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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15.6" (i5-8250u, MX150, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $835.93USD ~$1030.82 AUD SHIPPED @ GeekBuying

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15.6" (i5-8250u, MX150, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $835.93USD ~$1030.82 AUD SHIPPED @ GeekBuyingAffiliate
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EDIT: My apologies, shipping is an extra $25.94 USD. See this discussion regarding the GST threshold: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2077766. Should be alright given the goods are worth under $1000 AUD but don't quote me on that.

Was lucky enough to get mine on the previous deal for $836 delivered but I'd recommend this any time its under $1000 AUD.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro is a cost-effective notebook which supports fingerprint identification. Equipped with a 15.6 inch FHD IPS display, brings your photos and videos to life. Powered by Intel Core i5-8250U processor, ensures high performance. 256GB huge hard disk storage brings you smooth using experience. Dual band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi supported, ensures you high-speed surfing.

Fingerprints Identification

The new Mi Notebook Air features new Fingerprints Identication, unlock and lock your laptop with you fingerprints

Microsoft Windows 10 OS

Windows 10 brings back the popular Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you mark up Web pages on your screen

Intel Core i5-8250U Quad Core, up to 3.4GHz NVIDIA GeForce MX150

Ultra-low-voltage platform and quad -core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power to go. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it

15.6 inch FHD IPS Screen with 1920 x 1080 Resolution

Offering good experience for watching videos and browsing the Web. The 1920 x 1080 resolution screen boasts impressive high-quality images

8GB 2400MHz RAM for Advanced Multitasking

Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, photos and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once

256GB PCle SSD Storage Capacity

Provides room to store pictures, videos, music and more

Camera for Photos and Face-to-face Chat

1.0MP front camera lets you capture memorable moments or chat with friends, supports 720p Live video-chat.

Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi

802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless Internet, allows you to connect to the Web while within range of an available wireless network

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  • Hornpub on 28/01/2018 - 17:59
    +1

    can you switch the OS to english?

    • Rydog95 on 28/01/2018 - 18:00
      +1

      Yes but only doing a fresh install of Windows

    • Sapiens on 28/01/2018 - 21:46

      I did this this week. lots of google translate required but once windows 10 usb booted youre away.

    • eug on 29/01/2018 - 11:12

      I've always wondered, does the dism method work?

      When you add language packs using DISM, the licensing requirements of how many language packs are allowed to run on the Windows edition are not verified. If you add multiple language packs, all non-default, non-user selected languages will be removed from the computer after a period of time.

      So if it allows you to add an English language pack then remove the Chinese one, that might work?

  • EightSix on 28/01/2018 - 18:00
    +1

    This vs Lenovo E480?

    • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:01
      +4

      The e480 is 14 inch, and has thicker bezel with local warranty, last time at 1150 for i7.

      This one is 15.6 inch, slightly heavier, thin bezel, with virtually no warranty.

    • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:17
      +2

      Why not consider this for $800?
      There is extra 2.5 inch slot.

      Lenovo Flex 5 14-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop, (Intel Core i5-8250U 8GB DDR4 128 GB PCIe SSD Windows 10) 81C90009US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0752V44VD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TByB…

  • footyboy on 28/01/2018 - 18:06

    Is this 7th or 8th gen?

    • Mickel07 on 28/01/2018 - 18:07
      +4

      8th gen CPU

    • EightSix on 28/01/2018 - 18:16
      -6

      just wow.

      • footyboy on 28/01/2018 - 19:15

        ?

        • joungs on 28/01/2018 - 19:17
          +1

          i5-8250u, the 8 is the generation of processor

        • footyboy on 28/01/2018 - 19:21
          +18

          @joungs: Thanks, that's really not obvious to someone who buys a laptop every 5 years.

        • Screamingeagle on 28/01/2018 - 21:36
          +6

          @footyboy: With the Intel Core i series the 1st number of the processor is the generation number. So i5-8XXX is an 8th gen, i3-7XXX is a 7th gen etc. The only one that was different was the 1st gen that only had 3 numbers in the processor model number. (i7-XXX)

        • BadGiraffe on 29/01/2018 - 09:31
          +1

          @Screamingeagle: That's really good to know. I'll have to remember this!

