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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 now available in Singapore

Each purchase also comes with a freebie bundle worth SG$ 663

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Huawei is bringing the latest MateBook X Pro 2021 to Singapore this April. This thin-and-light laptop has all the premium features one can ask for, including the latest Intel processor and a vibrant, borderless display.

From the get-go, not much has changed with the design compared to its previous iteration. Likewise, the MateBook X Pro 2021 still got that slim profile and lightweight build to the tune of 1.33 kilograms. It also still have the same metal body for a really premium feel.

The display almost remains the same too. It still is the same 3:2 multi-touch display with a 3K resolution and a whopping 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. That combo makes it a great laptop for doing productivity and creative work, as well as watching high-definition movies.

Other things that remain are the two USB-C ports used for two-way charging and data transfer. Huawei Share is also here as well. Even the pop-up camera is here to stay.

Arguably the biggest change here is in what’s inside. This time, the MateBook X Pro 2021 gets the latest 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics. To be specific, the processor is an Intel Core i7-1165G7, which should provide ample performance especially in the graphics front.

Coupled with a 56 Whr, runtimes should be decent for most users especially those doing light office and browsing tasks. If battery life doesn’t suffice though, the 65W charger should charge the laptop quickly. That charger is compatible with Huawei smartphones too.

Huawei is also touting a new touchpad experience on the MateBook X Pro. The company dubs the new touchpad experience as “Free Touch”, featuring a full vibration feedback. Suffice to say, the touchpad gets modest improvement all around.

Price and availability

Huawei is making things easier for buyers with only a lone option for the MateBook X Pro 2021. The lone option has the aforementioned Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. This will retail at SG$ 2,598.

Every purchase of the laptop will also come with an exclusive freebie bundle worth SG$ 663 which includes 1-year extended warranty, a Huawei Watch GT 2 Elite Edition, a Bluetooth mouse, and a backpack.

The laptop will soon be available to purchase on April 24 from any physical Huawei stores or from the official Lazada and Shopee store. Consumers may also avail the laptop on Best Denki, Gain City, Courts, and Challenger & Haichi.tech.

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Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops

The series features Alienware 30, an all-new design language.

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Despite the rise of more gaming brands, Alienware is still one of the most recognizable names for gamers who want dedicated hardware. This year, the brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Alienware has launched the new Area-51 and Aurora notebooks.

Alienware Area-51

Alienware’s Area-51 lineup is the brand’s flagship line of notebooks, packing in the best of the best from the industry. This time is no different.

First of all, the new series will rock Alienware 30, a new design philosophy made especially for the 30th anniversary. On the outside, the laptops have fluid contours, emphasizing curves opposed to the industry’s more angular contemporaries. It also has a Zero Hinge, which hides the laptop’s hinge from view. Finally, it has pillowed palm rests to make usage easy for long gaming sessions.

The 16-inch model can rock up to a WQXGA Anti-Glare OLED screen, featuring 240Hz refresh rate and 620 peak HDR nits. It will also have an LCD option. Alternatively, the 18-inch model has a WQXGA screen, featuring 300Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness.

Inside, the Alienware Area-51 boasts up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GPU. For memory, gamers can enjoy up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5. Finally, for storage, the series can rock up to 2TB SSD natively but can support up to 3 slots, allowing for up to 12TB of internal storage.

The series will have a sizable 96Whr battery. This is complemented by a 280W adapter and the brand’s largest fans by volume to keep things cool.

Alienware 16X Aurora

For those who portability over raw power, the new Alienware 16X Aurora fits inside any day-to-day kit. For example, it ditches the thermal shelf typical of most gaming notebooks today to increase portability. It has rounded edges to make it easier to grasp and to create a slightly pillowed palm rest, similar to its flagship counterpart.

The 16-inch WQXGA OLED panel touts 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, and 620 nits HDR peak brightness.

Inside, the notebook has up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. These specs are paired with up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5 memory and up to 2TB SSD.

Finally, the Alienware 16X Aurora will have a 90Whr battery. This is supported by up to a 280W charger (for the RTX 5070 variant).

Price, availability

Both series are available starting today, March 17.

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Apple MacBook Neo Review

The Mac You’ve Been Waiting For!

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Apple disrupts the industry with their latest MacBook — an affordable to say the very least.

If you’re a student, a first-time Mac owner, someone who’s been priced out of this ecosystem their whole life, someone who just needs a laptop for basic tasks but one that looks great, without slowing them down, this is it!

Or maybe you’re torn choosing between the MacBook Neo and the more powerful M5 MacBook Air?

Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s our review with the all-new MacBook Neo.

Get the MacBook Neo here!

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Hands-on: NEW iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBooks, Studio Displays

What Apple has announced other than the MacBook Neo

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The MacBook Neo was the star of yesterday’s Apple event, and it has every right to be but it’s been a big week for Apple.

So as promised, we also went hands-on with every other device announced this week: iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and the new Studio Displays.

 

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