Honor has just unveiled their newest tablet to the market and it’s the Honor V6 Tablet. The tablet comes with a brand new Kirin 985 chipset along with a large 10.4-inch 2K display with an 84% screen-to-body ratio. Not only that, but the Honor V6 tablet also comes with a Magic Pencil that supports 4096 pressure-sensitive levels.
For the camera, the Honor V6 Tablet comes with a 13MP f1.8 main camera with LED flash, and then there’s the 8MP front-facing camera for video calls and selfie. As expected, you can connect your Honor or Huawei smartphone to the tablet so you can mirror the screen of your smartphone to the tablet.
And of course, this one also supports a keyboard that also acts as the case for the tablet. Another unique thing about this tablet is the usage of the Kirin 985 SoC which also gives way for 5G and also WiFi 6. The Honor V6 tablet comes with a 22.5W Wired Charging and also a 7250mAh battery.
Samsung Philippines has announced on its Facebook page that they’ll be having a sale in where you can get discounts on different Galaxy A smartphones ranging from Samsung Galaxy A10s up to the Samsung Galaxy A50s.
Model
Memory
AS-IS SRP
NEW SRP
Consumer Savings
Duration
Galaxy A50s
6+128GB
₱16,990
₱14,990
₱2,000
May 16 – June 30
Galaxy A50s
4+64GB
₱13,990
₱11,990
₱2,000
May 16 – June 30
Galaxy A30s
4+64GB
₱11,990
₱9,990
₱2,000
May 16 – June 30
Galaxy A20s
4+64GB
₱9,990
₱8,990
₱1,000
May 16 – June 30
Galaxy A10s
2+32GB
₱6,990
₱5,990
₱1,000
May 16 – June 30
The Samsung Galaxy A50s might be in the market for a while but it’s still a capable smartphone for most basic usage such as casual gaming and apps. The successor of the smartphone is also out in the market, the Galaxy A51.
Customers can buy an A-series smartphone from any Authorized Samsung dealers nationwide or online during the promo period. The promo will last until June 30.
Smart Communications has announced that it’ll be reopening its stores to serve their customers under the general community quarantine. But of course, Smart will take precautions to ensure the safety of its customers and employees and everyone in the store by requiring everyone to wear masks and to have their temperatures checked prior to entry.
Each of the stores will come with sanitation areas, distance markers, and other features that reduce physical interaction. They’ll also encourage you to use the self-care kiosks to help prevent the spread of the virus and the stores will undergo regular disinfection.
There’s another good reason why you should check out PayMaya as PLDT has announced that there’s an easy way to pay your PLDT Home bills via PayMaya. Not only that, PLDT Home will also be giving 20% or up to Php100 cashback rebate when you pay your bills using the PayMaya app.
PLDT Home subscribers would be able to settle their bills using PayMaya worth at least Php500 through the PayMaya app. The PayMaya cashback rebate promo is available to all PLDT Home subscribers by just following the instructions:
Open the PayMaya app and log in to your account.
Tap the Pay bills
Select PLDT Home
Enter required account details
Not only that, but PLDT Home subscribers will also get to enjoy a Php50 rebate on top of the Php100 cashback upon successful loading and payment of their PLDT Home bill. Qualified PayMaya users will receive their cashback voucher any time after their valid payment transaction up to 14 business days after the promo period.
As some cities transition from Enhanced Community Quarantine to General Community Quarantine, restrictions are being lifted and some stores are resuming its operations. Though most stores only cater online and delivery transactions, getting smartphones and accessories is surely easier compared to the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period. We’ve compiled a list of stores who resumed their operations as soon as their respective cities transition into GCQ.
Disclaimer: JamOnline.ph does not, in any way, promote in going outside and/or violating restrictions imposed by Enhanced Community Quarantine, General Community Quarantine and the Interagency Task Force. JamOnline.ph is not responsible for any risks caused by buying any smartphone from the stores listed in this article.
If you’re planning on getting a brand new OPPO smartphone, well, OPPO is currently having a sale on their smartphones in where you can get up to Php3,000 of savings. In this promotion, you can get a special price for the OPPO A9 2020, A5s 3GB, and the OPPO Reno2.
Aside from the sale, you can enjoy freebies for the OPPO Find X2 Pro in where you can get a free OPPO Enco Q1 BT earphone and a free Rockspace EB60 TWS earbuds for Php2,499. The special bundle that is being offered will be available until the end of May.
While the OPPO A5S 3GB is now available for Php5,990 from the previous price of Php6,990 and the OPPO A9 2020 is now priced at Php12,990 which is now down from Php13,990.