  • kudoz on 28/01/2018 - 18:31
    +4

    Dammit… if this thing had Thunderbolt I would be ALL over it… fingers crossed they do a refresh with it!

    • RedSky on 28/01/2018 - 19:24

      Hoping for the same. With eGPUs taking off it would be nice to have it as an option.

  • FabMan on 28/01/2018 - 18:32
    +3

    Surprised just how decent the MX150 is to the intergrated graphics, about 50% to 300% faster depending on the task.

    • Chewiebacca on 28/01/2018 - 20:32
      +1

      It’s a big upgrade from the 930/940MX’s that would’ve been used before the MX150’s release, definitely a potent card.

  • optionalpotato101 on 28/01/2018 - 18:34

    Personaly would wait for the [Xiaomi Air’s] (https://m.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-Notebook-Air-i5-8250…) price to drop to the $900s because of the portability. Only difference, I think there is between the air and pro is size/weight, cooling, extra USB-C port. < correct me if I’m wrong ?

    • Rydog95 on 28/01/2018 - 18:41
      +1

      What about the MX150 GPU? does the Air version have a dedicated GPU ?

    • Vert93 on 28/01/2018 - 18:55
      +5

      The air only has a 39.2Whr battery vs 60Whr for the pro, even with the larger screen the pro has a lot better battery life.

      The air is also slightly louder and will throttle quicker due to the smaller cooling solution.

      I retired my 2015 MBA for the Pro and not too concerned about the extra 650g weight and slightly bigger size.

      • optionalpotato101 on 28/01/2018 - 19:03

        Facts👍

      • Sapiens on 28/01/2018 - 21:48

        typing on one now - great screen size/ratio. keys are better black too

  • Rydog95 on 28/01/2018 - 18:40
    +5

    I would buy this but Xiaomi's warranty and support is really poor apparently if something goes wrong with it

    • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:03

      How poor exactly do you know?

      • Rydog95 on 28/01/2018 - 19:11
        +1

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBZHavTlT6w
        Watch Dave Lee's Review on it

        • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:15

          I knew it, virtually nothing.

        • Rydog95 on 29/01/2018 - 12:06
          +1

          When spending $1000 on a product and not having decent warranty or customer support from the manufacturer is a major buzzkill for me personally

  • solitude on 28/01/2018 - 18:54

    Is shipping free or requires extra?

    • Vert93 on 28/01/2018 - 19:04
      +1

      Just noticed this, shipping is $25.94USD bringing it over $1K AUD. My apologies everyone.

      • optionalpotato101 on 28/01/2018 - 19:12

        Does that mean you have to pay tax?

        • Vert93 on 28/01/2018 - 19:21

          See this discussion: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2077766

          Should be able to dodge it as its the value of the goods that determine the threshold.

        • Salmando on 29/01/2018 - 00:59
          +1

          I wasn't required to pay to get mine

        • sky blu on 29/01/2018 - 02:36

          @Salmando: How much was the value of your order without shipping? Which deal post did you buy on?

        • Salmando on 29/01/2018 - 14:09
          +1

          @sky blu:
          Without it was $932.35. double checked and with shipping it only came to $1018.12.

          Can't remember the deal sorry.

  • regenade on 28/01/2018 - 19:09
    +1

    Err this was US $760 or so from Gearbest and Lightinthebox few weeks ago.

  • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:12

    Unfortunately the display use pwm, so it may flicker.

    https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Mi-Notebook-Pro-i5-Lapt…

    • optionalpotato101 on 28/01/2018 - 19:37

      Is this all models or just this ?

      • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:55

        It looks like this model on the deal.

  • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2018 - 19:45

    Wasn't this way cheaper before?

    • bdl on 28/01/2018 - 20:35

      I thought that was a price error?

      • Vert93 on 28/01/2018 - 21:57

        I think most people got their orders cancelled but a few got delivered.

  • AustriaBargain on 28/01/2018 - 20:18

    Looks good in black. Wish I needed a new MacBook.

  • MorriJ on 28/01/2018 - 22:16
    +7

    I import a lot of things.

    For reference:

    The value of the product is the sum of: the customs value of the goods any customs duty payable the amount paid or payable to transport the goods to the port or airport of final destination in Australia (or the place in Australia to which goods are posted) the insurance cost for that transport, and or any wine equalisation tax payable.

