Displays

Huawei Shows Off New Range of “Super Device” Products in UAE

Published

4 months ago

June 9, 2021

Huawei Consumer Business Group UAE has today unveiled its innovative new range of Super Device products including the HUAWEI WATCH 3|3 Pro, the new 12.6-inch HUAWEI MatePad Pro, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4, HUAWEI MateView, and HUAWEI MateView GT, in the UAE. Today, consumers have more smart devices than ever before, but they are often in siloed systems that make interconnection difficult and as a result creates a fragmented user experience. Huawei’s Super Device experience provides the solution by enabling different devices to seamlessly connect and collaborate in a convenient and secure manner. Distributed technology is used to allow all types of different devices to connect under one system. This means previously independent products now form part of a cohesive and holistic “Super Device”. This integrates all hardware and resources and thereby effortlessly leverages the capabilities of its component devices based on a user’s needs.

On this occasion, Pablo Ning President of Consumer Business Group in the Middle East and Africa commented: “Today marks the most important launch event this year as we are about to unveil a new range of “Super Device” Experience Products across the region and in the United Arab Emirates specifically.” He added: “Through this new range of Super Device products, Huawei is giving consumers in the UAE access to a seamless and truly intelligent experience across multiple devices in all different types of scenarios. The Super Device new products range is just another step in our efforts to deliver the best possible future-oriented user experience with a forward-looking approach.”

A new “Smart Office” experience brings a productivity hub that breaks through boundaries for maximum creativity and efficiency. Super device connectivity with and without wires, along with HUAWEI MateView, HUAWEI MatePad Pro, and Huawei MateBook exemplifies full integration suitable for our busy lifestyles. Supported by the distributed data management and task scheduling capabilities of HarmonyOS, the tablet, laptop, and smart monitor can work together seamlessly to double our productivity and creativity in different scenarios, whether you are in the office or working from home. This is done by HUAWEI MatePad Pro and HUAWEI MateView’s wireless projection capability along with Mouse and keyboard control. The advantage of the new “Smart Office” experience is the easy swapping of wireless and wired connections sharing the screen, cross-device file dragging and dropping, delivering a more efficient and collaborative multi-device experience. This allows us easily switch between work mode and personal mode.

The price and availability of all these products in the UAE will be announced soon.

HUAWEI WATCH 3|3 Pro
Running on HarmonyOS, HUAWEI WATCH 3|3 Pro comes with a polished stainless-steel watch body adorned with a pane of ultra-curved 3D glass and a large display, culminating an elegant design for the smart timepiece series. HUAWEI WATCH 3|3 Pro is the first Huawei smartwatch series to come with a 3D rotating crown that offers tactile feedback. HUAWEI WATCH 3|3 Pro supports standalone connectivity and can receive and make calls. By activating the eSIM service on their smartphones, users can share the phone number, data, and voice plans between their smartphone and smartwatch without having to worry about the battery as it features ultra-long battery life, supporting five-day battery life in smart mode and provides 21 days in ultra-long battery life mode.

Huawei has worked closely with various entities in the region to leverage the Super Device capabilities, providing users with a truly intelligent experience across all types of scenarios. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), one of the largest taxi operator in Dubai and subsidiary of the Dubai Government Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Emirates one of the world’s leading international airlines and Talabat, one of the leading food delivery apps, are the first regional partners to see their apps running into the flagship HUAWEI Watch 3|3 Pro smartwatch. The Super Device experience allows these apps to connect seamlessly into the newly launched HUAWEI Watch 3|3 Pro smartwatch, providing users with a more convenient, smoother, and secure experience.

Users can now benefit from the HUAWEI Watch 3|3 Pro smartwatch Super Device capabilities to enjoy the DTC, Emirates, and Talabat apps and RTA services directly from their wrist. They can book their DTC taxi ride straight from the new HUAWEI Watch 3|3 Pro smartwatch, call or cancel their rides on the move. When ordering from Talabat, the smartwatch converts to a smart assistant by tracking and notifying the user on the status of his food order directly on the smartwatch.

Huawei and Emirates have also worked closely to provide HUAWEI Watch 3|3 Pro users with a seamless and convenient experience while using the app. Users get automatic notifications related to their Emirates bookings and flight status without using their smartphones and can use the Emirates app seamlessly with a simple glance to their wrist. Moreover, the HUAWEI Watch 3|3 Pro brings an effortless payment experience to nol customers. Users can now travel with their Huawei smartwatch via Dubai metro, bus, and tram. They can also use their smartwatch to pay for groceries (in selected locations) and other RTA public transport services.

12.6-inch HUAWEI MatePad Pro
HUAWEI MatePad Pro is equipped with the powerful Kirin 9000E that delivers an incredible level of performance. Equipped with a 12.6-inch OLED FullView display and a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, a million-to-one contrast ratio delivering a crisp color-accurate picture. The brilliant display on HUAWEI MatePad Pro is complemented by an eight-speaker sound system, which consists of large-amplitude tweeters and woofers, to provide immersive multimedia experiences for the consumers. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro also supports Multi-screen Collaboration with PCs.

