LG Ergo Monitors are great for Work From Home environment

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February 7, 2021

LG Ergo Monitors are great for Work From Home environment

LG Philippines wants you to work at home seamlessly with their Ergo Concept Monitors that is made for productivity, comfort and convenience for the consumers which they’ll definitely love. You can use your LG Ultragear, UltraWide, and QHD Monitor displays.

They have different kind of monitors for different kind of users. For example, they have the 27UN880 monitor that delivers an elegant simplicity with USB-C One Cable solution.

The Ergo Concept will be available at three IPS monitors: LG UltraGear Nano IPS 1ms (GTG) gaming monitor model (27GN880), LG 21:9 UltraWide (model 34WN780) and LG UltraFine 4K (model 27UN880).

Marshall Major IV Now Available at Beyond the Box and Digital Walker

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February 7, 2021

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One of the newest, stylish and iconic headphones, Marshall Major IV, is now out in the market and you can finally get it here in the Philippines. This is the fourth iteration of the Major headphones and it brings a lot of improvement including a an 80+ hours of wireless playtime.

With Marshall’s experience in the industry, the Major IV brings their explosive sound and also their custom-tuned dynamic drivers with the bass and treble that is unrivalled and with its 80+ hours of wireless playtime and also a quick-charge capability, you can use the headphones anytime anywhere. Not only that because this one also comes with wireless charging so you can spend less time looking for your cables and just charge it on your wireless charger.

The design has also improved on the Major IV as we can get here a more comfortable design and ear cushions which is softer and fits perfectly for your ears. There’s the multi-directional control knob too so you can play, pause, skip, and adjust the volume of your device and turn on the wireless headphones.

The Marshall Major IV is now availabe at Digital Walker and Beyond the Box for Php8,690. But it’s currently on promo and you can get it for Php7,690.

You can also get it at HomeOffice.ph, Lazada, and Shopee.

Which Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G Model is the right one for you?

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Jam Ancheta

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February 6, 2021

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Which Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G Model is the right one for you?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G is now available in the market. If you’re planning on getting one but still not sure which one to get, then maybe I can help you with that. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G packs the best features that we can find on a Samsung smartphone as it has the Exynos 2100 Chipset inside. It also has a camera going up to 100x zoom and of course, the flagship design that everybody will love. If you’re still unsure which smartphone among the Galaxy S21 Series 5G is for you then better check out our article below:

Gamers

For the gamers, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the right Galaxy smartphone for you. Well, all of them can play the most demanding games in the market, thanks to the Exynos 2100 chipset, but the Galaxy S21 Ultra has the biggest screen of them all with the crispiest resolution and, of course, the bigger RAM and battery that can help in our gaming experience.

With its Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, we can get better colors on MOBA games and of course, the larger display would also helps you in games like PUBG Mobile as you can see more enemies and more space for the buttons. For other games, the 120Hz refresh rate does help in rendering smoother and better transitions in-game

Workaholics

If you’re working at home and you never want to get lost at work or you’re always annotating and signing documents on your email, you can go for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G because not only that this smartphone packs a large 6.8” QHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display but this one also supports S-Pen. So if you have an S-Pen lying around or if you want to buy an S-Pen and a case for your Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G then yes, this one is the perfect partner and companion for your work at home needs.

For those who love IG

If you want a smartphone that goes perfect for your fashionable lifestyle then you can go for either the Galaxy S21 5G or the Galaxy S21+ 5G which are both stylish and fashionable which can go perfect for your outfit thanks to the variety of colors including the Phantom Silver (for Galaxy S21+ 5G), Phantom Grey (for Galaxy S21 5G), the Phantom Violet (for both Galaxy S21+ 5G and Galaxy S21 5G). But these smartphones are not just stylish, they also come with a powerful camera thanks to the triple-lens rear camera with the main 64MP camera and the 10MP selfie camera.

These smartphones may not be the Ultra variant but the cameras of these devices are really great which are perfect for your IG posts and stories. The Single Take shots, powered by AI, are also perfect for Instagram as it gives you a variation of your best captured videos or stills that you took in one snap.

Light and portable

If you’re the type of person who loves to have a smartphone that is small and it can easily fit in your small bags or pocket, then you might want to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. It’s actually a small beast because despite being smaller with a 6.2” display, this one still comes with a powerful hardware thanks to the Exynos 2100 chipset inside it and the camera is still great as this one has the same cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G.

With its size, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is ergonomic so you won’t have any problems holding the smartphone in one hand. As for its build, don’t get fooled by its glasstic body because it’s still premium and very solid. You’ll be surprised by the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G once you hold it in your hand.

