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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 Review

By Emman Tortoza June 24, 2018

The Zenfone Max Pro M1 is one of the most-anticipated devices from ASUS. And it’s not hard to see why. It’s a combination of powerful mid-range hardware, a huge 5,000mAh battery, stock Android, and an unbelievably affordable PhP9,995 price tag. Unboxing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t2uaCubVrY ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specs Design and Build Quality Looks-wise, the Zenfone Max Pro resembles the Zenfone 3 Zoom, with also a bit of the Zenfone Max Plus M1 – the matte finish at the back makes it easy to grip, which in turn makes one-handed operation a breeze. All the buttons are located on the right side and feel very tactile, while the left houses a triple slot tray. That means no need to sacrifice a SIM slot for your memory card. At the top of the device is a secondary noise cancelling microphone, while the bottom houses the speaker grill, headphone jack, and a standard…

Gaming Chairs

Raidmax Drakon Gaming Chairs Now Available in PH

By Emman Tortoza June 22, 2018

Raidmax, a known gaming brand in the Asia Pacific region, is now officially here in the Philippines, carrying a product line of CPU cases, gaming chairs, and other peripherals. One of the company’s best selling products, the Raidmax Drakon Gaming chair, is now available for purchase in several stores in Metro Manila. The Raidmax Drakon aims to give Filipino gamers a more comfortable gaming experience, without having to burn a big hole in their wallets. It uses a faux-leather material, along with a motor sports inspired bucket type seat, designed to deliver utmost comfort in both gaming and office work. It also features a 90 to 180 degree backrest adjustment, tilt locking mechanism, height adjustable armrest, and a gas-spring cylinder. There’s also a lumbar cushion and headrest pillow. Product Features Easy height adjustment, thanks to a high quality SGS-certified gas lift Adjustable Tilt Resistance Extra durable steel frame High quality…

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ASUS ROG Chimera G703 Gaming Laptop Now Available in PH

By Emman Tortoza June 22, 2018

ASUS Republic of Gamers has recently announced the local pricing and availability of on of its most powerful gaming laptops to date, the ROG Chimera G703, which boasts nothing but the best hardware to deliver an immersive gaming experience to those who can wield its power. The G703’s overall design features the same well-loved bio armor design with quad vents, and is the first gaming laptop with a 17.3-inch Full HD IPS-level display that boasts 144Hz refresh rate and G-Sync Technology, giving you smooth and fluid visuals in just about every title. On the keyboard, each individual backlit key now features ASUS Aura Sync, letting you synchronize its lighting effect(s) with other compatible devices in the ecosystem. This beastly laptop can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-8950HK processor, 64GB of RAM, a 2TB HDD paired with a 512GB PCIex4 NVMe SSD, a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080…

Gadgets

Vivo X21 Launches in PH: Snapdragon 660 and In-Display Fingerprint Scanning

By Emman Tortoza June 21, 2018

Vivo has finally launched its latest flagship for the Philippine market, and its one of the most powerful from the brand to date. Say hello to the new Vivo X21, featuring an in-display fingerprint scanner. Design wise, the X21 looks pretty much like the V9 – plastic back panel with a glossy finish, and the familiar branding minus the fingerprint scanner. You get a 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 660 chip, along with 6GB of RAM for multi-tasking and a generous 128GB of storage expandable with a microSD card. At the back of the device is a dual 12MP + 5MP camera system with AI Scene Detection, Dual Pixel PDAF, and the capability of adding a depth effect to your photos, complimented by a 12MP front snapper with AI-assisted beautification. Of course, the bread and butter of this phone is…

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Vivo X21 Review

By Emman Tortoza June 21, 2018

It was just a few months ago that Vivo unveiled one of its most powerful devices to date, the X21. At that time, it sparked a lot of interest, thanks to their new in-display fingerprint scanning technology, the first in the world. Here in the Philippines, the brand is known mostly for its budget and mid-range offerings such as its current forerunner, the V9. So it came as a surprise when they announced that they’ll be bringing the X21 to the local market. Perhaps, testing the waters? Anyhow, we were able to spend some time with the device, and here’s what we think. Vivo X21 Specs Design and Build Quality On the surface, the X21 looks a lot like the V9, especially on the display part. You get a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio, which exhibits rich colors, good detail, and ample brightness. The back panel…

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Vivo X21 to Officially Launch in PH Today

By Emman Tortoza June 21, 2018

After continuously teasing it on their Facebook page, Vivo has finally confirmed that their newest flagship that will be launched today, is the X21 with the company’s signature under-display fingerprint scanning technology. The Vivo X21 has a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 660 processor, along with 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage expandable with a microSD card. The device has a dual rear camera system, composed of a 12MP main sensor, augmented by a secondary 5MP sensor that lets you take photos with a depth of field effect. The 12MP front camera also features AI-assisted beautification. The Vivo X21 runs on Funtouch OS 4.0 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo, and houses 3,200mAh battery. More details and official pricing will all be revealed tonight, so stay tuned! Vivo X21 Specs

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OPPO Announces Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition!

