Excellent video, thank you. I ordered this and while waiting for delivery now, was getting second thoughts but you calmed my mind! Also an Apple user completely caught up in the ecosystem.
This was the video I was looking for. Thank you for the review, minus the cringey background music, flashy animations, and rgb lights. This was very concise and informative.
Much appreciate the review. I love how you presented it from a perspective of using it extensively. I have experienced writing on a number of Samsung and Apple devices of my friends, but the feel is still isn't very...paperlike even with the matte films installed on the screens, which made me still go for a trusty notebook and pen. The Papermatte display alone made it a no-brainer for me as I am planning to use a tablet solely for creative writing, note taking, making storyboards, and maybe some bit of work when I am away from my computer of possible. Seems like this ticks all the boxes, and for bank stuff, navigation, gaming and everything else, there's my phone and PC for those. Thought I'd give this one a spin and ordered today.😊
@@TechnickrGlobal Hi! I have received my unit a few days ago and I had a blast checking the features and giving it a test run. The tablet has some heft to it which I appreciate - not too light, not too heavy, and just enough screen estate for comfy reading, writing, and occasional gaming. It's handy and comfy to use, and I can check work stuff when I am away from my PC which is a big help, e.g. when I am cooking lunch at the kitchen and I am awaiting some emails and correspondences. Screen was glare-averse and it was pleasant to the eyes (no reflections!). It was a fingerprint magnet as I have hands that are always drenched in moisturiser, but nothing the included microfibre cloth couldn't handle. The Papermatte display rocks, and is smooth to touch. The M-pencil gen 3 included in the pack glides on it, very much like writing on a smooth, glossy notebook paper with a gel-ink pen, or writing on a whiteboard using a felt tip marker with a bit of resistance. I appreciate that it somehow is emulating that feel, although some may argue that it is not similar to writing on the Remarkable, but I still like the experience and will continue using it for my notes and creative writing. The M-Pencil Gen 3 and the accompanying keyboard/folio works great, no lags whatsoever and was pleasing to work with. No hiccups on the pencil, there's palm rejection and connects to the pad with a strong magnet, although I need to take care not to flick it away with too much force lol. The keyboard is small and thin enough to blend into the folio, but has a good feedback tactile-wise, and it does not feel flimsy like the more affordable Bluetooth keyboards for tablets that I have tried. The NearLink tech also is great as there was no lag in my experience with Goodnotes, GoPaint and the Microsoft apps. Power-wise, I still haven't charged it since 3 days ago and I'm still at 60% battery charge, which is nice as I usually use it casually with Goodnotes, Microsoft 365, GDrive, GoPaint (the out-of-the-box free app for painting), and checking emails. I have updated it to the latest Harmony OS 4.2.iforgottherest after it prompted me, and I think they have nice optimisations under the hood to make the most out of its charge juice. I tried a few games on it (as my phone is of low storage), and I appreciate the 256GB capacity. Installed Grand Summoners, Last Cloudia, Wizardry Variants Daphne, and Honkai Star Rail. These run smoothly, and I can do landscape mode for the first 2 games albeit still on portrait mode, which I prefer - smaller screen but larger than my phone screen. Wizardry looks like it could do with some anti-aliasing, but I think it is just optimised for phones, and Star Rail looked glorious. Finally, MicroG allows me to connect to some Google Services reliant-apps like in-app purchases and Google Drive sync, and it runs without issue. I had premium on Goodnotes and the installation on the tablet recognised that. Aurora Store (sideloaded from APK) made it easier for me to find apps compared to Huawei App Gallery, and I think I am good with the way how apps are installed here, albeit with the extra steps initially. Overall, for my use-case, it is a great buy, and will continue to test things out in the coming weeks.
Thank you for this great review! Makes me not regret my decision on getting the MatePad. My concern is, I still can’t transfer photos and videos from iPhone to the tablet. May I ask how did you get transfer data from iPhone to the tablet (if you did). Thank you!
Hi, I am looking for a tablet around this price range. Right now, this pad, the Honor Pad 9, and the Lenovo P11 Gen 2 are all around the same price. Would you be able to recommend between these 3 as to which one is the best bang for your buck? My only real secondary requirement is that it has a keyboard. If it has a good pen, it is a plus but not 100% necessary.
I have sum questions 1.about take nots are you can converting handwritte by huawaei pencil to text easily and are there many font to change between them ? 2.are really you can't Split screen with sum apps like TH-cam ?