Mobile photographer

If you love taking photos on your smartphone then it’s clear that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the one for you. Basically, it has more and better cameras than its smaller brothers and this smartphone can go up to 100x zoom and, compared to its predecessor, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can capture more details. It can take way better shots compared to other Galaxy smartphone, thanks to its 108MP Wide-angle camera along with the 12MP Ultra-wide camera and 2x 10MP Telephoto lens. While for the selfies, this one comes with a 40MP selfie camera too which impressed me in our first hands-on of the smartphone.

If you’re still not sure which Galaxy S21 Series 5G smartphone is the right one for you, I would suggest that you get the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, which is a balance of both the Galaxy S21 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G but if you want the best features on a smartphone, you better get the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G which might a little bit thicker than the Galaxy S21+ 5G, but it does have the best features on a flagship smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G is now available nationwide.

OnePlus Buds Z Limited Edition Steven Harrington Now Available in the Philippines

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February 6, 2021

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OnePlus Buds Z Limited Edition Steven Harrington Now Available in the Philippines

OnePlus Buds Z including the Limited Edition Steven Harrington is now available in the Philippines via HomeOffice.ph, Shopee, and Lazada. It’s the latest wireless earbuds from the company and it features a 20 hours of battery life, water and sweat resistance, and more.

As for the Limited edition Steven Harrington, it will have a cool design and it will feature the characters such as Mello and they’re also bringing in a new character in here, the “Cool Cat”.

The OnePlus Buds Z is available in white for Php2,590 and also the limited edition Steven Harrington for Php2,990. It’s now available at HomeOffice.ph, Shopee, and Lazada.

vivo Y31 launches in the Philippines, priced at Php12,999

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Jam Ancheta

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February 6, 2021

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vivo Y31 launches in the Philippines, priced at Php12,999

vivo Philippines has launched the Y31 in the country and it’s the latest smartphone in the Y-series and it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Octa-Core processor along with Android 11 inside it. As for the battery, this one comes with 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge technology.

As for the camera, there’s the 48MP main camera along with the 2MP bokeh camera and also a 2MP macro camera and for the selfies, there’s the 8MP selfie camera on the smartphone.

vivo Y31 Specs

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Octa-Core Processor
6.58-inch IPS Full HD+ display
8GB RAM
128GB Internal storage expandable via microSD
48MP main camera + 2MP Macro Camera + 2MP depth camera
8MP Selfie Camera
LTE, Dual SIM
5000mAh battery
18W Fast Charging
FunTouch OS based on Android 11

You can now pre-order the vivo Y31 from February 6 up to February 12 for Php12,999

realme Philippines offers promos and offers this Valentine’s season

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Jam Ancheta

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February 6, 2021

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realme Philippines offers promos and offers this Valentine’s season

realme Philippines is running different online activities this February in where fans, supporters and customers will get a chance to win exciting prizes. Not only that because they’re also offering a special bundle that is perfect for couples this Valentine’s day.

The company is offering a promo this February 13 to 14 in where 50 participating realme stores nationwide is offering a realme AIoT + smartphone bundle in where they can get a 10% discount and a Php500 off on any purchase of realme AIoT device. The smartphones included in this promo are the realme 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, and the X3 SuperZoom.

There’s an additional treat for realme fans and supporters as you may have a chance to win more prizes from realme for every Php10,000 worth of in-store purchase of realme products.

They’re also have a Valentine’s day video challenge on TikTok in where realme philippines will be uploading 4 videos at their official TikTok page until February 14 in where the realme squad could duet for their own entry into the competition. The most creative TikTok videos will win a realme Buds Q and a romantic dinner date for two from realme Philippines.

If you want to know more about their campaign, you can check out realme’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series 5G and the Galaxy Buds Pro Now Available in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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February 5, 2021

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series 5G and the Galaxy Buds Pro Now Available in the Philippines

The flagship smartphone series of Samsung along with their latest noise-cancelling earphones has arrived in the country and these are the Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones and also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.

You can finally grab the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G for Php57,990 and Php69,990 respectively through Samsung.com, Authorized Samsung Stores, Authorized Samsung Online Partners, and also at Smart.

Both smartphones sports a new design and also the Exynos 2100 chipset inside. For the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, we’re getting here a triple lens rear camera with a 64MP main camera while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes with a better camera setup with 108MP main camera that can go up to 100x zoom.

If you’re planning on getting one, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G comes in Phantom Violet and also in Phantom Silver while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver.

If you’re getting one, you can enjoy freebies and discounts worth Php12,000 when you buy the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G at Samsung.com and also at Samsung Authorized stores until February 7. You can also avail of the free 25W Travel Adapter until February 14, 2021.