By Emman Tortoza June 20, 2018

As if the Find X itself wasn’t enough, OPPO took things a notch further with an even more premium variant in partnership with luxury car maker, Lamborghini – Say hello to the OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition. Apart from the automotive-inspired carbon fiber wrap design, this one shares mostly the same specs with the regular edition – A 6.4-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution, a Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, and the new motorized popup mechanism for the front and rear cameras, both of which are AI-assisted. Where it’s different though, is in two key things. Storage and Charging. While I’m pretty sure that 256GB of storage should be more than enough for most users, this one has double that. You get 512GB of space. The other thing is that this version of the Find X can charge itself to full.. in 35 minutes. That’s thanks to OPPO’s Super VOOC…

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OPPO Find X Now Official: Snapdragon 845 and Motorized Pop-Up Cameras

By Emman Tortoza June 20, 2018

Remember the OPPO N3? the one with the rotating camera? that was a first. And now, after all those teasers, OPPO has finally unveiled its newest flagship, which seems to have been inspired by the idea, and made even better. Meet the new OPPO Find X. On most parts, the Find X is your typical flagship Android Smartphone , boasting skyrocketing figures – It has a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Design-wise, you get a glossy finish, which has become a trend on the brand’s recent devices, a Type-C port, and no headphone jack. It also doesn’t have any IP certification for water and dust resistance. Where this phone establishes its own identity though, is in two key things – starting with the display. Like Vivo’s NEX S, the Find X ditches the notch, leading to a 6.4-inch OLED display with FHD resolution and an…

Accessories

ASUS ZenPower 10050C QC 3.0 Quick Review

By Emman Tortoza June 20, 2018

These days, Power banks are already a staple in just about everyone’s bag. From the one who casually roams around the city to take photos, to the gamer who’s glued to the screen for hours on end. It has become an intangible tool for a digital lifestyle. As such, companies are still trying to innovate with these things. Making them slimmer, packing more juice, and carrying more features than ever before. The ASUS ZenPower 10050C QC 3.0 is a perfect example of such. As the name implies, the new version now has a USB Type-C port, and features Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 technology, which means compatible devices should charge significantly faster than before. Packaging ASUS sticks to a minimal packaging here. With only a small box which contains the unit, a Warranty Card, a User Manual, and a Type-C cable. Unlike the previous version, it doesn’t come with a sleeve.…

AMD

AMD Announces Partnership with Ubisoft for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

By Emman Tortoza June 18, 2018

At this year’s E3 in Los Angeles, AMD announced its newest partnership with game developer Ubisoft to deliver blazingly fast and optimized performance, higher frame rates and reduced latency in DX12 for Radeon gamers in the company’s latest title Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. This collaboration follow’s AMD’s work on Far Cry 5 to ensure that gamers only experience exceptional image quality and high frame rates, all thanks to Vega’s features such as Rapid Packed Math and Shader Intrinsics. AMD also showcased new ready-to-game partner systems, such as the newly announced Acer Predator Helios 500 notebook, highlighting AMD’s growing portfolio of systems taking over the global gaming market. At the PC Gaming Show and on the E3 show floor, fans were able to check out Acer Nitro 50 desktops equipped with 2nd Gen Ryzen CPUs and Radeon RX580 GPU’s running Star Control®: Origins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-onUQ6zgHiw The company also highlighted a number of…

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Review

By Emman Tortoza June 18, 2018

The launch of the Redmi Note 5 sparked a lot of interest from Filipino consumers. And it’s not hard to see why. Not only is it priced well at PhP11,990, but it offers features that you just wouldn’t expect from a device with that price tag. Perhaps the two most notable things from this phone is that it’s powered by a Snapdragon 636, that’s the same chip that runs on more expensive mid-rangers. And guess what? You also get AI-assisted cameras. Were there compromises? How does the phone fare? Let’s find that out in this full review. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specs Unboxing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR94DopJVqk Design and Build Quality The Redmi Note 5 uses Xiaomi’s typical design language, a back with curved sides and a metallic finish that makes it easy to grip, and also makes it feel slightly less premium. You do get the usual branding, along with a fingerprint…

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Home Credit Announces Exciting Father’s Day Promos for Samsung Smartphones!

By Emman Tortoza June 17, 2018

Today is a special day for dad. And what better way to celebrate it than to give something that would help him connect to his friends and family in a digital, more creative and engaging way. In that manner, Samsung devices might just be the thing, and where else can you get them with hassle-free and easy installment plans? Home Credit. A is for Awesome The Samsung Galaxy A6 features a vivid 5.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+ display, and runs on an Exynos 7870 octa-core chip, along with 3GB of RAM, giving dad a seamless user experience when multi-tasking and connecting to his loved-ones. The phone’s 16MP rear camera also lets him take good-quality photos even in less than ideal conditions. The A6 also boasts a sophisticated and slender full metal unibody construction, and a fingerprint scanner for added security. You can get the Samsung Galaxy A6 through Home Credit’s 9-month, 0%…

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The Vivo X21 is Coming to PH on June 21!

