Intel has partnered with ASUS and Colorful for the launch of its Intel Xe discrete desktop graphics card. The partnership involves designing and launching graphics card as part of pre-built systems. These two DG1 boards are targeted at mainstream users and small to medium-sized businesses.
Intel Colorful Iris Xe DG1 Desktop Graphics Card
Intel ASUS Iris Xe DG1 Desktop Graphics Card
The DG1 graphics card features 80 execution units(EU), 16 EUs less than the notebook version, and 4GBs of LPDDR4X memory. Base and Boost clocks of both models are still unknown, however, both GPUs feature the same display outputs, hardware video decode and encode acceleration, AV1 decode support, VESA Adaptive-Sync and Display HDR support alongside artificial intelligence capabilities.
Intel’s latest Xe DG1 discrete graphics card isn’t positioned to rival Nvidia and AMD’s latest and graphics card, but rather provides an alternative solution for pre-builts with the premium technologies mentioned earlier.
Brother Philippines has just introduced their newest lineup of printers that is made for home and also for businesses and they are feature-rich as they have ink tanks and of course, printers that can yield up to 7,500 pages on mono and even up to 5,000 pages on color.
For this series, Brother Philippines has launched a total of 5 models for your home and business needs and these features includes an efficient cost-per-page as you can print up to 7,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages and since it comes with Automatic 2-sided printing, you can save more paper.
Other features includes a one-touch copy shortcut so you can easily copy copy your papers without a hassle and since we’re using different notebooks and PCs these days, it’s pretty simple to set this one up as they come with plug and play feature.
As for the printing, the new printers from Brother comes with fast print speeds with up to 17 ipm for mono prints and 16.5 ipm for color pages and of course, you can get professional print quality with this one along as we can get here a crisp and clear prints with superior colour vibrancy.
If you’re curious about the latest products from Brother, check them out below:
DCP-T420W
This printer comes with print, scan, and copy that comes with a print speed of 16/9ipm. You can get a 1200×6000 dpi print quality for this one too so you can have superior quality. There’s a 150 sheets standard paper tray. The ink bottle of this one can yield at 7,500 mono pages and up to 5000 colored pages. The best part about these printers is that they come with Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria, and Wireless Direct.
DCP-T520W
This is pretty much similar to the DCP-T420W but this one comes more features. It still comes with a print speed of 16/9 ipm and you can still get a 1200×1600 dpr print quality and it still has a 150 sheets standard paper tray but this one comes with Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct, and this time, there’s Apple Airprint too.
DCP-T720DW
If you want a faster printing speed, you can go for this printer as this one comes with all the features that you need especially for those who are in SMEs and businesses. There’s up to 17/16.5 ipm print speed and it comes with up to 6 seconds first print-out time for Mono and 6.5 seconds for color. There’s 150 sheets standard paper tray and it also comes with 20 sheets Automatic Document Feeder. There’s automatic 2-sided printing on this one and also comes with 7,500 pages for mono and 5,000 pages on color. There’s wireless connectivity too and Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, & Wi-Fi Direct
DCP-T820DW
If you want to get more features, you can go for the DCP-T820DW as this one comes with the same printing speed of the DCP-T720DW but this one comes with 80 sheets multi-purpose tray and 20 sheets automatic document feeder and it still has 150 sheets standard paper tray. One of the biggest change in here is that it comes with Ethernet.
MFC-T920DW
This is the best printer in the series as this comes with a lot more features compared to the others. First, this one comes with Print, Scan, Copy, and even Fax. This one comes with up with the same features of the DCP-T 820DW but this one comes with USB Flash memory direct print and even a 1.8″ TFT Color LCD so you can control the printer and print directly.
The DCP-T420W will be available this January 2021 while the rest will be available this February 2021. Here are the prices of these printers:
OPPO Philippines is set to launch the Reno5 4G and the Reno5 5G in the country this February 2021. The OPPO Reno5 is expected to bring more camera technologies and of course, 5G which is expected to grow more in the country. Both the OPPO Reno5 4G and the Reno5 5G features the OPPO Full Dimension Fusion (FDF) Portrait Video System which gives you the best video experience.
Some of the features that we can expect on the OPPO Reno5 series are the AI Highlight video, the quality enhancement engine. Aside from that, there’s the Adaptive Brightness Adjustment, Adaptive Dynamic Range, and Adaptive Noise Reduction.
Other cool camera features includes the Scene Design Manager that uses portrait perception engine which will obtain the specific features of teach person and recognize their faces which allows you to have optimized and better AI Highlight video.
The OPPPO Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G is expected to leverage the company’s tech in video, camera, editing and more. The smartphones are expected to arrive this February 2021.
Samsung Philippines has just announced that their two new affordable Galaxy smartphones under the Galaxy A series that is meant for the Gen Z consumers. The Samsung Galaxy A02s and the Galaxy A12 are both affordable with an SRP of Php6,990 and Php9,990 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy A02 will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for only Php6,990 while the Samsung Galaxy A12 will come with 4GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage for only Php7,990. These prices for the smartphones are really competitive considering that there are a lot of Chinese-branded affordable smartphones that floods the market recently.
