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All-New Ford Everest at MIAS 2015

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All-New Ford Everest at MIAS 2015

And it’s here! The most awaited SUV from Ford is in our shores! The All-new Ford Everest is finally shown to the public’s eyes in Manila International Auto Show after being introduced first in Bangkok International Auto Show. First thing you notice is the presence of its new styling. Gone is the edgy and boxy styling of the last two generations of Everests. The new curvy but still ‘macho’ styling is similar to its pickup brother, the Ford Ranger. The All-new Ford Everest is not yet officially launched in the Philippines but it will be available in the country by the third quarter of this year. You can see the newest SUV in the country in the Manila International Auto Show held at World Trade Center Pasay, City from April 9-12.

 

Asus Zenfone 2 Flip Cover for P350 only!

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Asus Zenfone 2 Flip Cover for P350 only!

If you’ve recently got an Asus Zenfone 2 from other countries or at online sellers then maybe you might want to put a protection with it by buying a flip cover. Unfortunately, there are only a few cases and covers that are available for the Zenfone 2 but if you’re looking for one, Widget city is selling a flip cover for the Asus Zenfone 2 for only P350 and to compliment your Zenfone 2, the flip cover comes in Black, White, Red, Pink, Gold, and Blue. If you want one, you can order online at Widget City at this link.

ASUS Transformer Book Chi T300 Launched in the Philippines

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ASUS Transformer Book Chi T300 Launched in the Philippines

 

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ASUS has announced their newest laptops including the ultra thin Asus Transformer Book Chi T300 powered by the Intel Core M Processor. These processors are made for thin and light devices but this one is much better than Intel Atom processors but it has less processing power than the Intel Core I series. So is the Asus Transformer Book Chi T300 good? Check it out after the break

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Asus Transformer Book Chi T300

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The first thing you’ll notice in the laptop is that it’s very thin and very light. The design looks and feels very nice and premium too. Another thing that you’ll love in the Asus Transformer Book Chi T300 is its FHD display. The display is bright and the colors were good however since the display is too small and the resolution is too high, the icons on the desktop mode are smaller which makes it harder to use in touchscreen mode.

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Compared to other convertibles, this one is using a magnetic hinge mechanism so you don’t have to press a button just to remove the tablet from the keyboard dock and yes, this one is even thinner than the Macbook Air at 1.65cm when docked. The Asus Transformer Book Chi T300 comes in two variants and it starts at P39,995

 

Asus Transformer Book Chi T300 Specs

  • 5-inch LED Back-lit Full HD 1920×1080 display
  • Intel core M-5Y71/M-5Y10 Processor
  • Intel HD Graphics 5300
  • 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHz SDRAM
  • 128GB ISSD
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Micro USB 3.0
  • Micro HDMI
  • SD card reader
  • 31 Whrs
  • Windows 8.1

 

Aside from the Asus Transformer Book Chi T300, there are two laptops that were launch and these are the Asus Transformer Book T300FA and the Asus ROG G series G551. The Asus Transformer Book T300FA might have the T300 in its name but the convertible laptop lost its Chi thickness and its beautiful design and hardware but the Asus Transformer T300FA is much more affordable.

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The ASUS Transformer Book T300FA still got the Intel Core M Processor that can be found on the Transformer Book Chi and Apple Macbook. The Asus Transformer Book T300FA is now nationwide available with an SRP of P32,995

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Asus Transformer Book T300FA Specs

  • 5-inch IPS HD display 1366×768
  • Intel Core M 5y10 Processor
  • 4GB LPDDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM
  • 64GB ISSD (Tablet) + 500GB or 1TB (Dock)
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • 30WHrs, 2-cell Li-Ion Polymer Battery
  • Windows 8.1

 

And the last laptop that was launch this week by Asus was the Asus ROG G Series G551 gaming notebook. This gaming notebook packs an Intel Core i7 processor and a very powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M processor. Check out the specs of the Asus ROG G Series G551 below.

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ASUS ROG G Series G551 Specs

  • 6-inch AG Full HD IPS Display
  • Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM
  • 16GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
  • 1TB SATA 7200RPM HDD
  • Blu-Ray Optical Drive
  • 6-Cell Battery
  • Windows 8.1

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This beast is now available for P69,995.

Game Of Thrones is back and we got an Iron Throne Replica in Manila!

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Game Of Thrones is back and we got an Iron Throne Replica in Manila!

Everybody loves Game of Thrones and Daenerys Targaryen and we can’t wait to check her out and of course, the latest season of Game of Thrones. Thankfully, HBO Asia treated us with an early screening of the first episode of Game Of Thrones Season 5 and yes folks, we weren’t disappointed with the first episode because all the things that we love in Game Of Thrones are there — women, death, gore, sex and of course, Daenerys Targaryen.

