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Huawei champions Super Device system at MWC 2022

Also launches devices that fit the system

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Super what now? Huawei turned its focus to its Super Device system during their MWC 2022 stage in Barcelona, Spain. But what is it exactly? Essentially, Huawei gave its connected ecosystem a fancy name which is Super Device. 

How we got here 

Huawei detailed how they built their whole connected ecosystem of devices, which they now call Super Device. In 2018, they introduced the OneHop feature for connection and file sharing between Huawei phones and PCs. In 2020, they released a Multi-screen Collaboration feature that allows a phone to be displayed as a window on a connected tablet or PC. Then in 2021, they enabled Huawei PCs, smartphones, tablets, and smart screens to form a Super Device for better collaboration. 

One device could be connected to another after their icons are dragged together, forming a Super Device system. This allows each device to serve as a functional module so that their capabilities and resources can be shared. 

The idea is a user has access to all their necessary files in each of their Huawei devices while sharing the capabilities of all these devices. It will work with existing Huawei devices so long as their Huawei PC Manager app is updated to the latest version. 

New Devices for the Huawei Super Device system

Naturally, Huawei didn’t just tout its Super Device system.It also announced a slew of brand new devices that will work in this connected ecosystem including an all-in-one, a laptop, and more. 

Huawei MateBook X Pro

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is the company’s latest flagship laptop. It features a 14.2-inch Real color FullView Display that’s touchscreen. It has a 3.1K resolution, 92.5 percent screen-to-body ratio, and the mean ∆ E < 1 (typical value) in P3 and sRGB dual color gamut.

Huawei claims it’s the world’s first product certified by TÜV Rheinland for pro-level dual color gamut color accuracy. It has a wedge-shaped body that weighs 1.38kg.  

The Huawei MateBook X Pro also comes with a Huawei Sound six-speaker system for an immersive spatial sound experience. The Free Touch Gesture feature allows users to take screenshots, start screen recording, and adjust screen brightness and playback volume with simple gestures.

Huawei Matebook E

The Huawei MateBook E combines the advantages of traditional laptops and tablets to suit various needs. It is tailor-made for consumers with mobile office needs.

The Huawei MateBook E is very thin at 7.99 mm and as light as 709g. It’s a light-weight portable 2-in-1 laptop. As the first-ever Huawei laptop with an OLED Real color FullView Display, it features cinematic wide color gamut, pro-grade color accuracy, and a peak screen brightness of up to 600 nits for a consistent experience, even when used under bright sunlight. 

Coupled with a rich Windows app ecosystem and productivity peripherals such as the HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd generation) and HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, the HUAWEI MateBook E helps users work more efficiently, no matter where they are, which makes it the first choice for daily mobile productivity.

Huawei MateStation X

Huawei’s first all-in-one desktop is the MateStation X which features a minimalist aesthetic design with no visible ports on the back. With its unique dynamic hinge design, users can easily adjust the elevation angle of the screen with a single finger, allowing them to focus on efficient creation.

The Huawei MateStation X features a 4K+ resolution display with a color accuracy of ΔE ≤ 1. With a large 28.2-inch screen, the HUAWEI MateStation X has a narrow bezel design on four sides and a 92 percent screen-to-view ratio3, offering users a borderless view. It also has an anti-reflective layer and supports 10-point multi-touch for a premium viewing experience, while offering powerful performance and outstanding sound quality. It is suitable for both home and office use.

Huawei MatePad Paper

The HUAWEI MatePad Paper features a 10.3-inch E-Ink FullView Display with an 86.3 percent screen-to-body ratio3, powered by the Huawei E-Ink Display Enhancement Algorithm, that brings a natural paper-like experience. When used together with a 2nd generation HUAWEI M-Pencil, the MatePad Paper supports multiple input methods such as handwriting, voice recording, and handwriting-to-text conversion. Other features such as Split-Screen Notes and Annotations bring smarter experiences to users. 

As an E-Ink tablet powered by HarmonyOS 2, it brings greater convenience to users in multiple ways through connection and collaboration. Users can continue reading content from phone or PC on a connected HUAWEI MatePad Paper for easier reading and to reduce eye strain. It can also work as an external storage drive for PCs, enabling two-way transmission of documents and e-books for greater convenience and productivity.

Huawei MatePad

The new Huawei MatePad boasts a 10.4-inch 2K FullView Display with an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display was certified by TÜV Rheinland as low-blue-light and flicker-free. It also supports a Natural Tone feature, delivering eye protection for users. It is compatible with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd generation). The tablet supports functions such as HUAWEI Free Script, Annotations and Take Snippet for more convenient note-taking. The Huawei MatePad also features Multi-window and App Multiplier functions. This allows a more efficient and convenient experience for users in landscape mode

The Huawei MatePad powered by HarmonyOS 2 can seamlessly connect to other Huawei devices. This includes a phone to drag and drop files, and a PC for efficient work using Mirror, Extend and Collaborate Modes.

Huawei PixLab X1

The Huawei PixLab X1 is Huawei’s first laser printer. It prints, scans, and copies, making it perfect for both homes and small offices. Functions like Pop-up Pairing, Tap to Print, and Remote Printing make using the printer easy with Huawei phones and tablets. The PixLab X1 is also the industry’s first printer to feature a toner cartridge drawer design for easy pigment replacement.

