Huawei /Honor

mno101

Hi all,
I am looking to get a new laptop with a budget of around 700 eur.
will use for photos, browsing, MS office , youtube.

The Honor magic book 14 looks like a good deal ....particularly with the smart watch
https://www.hihonor.com/unitedkingdom/product/honor-magicbook-14

was also considering the Huwaei matebook
https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/laptops/huawei-matebook-d-14-ryzen-5-8gb-512gb-space-grey.html

does anyone know if theses are actually the same laptop ...just different brands ?....and if not which one would be better buy...

thks
mno101

the matebook d 14 and the honor magicbook 14 are the exact same laptop aside from branding

Huawei own both

the deal, if you can get it, with the magicwatch 2 is great.

otherwise, matebook d 14 cheaper on amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HUAWEI-MateBook-2020-Multi-Screen-Collaboration/dp/B085YM9K63/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=matebook+d14&qid=1595119478&sr=8-2

amazon's service is far better than Harvey Norman, even at a distance!

McMurphy

I bought the magicbook based on glasso recommendation, couldn't be happier it's a great little laptop, so neat and tidy, and it whizzes along.

I was one of the lucky ones to get it with the bag/smartwatch included, the watch in particular is a very nice touch, and I've had several people comment on it.

Another recommendation for the magicbook here.

mad m

McMurphy wrote: »

I bought the magicbook based on glasso recommendation, couldn't be happier it's a great little laptop, so neat and tidy, and it whizzes along.

I was one of the lucky ones to get it with the bag/smartwatch included, the watch in particular is a very nice touch, and I've had several people comment on it.

Another recommendation for the magicbook here.

Where did you get that deal?

The link to the smartwatch deal is to be found above in OP post

Back on again it seems

mad m

@Glasso.

Tried sending you a message. Your inbox is full....

mad m

mad m wrote: »

@Glasso.

Tried sending you a message. Your inbox is full....

thanks, cleared out a bit of space

mno101

glasso wrote: »

The link to the smartwatch deal is to be found above in OP post

Back on again it seems

hi, thanks for all the info. the link is too the hihonor.com website ...but the only option if for UK...there is no option to register or purchase for Ireland,

I could use parcel motel..just wondering if anyone else has used parecl motel UK address with hihonor before ?

try_again

I used addresspal and collected from post office yesterday - no problems. I also bought it based on the recommendations here by glasso and I'm delighted with it. I managed to use a few coupons on the site so i got £30 off and I got the bundle with wireless mouse, earphones and a cover. There was a delay with them dispatching - it took about ten days for them to send out - and there was no indication that there would be a delay when ordering. Apart from that - happy with purchase and would also recommend.

Francescoli

Ive been thinking of buying a new laptopand the Magicbook loooks good.I have similar use to the OP but will also have a Citrix on it for office use.

Im also looking at the Ideapad and configured the following for €513 using the exclusivewrkt discount(cant getthe email 10% to work as well)

Processor : AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
Operating System : Windows 10 Home 64
Operating System Language : Windows 10 Home 64 English
Microsoft Productivity Software : Microsoft Office Trial
Memory : 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
Display : 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), TN, Anti-glare, 3.0mm Thickness, 250nits, Narrow bezel
Graphics : Integrated Graphics
Color : Graphite Grey
Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
Palmrest : PC/ABS
Surface Treatment : Anodizing
Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
Power Cord : 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above


Th magicbook is working out approx €600 delivered with the watch bundle.

Is there much difference in them ?Im not be too knowledable on them just looking at some pro/cons of both.

that 4300u cpu is very similar to the 3500u in the magicbook

the magicbook has a much superior build quality though

Francescoli

glasso wrote: »

that 4300u cpu is very similar to the 3500u in the magicbook

the magicbook has a much superior build quality though

I was looking at that and to upgrade to 4500U brings them to basically the same price.

Is build quality a big issue ?

This laptop probably won't be moved from the house more than twice a week.


Could probably try sell the watch that comes with the magicbook as well ,I already have a smartwatch.

you'd get 110 / 120 euro for the watch (if deal is still going)

for me build quality is important - people's ideas vary.

Tdireddi

Well lads, just wondering would this laptop be able to operate well with Football Manager 2020..? Need a new laptop..be mainly used just for light browsing, football manager ect..nothing work related really..?