Another offer includes 5% off when you buy two or more Galaxy S21 Series 5G units. You can also get flexible payment terms with 0% interest for up to 24 months for as low as Php2,416.50/month from participating banks. You can also save up to Php10,000 by trading in your old smartphone for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone.

For the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, It’s now available for Php9,990 and it comes in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Specs

6.7-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display 120hz refresh rate
Exynos 2100 Processor
8GB RAM
256GB Internal storage
12MP wide lens + 12MP Ultra wide lens + 64MP Telephoto lens
10MP Selfie camera
In-display fingerprint scanner
IP68 water and Dust resistant
25W Super Fast Charging
4800mAh battery
OneUI 3 based on Android 11

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Specs

6.8-inch WQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display 120hz refresh rate
Exynos 2100 Processor
12GB/16GB RAM
256GB/512GB Internal storage
108MP wide lens + 12MP Ultra wide lens + 10MP Telephoto lens + 10MP Telephoto lens
10MP Selfie camera
In-display fingerprint scanner
IP68 water and Dust resistant
25W Super Fast Charging
5000mAh battery
OneUI 3 based on Android 11

ASUS ROG Flow X13 will launch this February 20 in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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February 4, 2021

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ASUS ROG Flow X13 will launch this February 20 in the Philippines

The newest and hottest gaming notebook of ASUS is coming to our shores very soon as ASUS Philippines has announced the launch of the ASUS ROG Flow X13. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 will launch in the Philippines this February 20, 2021 and they’re set to announce the full details regarding the ROG Flow X13 in the For Those Those Who Dare digital launch.

The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is one of the most exciting gaming notebook in the market because this notebook is thin and light and yet it comes with an up to Ryzen 9-5980HS CPU and also an up to GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU inside. The best part about it is that it supports the ROG XG Mobile that can unleash the power of up to RTX 3080 Series GPU in its 13″ small form factor.

Viewers who will tune in to the launch will get a chance to win ROG merchandise frmo the brand and of course, you can also catch the performance from Matthaios and Kiyo. To know more about the recently launched ROG products, you can head over to: http://bit.ly/ROGPHx2021

Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Huawei Mate 40 Pro Specs Comparison

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Jam Ancheta

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February 1, 2021

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Huawei Mate 40 Pro Specs Comparison

Two of the newest flagship smartphones are already out in the market and both of them are quite great as both smartphones pack a flagship camera, design, and also hardware inside but if you’re curious which has the best hardware for each smartphone, check out our specs comparison of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ below:

	Huawei Mate 40 Pro	Samsung Galaxy S21+
Display	6.76-inch FHD+ IPS Display, 90Hz refresh rate	6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor	Kirin 9000 5G SoC	Exynos 2100 Chipset
GPU	ARM Mali-G78MP24 GPU	ARM Mali-G78MP14 GPU
RAM	8GB RAM	8GB RAM
Storage	256GB Internal storage Expandable via NM card	256GB Internal Storage non expandable
Rear Camera	50MP Super Sensing Wide Camera 20MP Ultra-Wide Cine Camera 12MP Telephoto Camera	12MP Wide-Angle Camera 12MP Ultra-wide camera 64MP Telephoto camera
Front Camera	13-megapixel 3D Depth sensing camera	10-megapixel
Connectivity	5G LTE Bluetooth GPS A-GPS Wi-Fi	5G LTE Bluetooth GPS A-GPS Wi-Fi
Battery	4400mAh Battery	4800mAh Battery
Operating System	EMUI 11	OneUI 3
Others	50W Wireless Huawei SuperCharge 66W Huawei SuperCharge Charge	15W Wireless Charging 25W Wired Fast Charging

Basically, the Kirin 9000 5G SoC versus Exynos 2100 is a tough fight as both chips are flagship ones with the Kirin 9000 sporting a Cortex-A77 prime core while the Exynos 2100 sports a Cortex-X1 prime core which is better and faster however for the GPU, the Exynos only uses a Mali-G78 MP14 GPU while the Kirin 9000 uses a Mali-G78MP24 GPU which has more GPU cores. As for the RAM, both smartphones comes with 8GB RAM.

For the display, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes with a larger 6.76-inch Full HD+ Display with curved edges while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with a smaller 6.7-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and HDR10+ certification. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes in with a better display as this one got a 120Hz refresh rate compared to Huawei’s 90hz refresh rate.

