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Where to buy Huawei laptop?

masterboy123 · 2021-06-20 09:33:33

I am pretty much on the verge of buying: HUAWEI MateBook D 14 Laptop, Full View 1080P FHD Ultrabook PC- (Intel Core i5-10210U, Multi-screen Collaboration, Fingerprint Reader, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Windows 10 Home). Are there sellers in Ireland? I have to pay import fees on Amazon. Many thanks

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I am pretty much on the verge of buying:

HUAWEI MateBook D 14 Laptop, Full View 1080P FHD Ultrabook PC- (Intel Core i5-10210U, Multi-screen Collaboration, Fingerprint Reader, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Windows 10 Home).

Are there sellers in Ireland? I have to pay import fees on Amazon.

Many thanks

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you don't have have to pay import fees on amazon - that's just Irish VAT - same at it always was with buying from Amazon UK into Ireland - just call it import fees now after Brexit.

they take off UK VAT from the price and add Irish VAT

don't be scared by a name change.

see example here

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117317147&postcount=2094

currys were selling that model (8gb not 16gb) in Ireland but not sure now and in was not good value

get the acer swift i5 11th gen instead - it's better - check other recent threads here

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#3 20-06-2021 10:47am

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Is it this model?

https://store.acer.com/en-ie/acer-swift-5-ultra-thin-touchscreen-laptop-sf514-54gt-blue-5

My max budget is €800.

I saw review on YouTube about Acer swift and felt the chassis is "flimsy". Correct me if i am wrong.

glasso wrote: »

you don't have have to pay import fees on amazon - that's just Irish VAT - same at it always was with buying from Amazon UK into Ireland - just call it import fees now after Brexit.

they take off UK VAT from the price and add Irish VAT

don't be scared by a name change.

see example here

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117317147&postcount=2094

currys were selling that model (8gb not 16gb) in Ireland but not sure now and in was not good value

get the acer swift i5 11th gen instead - it's better - check other recent threads here

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not the right link

it's a metal chassis

11th gen i5 cpu

it's linked in multiple recent threads

15% discount via studentbeans or unidays

any 2nd or 3rd level email address can get access

it's 800 less 15% = 680

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laptop

https://store.acer.com/en-ie/acer-swift-3-ultra-thin-laptop-sf314-59-silver-nx-a0mek-001

review

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/42008-acer-swift-3-14-sf314-59-review/

edit - linked old review

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#6 20-06-2021 11:13am

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Thanks so much for the links. I have been searching for Swift 5 i5. I just realised it's Swift 3.

This doesn't have a dedicated graphics card. Would you please recommend one with a dedicated graphic card?

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laptop

https://store.acer.com/en-ie/acer-swift-3-ultra-thin-laptop-sf314-59-silver-nx-a0mek-001

review

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/12969-acer-swift-3-review/

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the integrated graphics in the new 11th gen i5 in the acer are a big uplift -> is as good as an mx350 card and runs really well in that acer swift 3 due to a high power level (28W)

here's the right review actually (linked old model one above)

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/42008-acer-swift-3-14-sf314-59-review/

it's actually quite impressive - go to the games and benchmark section in this review

unless you are going for a full gaming laptop (much bigger, heavier and plastic and more expensive) this will easily do

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How does the Swift 3 compare to Swift 5? The link that i posted earlier.

https://store.acer.com/en-ie/acer-swift-5-ultra-thin-touchscreen-laptop-sf514-54gt-blue-5

I believe Swift 5 is more durable and lighter.

Thank you

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laptop

https://store.acer.com/en-ie/acer-swift-3-ultra-thin-laptop-sf314-59-silver-nx-a0mek-001

review

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/42008-acer-swift-3-14-sf314-59-review/

edit - linked old review

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masterboy123 wrote:

How does the Swift 3 compare to Swift 5? The link that i posted earlier.

Buy the one you want. The gut has tried to help you, and you keep coming back with the other laptop.

Buy that one then.

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I am no professional in this area and trying to learn.

Thanks for your thoughts.

RossieMan wrote: »

Buy the one you want. The gut has tried to help you, and you keep coming back with the other laptop.

Buy that one then.

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the swift 3 i5 11th gen is my recommendation

much better value than swift 5.

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the acer swift 3 is a durable all-metal case/chassis laptop at 1.2kg

that's a VERY LIGHT LAPTOP and way lighter than the matebook for example.

