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    #2
    [Deleted User]
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    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!


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    #3
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #4
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭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?


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    #5
    [Deleted User]
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    The link to the smartwatch deal is to be found above in OP post

    Back on again it seems


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    #6
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    @Glasso.

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


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    #7
    [Deleted User]
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    mad m wrote: »
    @Glasso.

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

    thanks, cleared out a bit of space


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    #8
    mno101
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭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 ?


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    #9
    try_again
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭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.


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    #10
    Francescoli
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭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.


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

    the magicbook has a much superior build quality though


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    Francescoli
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭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.


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

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


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    Tdireddi
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭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..?


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    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==


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    a clanger
    Registered Users Posts: 353 ✭✭a clanger


    The Huawei Matebook is £499 now on amazon


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    Tdireddi
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭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


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    #18
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    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


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    #19
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭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.


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    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


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    #21
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


    glasso wrote: »
    still the one

    Thanks


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    #22
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


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


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    #23
    [Deleted User]
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    box.co.uk magicbook or honor website


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    #24
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭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.


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    mno101
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭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


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    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


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    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭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


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    Paulzx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭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


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    mno101
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭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.


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    #30
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


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


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    joe123
    Registered Users Posts: 6,521 ✭✭✭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.


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