    You are required to pay GST on this one, sorry folks.

    • Salmando on 29/01/2018 - 00:58
      +4

      I got mine here no problem. Shipping made it $1066 or something, but no gst paid. The price on the package didn't show transport cost - just the unit price in usd.

      Edit: was from Lightinthebox

  • monchee on 29/01/2018 - 00:10

    Got this laptop from Gearbest last month. Great powerful machine.

    • Wallyt99 on 29/01/2018 - 06:06

      Odered in September I guess?

      • monchee on 29/01/2018 - 12:23

        Got one last December. Spoke to the Gearbest rep here in OzBargain to get around with the GST.

        • KaitoKid1412 on 29/01/2018 - 13:58

          What was the shipping time like? Thanks.

        • monchee on 29/01/2018 - 16:33

          @KaitoKid1412: got it 2 days with DHL Express shipping option. It's a little extra on the top but at least you know where it is.

  • Deviner on 29/01/2018 - 00:47
    +5

    I'm a massive Xiaomi fanboy but… I don't think I'll be making an expensive purchase from certain sellers again.

    I have the first gen Air 13.3 from last year and it's developed a common issue on the screen where there's a weird discoloration (white'ish fading) that outlines the whole screen.
    I have a choice of sending the item back for repair at my cost, or spending about $140 to buy a screen replacement from Aliexpress.

    I didn't buy from Geekbuying so they may be better - but I bought from Gearbest who seem to only cover a money-back warranty within 45 days of purchase.

    I'm not sure how Geekbuying are for warranty, but it's probably worth keeping in mind that you will be out of pocket, or out of a laptop for a prolonged period of time (and out the cost of shipping) in the event something goes wrong.

    None of this is entirely surprising, but still worth keeping in mind if people are on the fence.

    • BadGiraffe on 29/01/2018 - 09:34

      So what did you end up doing?

      • Deviner on 29/01/2018 - 09:38

        Literally just happened in the last few days so not made a decision yet.
        I think I'm going to sus out buying a screen and replacing it myself, then selling the laptop.

        Shipping it will probably cost in or around $50-$100 and take 2-4 weeks to get there and 2-4 weeks to get back, not including the time Gearbest faf about with it.

        Seems more trouble than it's worth…. which I think is their whole gameplan as they don't really want you to be sending things back to them… they'd much prefer you not bother, obviously.

        This was the same situation from a couple months back, when I notified them that my fan was quite noisey as well… another very common defect that crops up in the 1st gen laptops after a period of time.
        The fix here was to open it up and use some sort of lubricant on the fans (not WD40, but something like sewing machine oil).

        Shame really - it's put a bit of a dampener on the laptop which, up until now, I absolutely loved.

        • BadGiraffe on 29/01/2018 - 09:43
          +1

          I've tried replacing a laptop screen once. I broke the bezel. :(

          If you know someone going to a country where Xiaomi have a brick and mortar store, they might be able to help you out.

        • Deviner on 29/01/2018 - 09:46

          @flaminglemon: Haha, yeah it could get interesting!
          I used to work for an Apple repair shop doing laptops so hopefully I'll be alright.

          Apparently, there is some trickery to it as the screen is glued to the glass front or something.

        • ndftz on 29/01/2018 - 10:20

          If you find out where the get a replacement screen , please let me know

          my 12.5 air screen is busted and i'm happy to replace it but yeah

        • Deviner on 29/01/2018 - 11:17
          +1

          @ndftz: http://www.lcdoled.com/125-1920x1080-lcd-screenfront-glass-a…

          This "LCDOLED" brand seem to be sold on Amazon as well - I think from all different resellers though.

          No idea if that site I linked is legit or not though…. but that item might be the one for your laptop.

          Major issue with these generic replacements is that they don't have the "Mi" part written on the front.

        • ndftz on 29/01/2018 - 12:31
          +1

          @Deviner:

          Legend!

          kinda nice to not have the Mi IMO, especially since the back is unbranded too.

