Huawei announced a new 2-in-1 notebook today. The new MateBook E 2019 is a fanless always-connected PC powered by the Snapdragon 850 and runs Windows 10 Home.
The MateBook E 2019 pairs the Snapdragon 850 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB of UFS storage. It has support for 4G LTE (nano-SIM) which covers network bands in most regions so you can always stay connected just like you do on your phone.
There is 4×4 MIMO antenna technology to keep your connection strong whether you are indoors or outdoors. There is also Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi. Huawei says the notebook has a special feature that prevents Bluetooth and Wi-Fi from interfering with each other.
The notebook has a 12-inch touch display with a 2160 x 1440 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio and a 160° viewing angle. The screen has an oleophobic coating to keep it free from smudges. Huawei says it has a TUV Rheinland certification which means it is recommended safe from harmful blue-light.
There is a 13MP camera on the rear of the device and a 5MP camera for video calls. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. The MateBook E 2019 works with the M Pen Lite stylus but you have to purchase that separately. If you already own the MediaPad M5 Lite with the M Pen Lite stylus, you should be able to use it with the MateBook E 2019. With the stylus, handwritten text can be converted into typed text and you can also use it to draw or paint.
The MateBook E’s keyboard has a 1.3mm key travel and a kickstand that can be adjusted between 110° and 160°. The notebook can also be used in tent mode in case all you want to do is lay back and watch a movie.
The notebook has dual speakers with dual SmartPA amplifier and Dolby Atmos for a virtual and immersive surround sound experience. When it comes to ports, you get a USB type-C port which supports charging, data transfer and also doubles as a DisplayPort. There is a 3.5mm audio jack too. Huawei has also added Huawei Share 3.0 One Touch which allows you to transfer files from your phone to the computer and vice versa just by touching the phone against the computer’s keyboard.
The MateBook E 2019 has a 36.3Wh battery that can provide up to 10 hours of media playback at 50% brightness. Huawei says it supports fast-charging, allowing you to charge from empty to 88% in 1.5 hours. The device is just 8.5mm thick (without the keyboard), 278.2mm wide and 194.22mm tall. It weighs 698g and 1.173kg when you attach the keyboard.
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The MateBook E 2019 comes in Titanium Ash and Charm Blue Sea. It is priced at ¥3999 (~$595) for the 256GB version and ¥4999 (~$744) for the 256GB version. It will be available for purchase later today on Vmall, Tmall, and Suning with free gifts bundled with the purchase.
