Huawei’s flagship device the Mate
8 is still not yet available in other countries, so I’m really not
expecting Huawei to unveil a new flagship smartphone yet. However, there’s no
stopping the Chinese firm from announcing other devices at Mobile World
Congress though.
Take for example the Huawei MateBook – a 12-inch convertible
that rocking Intel’s new Core M processors and can have up to 8GB of RAM, 512GB
SSD storage, and run a full version of Windows 10.
The MateBook’s display has a resolution of 2160 x 1440
pixels which equates to a screen density of 216ppi. The device exudes a premium
feel thanks to the metal used in its construction. Huawei has installed a
4430mAh battery on this 2-in-1 which the company claims can last for more than
10 hours on light to moderate use.
At 6.9mm, the MateBook is rather thin compared to other
convertibles in the market. It also features a splash-proof design and sports
dual speakers with Dolby Audio technology.
Huawei is also marketing the MateBook ala Surface Book by offering
accessories that increases user productivity. These include a stylus called the
MatePen and a keyboard cover called the MateDock.
The MateDock is made from environmentally-friendly leather
and comes with keys that are backlit. The MatePen on the other hand boasts a
couple of hardware buttons that perform specific functions when pressed and a
laser pointer to aid in presentations.
Prices for the Matebook start at $699 for the base version
and can go up to $1599 for the Intel Core m7 version with 8GB of RAM and 512GB
storage.
