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ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ

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Having a decent gaming monitor is a must when you’re a real hardcore gamer especially if you have a graphics card that is really powerful like the GTX 1080 or the Titan XP. But of course, having a gaming monitor means that your display must be future proof and it must adapt to every game that you play on your PC. And today, we’ll review the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ, a pretty good gaming monitor that you should really take a look at.

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ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ has the design genes from the ROG. You can see the Mayan-inspired look and also the trapezoidal design. Another noticeable thing about this monitor is the ROG logo that is located on the base along with the red backlit ring and yes, it’s glowing and it really adds to the gaming feel of the monitor.

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The back looks neat with its edgy design and one thing that really made it look cool from the back is the ASUS ROG badge. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me but I really find it cool. An advantage of most gaming monitors compared to conventional monitors is that most gaming monitors have an ergonomic adjust the height, rotation, and swivelling and with the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ, it really does a good job on all of that and also the monitor has an included VESA mount in case you want to mount the monitor.

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Another interesting thing about this monitor is the ports. It comes with two USB 3.0 ports, earphone jack, HDMI and of course DisplayPort. These ports might be placed on the back but unfortunately, I really had a hard time with this one as this ports are facing downward.

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Most gamers who can afford the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ might already have a speaker or a cool headphone but in case you want to rely on the monitor for the speaker, there’s a pair of two-watt speakers that is built-in to the monitor. Actually, I was a little bit disappointed with it as I expected the monitor’s speaker to be louder but nonetheless, the output was crisp and clear.

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To access the monitor’s settings, you’ll have to check out the buttons and the joystick at the back of the monitor. Yes, a joystick. The joystick is easy to use and I can easily control the user-friendly settings on the monitor.

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The settings let you control the blue light filter of the monitor in case your eyes get really annoyed with the monitor, reducing ghosting, adjusting the light on the base, and much more. Basically, the settings cover most of the basic things that you need on a gaming monitor however, I felt that there is a need for more preset on the monitor.

 

Again, this is a gaming monitor and of course, a gaming monitor would be useless if there’s no adaptive synchronization technology on this monitor. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ supports Nvidia G-sync on its DisplayPort and damn, it’s really a game changer for most gamers. However, I found it annoying that I still have to activate the Nvidia G-Sync on the settings of the monitor.

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Again, the 27” display of the monitor packs a 4K resolution. There’s the matte coating for the display so you don’t have to worry about the monitor being reflective and then there’s the thin bezels which make the monitor look sexier and edgier than most monitors. The 4ms response time, 350 cd/m2 and a viewing angles of up to 178 degrees.  The monitor might not have the best specifications but for a gaming monitor, I am already satisfied.

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The contrasts of the monitor need a little adjustment as I have notice that blacks in some videos need some improvements however color accuracy on this one is good. But in case you’re not satisfied with it, it’s actually very easy to adjust the settings of the monitor.

 

Again, the advantage of having this monitor is the 4K resolution. The images and videos that I shoot tend to be crisper and better compared to other monitors. Sometimes, games don’t need anti-aliasing because they’re already really sharp. Again, adjusting the settings of the monitor will probably lead to a better display quality.

 

Verdict

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ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ is a really good product from the company. It has everything that you need and wants on a gaming monitor. The adjustable position and the display really has a good color accuracy. Do I recommend this one? Definitely but of course, it would be better if your GPU can support this one. IF you’re planning on buying this one, better prepare a powerful GPU too like the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1060 and up.

Starmobile Play Five: Affordable Android smartphone at P1,790

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In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Starmobile serving the Filipino people with their affordable smartphones and tablets, Starmobile will be releasing a new smartphone that can be reached by most Filipinos. The good thing about this smartphone is despite having a super affordable price, it still manages to have decent specs to run basic apps on an Android smartphone.

 

Starmobile Play Five Specs

  • 4-inch FWVGA Display
  • 1.2GHz Quad-Core Spreadtrum 7731C Processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • 4GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
  • 5-megapixel rear camera
  • 2-megapixel front camera
  • Dual Sim
  • HSPA+
  • Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • 1500mAh Battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow

 

Surprisingly, the smartphone was able to run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The smartphone will be available this fourth week of November for only P1,790.

