Whether you use your laptop for your job, entertainment, or running your content creation side gig from home, you will be impressed by these new additions to the HUAWEI MateBook Family series. These include the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021, the HUAWEI MateBook D14 and the HUAWEI MateBook D15.
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021: The sleekest laptop of 2021
The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021, which comes in Emerald Green or Grey, has been elevated from its predecessor on aesthetics and performance, with a sleeker design, latest gen processor, long-lasting battery life, brand new touch pad, 3k touch-screen display, fast network connection and multi-screen collaboration.
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Super performance
This ultra slim metallic laptop has upped its power to the 11th Gen Intel Quad Core processor, which is 22% faster than the 10th generation of its previous processor. It also comes with HUAWEI dual shark fin fans design for better performance.
3K Spectacular Touch-screen Display
The Ultra FullView Display delivers all content in spectacular 3K definition. That means that every series or movie you watch will be crystal clear and vibrant thanks to the 3000x2000 resolution display Multi-touch screen.
When you have a long day’s work ahead, there’s no need to worry about straining your eyes because the Eye Comfort Mode–TÜV Rheinland certified Low Blue Light will make it that much more pleasant for you to work throughout the day. And, the brand-new TouchPad will give you a more stable experience.
What’s more, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021’s data transfer abilities, fast network connection Wi-Fi 6 with up to 2400 MBps and 160MHz, and Bluetooth transmission speeds are top of the range. And it comes with a 56Wh battery, which is doubly impressive given its compact design. Together with HUAWEI AX3 router, it can support a frequency bandwidth of up to 160MHz, which is nearly three-times faster than Wi-Fi 5. With a super battery charge, you can browse the internet for up to 10 hours, watch videos for up to 10 hours or work for up to 11 hours.
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Multi-screen collaboration update
The latest-generation Multi-screen Collaboration displays multiple phone apps at a time on your PC, taking multi-tasking to a whole new level. Whether it's comparison shopping on different e-commerce platforms or watching a video while commenting in a chat group, you can now fit your busy life onto a single screen.
HUAWEI MateBook D14 and HUAWEI MateBook D15
The HUAWEI MateBook D14 and D15 are also powerful machines, with a sleek form, impressive battery life, immersive display and affordable price.
All-day-long battery with fast charging
The 14-inch HUAWEI MateBook D14 features a 56Wh (rated value) battery, which allows you to 13 hours of video time, 15 hours of uninterrupted work time or 11 hours of internet browsing time. The HUAWEI MateBook D15, on the other hand, has a slightly larger 15.6-inch screen and a 42Wh battery, which gives you to watch videos for up to 10 hours.
Ultra FullView Display
Thanks to Huawei’s expertise in system integration, the laptop delivers a borderless viewing experience with only a 16.9mm-thick chassis, making both laptops two of the thinnest and lightest PCs in their class.
Huawei Share
Both HUAWEI MateBook series laptops come with Huawei Share, which allows you to project your smartphone display to a PC and control both devices simultaneously. Once the connection is established, you can drag and drop files across the systems to seamlessly transfer files and operate mobile apps directly on the PC, including editing documents.
16GB +512GB SSD Storage
Equipped with 16GB of Dual-channel DDR4 memory, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has enough memory to handle most high load apps on the market. Compared to single-channel memory, Dual-channel memory supports up to 50 per cent higher data transfer speeds.
Great value for money
All three laptops come with a VIP Service offering, which includes 2 or 3 years of full warranty, 24/7 online technical support, a VIP Cleaning and Maintenance Service, and a Free home pick-up and delivery service.
The most affordable of the bunch, the HUAWEI MateBook D15 will cost you R16,499, while the HUAWEI MateBook D14 is priced at R16,999. The range-topping HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021 costs R34,999.
All the laptops in the HUAWEI MateBook series can be purchased from the Huawei Store (online). Select models are available from Incredible Connection, Takealot and Vodacom.
