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Xiaomi Mi: Notebook Air 13" (8GB/256GB/GF940MX) $984, Notebook Air 12.5" (4GB/128GB) $718, IV Hybrid Earphones $21 @ AliExpress

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Mi Notebook Air are on sale at AliExpress. Great specifications for price (as compared here)(mi.com) so well worth the look if you're on the market.

They are also dropping the price for the Mi IV Hybrid Earphones as part of this sale. I personally use these daily and am very happy.

Prices are now live - one day only.

Mi Notebook Air 13" - US$739.99/AU$984(aliexpress.com)
Mi Notebook Air 12.5" - US$539.99/AU$718(aliexpress.com)

Mi IV Hybrid Earphones - US$16.50/AU$21(aliexpress.com)

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  • Fuzzyduck on 09/02/2017 - 08:59

    Maybe in AUD$ or indicate that this is in US$

    • PR0r on 09/02/2017 - 09:07

      AUD. :)

      • Fuzzyduck on 09/02/2017 - 09:13

        ..nevermind

      • phxsun on 09/02/2017 - 09:41

        Just gotta update the thread title and content to reflect the true AUD price. Still showing as $984AUD

        • PR0r on 09/02/2017 - 11:30

          I've mentioned the prices aren't live until later this afternoon.

  • turk182 on 09/02/2017 - 08:59

    Operating system: Runs Windows 10 ( Just Original windows 10 home system,Only Chinese language )

    • Wizs on 09/02/2017 - 09:18
      -1

      You realize you can change the language setting right?

      • Cronium on 09/02/2017 - 09:48
        +1

        You actually can't. This is a Single Language version of Windows 10, which means there are no options to change display language. Your CD Key is also only valid for activation when using the original language. There are several esoteric workarounds, which require a (large) amount of technical skill, but in most cases you will need to reinstall Windows 10 and buy a new license.

        Please note this also comes with two straight prongs, American style with no earth. You can replace the power pack with something that supports USB-PD. Charging is very fast, approximately 1.5 hours for 9 hours of video etc.

    • vchung916 on 09/02/2017 - 09:18

      I think it's easy to change the language from Chinese to English in Windows 10, isn't it?

      • bchliu on 09/02/2017 - 09:22

        its a 10 minute process. however, the most troublesome thing is that most people on OzB don't know a single word of Chinese to get by. Simplified Chinese makes it worse for me..

    • Obake on 09/02/2017 - 09:37

      Has anyone actaully done this? I've been reading, and youtubeing and they say you can change the language, but a lot or some of the menus and system settings are still in chinese (or whatever original language)

      • unco on 09/02/2017 - 09:42
        +1

        The reviews I've seen say that it comes with Windows 10 Chinese Version and if you want to change to English, you have to install your own version.

        I'm keen to find out if anyone has first hand experience here.

        • KOBH on 09/02/2017 - 11:36

          Windows 10 Chinese Version

          That's a deal breaker.

      • Fiximol on 09/02/2017 - 09:45
        +1

        I am fairly certain this is accurate. The windows licence is actually specific to Chinese language only(en.miui.com). As in, if you attempted a fresh install and choose any language other than simplified Chinese it will not work.

        This is echoed in the product pages of other sellers such as gearbest(gearbest.com), which states: "Xiaomi Air 13 has Windows 10 Home Chinese Version. If you purchase Xiaomi Air 13 pre-installed with Windows 10 Home Chinese version, you should pay attention on when you change the language, some things will still be shown in Chinese. "

        • Asx10000 on 09/02/2017 - 09:47

          Maybe the best thing to do is to buy a license of OEM WIN10 for $20.

        • unco on 09/02/2017 - 10:04
          +1

          @coolbbb888:
          https://youtu.be/arFhocAE3wY?t=8m25s
          This review says he was able to convert it to English by using the Windows Creation Media Tool.
          I don't know how this works but I'll start researching.

      • garage sale on 09/02/2017 - 10:52

        Besides language it's also regionalisation. Might have to buy a $25 windows pro key.

  • Wizs on 09/02/2017 - 09:17
    +1

    I own one. It's brilliant. Regretted bought a lenovo carbon x1 before that. It looks like and feels like a Mac Air but in Windows.

    • bchliu on 09/02/2017 - 09:21
      -1

      You can always get a Mac and bootcamp default it to Windows

      • liquornoodlescabbage on 09/02/2017 - 09:24

        But performance…

        • d3ft on 09/02/2017 - 09:38

          And a screen resolution from 2008…

      • SnowDragon on 09/02/2017 - 09:42
        +3

        And spend $900 more for an OS, sure(i.imgur.com)

        I personally don't have a problem with them, but their price gouging is crazy.

        An extra power adapter for $129?(apple.com)

        • bchliu on 09/02/2017 - 15:43

          Holy cow! I didnt realise they went up so much recently. Still thinking under $1400 for the base model.

      • Wizs on 09/02/2017 - 13:30

        what's the point of paying $500 more and getting lower spec?

