Showing posts with label Chuwi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chuwi. Show all posts

Friday, 7 April 2017

Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 has higher-res display, Apollo Lake, 6GB RAM


Chuwi introduced its first laptop, the Lapbook back in December 2016, and so far it was available in two screen sizes 14.1-inch (Apollo Lake) and 15.6-inch (Cherry Trial) with Full HD display and 4GB RAM. Want a smaller model?

The China based budget device maker is out with a new Lapbook model featuring 12.3-inch screen with higher-res display and more RAM called Chuwi Lapbook 12.3

The new Lapbook 12.3 offers 2736 x 1824 pixel display, which is same Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 and comes with 6GB RAM. However, it does retain the Intel Celeron 3450 quad-core Apollo Lake processor and 64GB eMMC storage. But, there's an additional M.2 slot inside, so that you can add a faster SSD storage.

It runs Windows 10 and includes a USB 3.0 port, microSD card slot, Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11ac.

Chuwi has not revealed the price yet, but considering the specs, it should cost around $250. The company plans to sell the Lapbook 12.3 later this month.

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Friday, 24 February 2017

Chuwi Hi13 13.5-inch 2-in-1 tablet up for pre-order for $350


The Chuwi Hi13 2-in-1 tablet is an affordable alternative to Microsoft's $1499 Surface Pro tablet. It was introduced last month, and now the tablet is up for pre-order from Gearbest and AliExpress for $350. The device will ship after March 19.

The Chuwi Hi13 features 13.5-inch display with 3000 x 2000 pixels screen resolution. It runs Windows 10 and is powered by quad-core Intel Celeron N3450 Apollo Lake processor with Intel HD Graphics 500, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.


Other features include 5MP/2MP cameras, audio jack, microSD card slot, fast charging, USB Type-C port, micro HDMI port, microUSB port, WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth. It is a fueled by a beefy 10000mAh battery, that promises seven hours of heavy usage.

Just like other 2-in-1 tablets, the Chuwi Hi13 comes with a detachable keyboard, that allows the tablet to be used as laptop. It also has support for Stylus pen. Both are optional accessories and have to be purchased separately.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Chuwi Hi13 is a 13-inch 2-in-1 tablet with Apollo Lake


China based budget tablet maker Chuwi has launched a new 2-in-1 tablet called Hi13, as an affordable alternative to Microsoft's Surface Pro. It is the successor of Hi12 and comes with a larger hi-res display and Apollo Lake processor, instead of Cherry Trail.

The Chuwi Hi13 2-in-1 tablet features 13.5-inch display with a resolution of 3000 x 2000 pixels, and is equipped with quad-core Intel Celeron N3450 Apollo Lake processor and Intel HD Graphics 500. It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

It runs Windows 10 and has microSD card slot, USB Type-C port, microUSB, micro HDMI input, WiFi and Bluetooth.

The 2-in-1 tablet also comes with a detachable keyboard, allowing you to use the tablet like a laptop. It also includes Stylus pen support for writing and drawing. The keyboard also includes two ports on either side.

Chuwi is yet to reveal the pricing and availability details of Hi13.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Chuwi LapBook 14.1 is a Windows 10 laptop with Apollo Lake for under $300


China based tablet maker Chuwi last month launched its first laptop called LapBook with 15.6-inch display. Now it has introduced a new smaller and more powerful model of the laptop with 14.1-inch screen and Apollo Lake processor.

The new Chuwi LapBook comes with 14.1-inch Full HD display with slim bezels and is powered by Intel's Apollo Lake based Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core processor with HD graphics. It features 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage and 2MP front camera.

Running on Windows 10, the laptop has a USB 2.0 host port, a USB 3.0 port, microSD card slot, HDMI port, , WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. It is backed by 9000mAh battery, which promises fours of video playback. The laptop weighs 1.3kg.

The Chuwi LapBook 14.1 will be available by end of this month for $300 or less. 

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Sunday, 27 November 2016

China tablet maker Chuwi forays into laptop, PC markets


China based Chuwi, best known for its well spec'd inexpensive dual-boot tablets and 2-in-1's, has now forayed into the PC market with the launch of its first laptop and mini desktop PC.

First up, the mini desktop PC is called Hibox Hero. It is powered by Intex Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail processor and includes 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage. It has USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and HDMI ports, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card slot and headphone jack.

There's also WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless connectivity. Similar to the tablet, Chuwi's Hibox Hero is a Windows 10 and Android 5.1 Lollipop dual-boot system. It also comes bundled with a 2.4GHz RF wireless air mouse remote control.


Chuwi's laptop is called Chuwi LapBook and runs Windows 10 OS, instead of dual OS system. It features 15.6-inch Full HD display and is powered by Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail processors with 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage.

It also includes 2MP webcam, full sized keyboard, a touchpad, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, HDMI out, 2 x USB Type-A ports, a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 ports, and a 10000mAh battery which should be good for six to seven hours. 

The Chuwi LapBook is priced at and affordable $190 (Rs. 13,000) and is available for purchase from Gearbest, while the Hibox Hero mini PC will hit the market soon.

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Thursday, 14 July 2016

Chuwi V10 Plus 10.1-inch 2-in-1 tablet dual boots Windows 10 and Remix OS


China based tablet make Chuwi has unveiled a new 10.8-inch 2-in-1 tablet dubbed V10 Plus that resembles Microsoft Surface 3. However in addition to Windows 10, the tablet can dual boot Remix OS 2.0 as well. It also comes with a keyboard cover.

The Chuwi V10 Plus is powered by an Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor and the 10.1-inch screen bears the resolution 1920 x 1280 pixels (same as Surface Pro 3). There's two model, one the dual OS version featuring 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, and the other model comes only pre-loaded with Remix OS and offers 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.