Pyxis Magic Duo Cable: 2-in-1 connector for Micro USB and Lightning

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Some of us have too many phones in our pockets and these days, we have a lightning connector for the iOS devices, MicroUSB, and USB Type-C on our smartphones for ports. For many people, they have an iOS smartphone and also an Android smartphone. I know, having too many cables on our bags is really a pain in the ass. Well, Pyxis got a solution for you and it’s the Pyxis Magic Duo cable.

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I know, it might sound impossible for you guys to have a lightning connector and also a Micro USB cable on one but Pyxis was able to do that. How? Well, they just made the connector that has pins for the lightning connector on one side and then there’s another one that is made for the MicroUSB. However, you can only use each port in a certain direction

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You don’t have to worry about the Pyxis Magic Duo Cable because this one would be affordable for Php 250. You know, it’s better to have a single cable than buying two separate cables for your devices. You can get the Pyxis Magic Duo Cable at Cherry Mobile Stores and kiosks.

Overwatch: Origins Edition is now on sale until November 28

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Overwatch is one of the hottest FPS game that is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One right now. It’s no ordinary FPS game as this game features 23 different heroes with different abilities and skills which make the game fun. Also, the game features different modes of playing and also different maps with different objectives. I’ve been playing this game for months and I can really tell you that the game is really fun, addicting, and it’s even better when you play with your friends.

 

Recently, Blizzard has announced that Overwatch: Origins Edition will be on sale up to November 28. Yes, it’s now available for $34.99 (Php 1,738~) which is even cheaper than the standard edition which is at $39.99 (Php 1,986~). The Origin edition comes with comes some freebies too for other Blizzard games including a Tracer hero in Heroes of the Storm, Baby Winston pet in World of Warcraft, Overwatch card back in Hearthstone, Mercy’s Wings in Diablo, and Player portraits in Starcraft II. So yeah, better get a copy now before November 28.

 

Oh and before I forgot! Overwatch is currently having their free weekend right now so you can play this game for free this weekend. You can buy the Overwatch: Origins Edition over here.

Get Freebies and Discounts with Samsung Christmas Giveaways

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Get Freebies and Discounts with Samsung Christmas Giveaways

Christmas is near and we all know that Jose Mari Chan will just appear out of nowhere to celebrate the spirit of Filipino Christmas (Actually, he did). And in case you didn’t know, the legendary Jose Mari Chan is the latest ambassador of Samsung this Christmas to bring you a more joyous and fun Christmas, but of course, Samsung’s Christmas wouldn’t be complete without their treats for their fans and with their latest Samsung Christmas Giveaways in where you can get freebies worth up to P5,700!

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If you’re into the affordable Samsung smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) that is priced at Php 4,990, will come with a free in-ear fit basic earphone worth Php 699. While the Galaxy On7 comes in with a price of P8,990that comes with a free level in ANC earphones worth P2,099.

 

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) now comes with a Php 1,000 discount and you can get it for Php 11,990 but if you want a better smartphone, you can opt for the Galaxy J7 Prime that comes with an Octa-Core Exynos processor and a Level Active earphones that is worth Php 3,099.

 

And of course, if you’re into a more powerful and more premium smartphone, the Galaxy A7 (2016) is now available for P20,990 which is down from P22,990. The current flagships, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, also come with freebies worth up to P5,700 as these smartphones come with a Level U Pro headset.

 

If you haven’t got your 13th month or your bonus, don’t worry because the Samsung Christmas giveaway will last up to December 31, 2016. If you’re interested on getting new devices, head over to the nearest Samsung Experience store.

WD outs company’s first blue and green SSDs

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WD has been long in the game of hard disk but the company has just recently their first SATA client Solid State Drives or SSDs. SSD lets you have an extended life to your PC and also ultra-fast speeds compared to your hard disk drives. WD has announced the WD Blue and WD Green SSDs which are both made for every consumer.