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Sony's crop-sensor APS-C format mirrorless cameras have always had only a limited number of models, and that number is now reducing.
Last year, Sony removed the Alpha A6300 model from its website, which eventually led to retailers removing it from shelves. It's now the turn of the Sony A6500 to follow suit, with the camera no longer listed on Sony's online marketplace and some retailers labeling it as "no longer available" or removing any mention of the model entirely.
That leaves just the Sony A6000, A6100, A6400 and the A6600 in the company's APS-C format bodies – at least in some markets. In Australia, only three of those models are available on Sony's online storefront – the A6000 from 2014, and the 2019-released A6400 and A6600. Does this mean the A6100 is doomed as well?
The discontinuation of the A6300 and the A6500 does make sense – they're aging kits that launched in March 2016 and October 2016 respectively – but the A6100 was only announced in 2019 and was the successor to the A6000, bringing some significant upgrades over the older model.
While the effective sensor resolution was more or less the same, the A6100 included a front-end LSI chip that bumped up the camera's performance, alongside a newer BionZ X processor. Native ISO range on the A6100 was also slightly better, taking it to ISO 32000 from the A6000's upper limit of ISO 25,600 (even for video). And it was capable of 14-bit RAW and 16-bit image processing, which the older camera cannot handle.
And then let's not forget the advances in autofocus – Sony mirrorless cameras have come leaps and bounds in AF performance since they first launched, and the A6100 brought real-time Eye AF and tracking for both humans and animals.
The A6100 was also capable of 4K video recording at up to 30fps, while the A6000 is only capable of Full HD 1080p at up to 60fps.
There are some other differences, like small design tweaks to make the A6100 more user-friendly and adding more modern features like the addition of an intervalometer for timelapse videos and Bluetooth connectivity.
That said, the A6000 was a hugely popular beginner-friendly camera, and given it has endured since 2014 is a significant feat for Sony. So it does make sense to hold on to a bestseller. And the A6100 seems to have been discontinued only in certain markets (where it's still available through a few retailers flogging existing stock), but continues to be sold in the US and UK. Whether the A6100 will soon go the way of the A6300 and A6500 worldwide remains to be seen.
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Enter the Sony A6900?
With only a few APS-C models currently listed by Sony (down from a total of six at one point), it feels like the electronics giant might be looking to phase out the crop-sensor format altogether. However, recent reports suggest otherwise.
According to camera rumors site Sony Alpha Rumors, the Japanese company might have a high-end APS-C body in the works that we might actually see in the flesh very soon.
Not much is known about this new camera, but if any of the rumors are true, it would be a replacement for the A6600 flagship, bringing more "vlogger" features from the Sony ZV-1 and A7C cameras. It's expected to be announced towards the end of May.
We need to keep in mind that this is still a rumor and should be taken with a pinch of salt. But given the rumored launch timeframe, we'll find out for sure soon enough.
While all the excitement was around the launch of the Dyson V15 Detect – what with its laser-lit cleaning head and piezo sensor – it's easy to overlook that there's a V12 model as well.
There's no V13 or V14 to fill in the gap, but the V12 Detect Slim, launching alongside the V15 Detect in some markets, slots right in between the existing Dyson V11 range and the very innovative V15 Detect.
We were expecting to hear about a V12 in March – which is in line with when Dyson usually makes its product announcements – but things aren't quite what we would call 'normal', are they? Still, the V12 Detect Slim is expected to bring everything that's great about the V15 Detect, just in a slightly different and more affordable package.
Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t come cheap, and the new V15 Detect is the priciest of them all. The Dyson V12 brings pretty much the same feature set as the V15 but, according to Dyson, with a little less power and a marginally different design... and a marginally smaller price tag.
There's no information available yet on the V12 Detect Slim launching in other markets, but Dyson has confirmed that two V12 models will be available to buy in Australia starting May 27.