For the Reno series, there Reno2 is getting a price down to Php25,990 coming from Php28,990. While the latest OPPO Reno3 is now at Php18,990 and Reno 3 Pro at Php28,990 and both smartphones will come with a free Rockspace EB60 TWS earbuds worth Php2,499 for every purchase. The bundle will be available until May 24 only.
Having a work from home setup means getting your own PC or laptop for work. For some, the company delivers or the employee gets to take home a PC or a laptop from the office. Others are given a budget to spend to get either a PC or a laptop. And some unlucky workers shell out money from their personal device. Whether you’re given a budget or is unlucky and only willing to spend the least amount possible, we’ve got a selection of budget laptops for you to choose from.
NOTES:
Don’t expect superb performance due to the limited budget
Laptops under the Php 20,000 price point are good for Microsoft Office and Internet-based tasks
Items listed are in no particular order, however, we will highlight the best choice among the five laptops mentioned.
LENOVO Ideapad S145 14″ Laptop
The Lenovo Ideapad S145 is one of the best budget laptops available to date. It has different SKUs as low as Php 15,000 to as high as Php 45,000 depending on the CPU, memory, and storage configuration. Our recommendation is to go for the Lenovo Ideapad S145 81MU000MPH for only Php 17,995. It sports a 2-core/4-thread Pentium Gold CPU paired with 4GB Ram and 500G HDD. With its low price, you have an extra budget to upgrade the laptop to either an additional 4GB ram for a total of 8GB or opt-in for a 128GB or 240GB SSD.
HP 15s 15.6″ Laptop
The HP 15s is the probably the cheapest 15.6″ Intel-powered laptop available in the Philippines. Sporting an Intel Celeron N4000 processor with 4GB RAM and 500GB storage isn’t definitely attractive, it’s main strength is the bigger screen. It’s ideal for people who have trouble in smaller screens and for those who can’t find the mouse cursor 99 percent of the time. If your workload requires multiple windows opened at once, then going for the DU110TU model for Php 20,990 is worth it thanks to the quad-core processor. If not, go for the cheaper DU0109TU model at Php 17,990.
Acer Aspire 5 14″ Laptop
Acer is undoubtedly the first brand that comes into mind when it comes to budget laptops. Representing the brand is the Aspire 5 14″ Laptop that packs an Intel Core i3-7020U processor paired with 4GBs of RAM and 1TB HDD for storage. At just 1 peso less than our max budget of Php 19,999, the Acer Aspire 5 is the only laptop in the list that sports a Core series CPU and 1TB of storage.
ASUS Vivobook X441NA
ASUS’ budget laptop offering comes in the form of the Vivobook Max X441NA. Its the only laptop that has a lot of color options available. It is Intel Pentium Quadcore processor is slightly more powerful than the HP 15s but it sports a smaller chassis and screen. Unlike other laptops listed, there’s not enough extra budget to get an additional 4GB Ram or 128/240GB SSD.
Lenovo Ideapad 130
Lenovo grabs another spot but this time, in a bigger chassis and is sporting an AMD processor. The Ideapad 130 is a slightly older model but takes the crown in terms of value for the promo price of Php 15,495. The AMD A6-9225 is not as strong as the Intel Core i3 but when paired with an additional +4GB ram(8GB Total) and an SSD, the Lenovo Ideapad 130 makes a well-rounded contender that addresses almost all flaws by the other products mentioned.
Which one is the best?
We have two answers for the best laptop on the list provided that there are two scenarios. First is if you’re going to max out the Php 20,000 laptop via upgrades, then the laptop to get is the Lenovo Ideapad 130. The second scenario is if the user maxing out the Php 20,000 without any third-party upgrades. The best well-rounded laptop without spending the leftover budget goes to the Lenovo Ideapad S145 because of its wide variety of configurations. It is also the cheapest laptop in the list as it has a Php 13,500 model.
Since the start of the quarantine, you’ve probably done quite a lot of things both in-game and IRL. Some of you might even try new games with friends. Ultimately, when you get bored you just watch Netflix or play your favorite game. Boredom is a major issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily we have 5 things that every gamer should do during the quarantine period.
1. CLEAN YOUR PC/LAPTOP and Peripherals
When was the last time you cleaned your PC? and when was the last time you cleaned your keyboard? If its more than six months then turn off your PC, open the side panels, and start cleaning it up. Depending on how much time you invest, you can clean your PC all the way through. Cleaning the dust filters and your fans are sufficient but going the extra mile of dusting almost everything as well replacing your thermal paste goes a long way. Tearing it down and reassembling it with better cable management is also a good challenge and it will surely give you nostalgia when you first built your PC.
