At Mobile World Congress 2016, Huawei launched the HUAWEI MateBook, a 2-in-1 device for business users and entertainment. Starting at $699/€799, the MateBook features a 6th Generation Intel Core m-series processor to handle business demands in a thin and lightweight fanless design.The device is made of an aluminum unibody and weigh just 640g.

Built to operate on Windows 10, the MateBook also delivers productivity tools and features offered by Microsoft, including its latest browser, Microsoft Edge and the Cortana digital personal assistant.

The MateBook keyboard case is made of soft PU leather and the device's keyboard features a 1.5mm keystroke and a chiclet keycap design, which allows for larger key surfaces to minimize typing errors. A built-in touchpad uses multi-touch technology that supports precise finger movements.

The MateBook's 12-inch IPS multi-touch screen is further enhanced by an ultra-narrow frame and a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent. The screen boasts a resolution of 2160x1440 and a 160-degree wide angle. The color gamut reaches an 85 percent.

Its 33.7Wh Lithium battery provides enough power for nine hours of work, nine consecutive hours of Internet use and 29 hours of music playback. The device also features Huawei's power-saving technology. The MateBook's battery can attain a full charge in just two-and-a-half hours. When there is not enough time for a full charge, the device can power up to 60 percent battery strength in just one hour.

The device offers up to 8GB of LPDDR3 memory and a solid-state hard drive with capacity up to 512GB.

When only a hand-written note will do, the accompanying MatePen stylus offers 2,048 levels of sensitivity. For advanced business functions, MatePen supports graphics and mathematic functions, and can be used as a laser pointer for delivering presentations.

The MateBook provides security while maintaining quick access through the fingerprint recognition feature that supports 360-degree sensitive identification for fewer authentication failures. Huawei says that it takes only one touch to unlock the MateBook's screen.

Additionally, the MateBook features a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot for users to stay connected when a traditional Internet connection is not available. Other features include a data transfer capability that allows drag-and-drop document transfer to and from Android smartphones.

The MateBook will be available in Asia, Europe and North America in the coming months and will be available in two colors: grey and golden.

MateBook pricing:

Huawei Matebook specs

• Product Type:HZ-W09/HZ-W19/HZ-W29
• Color: Gold, Silver
• Size:
  • 278.8mm194.1mm*6.9mm
  • Weigh: about 640g
• Display: 12-inch 2160 x 1440 IPS TFT LCD
• CPU: 6th Gen Intel Core m processor, dual core up to 3.1GHz
• Operation System: Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Pro
• Memory: RAM：4GB/8GB LPDDR3
• Storage SSD: 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Network: Wi-Fi: 2.4/5 GHz
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, Bluetooth 4.1
• Sensors: Ambient light sensor, fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor
• Camera: 5 MP, fixed focus
• MIC: Dual digital MIC
• Speaker: Dual speakers
• Ports:
  • Headset jack*1
  • USB3.1 type C jack*1
  • Keyboard smart cover connector*1
• Battery: Type：33.7Wh（4430mAh@7.6V）
• Power adapter: 12V/2A USB-C power adapter；USB-C power port