Samsung Philippines has just launched their newest tablet in the market and this time, it’s a Windows tablet running on Intel Core M3 processor. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, the Samsung Galaxy Book 10.6 can run full Windows applications such as Google Chrome and Photoshop. So yeah, this device is really portable and yet it is also great for productivity and office use as this one runs on full Windows 10.
Unfortunately, the bigger 12-inch Galaxy Book will not be available in the country. Well, the Galaxy Book 10.6 is aiming against Apple’s new iPad Pro 10.5 in which we reviewed before on our blog. It’s awesome tablet but unlike the Galaxy Book 10.6, the iPad Pro 10.5 is running on iOS which means that it can’t run full desktop apps.
If you want to get the Samsung Galaxy Book 10.6, It is now available for P44,990 and it will already come with a keyboard cover and stylus.
Everyone is excited about the Justice League movie and in case you want to get ready for yourself some Justice League merchandises then look no further because Ekotek has just launched their newest smartphone, the Ekonic Justice League Limited Edition Smartphone and it’s the world’s first Justice League smartphone in the world and it comes with some unique and awesome freebies in the box.
Ekonic Justice League Limited Edition Smartphone Specs
5.5-inch HD IPS display
MediaTek MT6737 Quad-Core Processor
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
8-megapixel rear camera
5-megapixel front camera
Dual SIM
LTE
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
2500mAh Battery
Android 7.0 Nougat
Yes, the smartphone is limited edition as there will be only 5000 units that will be made and in case you’re worried about fake Ekonic Justice League smartphones, there’s a certificate of authenticity that also comes with a serial number to prove that your smartphone is real.
The smartphone also comes with an Ekonic Flash-themed earphones, a gold Micro USB cable, and three additional back covers that have different designs. You can choose from Batman, Superman, and Flash back covers which is pretty cool.
Well, the smartphone doesn’t really shine when it comes to hardware but the smartphone will already be able to basic apps and also some casual gaming.
The Ekonic Justice League Limited Edition Smartphone will only be available on Smart Postpaid and you only need to add Php 400 to your current plan for 30 months.
The Cubix Cube Max has been made available at Lazada for a while now and it’s a 6-inch smartphone Android smartphone running on Android 7.0 Nougat. The smartphone also packs a fingerprint sensor but despite the mentioned features, the Cubix Cube Max sports an affordable price.
Cubix Cube Max Specs
6-inch IPS HD display
1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
1GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash
8-megapixel front camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
Fingerprint Scanner
Android 7.0 Nougat
2000mAh Battery
The Cubix Cube Max is Cherry Mobile’s affordable offering of a phablet that is online only. The specs aren’t really stellar but considering that this smartphone has Android 7.0 Nougat inside, a 6-inch display and also a fingerprint scanner. This one ain’t bad.
You can get the Cubix Cube Max for P3,999 at Lazada at this link: https://goo.gl/umMqeT
Cherry Mobile has also unveiled their Windows device and it’s the Cubix Cube Book that packs a 14-inch display but like the previous Windows devices of Cherry Mobile, the Cubix Cube Book sports an affordable price. But of course, an affordable price means that the notebook needs to have a lower spec’d hardware. The Cubix Cube Book still sports an Intel Atom Z3735F processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage. But again, there’s a 14-inch display which makes this notebook perfect for students or young professionals who are just using their notebooks for light and casual office use.
Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube Book Specs
14-inch TN Panel with 1366×768 Display
1.33GHz Intel Atom Z3735F Quad-Core Processor
Intel HD Graphics
32GB Internal Storage
2GB RAM
microSD card slot up to 128GB
WiFi, Bluetooth
HDMI
2x USB 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
Non-removable 10000mAh battery
The Cubix Cube Book sports an all-plastic body to make sure that the notebook is very affordable. It does feel cheap because of its plastic build but again, you’re looking at a very affordable notebook that comes in Windows 10.
The Cubix Cube Book doesn’t have the best keyboard and touchpad but the notebook has a clean design but again, it’s an affordable Windows notebook so don’t expect too much from it. This notebook also got some ports including 2x USB 2.0 ports and also an HDMI for an output display.
Since this is running Windows 10, you can run applications like VLC and Google Chrome however, be wary that the notebook only has a 32GB of storage which is why having a MicroSD card on this notebook is a must. This notebook is just perfect for those people who are into light office use and for students who wants a notebook for their thesis or school.
