Xiaomi has launched a fresh version of its Mi Notebook PC. The fresh version ships with 8th-gen Intel processors, an NVIDIA GPU, and a full-sized keyboard – complete with a hardcore quantity pad.
The fresh Mi Notebook has a 15.6-inch FHD display and is powered by Intel’s 8th-gen processors. Depending on the model, you either buy a Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The Core i5 version arrives in 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants. Irrespective of the model you purchase, you get 128GB of SSD storage paired with 1TB of HDD. You moreover get an NVIDIA GeForce MX110 2GB RAM graphics card.
The fresh processor provides a 40% increase in experience more than the 7th gen models and the GeForce MX110 should be great for image processing and handle online gaming. Xiaomi says users can add up to 32GB of storage for improved performance. The Mi Notebook has a double fan double ventilation design and style and has a 2+2 heat pipe layout to help with heat dissipation.
One of the other selling points of the new notebook is its dedicated numerical keypad what has dedicated navigation keys for the calculator, browser, and scroll lock. For connectivity, there are 2 x USB 3.0 ports on the left, an HDMI port, a3.5mm jack and an ethernet port. The right-hand side is home to an SD card slot, a single USB 2.0 port, and a DC port. Sadly, this is missing a USB-C port. There is moreover a energy LED light in-between the USB 2.0 port and DC port.
Xaiomi says the Mi Notebook has dual 3W speakers and Dolby Audio surround sound technology. It ships pre-installed with genuine Microsoft Office and Xiaomi’s own sync assistant.
The Mi Notebook starts at ?3999 (~$582) for the Core i5 4GB RAM +128GB + 1TB model and jumps to ?4499 (~$655) if you need an more 4GB of RAM. The Core i7 model with 8GB RAM and the similar storage configuration and graphics card is estimated at ?4999 (~$727). It is already in the world for pre-order ahead of its initial sale on August 28 and will come in white and black.