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post Jul 13 2018, 02:46 AM

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QUOTE(shurato77 @ Jul 12 2018, 04:43 PM)
https://www.lowyat.net/2018/165975/huawei-m...ed-from-rm1499/

The M5 is officially launched in Malaysia.

The review seems good. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-MediaP...w.303042.0.html

But software wise, the known issues include:
Widewine Level 1 for DRM streaming contents - cannot play HD content, including Netflix
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m5/help/question-widewine-level-drm-streaming-t3766287)

Hardware wise, known issues include:
Bluetooth antenna shared with WiFi antenna - if Bluetooth devices are connected to M5, the 2.4 GHz WiFi speed will become almost 0 kbps.
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R361XT8P606GFZ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B07BD4FQGJ)

Since there is no audio jack, if u were to stream Netflix content via WiFi and try to listen through your Bluetooth earpieces, it is impossible.

What is your take?
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https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939
here mention it can support HD
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post Jul 13 2018, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(thankyou @ Jul 13 2018, 11:44 AM)
Gotten it from Huawei store Mid Valley. There's no gamepad as gift which i wonder why?

Anyway, i'm not a gamer but it's always good to have gift. Anyone can confirm if the gift is part of Huawei bundle or distributor/shop bundles?

Still setting up my very first Android tablet.
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Wow phone in lazada having quite a good deal.
Bluetooth headset from huawei, a not so sure Huawei Bluetooth speaker and a huawei quick charge powerbank.

I presume u bought the 8.4 version as 10 inch version next week....
Share ur review! Thanks....
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post Jul 13 2018, 03:35 PM

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QUOTE(shurato77 @ Jul 13 2018, 03:23 PM)
what do u mean?
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Should be all applications are phone app. Not like ipad got seperate applications layout
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post Jul 13 2018, 08:00 PM

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I just asked at huawei one utama, got many kind of huawei store in malaysia.

Zitron warranty huawei store, official, will give game pad, however stock arrive est. 21st july.


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post Jul 15 2018, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Jul 15 2018, 12:57 PM)
What's your justification of choosing the Huawei over the Mipad 4?
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2k screen.
Lte (mipad4 lte version too limited)
Local officials warranty support.

This post has been edited by evanttc: Jul 15 2018, 01:03 PM
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post Jul 17 2018, 01:11 AM

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QUOTE(shurato77 @ Jul 17 2018, 12:56 AM)
what is ur like/dislike so far? any other observations?
btw, do u charge using original charger, or 3rd party charger? if 3rd party, how long it takes?
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The screen touch abit weird for mine.
Need to press more "firm" as compared to my Mate10pro screen.
But after 3rd days usage, getting used.

So fast all good, battery still extremely good.

Harmon Kardon sound superb.
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post Jul 17 2018, 01:31 AM

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QUOTE(shurato77 @ Jul 17 2018, 01:24 AM)
that means: u need to press the screen harder to register a response?
u using any screen protector?
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Yes, I think not press harder, but like let ur finger on the screen by 0.1s more then u normally did on phone... But once get use to, perfectly fine.

No screen protector on.
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post Jul 17 2018, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(shurato77 @ Jul 17 2018, 01:45 PM)
u have issue with the longer press time needed, reported by @evanttc?
and the BT-WiFi (2.4 GHz) issue, reported by @Assholer?
or any other issue u have encountered?
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Actually after few days of using, I conclude that it's personal preference issue. I personally press my phone screen very light.
So that's why the 1st feeling on this tablet quite rare..

However as of today, all good. Type as fast as my p20pro and Mate10pro.

Suggest to play at actual huawei store if u doubt as my previous claim.
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post Jul 18 2018, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE(demio121 @ Jul 18 2018, 11:45 AM)
about the press touch....
last night using M5 to game, youtube and surf.  i don't feel any difference from my phone.  not tat i press harder or touching differently.  all the same to me.
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Shall I sent back for warranty...... Hmm..... Just kidding...
Getting used to it.