Huawei Sound Joy 

The Huawei Sound Joy is Huawei’s first portable speaker co-engineered with Devialet. It promises stunning sound quality to users with its four-speaker-unit system. With an 8800 mAh battery, it offers great battery life, supporting 26 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. It comes with IP67-grade water and dust resistance, allowing users to enjoy an amazing acoustic experience outdoors. It is available in two colors — Obsidian Black and Spruce Green.

Super Device, Seamless AI Life

The launch event highlights Huawei’s latest technological advancements. It also marks another solid step towards its ultimate goal of creating a Seamless AI Life. The Super Device feature is made available to more devices for seamless connection and collaboration. 

Price and availability

Availability will vary per region. Here are the pricing details in Europe:

MateBook Pro X (i7 16GB+1TB) — EUR 1899

MateBook E

  • i3 8GB+128GB — EUR 649
  • i5 8GB+256GB — EUR 999
  • i5 16GB+512GB — EUR 1199 (Smart Magnetic Keyboard included)
  • i7 6GB+512GB — EUR 1399 (Smart Magnetic Keyboard included)

MateStation X (R7 16GB+1TB) — EUR 2199

MatePad Paper (4GB+64GB) — EUR 499 (M-Pencil and Folio cover included)

MatePad

  • 4GB+64GB — EUR 279
  • 4GB+128GB — EUR 319
  • 4GB+128GB — EUR 379 (Smart Keyboard Included)

Huawei PixLab X1 — EUR 329

Huawei Sound Joy — EUR 149

 

 

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Acer PA100 portable SSD brings fast, flexible storage on the go

Up to 2TB

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Acer is expanding its storage lineup with the PA100 Portable SSD. It’s a compact external drive designed for users who need faster storage across multiple devices.

The PA100 uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity. It reaches sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and write speeds of up to 430MB/s. This makes it suited for everyday tasks such as transferring large files, backing up content, managing documents, and moving media between devices.

Up to 2TB of portable storage

The PA100 comes in three capacities: 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB. This gives users options depending on whether they need extra space for documents and schoolwork or larger collections of photos, videos, and project files.

Acer also designed the drive with mobility in mind. The PA100 has a slim 9mm profile and a lightweight build, while its reinforced construction is designed to withstand everyday travel and handling.

The drive comes with a 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C and USB-A cable. This allows it to connect to compatible PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other devices without requiring a separate adapter. It also supports major operating systems and USB-C mobile platforms.

Designed for everyday use

Power efficiency is another focus. Acer says the PA100 uses less than 3W during operation, while idle power consumption can drop to as low as 0.62W.

The drive also features an optimized thermal design to help maintain stable performance during extended transfers and daily workloads.

The Acer PA100 Portable SSD is backed by a three-year limited warranty. Pricing and availability may vary by market.

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New Mac mini starts at a whopping $899, only 256GB of storage

It comes with the M6 or the M5 Pro.

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Almost two decades ago, Apple was infamous for being an anti-gamer brand. Though the company’s devices touted superior protection against viruses, they couldn’t play video games, alienating a significant chunk of the population and forcing them onto PCs. For a while now, the Mac has changed the status quo, bringing in more powerful hardware that can play games. Today, Apple is championing that cause further through the newly launched Mac mini.

Compared to the chunkier Macs, the Mac mini has a lithe 5” x 5” profile, emphasizing the “mini” in its name. Despite the size, the new mini will tout two flavors of Apple silicon: the M6 and the M5 Pro.

The M6 variant delivers with up to two times faster gaming performance with ray tracing when running Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, compared to the previous M4 version. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro version touts up to 4.5 times faster rendering performance with ray tracing in Blender, compared to the M2 Pro. It will come with macOS 27 Golden Gate out of the box.

You won’t have to worry about connectivity, either. The Mac mini comes with compatibility for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5Gb Ethernet (going up to 10Gb in upgraded versions). It will also have two USB-C ports, three Thunderbolt 5 ports (but only Thunderbolt 4 for the M6 version), and HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a headphone jack.

Unfortunately, price seems to be another thing that it’s getting from PCs. The new Mac mini has an increased starting price. Specifically, the M6 version starts at US$ 899 (with only 256GB of storage), and the M5 Pro version starts at US$ 1,699 (for 512GB of storage). Preorders are open now, but they ship out on September 22.

SEE ALSO: Apple raises the prices of iPad and MacBook lineups

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ASUS unveils TUF Gaming T700, T700 Mini

Built for extreme operational demands

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ASUS has announced the arrival of its latest TUF Gaming desktop lineup models: the TUF Gaming T700 and TUF Gaming T700 Mini.

These new offerings bring heavy-duty performance and military-grade durability to gamers, engineered to endure extreme operational demands while delivering rock-solid stability.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming T700, in particular, is engineered to take on modern AAA titles with its uncompromising performance.

It has an aggressive mecha-inspired MIL-STD chassis, including a transparent side panel to put powerful components on display. Vibrant orange ambient lighting also adds a bold finishing touch.

Inside is an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU for high-frame rate gaming.

The T700 also features a robust thermal solution equipped with quad 65 CFM fans and a 240mm liquid cooler.

Meanwhile, the TUF Gaming T700 Mini is tailored for competitive gamers while maintaining a compact, battle-tested chassis.

It has an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F desktop processor, paired with with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.

This combination provides seamless multitasking, crisp visuals, and reliable frame rates across today’s popular titles.

The internal hardware is cooled by a custom thermal matrix featuring dedicated copper heat pipes and a heavy-duty 90mm cooling fan.

True to the TUF Gaming legacy, the T700 Mini is likewise MIL-STD tested to endure extreme operational demands.

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