Tdireddi

Tdireddi wrote: »

Well lads, just wondering would this laptop be able to operate well with Football Manager 2020..? Need a new laptop..be mainly used just for light browsing, football manager ect..nothing work related really..?

if would but to run football mgr with the higher settings you can now get a decent gaming laptop with stronger cpu and a dedicated gpu for not too much more

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=hp+gaming+1650&qid=1595842828&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOU0yTUNXRk9CRkNaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODUzNTMwSFRBSk1TUFFaM1NOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NjQwOTIxODJGMjExSk1QN1ZYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

a clanger

The Huawei Matebook is £499 now on amazon

Tdireddi

glasso wrote: »

if would but to run football mgr with the higher settings you can now get a decent gaming laptop with stronger cpu and a dedicated gpu for not too much more

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=hp+gaming+1650&qid=1595842828&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOU0yTUNXRk9CRkNaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODUzNTMwSFRBSk1TUFFaM1NOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NjQwOTIxODJGMjExSk1QN1ZYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Just wondering value for money would you go for the gaming laptop or the Huawei/Honor..? What should I look for in a laptop, sorry not very up to date with the laptop specs ...thanks

the H/H laptop is a light portable ultrabook with metal build with 8hr battery life that is a good machine for the average user

the HP is a heavier gaming gaming laptop with plastic build and 4hr battery life that will run games well

both are really good value for money but main differences outlined

choose according to what best matches your uses and preferences

Officer Giggles

I need a laptop for uses similar to the OP. Is this still the laptop to go for or is there alternatives worth considering. Budget €600.

Officer Giggles

Officer Giggles wrote: »

I need a laptop for uses similar to the OP. Is this still the laptop to go for or is there alternatives worth considering. Budget €600.

still the one

Officer Giggles

glasso wrote: »

still the one

Thanks

Officer Giggles

Damn it, there was 14 of them left on Amazon earlier, now they're down as unavailable

box.co.uk magicbook or honor website

Officer Giggles

glasso wrote: »

box.co.uk magicbook or honor website

I see the 14 and 15 are the same price on box. Would like the bigger screen but I see it has a smaller battery.

mno101

Hi all,
Magicbook 14 arrived yesterday with the watch.
I ordered directly from hihomor.co.uk and got delivered via addresspal to local Post Office.
Laptop is very solid and very portable....performance is fine...but have not really done anything demanding yet. The camera is interesting...pops up on the keyboard...may not suit everyone...but fine for my limited video needs.
So far the watch is great...but also still figuring it out.

total cost in Euro was 591 + 3.95 for address pal. this was cheaper that originally stated as I was able to get stg15.00 vouchers on the Hihonor website when i registered.

cheers
mno101

Officer Giggles

Officer Giggles wrote: »

I see the 14 and 15 are the same price on box. Would like the bigger screen but I see it has a smaller battery.

yes. would go 14 personally but up to you

Officer Giggles

glasso wrote: »

yes. would go 14 personally but up to you

Thinking that way myself after noticing the 15 doesn't have the back lit keyboard.

They're both 529 now on the honor site with the free gift(s), think there's also a £5 off voucher available to everyone

Paulzx

mno101 wrote: »

Hi all,
Magicbook 14 arrived yesterday with the watch.
I ordered directly from hihomor.co.uk and got delivered via addresspal to local Post Office.
Laptop is very solid and very portable....performance is fine...but have not really done anything demanding yet. The camera is interesting...pops up on the keyboard...may not suit everyone...but fine for my limited video needs.
So far the watch is great...but also still figuring it out.

total cost in Euro was 591 + 3.95 for address pal. this was cheaper that originally stated as I was able to get stg15.00 vouchers on the Hihonor website when i registered.

cheers
mno101

Looking to buy one as well

How did you get around the billing address. It will only let me put UK as the country for this? I have put parcel motel in for delivery

mno101

Paulzx wrote: »

Looking to buy one as well

How did you get around the billing address. It will only let me put UK as the country for this? I have put parcel motel in for delivery

i had to use addresspal as the billing address as well as delivery.

Officer Giggles

I ordered today using Address Pal as my delivery and billing address without issue. Paid with Revolut.

joe123

Ordered this myself. How long does delivery take with Address Pal roughly? I have it set to pick up at my local post office.

kingstevii

joe123 wrote: »

Ordered this myself. How long does delivery take with Address Pal roughly? I have it set to pick up at my local post office.

I used pm, ordered on Monday, its been delivered to parcel motel already..

Officer Giggles

joe123 wrote: »

Ordered this myself. How long does delivery take with Address Pal roughly? I have it set to pick up at my local post office.

My laptop has been sitting in Heathrow since midday yesterday, got a text from addresspal earlier today saying delivery in up to next 2 working days

Ordered midday Monday, delivered to addresspal midday Wednesday

joe123

Yeah I'm using post office pick up so they don't send out any additional notification until its at the local post office.

The DHL delivery was very quick, got word yesterday it was delivered. Since heard I'm looking at appx. 5-7 days.