5 things to do during quarantine keyboard 1
5 things to do during quarantine keyboard 2
Don’t forget about your peripherals. Let’s admit it, we eat in front of our PC and little crumbs and bits hide inside your keyboard. One good sign that you need to clean your keyboard is if you’re experiencing multiple inputs in one keystroke or if key actuation feels lighter than usual. Don’t forget to also rinse your keycaps in warm water to remove those sauce stains.
2. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR FILES
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5 things to do during quarantine new folder 2
Time to free up some storage especially if you’re using an SSD. Check your downloads and documents folder and delete unnecessary files. To make thing easier, you can sort the contents of a folder according to size. Take the time to check each file, video and photo and get a good laugh at your old memes. Don’t forget to delete pictures and videos of your ex to free up some weight in your heart.
If you want a thorough software cleanup launch Disk Cleanup simply by typing it in your Windows search bar and select which drive you like to clean. It’s also good practice to uninstall outdated and unused programs via Windows control panel. Simply type appwiz.cpl in the search bar and type enter. Take this time to also update all of your software to the latest versions so that you won’t be bothered in the near future.
3. Overclock your PC
Overclocking is a way to squeeze more performance from your machine without spending a few bucks. Overclocking is now easy compared to previous generations where custom BIOS, heavy cooling a fire extinguisher were required. Fast forward to today and overclocking is as easy as clicking one button. AI software can easily boost your system’s clock speed but it does come with some flaws. Most overclocking software applies too much voltage for an incremental speed increase which results in higher heat output. Adjusting the voltage manually will have you a few degrees and a few watts on your overall system load.
You must have a “K” series Intel CPU for you to be overclocked. Non-K CPU models won’t let you adjust the core multiplier which is needed in overclocking. On the other hand, most if not all AMD CPUs are overclockable. Just be sure that you have enough cooling and PSU headroom for the additional temps and power consumption.
Overclocking your graphics card is a piece of cake and requires less intimate tuning than CPUs.
4. Undervolt your PC
Overclocking is tuning up both core clocks and voltage to boost your PC’s performance. Undervolting, on the other hand, turns down your voltage to the lowest possible value without downclocking your current core frequency. Undervolting allows the lowest temps possible resulting in a very power efficient system. Having lower temps allows your CPU to maintain a higher clock speed for a longer duration. Undervolting is common on laptops as it gets the most benefit compared to PCs. We recommend using Intel Xtreme Tuning Utility in tuning your system.
5. Rake Up Achievements and Customize your Profile
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This might be the most boring thing listed in this article but it’s the most personal thing you can do. Completing tasks also grants you EXP for your steam profile and awards you badges. Getting higher levels in steam unlocks different showcase materials for you to display on your profile. Linking your profile with different platforms(such as Battle.net and Twitch) benefits you with rewards, security, and even ease of access. You can even go the extra mile and do your own artwork or commission someone for artwork to make your own unique profile.
If you think we missed something interesting to do, feel free to tell us in the comments section. Now get to work!
Rumors are swirling that Apple is developing an AR glasses for a 2021-2022 launch. Yep, Apple Glasses just like what you see in the movies and of course, in the available headsets in the market like the Oculus quest. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he is expecting that the Apple Glasses will launch this 2022.
Digitimes has also said that the Apple AR Glasses is expected to launch this 2022 and when it comes to design, the headset is expected to look like the Oculus Quest but with a sleeker design that has fabrics and lightweight materials so you can wear it for long periods of time.
The headset is also expected to feature a high-resolution display and it will rely on the iPhone for its processing power to keep it slim and lightweight. Aside from that, it is also expected to come with rOS or Reality OS and Apple is currently exploring the use of touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures for control.
However, Jon Prosser believes that the Apple Glasses are aimed for March-June 2021 and yes, he has seen it and he also mentioned that the glasses will come “Starboard” which is a UI designed for the Apple Glasses
I can’t believe I’m going against Kuo on this one… but I believe he’s wrong.
Xiaomi Philippines has recently released its price list and catalog for the month of May and June and they do have a lot of products to offer ranging from their brand new smartphones up to their newest smart products for your home. Not only that, but they also have an electric bike for sale too and also some new accessories for your smartphones. Check out the full price catalog below:
So there we go! There’s a lot of devices, accessories, and other products that are included in the latest catalog.