By Emman Tortoza June 17, 2018

After many teasers and rumors, Vivo has finally revealed the next smartphone that they’ll be launching in the country. And this time, it’s one of the most powerful and innovative from the brand, introducing the Vivo X21. The new flagship from Vivo is expected to have the signature FullView display that’s guaranteed to deliver an immersive and engaging viewing experience, and also equipped with an innovative unlocking feature. The X21 is also touted to have an AI-capable front camera, which can take vivid selfies even in less than ideal conditions. This will also be paired with a dual rear camera system. For media consumption, the X21 is also expected to come with Hi-Fi music features along with a hefty amount of storage for your photos, songs, videos, and more. The Vivo X21 is expected to launch on June 21. As always, we’ll be covering the event to give you the…

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OPPO Find X Could Have a Screen to Body Ratio of More Than 90%!

By Emman Tortoza June 17, 2018

As the unveiling of the OPPO Find X draws closer, more details are surfacing online about the upcoming device (as always). This time, it’s about the display. Another teaser poster was seen in the company’s official Weibo account, showing a percentage with two blank spaces in the middle. The first number is 9, which confirms that the phone will have a screen to body ratio of at least 90%! That’s indeed a feat to be proud of. Another thing to take note of is the image just below it. If this is anything like how the real phone will look like, we might be looking at a notch-less display, like Vivo’s NEX S. So how about the front cam? well, we’ll see. Excited? don’t worry, we only have a few more days before June 19, where the phone will be officially unveiled. Source

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The OPPO Find X Will Have a Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of Storage

By Emman Tortoza June 17, 2018

OPPO has released a teaser on its Weibo account for its much-anticipated flagship, the Find X, revealing some of the device’s key specifications, and this one’s shaping up to be one powerhouse. According to the teaser, the Find X will run on top-tier flagship specs – a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip, along with 8GB of RAM, and a hefty 256GB of storage. As for the rest of the specs, the device is rumored to sport a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a 20MP + 16MP dual rear camera system, a 25MP front snapper, and a 3,645mAh battery, which I’d presume, comes with fast-charging technology. In any case, it won’t be long before we’ll find out if all of the above is true, as the OPPO Find X is scheduled to be unveiled on June 19, 2018. Source

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Pre-Order the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ Gaming Monitor and Get a FREE ROG Claymore Gaming Keyboard!

By Emman Tortoza June 16, 2018

In its commitment to bring the most immersive gaming experience to its fans, ASUS ROG has recently announced the pre-order mechanics for its newest gaming monitor, the 4K 144Hz ROG Swift PG27UQ, What’s more, they’re bundling an ROG Claymore Gaming Keyboard, absolutely FREE! The ROG Swift PG27UQ is the world’s first gaming monitor to offer 4K UHD visuals at a stunning 144Hz overclockable refresh rate for the ultimate gaming experience. It’s also the first to have HDR 1000 certification, the top standard for HDR quality. Its IPS panel with quantum-dot technology also gives it a professional grade 97% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, which means you get more realistic colors and smooth color gradations, and each unit is factory pre-calibrated with a color accuracy ∆E value below 3.0. The PG27UQ features NVIDIA G-Sync display technology, which delivers silky smooth, tear-free gameplay, giving you an edge in a variety of…

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OPPO Continues to Push the Boundaries of Smartphone Innovation

By Emman Tortoza June 16, 2018

For years, OPPO has been continuously introducing breakthrough technologies to the smartphone industry. Most of which will most likely define the future devices that the company will create. 5x Dual Camera Zoom If you’ll recall, OPPO announced its exclusive 5x Dual Camera Zoom at MWC 2017 in Barcelona. This feature uses a telephoto and wide angle lens. The former applies a periscope-like structure, wherein its angle is rotated at 90 degrees, giving the lens an ample of space for a deep zoom. This new construction also benefits dual-camera performance and at the same time, allows the device to be as thin as possible. The 5x dual camera module is in fact, only 5.7mm thick, that’s 10 times thinner than a traditional 2x optical zoom lens in other smartphones. Full Charge in 15 Minutes with Super VOOC OPPO’s VOOC Flash Charge has been widely acknowledged as the safest and fastest charging technology in the…

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Treat Your Dad to Something Special with Huawei’s LEVEL UP Promo!

By Emman Tortoza June 16, 2018

As a special treat for Father’s Day, Huawei and Intogadgets have announced its LEVEL UP Promo, where every purchase of selected Huawei smartphones entitle you to upgrade to a more premium device for a special price! Buy a Huawei Y6 2018, and you can level up to a Nova 2 Lite for only PhP5,990 Buy a Huawei Nova 2 Lite, and you can level up to a Nova 2i for only PhP9,990 Buy a Huawei Mate 10, and you can level up to a Mate 10 Pro for only PhP27,990 Please note that the promo is only available on June 17, 2018, only applies to the following Huawei Concept Stores, and is only limited to a number of slots. Bring your dad, or dad himself, can participate. First 30 at SM North Edsa Annex First 30 at Market Market BGC First 20 at Trinoma Mall So be prepared, and grab…