Officer Giggles

joe123 wrote: »

Yeah I'm using post office pick up so they don't send out any additional notification until its at the local post office.

The DHL delivery was very quick, got word yesterday it was delivered. Since heard I'm looking at apps. 5-7 days.

I actually meant to use the pick up option but used the wrong address when I was ordering.

I thought An Post would bring over a plane load everyday, was surprised my order was still in Heathrow today

Thou

Great contributions and advice here thanks Glasso

Looks a great piece of kit, great value as well
Only thing that I am not sure about is the camera placement on keyboard
Going to be doing a lot of interviews supervisions (more than usual because of covid) for college the next while.

Is there any other options similar to this with camera on top of screen

Thanks

no. nothing in the price range compares.

buy a usb webcam would be my advice if you don't have a nasal hair trimmer.

this seems a decent webcam with autofocus, microphone, wide angle, can be put on a tripod and deals well with light.

for £40

definitely lot better than what you'd get with any laptop anyway so worthwhile if you're going to be doing a lot of video calls

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Campark-Autofocus-Microphone-Streaming-Conferencing-BLACK/dp/B089LR8C6R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BVR6BS9WUVS0&dchild=1&keywords=webcam+autofocus&qid=1597490246&s=computers&sprefix=webcam+au%2Ccomputers%2C181&sr=1-3

Thou

Haha very good

Thanks ya will go ahead I think and do that with the usb webcam.

Is Amazon.uk best route value wise?
I am thinking 2yr accidental break cover would be good as well, was on he Honor website but they don't seem to have any of the 500gb+ option left.
Looks to be still available on Amazon uk

Is is the 500gb space all ssd ?

Thanks again

amazon a good option for cover yes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085YM9K63/ref=twister_B08CLM7YZJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

£499 for 256gb

£549 for 512gb

you'll have the windows install so probably 200gb free

fine if you're not installing huge games and storing lots of video really

honor you have the free gift option

that webcam is also going on sale on a lightening deal tomorrow Aug 16 at 9:15am down to about £32 I think

Thou

glasso wrote: »

amazon a good option for cover yes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085YM9K63/ref=twister_B08CLM7YZJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

£499 for 256gb

£549 for 512gb

you'll have the windows install so probably 200gb free

fine if you're not installing huge games and storing lots of video really

honor you have the free gift option

Thanks for all the advice

Thou

glasso wrote: »

that webcam is also going on sale on a lightening deal tomorrow Aug 16 at 9:15am down to about £32 I think

Brilliant

mrtoast

Thanks for all the info on this thread already- really makes choosing a laptop easier.
The Honor magic book looks great. My only worry is that there may be difficulties accessing gmail, google, google earth etc . Has that been an issue for anyone who has recently bought the Honor or Huawei laptops?

jusvi2001

mno101 wrote: »

Hi all,
Magicbook 14 arrived yesterday with the watch.
I ordered directly from hihomor.co.uk and got delivered via addresspal to local Post Office.
Laptop is very solid and very portable....performance is fine...but have not really done anything demanding yet. The camera is interesting...pops up on the keyboard...may not suit everyone...but fine for my limited video needs.
So far the watch is great...but also still figuring it out.

total cost in Euro was 591 + 3.95 for address pal. this was cheaper that originally stated as I was able to get stg15.00 vouchers on the Hihonor website when i registered.

cheers
mno101

Hi

I have just made an order from honor uk through addresspal (local post office collection). In your case how long it took for you for addresspal to deliver it from UK to Ireland. Also did you get any tracking details from addresspal?

Many thanks

Officer Giggles

I ordered midday last Monday, delivered to addresspal depot in UK midday on the Wednesday, arrived at my house this morning

jusvi2001

Officer Giggles wrote: »

I ordered midday last Monday, delivered to addresspal depot in UK midday on the Wednesday, arrived at my house this morning

Did you choose post office collection or home delivery?

Officer Giggles

jusvi2001 wrote: »

Did you choose post office collection or home delivery?

I got home delivery

jusvi2001

Officer Giggles wrote: »

I got home delivery

I have opted for post office collection. someone mentioned that they don't send tracking details for post office collection.

JeffKenna

Just to say thanks for the advise on this thread. Got myself the Honor magicbook with the watch. Love it!

mno101

jusvi2001 wrote: »

Hi

I have just made an order from honor uk through addresspal (local post office collection). In your case how long it took for you for addresspal to deliver it from UK to Ireland. Also did you get any tracking details from addresspal?

Many thanks

HOnor delivered to addresspal location in Hatfield on Fri 31st July. It arrived at my post office on Thu 6th Aug...however there was an issue with my delivery becasue the last digit of adrdresspal code got cut off....so anpost had to do some checking. may have cause ad delay of a day or 2.