HUAWEI FreeBuds 4
Huawei today also announced the launch of its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4. This new addition to Huawei’s numeric series of TWS earbuds inherits the world’s first open-fit active noise cancellation (ANC) technology from the previous generation. With open-fit ANC 2.0 technology, lightweight comfort, high-resolution sound quality, and intelligent audio connectivity, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 delivers not only audio quality but also takes the open-fit ANC listening experience to a whole new level.

HUAWEI MateView
HUAWEI MateView is a large 4K+ Ultra-HD pro-grade standalone monitor featuring a 28.2-inch 3:2 panel that supports a native resolution of 3840 × 2560, offering a 94 percent screen-to-body ratio[1] to provide users with a highly immersive viewing and premium viewing experience where even the most minute detail is faithfully reproduced on screen. In addition, it debuts with the first-ever integrated height-adjustable mount. HUAWEI MateView not only supports cable connections but also lets users declutter their tables by connecting their mobile phone, notebook, tablet to the monitor wirelessly. Users have access to a versatile range of ports for every office use case, including two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, one HDMI port, one Mini DisplayPort, and one 3.5mm audio jack. HUAWEI MateView introduces a cleverly hidden HUAWEI Smart Bar that offers a user-friendly touch interface for users to easily adjust various display settings, such as input source and volume.

HUAWEI MateView GT
Huawei also had a surprise for gamers with the launch of the HUAWEI MateView GT displaying cutting-edge technology, great reliability and outstanding quality. Introduced as a brand-new product category, the HUAWEI MateView GT features a curved ultrawide display that supports a refresh rate of 165Hz, with an innovative integrated SoundBar. With the HUAWEI MateView GT, Huawei is dedicated to offering consumers an even more powerful and efficient monitor, taking the gaming and entertainment experience to a new level.

Click to comment

Displays

Dell Technologies Launches New Portable and USB-C Monitors

Published

5 days ago

October 11, 2021

Chris Fernando

Dell Technologies has announced its first-ever 14-inches portable monitor, the Dell 14 Portable Monitor, designed to accelerate productivity for professionals working at the office, from home, or on-the-go. The monitor has a lightweight design, weighing less than a pound and a half and less than a quarter-inch thick at its slimmest.

Featuring FHD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio with IPS technology, this monitor offers easy plug and play with USB-C connectivity. It has quick access buttons to adjust brightness (up to 300 nits) and ComfortView feature that reduces harmful blue light emissions. It features a small continuous tilt stand that bends from 10 to 90 degrees, as well as holds Energy Star and EPEAT GOLD certifications.

The company also announced a new line of USB-C monitors, the Dell 27 4K UHD (S2722QC) and Dell 27 USB-C Monitor (S2722DC), that offer the convenience of a single cable solution with USB-C connectivity to deliver video, audio, and data.

Dell 14 Portable Monitor (C1422H) is now available in the UAE at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $349. The USB-C monitors are available in the UAE at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $386 for the S2722DC and $482 for the S2722QC.

Displays

ViewSonic ELITE Launches New 32-Inch Gaming Monitors

Published

3 weeks ago

September 28, 2021

Chris Fernando

ViewSonic has announced a new collection of ELITE 32-inches professional gaming monitors geared up with the latest display technologies. The new models allow gamers to experience next-level gaming with quantum-dot technology on the class-leading ELITE XG320Q monitor, expand the arena via a gaming console with ELITE XG230U with HDMI 2.1 capabilities, or enter true cinematic immersion with the flagship Mini-LED-backlit ELITE XG321UG.

“At ViewSonic ELITE, we continuously seek to deliver high-end gaming monitors to suit every gamer from enthusiast to professional. While 27-inches monitors are typical for mainstream gaming, we recognized the demand for widescreens and expanded our 32-inches product line,” says Oscar Lin, Head of Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic. “Equipped with cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the way gamers see, play, and experience games, the ELITE 32-inches monitor series deliver an immersive viewing experience alongside ultra-smooth gameplay and incredible color accuracy.“

All three monitors are packed with gamer-centric design features, it’s ELITE Design Enhancements (EDE) elevates the battle station – from the ambient RGB LED light to create the perfect atmosphere and cable-drag-free mouse anchor to reinforced headphones hook for a clutter-free desk setup. Supported with TÜV-certified eye comfort, marathon gaming sessions will be a breeze without the straining of eyes. Engineered with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, the displays provide a wide range of movements for the ideal viewing position.

ELITE XG320Q
With the wildly-sleek ELITE XG320Q monitor, it is all about color, clarity, and speed. The 2K QHD Fast IPS display boasts hyper-accurate colors and high-contrasting details from quantum-dot technology. When hit with the LED backlight, each ‘dot’ or nanoparticle produces superbly precise color and deeper contrast for crisp, lifelike images.

