off. This offers a brilliant solution to the problem of preserving battery life when travelling. Innovative Huawei technologies such as Fingerprint Power Button and Recessed Camera are also featured on the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 i5.
The new HUAWEI MateBook D14 i5 is available at an RRP of just R17,499 at Vodacom, Incredible Connection, Takealot and Computer Mania. It comes with a free bundle gift of a HUAWEI backpack swift, a HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse and a HUAWEI VIP Service, all worth R2,999.)
It's strange times we find ourselves in, while working from home was more of a norm for a select few, 2020 made this a reality for many with the lockdown regulations enforced by Governments around the world. Many thought it wouldn't be possible to do their jobs from home but here we are, halfway through the year and we're still managing. Technology has played a pivotal role in helping us achieve this, from high-speed internet to the devices we use. Gone of the days where you need high powered, big bulky desktops to work on as now most of the world's most powerful computers are either your handheld mobile devices or notebooks. Yes, the notebook has come on in leaps and bounds over the years and while many require it for its portability, it's becoming quite the norm in offices spaces too.
Last week Lenovo sent me their new ThinkBook 13S to use while I worked from home, having an Ultrabook of my own, albeit 7 years old already I was keen to see what the new generation of these devices had to offer and I was pleasantly surprised. Lenovo has been in the market for as long as I can remember and their products have always been some of the best out there in terms of affordability and reliability, catering for every type of consumer. So testing out their highest end product was going to be fun. The ThinkBook 13S is catered for the professional who is on the move, needs something small, light and limit the use of plugging into charge. Yes, while I understand that presently we're not allowed to move a lot, no one said you cannot move around your house while working.
The design of the ThinkBook is pretty much the same as any other notebook but with the 13 inch screen it makes the overall package very compact and easy to carry around. Weighing just 1.4kg's it won't make you break a sweat as well. It's an eye catching product, as its finished in a metallic all-aluminium chassis and the FHD display has a narrow bezel finish giving you more screen to device ratio, measuring in at just 5.5mm. The screen also includes dramatic Dolby Vision, with high dynamic-range technology for increased brightness, expanded contrast, amazing colours and more refined detail which is very evident when watching Full HD videos on it. Also with this, looking at the screen for longer periods doesn't strain your eyes like other screens would. Being one that types alot, I was glad to see that the keyboard had large buttons, almost bigger than your normal desktop keyboard. This made typing a breeze, as with normal Ultrabooks, they do tend to make the keys slightly smaller to accommodate other parts of the device. The keyboard also features hotkeys making it quicker to work as well as a finger print reader on the power button so it knows its you switching it on, no need for passwords and logging in there after.
When it comes to processing, the ThinkBook 13S is class above the rest, with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7, along with a 256GB SATA SSD as well as 16GB of RAM, this machine flys from start up! Booting in just 0.5 seconds and performing the most difficult tasks with ease. I mainly used it for blogging, browsing and watching online content as this model didn't come with the any pre-loaded office type software but I did manage to work on some web-based office documents and found it pretty easy and straight forward. The major talking point about the ThinkBook though is its battery life, with an 11 hour battery capacity from a single charge, it comes with a Slimtip 45W charger which is pretty sufficient but there is a rapid charger as an optional extra 65W Rapid charger which can charge the device up to 80% in just an hour, which would give you about 9 hours of battery life.
Ports and slots, the ThinkBook 13S has 2 x USB-B (3.1) and 1 x USB-C, an HDMI 1.4b, a Headphone/ mic combo port and the AC adaptor port. It supports USB-C Dock as well as Hybrid USB-C. Connectivity wise, it as WLAN 11ac 2x2 as well as Bluetooth 5.2. While it being great for business use, I found myself using it more for entertainment use, and the audio on the ThinkBook is great, it has Dolby Audio and 2 x 2W Harman speakers, the mic as dual-array noise cancelling, so it is optimized for voice recognition on Microsofts Cortana, yes you can give the device all sorts of commands just by speaking to it! Overall, I've been quite impressed by this little device, while it may be small, it packs a punch and has a hell of a stand by time. I found myself logging it everywhere I go in the house as it was that easy to carry around. Also another thing that seems to be an issue with devices like these are the cooling systems with the fans normally working over time when unplugged, apart from this one being so silent I never heard it often while being in use. It certainly is one of the better devices in its category at the moment and well worth it.