There's the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Total Clean for AU$1,199 and the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute Extra sitting at a higher AU$1,249. That converts to about $935 / £660 – numbers that are far higher than the cost of the base V15 model in the US and UK respectively. Exactly what accounts for a such a high margin is as yet unclear, but even taking into account taxes, we're not expecting the V12 models to go beyond $600 / £600 if announced in the US and UK.
We've asked Dyson to confirm pricing and availability for other markets and will update this article as soon as we know more.
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim: what to expect
Dyson has upped the ante with each new range of its cordless vacuums, and that trend hasn't slowed. The V15 Detect is just as remarkable as the Cyclone V10 was when it launched a couple of years ago, and the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is there to just fill in a little gap in the market.
According to Dyson, the V12 Detect Slim comes with the same feature set as the V15 Detect – including the redesigned Fluffy tool and piezo sensor – but with little less suction power as compared to the new flagship.
1. Suction power
Considering Dyson hasn't highlighted specific differences between the V15 and the V12, except for its suction power, we're expecting the latter to be as powerful as at least the V10, if not the V11.
One of the highlight features of the V15 Detect is its dynamically changing suction – the machine is capable of sensing both the kind of floor and the type of dirt to reactively adjust power. It's unclear whether the V12 will also be able to do this, but Dyson has said it's fitted with one of the company's excellent hperdymium motors, so it should be right up there with the likes of the V11.
And considering it's slotting in between the existing V11 and the V15 ranges, we're expecting there to be more than enough suction to tackle practically any job.
2. Swappable battery
Despite the lower suction power, the Dyson V12 Detect promises the same 60-minute fade-free runtime as the V15 Detect. And, like the V11 (in the US and Australia at least) and V15, you'll be able to buy an additional battery and swap it out if you want to extend the life of a single charge to get more cleaning done.
Whether this 60-minute fade-free promise is with motorized cleaning heads is also yet to be confirmed. Older V-series vacuums has lower battery life than their advertised number when used with motorized attachments like the High Torque cleaning head.
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3. Small dustbin
For those of us who've discovered the Dyson V11 Outsize, we're probably a little spoilt by the large sized bin. Sadly, that's not making its way to the V15 Detect or the V12 Detect Slim. In fact, the canister on the V12 is smaller than the 0.76L bin on the V15, although exact volume has yet to be revealed. On the other side of the spectrum, the Dyson Omni-Glide has a small 0.2L canister, and we're hoping the V12's bin isn't as small as that, but perhaps something in between.
4. Power button
One point of difference between the V15 Detect and the V12 Detect Slim that Dyson was quick to point out was a new power button (like the one on the new Omni-Glide) instead of the standard trigger.
When we reviewed the Dyson V7 and Dyson V8 handsticks, we did not while it's easy to keep the trigger pressed the entire time you want to run the machine, it can occasionally hurt the wrist. The use a power button instead of a trigger is most welcome in our books, and we wish this option was also available on the flagship V15 Detect.
5. New Laser Slim Fluffy tool
Yes, this brand-new innovation that had us all excited about the V15 Detect is available for the V12 Detect Slim. It's the standard cleaning tool that will ship with the appliance in the box, along with the new Hair Screw Tool that promises to clean up hair and fur of any length without tangling.
The Laser Slim Fluffy will illuminate solid particles (even some microscopic ones) to show you exactly where you need to clean. If you don't see bright green spots on your floor while the laser light is on, then you know you've got a spotless home.
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If you're still looking to buy PS5 you're certainly not alone, and now that Sony has announced that stock may be slow until 2022 (via Bloomberg) things are showing no sign of easing up. Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki reported this likely continuation of PS5 restock frustrations in a Sony briefing, saying "I don't think demand is calming down this year and even if we secure a lot more devices and produce many more units of the PlayStation 5 next year, our supply wouldn't be able to catch up with demand."