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Many thanks for explaining the difference between the two. I will finalise the laptop this week.

Cheers

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the acer swift 3 is a durable all-metal case/chassis laptop at 1.2kg

that's a VERY LIGHT LAPTOP and way lighter than the matebook for example.

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Just saw a laptop on prime deal today. It's 50% off.

Is it worth it? I am using Samsung Galaxy always. Either this or Acer Swift 3 i5 11th Gen.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088KLM96B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_YXEQJMKNR6QN6PHC852M

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0953YQ17Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PG46NQ2D6859M08T67C7

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old cpu that is inferior.

big leap from 10th gen to 11th intel cpus

nobody bought one of those at the "old price"

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the build quality looks nice and has a high res screen

if that's what you're after and not so much performance go for it

on the 15 can possibly add ram and extra storage from reviews

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Thanks Glasso. I appreciate your input.

How's Metal Vivobook in comparison to Acer Swift3?
It's 11th Gen i7. Link below.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0953YQ17Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_N9Q1W579WCAK6CJ86E2B

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the build quality looks nice and has a high res screen

if that's what you're after and not so much performance go for it

on the 15 can possibly add ram and extra storage from reviews

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seem alright - close to acer prob

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-vivobook-s14-s435ea

not sure what cpu level wattage it's running at. running at max 28w in acer

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I went to Currys and Harvey Norman today to see the screen resolution and built quality of acer, asus, Huawei, HP, etc. Not happy with Acer, Asus, Dell, etc.

I found Huawei matebook and HP Envy has this glossy gorilla screen type display and loved them. Also, touch screen laptops have a similar appearance. It's just a personal preference. Could you tell me what's the name of this type of display?

So I am back to square one now.

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seem alright - close to acer prob

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-vivobook-s14-s435ea

not sure what cpu level wattage it's running at. running at max 28w in acer

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probably not the updated acer you saw - the models with the 11th gen cpu have a new better quality screen.

displays are usually matte or glossy finish

it's more important to have a good brightness and colour-accuracy over one or other of those types of finish imo

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amazing prime day deal on the matebook 14 (a level up from the D models)

only £520 on amazon prime (join for a month on free trial if you don't have it)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HUAWEI-MateBook-2020-Ultrabook-Fingerprint/dp/B08HR4H9FM/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=laptop&psr=PDAY&qid=1624365762&s=prime-day&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sr=1-21

very powerful cpu and good 2k rez screen

complete bargain

today only or until sold out today

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Yes, I saw it yesterday. The only issue is it's AMD and not intel. I felt AMD is not as good as intel. Correct me if I am wrong.
Is there a touchscreen display?
It's coming in at €650.

I am a prime member.

There is another bargain for a 15-inch D15 matebook.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B094JMRQKX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PXFYHAC7QK6WGRC2Z9S4?psc=1

I am looking Lenovo 7i i5 Intel today. Any thoughts on this model please?

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amazing prime day deal on the matebook 14 (a level up from the D models)

only £520 on amazon prime (join for a month on free trial if you don't have it)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HUAWEI-MateBook-2020-Ultrabook-Fingerprint/dp/B08HR4H9FM/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=laptop&psr=PDAY&qid=1624365762&s=prime-day&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sr=1-21

very powerful cpu and good 2k rez screen

complete bargain

today only or until sold out today

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stop kicking tyres mate.

it's an excellent cpu more powerful than all the intel cpus except for the the 8-core intel i9 in laptops over 3 times the price.

the matebook 14 is far better than the d.

lowest price that I've ever seen for it, by far.

deal is finished today.

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https://www.techspot.com/review/2027-amd-ryzen-4600h/

Simply put, the Ryzen 5 4600H is punching well above its class, often matching or beating Intel’s Core i7 processors, especially the Core i7-10750H.

and that's an i7 H cpu, not some weedy mobile edition

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#25 22-06-2021 10:00pm

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I have finally ordered the Huawei matebook 14, with AMD Ryzen 5 4600H. It will arrive on Monday.

There were few reviews suggesting bleeding backlight on the edges of the screen. Hopefully it won't be an issue.

And thank you for all your help and advice here. I really appreciate it.

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stop kicking tyres mate.

it's an excellent cpu more powerful than all the intel cpus except for the the 8-core intel i9 in laptops over 3 times the price.

the matebook 14 is far better than the d.

lowest price that I've ever seen for it, by far.

deal is finished today.

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