The Samsung Galaxy A02s comes with a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display with a triple lens camera at the back and then there’s the 5000mAh battery too which can last long. While the Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with a 48MP Main Camera along with 5MP ultra wide and 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. There’s the 5000mAh battery too but this one comes with 15W Fast Charging technology.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Specs
6.5-inch PLS IPS HD+ Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-Core processor
4GB RAM
64GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
13MP main camera + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
5MP selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
5000mAh battery
OneUI Based on Android 10
Samsung Galaxy A12 Specs
6.5-inch PLS IPS HD+ Display
Helio P35 Octa-Core processor
4GB/6GB RAM
128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
48MP main camera + +5MP Ultrawide camera + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
8MP selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
5000mAh battery
15W Fast Charging
Side fingerprint scanner
OneUI Based on Android 10
The Samsung Galaxy A02 comes in Black and Blue and you can get it for Php6,990 while the Samsung Galaxy A12 comes in two variants:
4GB/128GB – Black, white – Php7,990
6GB/128GB – Black, Blue – Php9,990
The Samsung Galaxy A12 will be available at 0% interest for 6 months with Home Credit Installment when you purchase it from February 5 to March 31. Aside from that, you can also get a free 1 year subscription to Viu if you purchase it this February 5 to 14
relame Philippines is starting the new year with a bang as they offers discounts of up to Php3,000 on their products! And yes! everyone can enjoy the discounts as the sale event will happen on both Shopee and Lazada!
Some of the products that are on sale includes the realme 6 and 6 Pro which are excellent and powerful smartphones as they offer a Php2,000 and Php3,000 discounts respectively. For those who are on the budget, the realme C series smartphones are also on sale and also some of their accessories and products.
Check out the products from that are on sale:
SHOPEE
realme 6 Pro
8+128
PHP 13,990.00
realme C15
4+64
PHP 6,490.00
realme C12
3+32
PHP 5,490.00
realme Buds Air Neo
/
PHP 1,290.00
Smart Scale
/
PHP 1,040.00
Powerbank 2i
/
PHP 590.00
Buds Air Pro
/
PHP 3,490.00
realme Buds Q
/
PHP 1,090.00
realme Powerbank 2i
/
PHP 690.00
realme Buds Classic
/
PHP 490.00
realme Watch S
/
PHP 4,890.00
LAZADA
realme 6
4+128
PHP 9,990.00
8+128
PHP 10,990.00
realme 6 Pro
8+128
PHP 13,990.00
realme C15
4+64
PHP 6,490.00
realme C12
3+32
PHP 5,490.00
realme 7
8+128
PHP 11,990.00
realme TWS
/
PHP 2,490.00
realme Buds Air Pro
/
PHP 3,490.00
realme Buds Q
/
PHP 1,090.00
realme Powerbank 2i
/
PHP 690.00
realme Buds Classic
/
PHP 490.00
realme products will be on successive flash sales this January 25 and 27 on Shopee and there will be an all-day discount on Lazada this January 25, 27, and 30.
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming ROG Phone 5 as leaks start to drop months ahead of its usual Q2-Q3 release. The leaks start out strong as a leaked video shows a secondary display on the back of the ROG Phone 5.
The secondary display on the back of the Asus ROG Phone 5 serves as a notification screen. The video above showcases two notification scenarios specifically game alerts and incoming calls. The video also shows the new ROG Phone 5 comes with symmetrical top and bottom bezels similar to the ROG Phone 3 albeit slimmer with the latest model.
The upcoming ROG Phone 5 is expected to pack an upgraded 144Hz screen paired with the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset, and a 6,000 mAh battery with 65W charging. This leak marks the start of various teasers, rumors, and news surrounding the upcoming ROG Phone 5.
There’s a lot of budget smartphones that are popping left and right and one of the latest ones from Huawei is the HUawie Y7a. The smartphone is the latest one to arrive here and it does offer some interesting features inside. Check out what we think about the smartphone in our review below:
Hardware
The Huawei Y7a does offer an attractive design. First, there’s the back of the smartphone that is glossy and it attracts a lot of fingerprints. Nonetheless, the back of the Huawei Y7a does feel premium to the hand. The one that we got comes in Crush Green and it’s really pretty to the hands.
The sides of the smartphone is curved that helps in the ergonomics of the smartphone as this one comes with a little bit of weight inside. But the weight combined with the materials in the smartphone gives us a more premium and solid feel into it.
On the right of the smartphone is where we can find the power button that also acts as the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone and also the volume rocker at the top of it. Below is where you can find the USB-C port of the smartphone along with the speaker grill and also the headphone jack of the smartphone.
Battery life
As for the battery, the Huawei Y7a does feature a 5000mAh battery which might be the reason why the smartphone does come with a heavier build. And as for the battery, the Huawei Y7a does come with a battery with up to a day and a half of normal usage.
As for the charging, the Huawei Y7a supports 22.5W fast charging with its Huawei SuperCharge technology and it does help in charging the smartphone.