The Cubix Cube Book is one of the most affordable 14-inch Windows notebook out there for P6,999. You can get the Cubix Cube Book here: https://goo.gl/gJELvB
Cherry Mobile has unveiled their newest smartphone that is set to be available only at Lazada. And two of those three smartphones is the Cubix Cube Play and the Cubix Cube Play HD. The smartphone is set to be the most affordable of the smartphones of the Cubix series. The Cubix Play packs a 5-inch HD capacitive display, runs on a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
And if you’re not contented with that, there’s the Cubix Cube Play HD which has a better hardware. The Play HD will pack a 5-inch HD display, 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor, 8-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera, and it will run on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Cubix Cube Play Specs
MediaTek MT6580M 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
5-inch Capacitive FWVGA Display
4GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
512MB RAM
5-megapixel rear camera
2-megapixel front camera
Dual Sim
3G
Wifi, Bluetooth
2000mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Cubix Cube Play HD
5-inch HD TFT Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
8GB expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
1GB RAM
8-megapixel rear camera
5-megapixel front camera
3G
2000mAh Battery
Android 7.0 Nougat
The smartphone looks very similar to each other but they have obviously different specifications. the Cubix Cube Play and Cubix Cube Play HD will be available in the end of August exclusively at Lazada for P1,999 and P2,299 respectively.
In case the 4GB RAM of the LG G6 is not enough for you and you want a bigger RAM and memory then there’s a new LG flagship smartphone that is the right one for you. It’s basically similar to the LG G6 except that this smartphone now packs a bigger RAM and memory. Despite the availability of Snapdragon 825 in the market, the LG G6 Plus still uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Processor.
LG G6 Plus Specs
5.7-inch QHD Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Processor
6GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
13-megapixel camera + 3-megapixel dual lens camera
In case you haven’t checked out the latest top sellers on Steam, the newest and most popular game right now on steam is Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds. It’s a battle royale game in where you will compete with other players and to win this game, you need to be the sole survivor in the game. The gameplay is very similar to Hunger Games in where you kill the other players to be the sole survivor and the winner of the game.
However in Grand Battle Royale, the map is smaller and you can’t go inside the houses to loot. Obviously, the graphics is similar to Minecraft and the controls are optimized for mobile. Don’t expect the same excitement and thrill in Grand Battle Royale but damn, this game is a great copy of PUBG and a great time waster when you miss PUBG.
Watch the gameplay of Grand Battle Royale below.
You can download Grand Battle Royale on the Play Store now.
Doogee is a weird name for a smartphone brand but their latest smartphone, the Doogee Mix, is really amazing because not only that the Doogee Mix packs a cool almost bezel-less Super AMOLED display but this smartphone also sports an affordable SRP for its hardware. The smartphone is also the cheapest smartphone with a 6GB of RAM and then there’s the dual lens camera too. Want to know more about this smartphone? Check out our unboxing and hands-on of the Doogee Mix below.
Doogee Mix Specs
2.5GHz MediaTek Helio P25 Octa-Core Processor
5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display
6GB RAM
64GB of Internal Storage with MicroSD card slot
16-megapixel + 8 megapixel rear dual lens camera with LED Flash
Is it enough to replace my laptop? Is the iPad Pro powerful enough for my daily tasks? Can this tablet run most of the games that I love? Can I use this tablet for taking photos? Is it more powerful than the Cherry Mobile Flare X? Well, we’ll answer those questions in our review of the bigger and better iPad Pro 10.5
Sexy and premium profile
One of the things that you gotta love with Apple products is they aimed for perfection for every product that they make. The iPad Pro 10.5 is thin and it is light. The iPad Pro is very portable, unlike most computers. The iPad Pro 10.5 also comes with pogo pins at the side which are used for keyboard covers such as the smart cover. Oh and don’t worry because there are
Dat 120 Hz display
One of the things that you gotta love with the all new iPad Pro is its display. Not only that this one has a bigger 10.5-inch display versus the 9.7-inch display of the previous iPad Pro but this one also packs a 120Hz display. But before we get into that, let’s talk about the 10.5-inch display.
The display feels right for the iPad and with iOS 11, I think it’s a good match now that we have a bigger display for productivity and media consumption. The split screen and the multi-window on the iOS 11 just work perfectly on the iPad Pro 10.5 And yes, with its screen size and iOS 11, I was able to use the tablet for blogging and some work stuff. Oh and yes, the bezels on the iPad Pro 10.5 are thinner now and it’s almost as thin on the one on the iPad Mini.
One of the unique selling points of the iPad Pro 10.5 is the 120Hz display. Basically, this gives you 120 frames per second instead of the normal 60 frames per second. And yes, it was buttery smooth AF. It’s the best display that I’ve seen on a tablet and when you use an Apple Pencil on the tablet, it feels natural and responsive to type and draws on. However, there’s a little bit of setback as there are only a few apps and games in where you could see the 120Hz refresh rate. Actually, the only game that I’ve played that supports 120Hz is Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Amazing Speaker
Another thing to love with the iPad Pro is its Quad-speaker. Actually, despite having a thin profile and being a tablet, the iPad Pro 10.5 has an amazing speaker that can even beat most laptops that are out in the market. Unlike the iPhone, the iPad Pro 10.5 has a headphone jack that you can use for accessories and also for (duh!) headphones.
The iPad Pro 10.5 doesn’t have the same home button of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus because the home button of the tablet can be pressed down but of course, it still comes with Touch ID which can recognize my fingerprint really fast.
iOS 11 is a game changer
In my usage, I was using the iPad Pro 10.5 on iOS Public Beta 1. It doesn’t all the latest features of iOS 11 and it’s really buggy and most of the apps aren’t optimized for it yet. However, even if the OS is still in beta, I still managed to use some of its awesome features like the new dock which lets you house a lot of icons and also do multitasking on the tablet by just tap and hold and swiping it to the sides.