As for the camera, they have a different approach as the Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with a bigger 64MP telephoto lens along with 12MP wide-angle and 12MP ultra wide camera while the Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes with 50MP Super Sensing Wide Camera, 20MP Ultra wide cine camera and a 12MP Telephoto Camera. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro sports a larger sensor and it can go up to 50x zoom when you take photos but the Samsung Galaxy S21+ might have a smaller sensor and it can only shoot up to 30x zoom, this one can record videos at up to 8K24fps. For selfies, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro hjas a big advantage as this one comes with 13MP Ultra Vision Selfie Camera along with the 3D Depth Sensing Camera while the Galaxy S21+ only sports a 10MP selfie camera

When it comes to power, both smartphones supports wireless charging and they can charge other devices too. With the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, you can charge up to 50W via wireless charging with their proprietary wireless charger and it can go up to 66W with their Huawei SuperCharge tech. This is quite amazing and a big game changer as you don’t have to charge your smartphone for more than an hour to fully charge it while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ still comes with 15W Wireless Charging and 25W Wired Charging. While the Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with a slower charging, this one comes with a slightly bigger 4800mAh battery while the Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes with 4400mAh battery

Both are great smartphones and it really depends on your preference when it comes to the hardware. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ might have a larger display and a better display overall but the Huawei Mate 40 Pro does have an advantage in terms of camera zoom, the selfie camera, the charging, and a slightly larger display. Both the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Huawei Mate 40 Pro are available in the market.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Review

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February 1, 2021

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Lenovo once again delivers a stunning laptop with affordability and power. The new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is AMD’s premier Ultrabook designed to boast the prowess of its third-generation Ryzen 7 U-series at its best.

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Design

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is made of metal from top to bottom. It is heavier than most of the other 14-inch Ultrabooks though. There is a 50-gram difference in weight thanks to the heavier 95-watt power adapter as a result of the Nvidia graphics card on the Intel variant. Lenovo does not spare on any part of the laptop including, quality, screen, thermal design, speakers or inputs.

Keyboard and Mousepad

Despite the short key travel on the keyboard, there is a slight clickiness to it. The arrow keys were pretty much forced to have a halved up and down key due to the small frame.

Underneath, we spot the relatively small touchpad with a glass surface. Nothing extraordinary about it but one thing that should be noted here is that Lenovo has chosen to retain the front-firing speakers on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 placing them both sides of the keyboard.

Connectivity — Thunderbolt 3 is not Here

The AMD Yoga Slim 7, unfortunately, will not come with the Thunderbolt 3 but the Intel Yoga Slim 7 counterpart would. The Yoga Slim 7 provides more than USB Type-C ports. On the left side of the notebook are the charging and data transfer USB Type-C port, an HDMI 2.0b connector (with support of up to 4096x2160p @60Hz), and another USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen 2) port, which has power delivery function and supports Display 1.4b output with a maximum resolution of up to 5120x2880p @60Hz, and lastly the audio jack.

On the right are the Power button and fingerprint scanner combo, two USB Type-A 3.1 ports, and a MicroSD reader. As stated, you won’t be seeing the Thunderbolt 3 on this variant as it is still reserved on mostly Intel devices.

Display

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 has an IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The diagonal measurement is at 14″ with a screen ratio of 16:9 with a density of 157ppi.

On this test, we used the datacolor SpyderX Pro to see the standard colour gamut (sRGB) that is being used by regular HDTVs and web colours. Adobe RGB is a standard for professional cameras, monitors and print and at the same time, DCI-P3 is what is being used in movie studios and digital UHD Rec.2020 standards for projectors.

The displays cover a 100% sRGB colour range which is well above the rest.

Audio

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is packed with a Dolby Atmos Speaker System and has a preset equalizer to adjust the audio to your liking. The bass though, like most laptops, is lacking.

Synthetic Benchmarks

Blender

Blender is an opensource 3D creation suite that has a wide variety of readily available simulations supporting modelling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering and even motion tracking.

Cinebench R20

Maxon’s Cinebench benchmark is easily one of the most used applications by reviewers and enthusiasts. The latest uses the rendering architectures from both AMD and Intel allowing users to render the same scene.

Support and Warranty

Most Lenovo products are supported by the local Premium Care that puts your mind at ease. With this, you enjoy service at the comfort of your homes. Lenovo customers have access to PremiumCare via their email – premcareph@lenovo.com or the toll-free hotline number 1-800-1110-2328.

Final Thoughts

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is the type of ultrabook that is most certainly a must-buy for content creators. It pushes the maximizes the capabilities of content creation. The one we reviewed is a variant that differs from the local configuration.

The Ryzen 4800U proves to be a powerhouse with a price tag of ₱64,995 and local configuration of 16GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266 and 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe, this is more than anything anyone could ever ask for. It could get rather hot during full load but that is very much expected when working on a laptop.