Display
One of the features that I like on this smartphone is the display. We got here a Full HD+ resolution on its 6.67-inch IPS display. The colors were just right and it’s a little bit tall with its aspect ratio. Watching videos and playing games on the large display is definitely good as we got here a large space.
Software and performance
For the performance of the smartphone, it’s a bit disappointing as we got here a Kirin 710A processor inside which is already dated. However, if you’re into browsing your social media apps and just playing some casual games then the Kirin 710A will do just fine for your liking.
For the apps and games that I’ve installed, I’ve used the AppGallery and also the Petal Search Widget which allows me to download different games and applications. Personally, the Petal Search Widgetg offers more as it shows you different applications even outside from the ones on the Huawei AppGallery.
The Kirin 710A might be a dated processor but it can still do its job when it comes to basic tasks and in games, I was able to play games like Among Us that was downloaded thru Petal Search Widget and it was even able to run Genshin Impact at the lowest settings which is a surprise for me. Check out the benchmarks of the smartphone below:
Camera
As for the camera, the Huawei Y7a features a 48MP main camera along with 8MP wide-angle camera and also a 2MP depth camera and 2MP macro camera.
In our shots, you can clearly see that the main camera of the smartphone performed just fine for its price and as expected, the other camera lens just didn’t performed that well. But c’mon, this is an affordable smartphone for its price. For the selfies, it’s not the best that you can see in the market and the quality wasn’t really the best thing out there.
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 1
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 2
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 3
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 4
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 5
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 6
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 7
Huawei Y7a Camera Sample 8
Verdict
The Huawei Y7a does have a lot of competition in the market right now but if you’re looking for a smartphone with its solid build quality, large display, and long battery life on the smartphone then you might want to consider this one.
The Kirin 710A processor of the smartphone might be dated but it’s capable of running basic applications and games on the smartphone however, it might had a hard time running other demanding games.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will be available in the market very soon and if you want to get it at Smart Postpaid Plans, you may now pre-order it and you can get it under Smart Signature 5G Plans. With this plan, you can get more data and you can even enjoy more the 5G capabilities of Smart.
With Smart Signature 5G plans, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 256GB for only Php3,499 per month with a one-time cash-out of Php15,020. You can also get the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G for Php3,199 per month and a one-time cash-out of Php9,000.
Both smartphones are available under Signature 5G PLan L which will come with 30GB data, unli allnet calls and texts, and 150 minutes PLDT calls. You can also go big with Plan XL which will give you 60GB of data, Unli Allnet Calls and Texts, and 300 minutes of PLDT Calls.
Since you’ll be pre-ordering the smartphone, you can also get freebies worth up to Php20,000 including a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro for the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G or Galaxy Buds Live for Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Galaxy SmartTag, and a 25W Wall Charger from January 15-24 2021 only.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series introduces a brand new design on the smartphone including a more powerful Exynos processor inside and also the new camera on the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
Here we go again boys and girls! The Playstation 5 Pre-Order will be up again tomorrow and you can get a chance to get one of the few units of Playstation 5 in the country! Just like the first pre-order, we will only have 5 minutes to get a chance of grabbing one. With the first wave of PS5 in the country, a lot of have been disappointed as the units have gone out in just a few seconds.
The Playstation 5 will still come in digital and disc version and both of them will still have the same SRP of Php23,990 and Php27,990 respectively and unfortunately, we will still have a limited quantities of units that will be sold here in the country.
Different retailers have already announced their mechanics for the pre-order including Game Extreme, Datablitz, Game One, SM Appliances Center, & Game One
MediaTek has just announced their two new chips that comes with 5G and it’s expected to launch on smartphones this year and these are the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 and the Dimensity 1100. These are chipsets that are made under 6nm and they are added to the 5G portfolio of their chipsets.
These Mediatek chips comes with 5G aggregation across FDD and TDD, DSS and it also comes with true Dual SIM 5G and also VoNR. For the Dimensity 1200, it can handle 200MP photos with its five-core HDR-ISP and it can also record videos at 4K HDR. With its hexa-core AI processor, the Dimensity can improve its power efficiency and also its multi-task scheduler. While the Dimensity 1100 can handle 108MP cameras and also comes with APU 3.0 for better computing and also power-efficiency.
While for the performance, the Dimensity 1200 comes with a Cortex-A78 CPU Core that is clocked at 3GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 super cores and four Cortex-A55 cores for power efficiency. There’s a none-core GPU too and a six-core MediaTek APU 3.0. While the Dimensity 1100 comes with an Octa-Core CPU that is comprised of 4x Cortex-A78 cores and 4x Cortex-A55 cores. And for the GPU, there’s the Mali-G77 GPU.
As for the displays, the Dimensity 1200 supports 168HYz refresh rate while the Dimensity 1100 supports 144Hz refresh rates and both chips supports MediaTek HyperEngine 3.0 which lets do 5G call and data concurrency and to have a reliable connectivity. Both chips also supports BT 5.2 and it also supports ultra-low latency true wireless stereo audio and LC3 encoding for better quality.
Expect the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100 to OEMs including XIaomi, Vivo, OPPO, and realme. Expect this chips to arrive this Q1 and Q2