@@TechnickrGlobal You can go to the notes programs and see the letter T. Try writing and converting it to text. The best program for this is Notability, but I think it is available in Apple only so you can see if there similarprogram. cause in notability you can change the font type. I don’t know if Huawei programs have this . Secondly, to try splitting the screen, open the previously opened applications screen. Then you will see a sign above each application for splitting the screen. I don’t know if it is allowed for TH-cam.
@@AbdullahMohammed-im6kk Huawei does not offer a conversion from handwritten text in to text - only a "freescript" function, which you can use only in small form-elements or for correcting typed text faster. All other Apps are App-related, not depending on Huawei. TH-cam can be used in Split Screen, as any other app - it does not depend on where from it is.
1- For example One note. Additionally What is the difference with ipad one note and huawei one note. 2. Can I use pen for translation any senteces? 3. How to use whatsapp. 4. Can I use youtube and how? ......What are the similar applications on Huawei to the ones you use on iPad?
@@selimk.4978 Ok, i'll do a video until tomorrow evening. OneNote is the same. It's not iPads or Huawei's OneNone. MS offers Apps for iOS and Android. You can Use TH-cam of course. Just same app as on iOS. Availiabe in the Aurora Store - as i have mentioned in the video. Procreate isn't availiable. Apple Notes also, of course. How do you translate with the pen on iOS? What are the similar applications on Huawei to the ones you use on iPad? This is a question for Android vs. Apple, not Huawei vs. iPad - tell me what Apps you need, so i can show you if they are availiable.
Excellent review
Excellent video, thank you. I ordered this and while waiting for delivery now, was getting second thoughts but you calmed my mind! Also an Apple user completely caught up in the ecosystem.
Thank you for this detailed review!!
Answered a lot of my questions regarding the matepad! On my way to get one now
This was the video I was looking for.
Thank you for the review, minus the cringey background music, flashy animations, and rgb lights.
This was very concise and informative.
Much appreciate the review.
I love how you presented it from a perspective of using it extensively. I have experienced writing on a number of Samsung and Apple devices of my friends, but the feel is still isn't very...paperlike even with the matte films installed on the screens, which made me still go for a trusty notebook and pen. The Papermatte display alone made it a no-brainer for me as I am planning to use a tablet solely for creative writing, note taking, making storyboards, and maybe some bit of work when I am away from my computer of possible.
Seems like this ticks all the boxes, and for bank stuff, navigation, gaming and everything else, there's my phone and PC for those.
Thought I'd give this one a spin and ordered today.😊
Please tell us later whether the tablet has delivered everything you expected from it. I would be really interested to hear that.
@@TechnickrGlobal Hi! I have received my unit a few days ago and I had a blast checking the features and giving it a test run.
The tablet has some heft to it which I appreciate - not too light, not too heavy, and just enough screen estate for comfy reading, writing, and occasional gaming. It's handy and comfy to use, and I can check work stuff when I am away from my PC which is a big help, e.g. when I am cooking lunch at the kitchen and I am awaiting some emails and correspondences.
Screen was glare-averse and it was pleasant to the eyes (no reflections!). It was a fingerprint magnet as I have hands that are always drenched in moisturiser, but nothing the included microfibre cloth couldn't handle. The Papermatte display rocks, and is smooth to touch. The M-pencil gen 3 included in the pack glides on it, very much like writing on a smooth, glossy notebook paper with a gel-ink pen, or writing on a whiteboard using a felt tip marker with a bit of resistance. I appreciate that it somehow is emulating that feel, although some may argue that it is not similar to writing on the Remarkable, but I still like the experience and will continue using it for my notes and creative writing.
The M-Pencil Gen 3 and the accompanying keyboard/folio works great, no lags whatsoever and was pleasing to work with. No hiccups on the pencil, there's palm rejection and connects to the pad with a strong magnet, although I need to take care not to flick it away with too much force lol. The keyboard is small and thin enough to blend into the folio, but has a good feedback tactile-wise, and it does not feel flimsy like the more affordable Bluetooth keyboards for tablets that I have tried. The NearLink tech also is great as there was no lag in my experience with Goodnotes, GoPaint and the Microsoft apps.
Power-wise, I still haven't charged it since 3 days ago and I'm still at 60% battery charge, which is nice as I usually use it casually with Goodnotes, Microsoft 365, GDrive, GoPaint (the out-of-the-box free app for painting), and checking emails. I have updated it to the latest Harmony OS 4.2.iforgottherest after it prompted me, and I think they have nice optimisations under the hood to make the most out of its charge juice.