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In celebration of the Season 5 of Games Of Thrones, there will be an Iron Throne replica that will be on display at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street from April 8 to 10 and yes, you can sit on the throne and have a photo with it.

 

And finally, after of almost a year of waiting, Game of Thrones Season 5 returns to the Philippines this Monday, April 13 at 9AM on HBO, with a same day encore at 9PM and yes, that’s the same day U.S. airs the show.

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You know guys, I don’t want to spoil anything about the plot of the first episode of Game of Thrones but all I can say is that the episode was awesome and Daenerys Targaryen and her big….dragons are still beautiful and dangerous. So be sure to tune in to HBO this Monday at 9AM or at 9PM.

 

Arya’s Photo: WinterIsComing.net

Starmobile Play Club Review

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Starmobile Play Club Review

 

Starmobile recently unveiled their newest smartphones and one of them is the Starmobile Play Club. The play series of Starmobile are the affordable smartphones of Starmobile and one of their newest smartphone is the Starmobile Play Club. This smartphone is priced at P2,690 only which makes it very interesting. Do you want to know more about it? Check out my review of the smartphone below.

 

Construction

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As expected on an entry-level Android smartphone, this one doesn’t have too much fancy things on its design and it only packs a plastic build but the smartphone feels very comfortable to hold and it doesn’t feel really that cheap. The design of the smartphone is very neat and I like the shade of colors that are available for the smartphone and I was happy to see that there’s an extra back cover and a hard case in the box.

 

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Inside the smartphone is a 4GB internal strorage which is expandable via MicroSD. There’s a dual sim card slot too and a 1400mAh battery but unfortunately this smartphone doesn’t support OTG but hey, this is just an affordable smartphone.

 

There’s a 1400mAh battery inside the Starmobile Play Club and it was able to last up to a day of use on me at normal use. Just the normal battery life of most Android smartphones these days.

 

Display

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The smartphone packs a 4-inch display with 800×480 resolution. In today’s standards, the display doesn’t really shine compared to other smartphones but again, this is just an affordable smartphone.  The smartphone’s display isn’t really bright and the outdoor visibility isn’t that good but for its price, I wouldn’t complain about the display and actually, it seems ok for me.

 

Software and Performance

 

This smartphone packs a Dual-Core MediaTek MT6572 processor and there’s a 512MB of RAM. For a dual-core smartphone, the performance is good but don’t expect too much from it. I was able to use the smartphone without a problem for browsing the internet, playing light and for checking out social networking sites  but when you want to play some heavy games, don’t expect too much from the Starmobile Play Club. I was able to get a score of 10461.

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I tried Dead Trigger 2 on this smartphone and it wasn’t really that smooth but it was playable. There’s a 4GB of Internal storage and you could use more than half of it despite having a lot of bloatware applications preinstalled on the phone. The first thing you’ll notice after opening your phone is that the phone has 3 pre-installed launcher which is a little bit annoying but I’m glad they’ve a Simple launcher which is great for first time smartphone users because it is user-friendly and it is easy on the eye.

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One of the awesome app that’s pre-installed on the Starmobile Play Club is the health app. This app has pedometer, a cardiograph (heart rate sensor), calorie counter, physical measurement and a notification when to drink your water. It’s an awesome app however using the cardiograph is a hassle to me because instead of using the flash and the camera at the back, the Starmobile Play Club is using the front sensors.

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Camera

The Starmobile Play Club got a 5 Megapixel Rear Camera and it wasn’t really impressive. The photos that I took using the Starmobile Play Club produces just the right colors however the photos weren’t really sharp and there are too much noise on the picture even at well-lit conditions. At low light conditions, the quality isn’t really that good. But c’mon, this is an affordable Android device so don’t expect too much from it.

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Verdict

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The Starmobile Play Club is one of the most affordable Starmobile has to offer today. It might only pack a dual-core processor and some bloatware apps but this affordable smartphone is offered in different colors, comes with a free case and back cover and the build quality of the smartphone is pretty sturdy compared to other smartphones at its price range. The Starmobile Play Club is now available for P2,690

 

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge now available for pre-order!

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Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge now available for pre-order!

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are definitely one of the best Samsung smartphone in years. In our hands-on during Samsung Unpacked 2015, we saw how fierce, sexy, and sleek the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are and that said, Samsung Philippines has also announced their newest ambassador, Ms. Solenn Heussaff who loves her brand new Samsung Galaxy S6 and if you want one too, you can now pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

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You can pre-order the smartphones at all Samsung Experience stores and authorized Samsung dealers nationwide and you only need a P2,000 down payment using cash or credit card and yes, you’ll receive exclusive freebies if you’ll pre-order a Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge until April 17, 2015.

 

Those who pre-order the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will receive two clear covers worth P2,598 and a 2-year extended warranty for free.  The Galaxy S6 retails for P35,990 for the 32GB while the 64GB will cost you P41,990. The Galaxy S6 Edge also comes in two variants but it is much more expensive at P41,990 for the 32GB and P47,990 for the 64GB. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will be available on April 18.

