{"id":2622,"date":"2023-09-06T00:24:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T00:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onsale4u.com\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:59:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T15:59:00","slug":"redmibook-pro-first-impressions-a-true-blue-redmi-offering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onsale4u.com\/?p=2622","title":{"rendered":"RedmiBook Pro First Impressions: a true-blue Redmi offering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi commands a massive volume of electronics sales in India and sells everything from phones to smart TVs, IoT products, and audio gear in the country. The brand forayed into the laptop segment as well and launched two fantastic notebooks for the masses. Seeing how the company\u2019s sub-brand usually follows in its footsteps, it wasn\u2019t long before Redmi announced notebooks too. And, sure enough, the company recently took the wraps off the RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook E-learning editions, that hope to woo buyers with their enticing specs and competitive pricing. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been sent the RedmiBook Pro for review which features an 11th-Gen i5 chip that has been paired with 8GB of DDR4 memory clocked at 3,200MHz and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The laptop retails for Rs 49,999 in India, but buyers with an HDFC card can cop it for less by availing launch offers too. I am working on a full review for the same, but in the meanwhile, I\u2019d like to share some thoughts based on my initial stint with the machine. I\u2019ve listed some points below that cover a few aspects of the laptop, so take a gander \u2013<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let\u2019s start with the design and here, the RedmiBook 15 Pro takes cues from the Mi Notebook launched a while ago. To that note, the laptop features a minimalistic design with the company\u2019s logo etched on the lid. That said, the logo doesn\u2019t take up too much space and isn\u2019t visible from afar. So, if you were in the market for a laptop with understated aesthetics, the RedmiBook 15 Pro will be right up your alley. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The laptop feels quite sturdy too and while the chassis does flex (especially around the display), the unit\u2019s polycarbonate construction should stand the test of time. What\u2019s more, the laptop comes with plenty of ports too and touts three USB Type-A ports, an audio jack, an Ethernet connector as well as an HDMI 1.4 socket. Unfortunately, the unit doesn\u2019t ship with a Type-C port, which is a bummer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As for the display, the unit ships with a 15.6-inch, Full HD panel. So far, the laptop\u2019s display seems like its weakest link and while the screen gets plenty bright, the viewing angles leave a little to be desired. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I haven\u2019t had the chance to put the laptop through its paces yet but, my initial impressions of the laptop\u2019s performance are quite positive. The RedmiBook 15 Pro\u2019s 11th-Gen i5 chip proved plenty fast during my initial testing and the laptop managed to crunch through my workload without any hassles. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am quite happy with the keyboard on offer too. For one, the keyboard deck is quite spacious and the palm rest is quite accommodating as well. Moreover, the keys offer good travel (1.5mm, per the brand) too and don\u2019t wobble all that much either. If anything, I wish the company would\u2019ve added backlit keys with the laptop. As things stand, it\u2019s quite tricky to see the keys in dim lighting, especially when you factor in the small annotations on the keycaps. The trackpad, on the other hand, is fantastic and it doesn\u2019t just support Windows Precision drivers, but also offers a smooth surface and clicky buttons. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unfortunately, the laptop doesn\u2019t ship with Windows Hello, so you\u2019ll have to key in your password to unlock the machine every time. On the flip side, the laptop\u2019s audio setup seems quite promising. The unit ships with two 2W downward-firing speakers that get plenty loud and should suffice for watching movies, etc. Of course, it\u2019s quite easy to muffle the speakers too, so you might have to keep the unit on a table for the best experience. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the whole, the RedmiBook 15 Pro seems to tick a lot of the right boxes. Furthermore, much like other gadgets in the company\u2019s portfolio, the RedmiBook 15 Pro has been priced competitively too. As always, I will talk in length about the laptop\u2019s pros and cons in my full review, so stay tuned. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi commands a massive volume of electronics sales in India and sells everything from phones to smart TVs, IoT products, and audio gear in the country. 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