I tried a few games on it (as my phone is of low storage), and I appreciate the 256GB capacity. Installed Grand Summoners, Last Cloudia, Wizardry Variants Daphne, and Honkai Star Rail. These run smoothly, and I can do landscape mode for the first 2 games albeit still on portrait mode, which I prefer - smaller screen but larger than my phone screen. Wizardry looks like it could do with some anti-aliasing, but I think it is just optimised for phones, and Star Rail looked glorious.
Finally, MicroG allows me to connect to some Google Services reliant-apps like in-app purchases and Google Drive sync, and it runs without issue. I had premium on Goodnotes and the installation on the tablet recognised that. Aurora Store (sideloaded from APK) made it easier for me to find apps compared to Huawei App Gallery, and I think I am good with the way how apps are installed here, albeit with the extra steps initially.
Overall, for my use-case, it is a great buy, and will continue to test things out in the coming weeks.
Thank you for this great review! Makes me not regret my decision on getting the MatePad. My concern is, I still can’t transfer photos and videos from iPhone to the tablet. May I ask how did you get transfer data from iPhone to the tablet (if you did). Thank you!
this is what ive been looking for.hey Huawei, send him the 12x
Great. I wonder how this tablet performs if I use live Video conferencing, zoom camera, during my slides presentation to students.
Hi, I am looking for a tablet around this price range. Right now, this pad, the Honor Pad 9, and the Lenovo P11 Gen 2 are all around the same price.
Would you be able to recommend between these 3 as to which one is the best bang for your buck?
My only real secondary requirement is that it has a keyboard. If it has a good pen, it is a plus but not 100% necessary.
i can't say anything about the other two, you mentioned.
What about note taking experience with pencil 3 and the huawei note app ?
Did you have watched the video before asking?
I have sum questions
1.about take nots are you can converting handwritte by huawaei pencil to text easily and are there many font to change between them ?
2.are really you can't Split screen with sum apps like TH-cam ?
Hi, sorry but i haven't used any of both functions so far, so i can't tell you. If you tell me how to try, may i'll show you.
@@TechnickrGlobal You can go to the notes programs and see the letter T. Try writing and converting it to text. The best program for this is Notability, but I think it is available in Apple only so you can see if there similarprogram. cause in notability you can change the font type. I don’t know if Huawei programs have this . Secondly, to try splitting the screen, open the previously opened applications screen. Then you will see a sign above each application for splitting the screen. I don’t know if it is allowed for TH-cam.
@@AbdullahMohammed-im6kk Additional Apps are Apps, which are not related to the device you are using.
@@AbdullahMohammed-im6kk Huawei does not offer a conversion from handwritten text in to text - only a "freescript" function, which you can use only in small form-elements or for correcting typed text faster. All other Apps are App-related, not depending on Huawei.
TH-cam can be used in Split Screen, as any other app - it does not depend on where from it is.
Do you recommend Huawei 11.5 s paper edition or xiaomi pad 6 or Lenovo p12
All of them look awsome and i need it for study but i am hesitate
@@mohamedabdelrehem7698 i dont have experience with any of the others.
Can use with other stylus??
Non Nearlink compatible: no. Other Nearlink compatibles i havent tested.
Uygulama deneyimlerini amlatmanı isreiz We would like you to share your experience with the app.
Which App do you mean with "the app"?
1- For example One note. Additionally What is the difference with ipad one note and huawei one note. 2. Can I use pen for translation any senteces? 3. How to use whatsapp. 4. Can I use youtube and how? ......What are the similar applications on Huawei to the ones you use on iPad?
@@selimk.4978 Ok, i'll do a video until tomorrow evening.
OneNote is the same. It's not iPads or Huawei's OneNone. MS offers Apps for iOS and Android.
You can Use TH-cam of course. Just same app as on iOS. Availiabe in the Aurora Store - as i have mentioned in the video.
Procreate isn't availiable. Apple Notes also, of course.
How do you translate with the pen on iOS?
What are the similar applications on Huawei to the ones you use on iPad?
This is a question for Android vs. Apple, not Huawei vs. iPad - tell me what Apps you need, so i can show you if they are availiable.
@@TechnickrGlobal can use sketchup on Huawei?
No: www.sketchup.com/de/try-sketchup
Is this suitable for office word, notes taking, reading tons of pdf files and sketching?
I used exactly this scenario to explain the performance in the video. Word, notes, sketching, pdf 🤷🏻♂
@@TechnickrGlobal I'm right now using an Ipad. Is this MatePAD really can be ipad replacement for things above
@@harithhumam4372 what shall i show you?