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Lazy2study
post Sep 2 2019, 11:17 PM

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Hi I'm looking for a laptop recommendation. I already have a gaming laptop at home which is my main workhorse. But I have been finding that the battery life is too poor. I'm looking for one that has better mobility and battery life. I use it mainly for web browsing, movie, and software development.

Preferably, 13" or 14".

In terms of feature priority, 1. Battery life(>7 hours on moderate use) 2. Performance 3. Weight(not really particular)

Currently eyeing T495, or Huawei Matebook 13. Was eyeing X395 too, but I found that I didnt like 13" in 16:9 ratio. A little too small to my taste. But 14" in 16:9 is fine. Performance-wise, doesnt have to be too high, as I still have my main laptop. Just that looking for something that it is easier to bring along as I attend seminars, workshops, or travelling. Thanks for any recommendations.

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Lazy2study
post Sep 3 2019, 07:36 AM

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QUOTE(msacras @ Sep 3 2019, 12:11 AM)
Get a laptop that support USB PD (type C charging) and buy a powerful laptop powerbank like AUKEY or Xiaomi.
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Yeah, that's what I had in mind too. That's why I was eyeing the Lenovo t495 and matebook 13.
Lazy2study
post Sep 3 2019, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(Lazy2study @ Sep 2 2019, 11:17 PM)
Hi I'm looking for a laptop recommendation. I already have a gaming laptop at home which is my main workhorse. But I have been finding that the battery life is too poor. I'm looking for one that has better mobility and battery life. I use it mainly for web browsing, movie, and software development.

Preferably, 13" or 14".

In terms of feature priority, 1. Battery life(>7 hours on moderate use) 2. Performance 3. Weight(not really particular)

Currently eyeing T495, or Huawei Matebook 13. Was eyeing X395 too, but I found that I didnt like 13" in 16:9 ratio. A little too small to my taste. But 14" in 16:9 is fine. Performance-wise, doesnt have to be too high, as I still have my main laptop. Just that looking for something that it is easier to bring along as I attend seminars, workshops, or travelling. Thanks for any recommendations.
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Hi, any other recommendation? Seems like the deals for lenovo T495 has ended. Quite expensive now.
Lazy2study
post Sep 3 2019, 11:14 PM

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Hi, I also dont really understand the difference between Huawei matebook 13 and matebook D. The specs seem similar, with matebook D having a longer battery life and bigger screen. But it seems to be selling cheaper at RM2999. Also, the matebook D wasn't listed in the recommendations here. Could somebody explain why?
Lazy2study
post Sep 3 2019, 11:44 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Sep 3 2019, 11:30 PM)
Max is either 12GB or 20GB (4+16), would suggest 4+4 (total 8GB) for dual channel though

Budget?

Matebook 13 has better display and lighter

Though Huawei QC isn't that good from what I heard
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Preferably below 3.5k. so the only advantage the matebook 13 has over the matebook D is the display and weight? Matebook D is 2018 model?
Lazy2study
post Sep 4 2019, 07:43 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Sep 3 2019, 11:50 PM)
Yes
Both are 2018 models I think, Matebook D is slightly older

You can still get business grade like L490 if you don't mind low sRGB display
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Actually for me the most important right now is that the battery life is good and get me through more or less a day of use.

I was reading reviews about a 2019 matebook 13. That is different from the matebook that we have in Malaysia?
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post Sep 4 2019, 04:43 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Sep 4 2019, 11:16 AM)
L490 will do then, business grade > consumer grade

What do you mean by different?
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I mean like, the matebook sold in Malaysia is it the latest generation? Haha
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post Sep 4 2019, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Sep 4 2019, 07:36 PM)
There's only 1 generation, only specs/configs slightly different
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Is there any other notebook type laptop with good battery life that comes with usb C charging? Probably looking about 3.5k price range, similar to Matebook 13-ish price.

 

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