          This actually got me searching and I found and ordered :

          https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12-5-inch-For-Xiaomi-Air-Not…

          slightly cheaper, probably the same thing.

          here's to a working machine in 40 days ;-)

        • Deviner on 29/01/2018 - 12:33

          @ndftz: Nice one! I was looking at the 13.3 one on Aliexpress as well.
          Whimped out after adding to cart though…. ! I'll probably grab it later today tho .. :)

        • ndftz on 29/01/2018 - 14:31
          +1

          @Deviner:

          if you wait 2 months and PM me I can let you know how the repair went haha

          good luck mate

        • Deviner on 29/01/2018 - 20:47

          @ndftz: Hahaha you too mate!

        • ndftz on 09/02/2018 - 18:35
          +1

          @Deviner:

          got the screen, surprise it has a MI on it

          works great. not sure it doesnt seem as vivid as the original but it works a treat.
          taking the hinge off and the glue was a PITA but dont be afraid to apply force to the top of the screen as you separate it, its just the glue being firm

        • Deviner on 09/02/2018 - 23:54

          @ndftz: No way! That's great news! Thanks for letting me know. I think I'll go for it if that's the case. Happy days! :)

  • virtual81 on 29/01/2018 - 02:57

    Any duties payable on this?
    Curious to know if anyone has any experience importing something like this.

  • lalala6565 on 29/01/2018 - 05:03

    This or Dell XPS 15 9560?

    • Wallyt99 on 29/01/2018 - 06:07
      +2

      Dell for sure.

    • User123321 on 29/01/2018 - 07:18

      Can't really compare them tbh lol

      This is $1000

      Dell is like $2400+

      Totally different price ranges

      • SunElf on 29/01/2018 - 07:22

        At the moment you can buy Dell XPS 15 for 1800 and XPS 13 for 1400.

        • check on 29/01/2018 - 11:48

          At the moment you can buy Dell XPS 15 for 1800 and XPS 13 for 1400.

          Do you have a link for Dell XPS13 at this price?

        • FabMan on 29/01/2018 - 13:13

          @check:

          Since they didn't answer, I had a look and found a refurb:

          https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-XPS-13-8th-Gen-Intel-Core-i…

          Use the 10% off code AWESOME and it comes too $1439.10

        • check on 29/01/2018 - 16:32
          +1

          @FabMan:
          Thanks for finding this!

          I was hoping he knew of a good deal for a new one…

      • lalala6565 on 29/01/2018 - 18:57

        I reckon if you're not in a rush to buy, wait for the Dell XPS 15 to go on sale, i saw it during Christmas time go down to $1800!
        I bought mine for around $2200, i smacked myself silly when i saw it go down that low.

    • SunElf on 29/01/2018 - 07:21
      +1

      Of course Dell

  • counterbargainglobal on 29/01/2018 - 10:32

    I'd buy it for $800 without warranty but electronics have such high failure rates wouldn't go higher than that for potential waste of money.

  • manbearpig on 29/01/2018 - 11:46

    As appealing as it is (I'm a sucker for Xiaomi products too), the lack of any real warranty is a big and potentially expensive drawback. I've had my share of expensive electronics fail on me, so warranty is a must.

  • dclee12 on 29/01/2018 - 12:06
    +1

    Amazing specs for the price…but if you run into problems….

    I bought a jumper ezbookpro through a geekbuying sale. Great value, probably half the price of a similar local machine.

    It had intermittent (but frequent) keyboard issues from day 1 , and it took 10 days for customer help to even get back to me.
    Then the return process looked so slow and convoluted and questionable that at best Id be without the laptop for several weeks , maybe months.

    So I pulled the laptop apart and tried to fix it myself. (which has made it better but it still has occasional problems).

    These Chinese electronics can be a bargain.
    But with almost no warranty coverage and questionable longevity/quality control , they are definitely a gamble.

    I think the safest bet for most people is a brand name on sale.

    The Lenovo Flex 5 14-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop posted by boohooimissout for $600US is a bargain for a 2-in-1 , and I would grab it. But all reviews say it has high screen reflection and low screen brightness, making it almost unusable in bright environments. So I'll have to keep looking. :(

  • DrLobster on 29/01/2018 - 15:33

    Out of stock?

  • jacknthebeanstalk on 29/01/2018 - 16:15

    Crazy specs. Not comfortable about the warranty/off shore customer service.

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