Loving my tab

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post Jul 22 2018, 12:56 AM

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QUOTE(Ansonlow @ Jul 21 2018, 11:05 PM)
Just tried the mPen at Pavillion Elite store but my palm cant touch the screen when writing. Totally different fell if compare with Apple Pencil. Really don’t know which one to get. iPad 2018 + Pencil or M5 Pro......?
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can briefly share the feeling about both the device?
sounds like the mPen not that good compared to Pencil?
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post Jul 22 2018, 01:45 AM

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QUOTE(Ansonlow @ Jul 22 2018, 01:04 AM)
From my comparison today, I can easily write a note in Ipad with my palm putting on the screen and the pencil will only detect the iPad. But in M5 Pro, I cant write that way, I need to write with my hand/palm totally above the screen, if not the screen will detect the movement of both, Mpen & my palm. Any other comment about this, pls correct me if I’m wrong. Previously waiting for me to test M5 Pro before deciding either IPad 2018 or M5 Pro, but now I can say......probably to get an IPad 2018 tomorrow but for the pencil, wait for next budget
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if the pen really important, i strong suggest u get ipad. or tab s3.
their stylus technology is better i presume.


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post Jul 22 2018, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE(KLlee @ Jul 22 2018, 12:19 PM)
Finally got this M5 8.4 from Huawei 1U. Free Bluetooth selfie and the gamepad. Gamepad have to pick up again when stock arrives. Limited qty.

So far loving it. The best thing is the sound. Speaker is great and so is wireless Bluetooth.. Definitely thumbs up to Huawei!
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i bought at the same place, no free bluetooth selfie...... can share the picture of the free gift?.... gonna ask them whenever they call for picking up gamepad.

in fact, they said im the 1st to buy at their shop, Friday The 13th July.
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post Jul 22 2018, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(piglover @ Jul 22 2018, 12:53 PM)
Wow... Why pick 8.4 not the pro version? Hehe
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1 hand grip. easy to manage.

RM400 different, i also thinking to get bigger +stylus.....

but looking at my own usage..... 8.4 suit better.
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post Jul 22 2018, 03:47 PM

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I'm using Mate10pro, bought mate10 for my wife, too wide for my palm, my bro having p20pro, almost same feeling like Mate10pro.
After compared 8.4 and 10 inch tablet, I choose 8.4.

I tried ipad pro 10.4 and iPad mini 4.

Used tab s 1st generation 8.4 inch too.

So far, I find myself using slim + taller tablet design more.

So, m3 attracted me....but price too high, bought m3Lite.

Sold it and bought this m5 8.4 for performance +speakers.
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Mx player can?
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post Jul 24 2018, 02:23 AM

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QUOTE(miss comet @ Jul 23 2018, 11:51 AM)
How is M3 lite? I'm thinking to get m3 lite cause my budget is below RM1k. But M5 is new and just RM1.5k  hmm.gif
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get mi pad 4 if ur budget within 1k, now some place selling mipad4 64gb at Rm9xx.

beside m3 lite got LTE sim card support at the plus side, mi pad 4 better overall.

and both mipad 4 and m3lite got dual speaker (although mentioned m3 lite got harmon kardon tuned, but sound normal).

SD 435 on m3 lite vs SD 660 on mi pad 4.... u know la.

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post Jul 24 2018, 03:02 PM

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i heard from The Starling Mall Huawei, which have Keyboard + 10 inch tablet display, mentioned Keyboard case RM399.


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post Jul 24 2018, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(northernhero @ Jul 24 2018, 07:28 AM)
I thought both Mipad4's speaker is at the bottom?

M3lite got 1 speaker top and 1 speaker bottom which makes them left and right when holding it horizontally.

This is the only thing stopping me from upgrading to Mipad4 or Ipad 2018.
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ya, still a dual speaker..... not stereo design on mipad4
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post Jul 26 2018, 04:29 PM

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i checked on my p20 pro, still can download/ available on playstore.

but no worry, APK installation is android best solution
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post Jul 27 2018, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(beverlykho @ Jul 27 2018, 09:48 AM)
Hey guys,

Has anyone seen the 128Gb variant? How about the one in Champagne Gold?

Thanks
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https://shop.huawei.com/my/product/18060105730102.html

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