        • bchliu on 09/02/2017 - 15:44

          Arguable whether the i5 in the Air is "lower spec" than the M3 in this example.

        • Wizs on 09/02/2017 - 16:10
          +1

          @bchliu: The $1500 mac air has 128GB, i5 1.6GHZ(2.7 in turbo mode), integrated GPU,

          The $1000 mi book has 256 GB, i5 2.7ghz, dedicated GPU

        • bchliu on 09/02/2017 - 17:13

          @Wizs: You should be comparing like for like. The "Air" should be compared to the 12.5" "Air" model with the M3 and the 13" with the i5 is more comparable to the Macbook Pro. You can tell from the styling that they were "Borrowed" or "Stolen" from those particular models. Yes, I agree the price differences are there.

        • Wizs on 09/02/2017 - 20:09
          +1

          @bchliu:

          why? im saying the 1000 dollar mi book is better speced than the 1500 mac air(500 less expensive). the 12.5 inch version is further 300 cheaper

    • Jmally25 on 09/02/2017 - 10:06
      +1

      What is the deal with the power adaptor? Do you just have to use a travel plug converter or can you swap the power leads out like on HP/Toshiba's? Thanks

      Edit - Think I found my answer from @Cronium above. Do we know what prong adapter is needed?

  • ispace on 09/02/2017 - 09:38
    +3

    13" model showing as AU $1,230.24

    Edit - never mind, just saw prices not live until this afternoon

    • reubenb87 on 09/02/2017 - 09:48

      Obviously the ones listed are for gen 1…

      • kudoz on 09/02/2017 - 09:53

        Of course, just putting it out there that there's a refresh coming up soon… Would have thought the OP might have mentioned that being a possible reason for the sale / price… but it wasn't.

        • inamberclad on 09/02/2017 - 15:41
          +2

          journalism gone out the window, that article is something i expect to read from smh. void of detail
          i.e.
          title: xiaomi notebook 2 details revealed
          body: According to the report, production of the second-generation Mi Notebook Air is going to start later this year in April… Technical specifications of the Mi Notebook Air 2 haven’t been revealed at this point in time but we can reasonably expect…

          …wot?! :/

        • kudoz on 10/02/2017 - 09:54

          @justin_tsoi: definitely badly written… and no evidence of updating the article either - could have sworn it originally said "According to the report, production of the second-generation Mi Notebook Air is currently underway"… but now says April…

  • Grok on 09/02/2017 - 09:45

    Nah, support would be a worry.

  • SnowDragon on 09/02/2017 - 09:45
    +6

    Don't forget CashRewards for 7% cashback.

  • Fuzzyduck on 09/02/2017 - 10:04

    Charging via USB-C?

    • futaris on 09/02/2017 - 10:29
      +1

      Yes. USB-C PD as mentioned above

  • ictsol on 09/02/2017 - 10:12

    The 13.3 inch link seems to be for a different spec model than mentioned in the title and specification link: "Original Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air Intel Core i5-6200U CPU 8GB DDR4 RAM Intel GPU 13.3inch display Laptop Windows 10 SATA SSD".

    So no nvme SSD or nvidia GPU?

    Edit: Just realised that the 13.3" link in the description points to the Intel gpu version where as the other links point to the nvidia gpu version.

    • ictsol on 09/02/2017 - 10:37

      Just went through the website on a PC instead looking at the mobile version and noticed that the title and description for the 13.3" model on the site is wrong. You will have to scroll down further and you will notice that the 13.3" model seems to come with DDR4, nvme SSD and nvidia GPU as mentioned by the original poster.

  • Fuzzyduck on 09/02/2017 - 10:20
    +3

    Great detailed review here

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Mi-Air-13-3-inch-Noteboo…

  • goober on 09/02/2017 - 11:00

    I'm interested to buy as the ASUS I bought was faulty on delivery. Any one has warranty issues yet?

  • inamberclad on 09/02/2017 - 15:37

    what time does the sale start?

    • PR0r on 09/02/2017 - 19:33

      It's live now

  • lostn on 09/02/2017 - 21:44

    What version Windows, PRo or Home?

    Does't seem all that cheap to be honest. $984 for 6200u. Lenovo have had better deals than that.

  • Obake on 10/02/2017 - 07:59

    I'm keen to get one to play with but the only thing holding me back is how it tapers at the front (like a macbook air but not as extreme). I hate that look and prefer the macbook pro style where it's the same thickness on all sides.

  • Jmally25 on 10/02/2017 - 14:45

    Has anyone else bothered with this? I'm trying but it's been difficult. Visa have them as a high risk so I had to call my bank to get it to go though. Now AliExpress are saying I'm the risk and they want me to provide driver's license, credit card and bank statement! If it went through Visa's secure portal which it looked liked it did they shouldn't even be able to see this information!

    I've sent them as little info as I could with the note of if this isn't enough cancel my order. A laptop is not worth having my identity stolen!

    • Jmally25 on 11/02/2017 - 11:53

      Read the email again. It says that my order has been cancelled and after they can verify my identify I can reorder. This means no deal, no laptop. Never going bother with AliExpress again!

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