If you do spot an opportunity to buy PS5, then, it's going to be a rare one. We've seen PS5 stock drops from Target, GameStop, Best Buy and Walmart in the last week, so if you're still wondering where to buy PS5 those retailers are likely going to be your best bet.
Over in the UK, Argos is said to have received a large shipment ready for retail in May, which means there may be more chances to buy PS5 across the pond over the next few weeks.
In Australia, the situation regarding PS5 stock is similarly dire, however, stock tends to arrive in small batches at Aussie retailers every few weeks, so it's worth keeping an eye on this page for when that happens.
PS5 restocks are still incredibly rare which is why we're showing you exactly where to buy the new console in both the US and UK. Keep this page bookmarked, because we'll be bringing you all the latest updates as soon as they come in, and stay in touch with the retailers below - you never know when you'll land on more stock.
PS5:Check latest stock updates at Amazon Amazon is an excellent place to buy PS5 when stock does arrive - with fast, free shipping and a storefront that many can easily navigate quickly. It's worth noting, however, that when Amazon doesn't have any stock on its shelves directly, it will point you towards third party sellers who are inflating those prices considerably. It's not worth picking up one of these consoles as we're seeing more and more PS5 restocks at the correct MSRP.
PS5:Check for stock updates at Best Buy We were previously seeing this Best Buy PS5 stock spring back to life with a few refreshes, and was live for a few minutes over the weekend but now appears to be sold out (though it's worth checking regularly). We'd keep an eye here, though, as more stock flashes may appear in the future.
Where to buy PS5 Digital Edition: quick links
So far we've seen the PS5 Digital Edition selling out faster in the US, which is to be expected as it's the cheaper console and sold extremely quickly over the pre-order period. We're bringing you all the latest information on where to buy PS5 Digital Edition just below, so keep checking those links.
PS5 DualSense controller:$69.96 at Amazon Amazon has the PS5 DualSense controller in stock for $69.96 right now - but we don't know how long this inventory will last as the day goes on so we'd place your order sooner rather than later.
PS5 Pulse 3D headset:$99.99 at Amazon It's been pretty difficult to buy the PS5 Pulse 3D headset so far, but Amazon has had a stock refresh on the official headphones. It is now out of stock, unfortunately - though we'd keep checking in for more updates and keep an eye on Best Buy for another chance as well.
PS5 DualSense charging station:$29.99 at Target Target currently has the PS5 DualSense charging station available for store pickup in a handful of locations right now (though we're currently seeing a lot out of stock messages). If there's not a store near you then it's also worth keeping an eye on Best Buy, which previously had stock available.
PS5 HD camera:$53.93 at Amazon If you're looking to use your PlayStation VR headset with your brand new PS5 you'll want to pick up the HD camera accessory straight away. Thankfully, Amazon is one of the few retailers with this particular peripheral in stock today.
Where to buy PS5: which US retailers will have stock?
Amazon Amazon has had PS5 stock spring up intermittently since pre-orders opened, but each time it flies off the shelves in a heartbeat. It's worth keeping an eye on Amazon though, as we expect it'll get more stock in the near future - plus you can grab fast, free delivery if you're a Prime member as well.
Best Buy Best Buy had a flash of new PS5 stock ahead of Black Friday, but has been quiet since then. Keep an eye out, however, because more units could arrive any time.
Newegg Newegg had a brief amount of PS5 stock on launch day but it quickly sold out. We're expecting more stock could become available in the next waves so stay tuned for more updates.
GameStop We've seen the chance to buy PS5 popping up a fair bit at Gamestop over the past few months, so it's worth keeping an eye on the retailer as new stock could land at any time. GameStop also offers bundles with all the accessories and games included (for their regular prices) to dissuade scalpers, and it's these bundles we usually see sticking in stock a little longer.
Walmart Walmart has seen a fair few PS5 restocks over the last month, however, things seem to have settled down now. Where previously we would have seen a new date for stock, the PS5 is now listed as out of stock.
