Huawei, with the MateBook Fold S is making a smaller form factor foldable laptop which is significant as it aims at the user who finds their current 18in MateBook Fold too big for on the go usage or if you have a smaller desk. Huawei had teases this smaller form factor to demonstrate the folding PC can work in a smaller form factor while still providing the same benefits of a bigger screen size. Which points to the fact they are looking into the portability for a market sector that until now have not really looked into smaller foldable laptops.
Huawei opens pre-orders for the compact 14.7-inch MateBook Fold S in China
MateBook Fold S is a smaller form factor for the current MateBook Fold Ultimate Design which comes with an 18in screen size. With the MateBook Fold S, we are looking at a smaller 14.7in screen size in the unfolded form factor which is more portable for users who want an additional or even primary mobile workstation in the form of a foldable PC form factor just at a smaller form factor to target a different market sector.
Specifications
- Display Size: 14.7-inch
- Form Factor: Foldable PC
- Cover Screen: Live display
- Camera: Triple camera labeled AI Camera
- Colors: Cloud Sea Blue, Sky White, Magic Night Black
Huawei has mentioned certain physical attributes of the MateBook Fold S such as Live display for the outer cover screen and an AI Camera which is a triple camera setup. MateBook Fold S will be available in three color options namely Cloud Sea Blue, Sky White, and Magic Night Black. There were reports it would weigh around 600g, but Huawei hasn't stated this, so until we hear it for the official launch it's best to consider that figure as an unverified spec.
Huawei is opening pre-orders for the MateBook Fold S in China on November 14th from 10:08 am which is the first real sign it's coming. As yet, we haven't seen the full spec or pricing or final date for the launch. Which means we don't have the full picture for the value proposition as yet. We covered reports that Apple is working on 18-20in foldable iPad based on the original MateBook Fold which demonstrates the interest in the form factor across the board.
With the MateBook Fold S, we see that Huawei is looking at improving its fold laptop offering with a smaller option. So, if you are in China you can start to pre-order one now, but if you want more technical or pricing details you'll have to wait for the launch event. Right now, it's about the physical aspect of the design and when it is available.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
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