But you might say that multi-window is already available on the iPad a long time ago. Well, with the new iOS 11, you could now run 3 applications at the same time. Two for the multi window and another floating window for one app in which you can drag to left or right. It’s actually better now and yes, multitasking on the iPad Pro 10.5 with iOS 11 is even better now.
iOS 11 brings the iPad, even more, closer to the Mac OS. iOS 11 might not run the full apps compared to its desktop counterparts but the new features of the iOS 11 surely bring more productivity to the iPad and there are also some alternative iPad apps that are almost as good as the one on the desktop ones.
Another game changer on the iOS 11 files. And yes, drag and drop works well on this one however not all apps support this one yet. But hell yeah, this feature is really helpful when you’re creating a document or presentation and you have to grab a photo that is on the internet or in your photos app.
A long battery life
One advantage of having a tablet with mobile OS like the iPad Pro 10.5 is its battery life. They tend to have a longer battery life compared to Windows notebooks or tablets despite its sexy and thin profile. The iPad Pro 10.5 was able to last 8 hours of usage which is pretty good. That’s a web surfing and a little bit of gaming.
A really good camera
We don’t really recommend using the tablet for taking photos as smartphones mostly perform better than tablets. But for a tablet, the iPad Pro does have a really good camera. Actually, the camera of the iPad Pro 10.5 is almost on par with the one on most smartphones. The photos that I took using the iPad Pro are good and they’re really good whether you’re planning on using the tablet for taking photos on some casual shots or in low-light conditions. Check out the photos that I took using the smartphone below.
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Not bad.
Verdict
Now is the time to answer the questions that I’ve asked in the first part of this review.
Is the iPad Pro 10.5 enough for replacing a notebook?
Do you use your notebook for gaming? If yes, then what are these games? Will you be contented on the games that are available on the App Store such as Mobile legends? If you’re fine with that then go. But be wary that the iPad Pro can’t run Steam or other PC games.
If you’ll use it for work. Do you think the mobile apps of office is enough? If you’re just into a casual use of Office apps such as typing documents and you don’t need add-ons then the iPad Pro will do just fine. Oh, and if you’re planning on using Microsoft Office, you’ll have to subscribe to Office 365. And if you’re planning on
As for me, the iPad Pro is already enough for most tasks. I’ve used the iPad Pro 10.5 for blogging and thanks to the drag and drop feature, it’s easier and better for me to create articles. While for creating video content, there’s the iMovie which is pretty decent for the iPad Pro 10.5 and then there’s the LumaFusion which is really a good video editor on the iPad.
Can this tablet run most of the games that I love?
Yep, but you should remember that the only games that you can play on the iPad pro are only available on the App Store. Oh, and yes, it’s really fun to play on a big screen like this one. And again, 120Hz is just good on one of my favorite games, GTA: Liberty City Stories.
Can I use this tablet for taking photos?
You’ve seen the sample photos. They’re pretty damn good for a tablet.
Is it more powerful than the Cherry Mobile Flare X?
The iPad Pro 10.5 is now available at Widget City and I highly suggest that you also get the Smart Keyboard Cover especially if you’re planning on using the tablet for creating documents and of course, the Apple Pencil if you’re planning on creating content.
The iPad Pro 10.5 is a little bit pricey but c’mon. It’s Apple. The service is good, the quality is great, and the software is really damn awesome. You can get the iPad Pro 10.5 at Widget at this link: http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/product/apple-ipad-pro-10-5-2017-wifi/
MSI Philippines is currently having a promo right now in where you can get a chance to win a trip to two to Tokyo Game Show 2017 along with the hotel accommodation from September 22 to September 24. In order to join the promo, you must buy an MSI notebook from authorized stores and then you’ll instantly get a raffle entry. The raffle entry that you’ll get will depend on the notebook that you’ll buy from MSI.
If you buy a GT model, you’ll get 5 entries for the raffle, 4 entries for the GS model, 3 entries for the GE model, 2 entries for the GP model, and 1 entry for the GL Model.
But in case you didn’t win the Grand Prize, you can still win the 2nd prize, 3rd prize, and 4th prize in where you can win the GT72 2QE-1048PM Dominator Pro worth P195,995, the GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro worth P99,995, and 2 sets of SteelSeries Siberia 650 Black headset worth P8,500 respectively. Aside from that, MSI will also be giving away these consolation prizes: 50 sets of Dragon Medium Doll, 30 sets of MSI Neck Pillow, and 100 sets of BTS bundle that includes a MSI mouse, mousepad, and exclusive token.
Since this is running Windows 10, you can run applications like VLC and Google Chrome however, be wary that the notebook only has a 32GB of storage which is why having a MicroSD card on this notebook is a must. This notebook is just perfect for those people who are into light office use and for students who wants a notebook for their thesis or school.