StockX If you're really struggling to buy PS5, there is another option. StockX is a marketplace retailer that allows sellers to post an asking price, buyers to post a buying price and an immediate transaction when both requests match. Prices are, obviously, a little higher here, but unlike eBay StockX ships all products to its warehouse for inspection before sending them on to you. We'd recommend waiting this first wave of stock out a little longer, but if you're desperate there's plenty of stock making it a reliable option today.
Where to buy PS5 in the UK
Check the quick links below to find out where to buy PS5 in the UK today. With rumors circulating of a massive wave of PS5 stock hitting the country today, it's all to play for.
PS5 DualSense controller:£59 at Amazon Grab the PS5 DualSense controller for £59 at Amazon - that's a whole 99p cheaper than other retailers. Generally, though, Amazon has had a good supply of PS5 controllers over the course of the last few months so we expect stock to be fairly reliable here today.
PS5 HD camera:£48.93 at Amazon The PS5 HD camera is currently in stock at Amazon for £48.93. If you're going to be using those onboard streaming options or pairing your PlayStation VR with your new console, then, this is a must-buy.
PS5 Pulse 3D headset:£89.99 at Argos Argos has the Pulse 3D headset available for both collection and delivery. Stock of the headset has been dwindling at UK retailers so act fast if you want to get your hands on one.
PS5 DualSense charging station:£24.99 at Argos If you picked up an extra controller with your new console, this DualSense charging station is a great way to keep your gamepads topped up. It's out of stock at a lot of UK retailers right now but you can still pick one up at Argos.
Where can you buy PS5 in the UK today?
Amazon When more PS5 stock drops, it will likely do so at Amazon, which means you'll want to be one of the first in line when it does. As a massive online retailer, Amazon may well have more stock to play with so we'll keep this link here in case more consoles go live soon.
Very Very has also offered the chance to buy PS5, though stock on the individual console shifted within seconds. We've seen inventory sticking around a lot longer when paired with full-priced accessories, however, and Very regularly refreshed its stock over the Xbox launch day and console pre-order period. Definitely keep checking in with this one then.
Currys Between early glitches allowing some to purchase the PS5 early, site crashes, and a delay in their promised launch times, the retailer has now conceded and stated that no more consoles will be available. We'd keep checking back, however.
Game Game was another retailer plagued by site issues when first launching its launch PS5 stock. We've seen queues come and go, early stock fly off the shelves, crashing pages and the spinning wheel of death. The consoles are currently out of stock.
When more PS5 stock drops, it will likely do so at Amazon, which means you'll want to be one of the first in line when it does. As a massive online retailer, Amazon may well have more stock to play with so we'll keep this link here in case more consoles go live soon.
Like most Aussie retailers, The Gamesmen is experiencing a drought of sorts when it comes to PS5 stock. That said, we will absolutely keep you informed as soon as stock of Sony's latest powerhouse console becomes available.
While Target does not currently have PlayStation 5 stock on hand, the retailer does note on its website that it expects more stock soon, and to "Please check this page for release timing updates." It's also worth noting that the retailer will only be selling PS5 stock on its website, and will not be available for in-store purchase.
While EB Games was one of the first retailers to sell out, they also offered 2021 pre-orders of the console for quite a while, but even those appear to be currently out of stock. Yet again, this doesn't mean there won't be any more chances today to score a PS5, so keep checking in with them to try your chances.
JB Hi-Fi Australia – one of the country's largest tech retail outlets – is in the same boat as many, with the PS5 currently out of stock. With that said, stock seems to fluctuate regularly, so keep checking in to see if you can score a console.
As with most places, even Sony itself is out of stock currently. It's just as good an option as other retailers in terms of price (full RRP) and free shipping, but you'll need to keep checking back in for when they get more stock.
It's not easy to buy PS5 today, so you'll find answers to some of the top questions many shoppers have right now just below.