Both models feature USB 3.0 Type-C ports, 2MP front and rear camera and 8400mAh battery that promises six hours of battery life. The tablet also has an active digitized with pen support, but it is sold separately.

The Chuwi V10 Plus is expected to hit the market by end of July.

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Sunday, 10 January 2016

Chuwi Hi8 Pro, a 8-inch dual OS tablet with USB Type-C


China based tablet maker Chuwi's latest budget tablet offering is the 8-inch Hi8 Pro. The tablet comes with a USB Type-C connector and dual booting capabilities, allowing you to boot either Android or Windows.

The Chuwi Hi 8 Pro sports a 12-inch Full HD (1080p) IPS display with 16:10 aspect ratio and is powered by Intel Atom X5 Z8300 Cherry Trial processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be further increased via microSD card. The tablet comes with 2-megapixel camera, both on front and back. There is also HDMI port, and Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi wireless connectivity. It is fueled by a 4000mAh battery which should give one day of light usage. 

However, the main highlight of the tablet is the software. As mentioned, Hi 8 Pro comes with dual booting capabilities for Windows 10 and Android 5.1 Lollipop. The tablet also comes with an optional cover with Bluetooth keyboard for short productivity sessions.

Chuwi Hi 8 Pro is expected to go on sale later this month. Pricing is not yet known.

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Thursday, 31 December 2015

Chuwi Hi12 dual boot 12-inch tablet coming soon


China based tablet maker Chuwi has been making dual OS tablets capable of running Android and Windows for quite some time. The brand is working on a new tablet dubbed Chuwi Hi12 which will come with dual boot capabilities.

First Chuwi will release Hi12 with Windows 10, followed by a dual boot (Windows 10 + Android 5.1 Lollipop) model. The tablet will sport a 12-inch 2160 x 1440 display and powered by Intel's X5 Cherry Trail Z8300 processor (max clock speed 1.8GHz) paired with Intel's 8th gen graphic chip, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage further expandable via microSD card.

It will be equipped with 5-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front facing camera. It will be fueled by a massive 11,000mAh battery. The tablet has a USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and Micro USB 2.0 ports.

The Chuwi Hi12 will be available sometime in January 2016. It comes in Champagne Gold and Space Gray color.

Specification of Chuwi Hi12
  • Display: 12-inch 2160 x 1440 screen
  • CPU: Intel X5 Cherry Trail Z8300 (Max up to 1.84GHz)
  • GPU: 8th Generation Intel Graphics
  • RAM & ROM: 4GB + 64GB, microSD card slot (up to 128GB accepted)
  • Camera: 2MP Front Camera, 5MP Back Camera
  • USB: 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 and 1 x Micro USB 2.0
  • Battery: 11000mAh
  • Colors: Champagne Gold; Space Gray
  • Availability: January 2016
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Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Chuwi Vi8 Plus, a $100 Cherry Trail tablet with USB Type-C port

Chinese tablet maker Chuwi has outed the Vi8 Plus, a Windows 10 tablet with 8-inch display and Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor. It also includes an USB 3.0 Type-C port, which makes it the first Windows 10 tablet to come with this port.

The 8-inch IPS display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Inside there is a  1.84GHz Intel Atom Cherry Trail X5 Z8300 processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. It also comes with 2-megapixel front and rear camera. Other features include microSD card slot, micro HDMI port, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. The tablet is fueled by a 4000mAh battery. 

The Chuwi Vi8 Plus can now be purchased from from Banggood for $100 or from Geekbuying for $98. Considering the price and specs it has to offer, the tablet appears solid.

Sunday, 15 November 2015

Chuwi eBook, a 10.1" Android 4.4 & Windows 8 dual boot stylus tablet


Chinese tablet brand Chuwi has outed a 10-inch tablet called Chuwi eBook that has an active digitizer and comes with a digital pen. The brand says that the tablet can accept 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, allowing you to write or draw on the screen. In addition, it comes with dual boot functionality.

The Chuwi eBook's 10-inch screen has a 1280 x 800 pixels capacitive touchscreen IPS display. It comes with a HanWang ES4 pen which weighs 2.9grams and doesn't require battery. Inside there is an Intel Atom Z3736F Bay Trail processor paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It ships with Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat software.

The tablet is equipped with 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front facing camera. Other features include a HDMI port, micro USB port, headset jack, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and stereo speakers. USB OTG is also supported. A 8000mAh battery promises 5 hours of web browsing, 4 hours of video playback and 300 hours of standby time on a single charge.

The Chuwi eBook is available for purchase from Geekbuying for $170. 

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Sunday, 20 September 2015

Chuwi Hi10 tablet dual boots Windows 10 and Android 5.1 Lollipop

Chuwi, a China based OEM, has been making dual OS tablets capable of running Android and Windows. The company is back with yet another dual OS tablet offering, dubbed Chuwi Hi10. The tablet has been listed on Ali Express for $250. The tablet dual boots Android 5.1 Lollipop and Windows 10.

Chuwi Hi10 have a 10-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels0 IPS display and is powered by Intel Atom x5-8300 Cherry Trial processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage (up to 128GB supported). It is worth noting that 4GB RAM is not supported by Z8300, so it could be a Z8500 processor which supports over 2GB RAM.

The Chuwi Hi10 has 2-megapixel front and rear camera, HDMI Out port, two full-sized USB ports, micro USB port for charging and supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. It is fueled by 8000mAh battery. There is also a keyboard dock, but it is not known whether it comes bundled with the tablet or is an optional accessory.

The Chuwi Hi10 tablet will be released on November 15, but you can order it now.

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