 

If you’re looking for an affordable SSD from WD then you better look into the WD Green SSDs. It comes in 120GB and 240GB capacities and it comes in 2.5-inch/7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors with a sequential read and write times of up to 540MB/s and 405MB/s and endurance up to 80TBW. WD Green SSD are now available for Php 2,700 and Php 4,500 for the 120GB and 240GB respectively.

 

WD Blue SSDs are optimized for heavy and power users and they are perfect whether you’re planning on using it on your notebook or on your desktop. WD Blue SSDs offers 545 MB/s and 525MB/s sequential read and write speed and endurance up to 400TBW. It also comes in 500GB and 1TB and in both 2.5-inch/7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors. The WD Blue SSD comes in an MSRP of Php 8,250 and Php 16,500 for the 500GB and 1TB respectively.

 

Vivo Outs X9 & X9 Plus: Selfie smartphones with dual front cameras

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Vivo has announced their two new smartphones that are made for selfies as this the new Vivo X9 and X9 Plus packs a dual camera for its front camera. Actually, both smartphones has a better front camera than its rear camera and yes, it packs a 20-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.8-inch Sony IMX376 sensor and also 8-megapixel front camera for capturing depth information. But of course, both smartphones will also come with power as both smartphones packs the latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

 

Vivo X9 Specs

  • 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64/128GB Internal storage
  • 16-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and PDAF
  • 20-megapixel front camera with 1/2.8″ Sony IMX378 sensor, f/2.0 aperture + 8-Megapixel front camera for depth capturing
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • Bluetooth, WiFi, Fingerprint scanner, GPS
  • 3050mAh battery

 

Vivo X9 Plus Specs

  • 5.88-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal storage
  • 16-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and PDAF
  • 20-megapixel front camera with 1/2.8″ Sony IMX378 sensor, f/2.0 aperture + 8-Megapixel front camera for depth capturing
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • Bluetooth, WiFi, Fingerprint scanner, GPS
  • 4000mAh battery

 

Obviously, the X9 Plus has a bigger display but both packs the same Full HD Super AMOLED display but the Vivo X9 Plus also has the better performance as this one packs a 6GB of RAM and also a Snapdragon 653 processor.

 

The Vivo X9 is priced at RMB2798 (Php20,163~) and RMB2998 (Php 21,589~) for the 64GB and 128GB respectively however, the Vivo X9 Plus doesn’t have a price yet.

It takes two: Find out which smartphone has the best dual lens camera feature!

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It takes two: Find out which smartphone has the best dual lens camera feature!

When was the last time you ever saw someone holding up a mobile phone with a VGA camera to take photos? Nowadays, it is unusual to even see someone owning that kind of mobile phone. When you walk down the streets, you would mostly see people holding smartphones. These smartphones have cameras that can capture megapixels. The higher, the better and more accurate in terms of image resolution.

 

The camera game has definitely changed. Smartphone brands are constantly upgrading their cameras to challenge professional cameras in the best way that they can. However, to be able to know who the reigning king of smartphone photography is, there is a need to directly compare the capabilities of various smartphone cameras.

 

Seven participants, comprised of Instagram influencers and photography enthusiasts, have been invited to test out smartphone photography. In respective order, Samsung, Apple and Huawei came out as the top 3 with the most smartphones sold globally during Q2 of 2016. As such, for the challenge, the selected smartphones to be used were the Samsung S7, Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Huawei P9.

 

Battle of the Smartphone Photography

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Camera Dual 12 MP, (28mm, f/1.8, OIS & 56mm, f/2.8) Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, 27 mm with Leica optics 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm with Dual Pixel Technology
Focus Phase Detection Laser Autofocus + Phase Detection Phase Detection with Dual Pixel Technology
LED Quad LED Flash Dual LED Tone Flash Dual LED flash
Optical Image Stabilization Yes Yes Yes
Special Technology Two Cameras that works independently Two cameras for RGB and B&W co-engineered with Leica One of the few smartphone with f/1.7 aperture
PRO MODE Basic Only Yes Yes

 

The Rules of the Challenge

On the battle, each participant was instructed to shoot different subjects using the iPhone 7, Huawei P9 and Samsung Galaxy S7 in same angles. This method is mostly used to easily compare shots, but we’ve also added more context as they need to shoot in 4 different kinds of categories, vivid, bokeh/depth of field, low light and monochrome/black and white.