How to buy PS5: top tips
1. Find your retailers The list above will keep you on top of all the latest PS5 stock updates as soon as they come in, but you should keep checking frequently as you never know when more stock will land and you might get lucky.
2. Prepare your wallet You're likely already steeled against the PS5 price, but you'll want to make sure your retailers know that. Prepare your card and shipping details in a separate page or store them with your retailers of choice for a faster checkout.
3. Sign in You may already have an account with your favorite retailers, but be sure to sign in ahead of stock. This will steal valuable seconds from your order at checkout and you'll need all the time you can get to buy PS5 today. Plus, you can often save your checkout details with your login (if you're comfortable doing this) and track your order a little easier. We'd recommend making accounts for each retailer offering PS5 stock today as well.
4. Find the product page You don't want to be left navigating the virtual aisles when the chance to buy PS5 does arrive. We'll be linking straight out to product pages here when stock does land, but if you're going it alone be sure to have the relevant pages queued up for your search.
5. Don't give up There's likely to be more chances to buy a PS5 in the near future, though you'll need to be quick. If you come up unlucky, however, keep refreshing the retailer's page - we've seen stock return for quickfire refreshes in a matter of minutes in the past so you don't want to give up at the first hurdle.
When will you be able to buy PS5?
The PS5 is currently out of stock at most retailers but PS5 restocks have been popping up over the last few weeks, with the Sony Direct queue and Target offering more chances to buy PS5 in the US and over in the UK rumors are spinning of a massive PS5 restock hitting over January.
We'll keep you update when and where you can get your hands on PS5 stock as soon as it becomes available.
Will there be more chances to buy PS5?
If you've missed out on PS5 stock until now, don't panic. It's likely retailers will offer up more chances to buy PS5 in the near future. These opportunities will all be equally competitive, however, so you'll want to stay tuned for the latest updates right here.
Should you buy PS5 today?
With stock looking low and delivery dates being pushed back, it's worth wondering if you need to buy PS5 today. In general, we would say that the earlier you can get your hands on Sony's next-generation console the better. We don't know what stock is going to look like for the next few months so the sooner your delivery date (however delayed that might be from today) the better.
However, if you're after bundle deals and can hold off, you might want to think about buying PS5 when stock settles down further into the new year.
What is the PS5 price?
The PS5 price is $499 (£449 / AU$749.95). That puts it at the same price point as the Xbox Series X, but that shouldn't come as a surprise to many, seeing as it's difficult to imagine the PS5 price exceeding $500 when it's up against the affordable spread put out by Microsoft.
However, the cheaper PS5 Digital Edition price is $399.99 (£359.99 / AU$599.95), which does flag some concerns considering the Xbox Series S's $299 price tag. However, the PS5 Digital Edition will run the same specs as the fully-fledged console, further cementing its position in the market as a high value for money option.
That means bargain hunters can still experience everything the PS5 has to offer while foregoing the opportunity to play physical PS4 and PS5 games or save cash by buying in the second-hand market. It's an excellent proposition that will certainly capture those going for sheer value for money at launch.
Should you buy PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition?
You can buy one of two version of the PS5 today - the standard disk version, or the Digital Edition. The former allows you to play your physical PS4 and PS5 games, however you can still access your downloaded PS4 titles on the Digital Edition as well.
The cheaper £359 PS5 Digital Edition doesn't have a disk drive, but still runs the same specs as the full fat console. That means you can buy PS5 for less today and you'll still be running the latest tech from Sony.
However, there's only 825GB in this SSD and that's going to fill up quickly, provided you don't grab an external HDD for your PS4 games. If you've got a substantial physical collection already then it might be worth upgrading to the main console.
That said, it's difficult to buy PS5 either way right now, with launch seeing an incredibly limited number of consoles hitting the shelves. While we wouldn't necessarily advise settling for the console you can get (there's going to be more chances to buy PS5 in the future, and it's a lot of cash to be taking second best with), if you're set on buying PS5 today you might have to take what you find.
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