The display is equipped with NVIDIA G-Sync compatible technology for an overclockable refresh rate of 175Hz, delivering extremely smooth frame rates and a 0.5ms (MPRT) response time. Players can say goodbye to input lag, ghosting, and image stutter with PureXP Motion Blur Reduction capabilities, and enjoy fast-moving visuals in captivating detail.

ELITE XG320U
Designed for next-generation console gaming such as Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, the uber-stylish 4K ELITE XG320U display includes a single-cable HDMI 2.1 connection that unlocks an unparalleled fidelity gaming experience. It supports higher video resolutions with an expanded 99% Adobe color gamut and lightning-fast overclockable 150Hz refresh rate, every faraway landscape, and battle scene will appear in pixel perfection.

Blessed with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, PureXP Motion Blur Reduction, a 1ms (MPRT) response time, and Vesa DisplayHDR™ 600, gamers can surge through fast-paced FPS and action-adventure games at the highest visual settings.

ELITE XG321UG
The hero of the ELITE lineup – the 4K ultra-high definition ELITE XG321UG monitor utilizes industry-leading Mini-LED backlight technology, in which 1,152 independent LED zones are packed densely to deliver the brightest whites and darkest blacks.

With a peak brightness of 1,400 nits and a lifelike HDR of 1,400, relish the tiniest in-game details in extreme clarity. Push the competitive edge with the latest NVIDIA G-Sync Ultimate and Reflex Latency Analyzer, combined with a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-low latency, stutter-free gameplay.

ViewSonic ELITE XG320Q and XG320U monitors will be available worldwide in Q3, 2021. Later in Q4 2021, ViewSonic ELITE XG321UG will be made available worldwide.

Displays

Review: Viewsonic ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display

Published

1 month ago

September 9, 2021

Chris Fernando

Over the past couple of years, a lot has changed about how we work and learn. With educational institutes being shut and teaching moved online, the demand for portable devices has increased. Viewsonic is a brand known for quality display products for years. The company also offers a range of portable pen displays on the market under its Viewboard series.

The company sent us the new ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display which is aimed at distance learning and remote work use. The ID1330 is a portable touchscreen display tablet that can connect to a desktop or a laptop, to either extend the display of your laptop or PC or duplicate your laptop or PC’s display.

While the Pen Display itself does not come with an operating system of its own, it can be controlled with a bundled electromagnetic pen that recognises up to 8192 levels of pressure. This means you can use the ID1330 for taking handwritten notes, comments, and even for sketching if you are into creative content generation.

Inside the box, you get the Viewsonic ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display, with a bunch of accessories that include a protective cover, a battery-free pen, three pen nibs, one pen nib clip, one USB-C to USB-C cable (1m), one mini HDMI to HDMI cable (1m), one USB-C to USB-A cable (1m), and the Quick Start Guide. The display measures 13.3-inches diagonally and offer a full HD resolution of 1920-by-1080 pixels.

The display also weighs less than 1-kgs, which is perfect for moving it around, if required. The ID1330 is also compatible with Windows 7 and above and it features a writing response of 266 PPS (point per second). In terms of I/O ports, the ViewSonic ID1330 offers two USB 3.1 Type-C ports and an HDMI interface.

On the left of the screen, you will find a set of physical control buttons, the functions of which can be customised through the Display Manager. There is no setup required to start using the device. All you need to do is to connect the ID1330 using either the USB 3.1 Type-C cable, if your laptop or PC has the USB-C thunderbolt port, or using the HDMI cable and the USB-C to USB-A cable to get started.

Once connected, you can either choose to extend your laptop or PC’s display or duplicate them. By extending the display, you will have two workspaces to work with. So suppose you are into an online classroom session and you would like to take notes, all you need to do is fire up any note-taking app and use it on the ID1330. If you are a creative artist, you can use the ID1330 as a sketching tablet. And if you are a content creator and would like to edit videos effortlessly, you would open the timeline on ID1330 and the preview screen on your laptop display, to make your job easier.

One of the things I liked about the ID1330 is its display comes with a matte finish. It is scratch-resistant and the overall look and feel is pretty good. As mentioned earlier, the ID1330 also comes with six customisable keys on the left side of the display. You can use these keys to open a specific application or use one of them to erase the screen instead of rubbing the digital eraser all over the screen.

The pen bundled with the display is very responsive and we hardly encountered any lag using it on multiple applications – whether it was taking notes or sketching. And since the pen is battery-free, you don’t have to charge it ever. We used ArtWeaver Plus to sketch on the ID1330 using the pen and we came away impressed. Everything worked as it should.

Pricing of the Viewsonic ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display is, however, on the higher side, at AED 1900. Since it doesn’t come with any preloaded operating system, and you cannot install one, it can only be used as a secondary display with your PCs or laptops, which adds pen support if you need to write or draw something.

Having said all of that, the Viewsonic ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display is suited for educators and creative artists. However, the high price tag may be a barrier for those considering purchasing it.

Price: AED 1900