 

 

The iPhone 7 Plus trumps Samsung Galaxy S7 and Huawei P9 in the lowlight category with 6 voting it to be the best in that segment. It further proves what the brand claims as a mastery to taking photos even at the most unexpected moments.

 

However, Huawei P9 takes the lead for most of the categories namely the bokeh feature, monochrome and vivid portions with 7, 5 and 4 respondents respectively voting for the brand to have the best in these specifications.

 

In a similar phone blind test that Vox Pop did, this time with 50 respondents, the results are almost the same. The Samsung Galaxy S7 lags behind the two other brands in all categories, getting only 12%-18% of the respondents’ nod. The iPhone 7 Plus ranks in second, getting 30% of the votes for the bokeh category and 34% for the monochrome selection.

 

Unsurprisingly, the Huawei P9 got the most votes for Bokeh with 29 respondents agreeing it has the best feature in that category. It finished a close second to the iPhone 7 Plus in the Monochrome and Vivid categories, gathering 24 and 22 total votes, respectively. Overall, the participants seem to favor Samsung Galaxy S7 the least and Huawei P9 the most when it comes to three key features: bokeh, monochrome and vivid.

 

The Result of the Challenge

 

As this was a blind test for all the respondents, both surveys swing in the same results with the Samsung Galaxy S7 as the least favorite for all of the features suggested. Meanwhile, the iPhone 7 Plus gets applauded for its excellent lowlight capacity.

 

As for the rest of the features tested – bokeh, monochrome and vivid – Huawei P9 proves to be the best and it can be said that the brand’s partnership with Leica has turned out to be the most wonderful decision it has made to date.

 

Do you agree with the result? What’s your choice and what would you say works best for you? Find out here

 

Here’s a poll on where you can vote which is the best smartphone that suits you. Check it out here

Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Plus Unboxing and Hands-on

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Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Plus Unboxing and Hands-on

Cherry Mobile have launched a barrage of Cherry Mobile Flare smartphones last month and one of them is the Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Plus. It’s bigger than the Flare 5 and the Flare S5 and some of the biggest features that we can found on this smartphone are the fingerprint sensor and the support for the 700MHz LTE band for an ultra-fast LTE experience. Do you want to know more about the smartphone? Check out our unboxing and hands-on video below:

 

 

 

Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Plus Specs

  • 5.5-inch FHD IPS Display
  • 1.3GHz MT6753 Octa-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage with MicroSD card slot up to 64GB
  • 16-megapixel rear BSI camera
  • 8-megapixel front camera
  • LTE with support for 700MHz
  • G-sensor, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, Dual SIM,GPS,A-GPS
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • USB Type C
  • 3000mAh non-removable battery
  • P8,999

Smart and O+ USA Partnership Brings exciting offers to consumers

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Smart and O+ USA Partnership Brings exciting offers to consumers

Smart has recently partnered with O+ USA to bring Android smartphones to Filipinos with their new exciting offers. This partnership by both companies brings O+ USA smartphones to be bundled with free Smart LTE prepaid Sim that also comes with free mobile data of 100MB/month valid for 12 months and also additional free 500MB data reward for an accumulated top-up of P100 load per month for 12 months.

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Also, there are some O+ USA handsets that can already take advantage of the 700MHz LTE band and these are the O+ USA Sonic, O+ USA Velocity, O+ USA Venti LTE, O+ USA Upsized, O+ USA Crunch, & O+ USA M.

 

Smart has also launched the Smart Prepaid Smartphone Kit features the O+ Presto 700 LTE for P2,188 with a purchase of P300 load card. Just like the other Smartphone prepaid smartphone kits, this one comes with a free 100MB data/month for 12 months and P30 load rebate with top-up of P100/month.

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