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CD-R King Action Camcorder Review

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CD-R King Action Camcorder Review

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Action cameras are getting popular these days and one of the brands that are probably came to your mind whenever we say action cameras is GoPro but did you know that there are alternatives that are really good like the CD-R King Action camcorder. Check out my review below.

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The design of the CD-R King Action camera is very simple and small just like the other action cameras in the market. The body is made up of plastic with a combination of the rubbery like texture which adds grip and makes it comfortable to hold. At the top, you got the power button and the shutter/ok button which is a little bit confusing at start because there are no indicators which is which unless you use the water proof case included in the box.

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At the right side of the CD-R King Action Camcorder, you’ll see the Mini-HDMI port, MicroSD card slot and of course, the Micro USB port for the charger and transferring of files. Below the action camcorder is a thread that you can use for your tripods or monopods. Don’t worry, if you want to use the camera underwater, you could also mount the action camera to your monopod.

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The CD-R King Action Camcorder got a 1.5-inch display which is just ok for me. Sometimes you might not like it under direct sunlight but hey, at least the display got nice colors and it is still pretty good for its price. One thing that I don’t like in the CD-R King Action camcorder is the navigation. Why? Because it is confusing at first and once you place the camera on the water proof case, the only buttons that you can use are power and the shutter button that’s why before you go underwater, you have to set whether you want to take a photo or record a video.

 

Speaking of that, there are three modes in the CD-R King Action Camcorder and these are photo, video and car mode. In photo mode, you can take photos for up to 12 Megapixel and you can navigate thru it when you press the M button. The video mode can record 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps or 720p@30fps however, I’ve always prefer 1080p@30fps over the others but I switch to 720p@60fps when it comes to fast moving and more action-packing adventures. While the car mode automatically records a video once you fire up your car and charges your action camcorder via MicroUSB

 

The CD-R King Action Camcorder packs WiFi inside it and you can connect your smartphone thru the app called iSmart DV which is available on Play store and App store.

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Like what I’ve said earlier, the CD-R King Action Camcorder can take 12 Megapixel Photos and videos up to 1080@30fps. The quality? It’s far from GoPro but it is beyond my expectations. Remember, this is an action camera that’ll cost you less than P4,000 but still, you’ll be able to take nice underwater videos and photos.

 

The photos and the video  were pretty good for its price. It’s fixed focus (most action cams are) but it can do wide angle shots and taking selfies aren’t a problem here in the CD-R King Action Camcorder. Although I notice that some of my shots are a little bit reddish and some of them aren’t good but it’s still acceptable for me. Check out the sample video here.

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Taking a video is one the reasons why you probably buy this camera and it doesn’t disappoint. Again, the quality is far from GoPro but the quality of the video exceeds my expectations and yes folks, the CD-R King Action Camcorder is pretty good.

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As expected, the audio quality isn’t that good and once you installed the waterproof case on the CD-R King Action Camcorder, the audio became more trashy and garbled but don’t worry, we don’t talk too much underwater, right?

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There are different mounts and straps that you could use on this one. You can hook up to the camera to tripods, monopods, helmets, motorbikes and car dashboards using the suction cap included in the box.

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Verdict

 

CD-R King Action Camcorder is not the best action camcorder that you can get because that’ll definitely go to GoPros BUT this is the best action camcorder at its price range. The photo and video quality aren’t the best but they’re pretty good and I really like using this one over other affordable action cams because of its quality. If you’re looking for the CD-R King Action Camcorder, get it at the nearest CD-R King stores nationwide for P3,380.

Starmobile Knight Vision: Android smartphone with DTV receiver

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Starmobile Knight Vision: Android smartphone with DTV receiver

Starmobile has recently announced their newest smartphone that has a built-in Digital TV receiver, the Starmobile Knight Vision. So what in the world is a Digital TV receiver or DTV? Unlike Analog TV broadcasts, DTV is clearer and better than Analog TV and oh, analog tv broadcast is expected to end its transmission in the next 3 to 5 years and yes folks, Starmobile Knight Vision is compatible with NTC’s DTV standard.

Starmobile Knight Vision Specs

  • 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MTK 6582 processor
  • 5.5-inch IPS HD display
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage expandable up to 64GB
  • 13 Megapixel Rear Camera with Sony Sensor and OIS
  • 8 Megapixel Front Camera with Sony Sensor
  • HSPA+
  • ISDB-T Digital TV
  • GPS
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • 2450mAh battery
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat

Starmobile Knight Vision will be available by mid-April for only P9,990.

ASUS Zenfone 2 now available at Widget City

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ASUS Zenfone 2 now available at Widget City

If you’re looking for an ASUS Zenfone 2 right now then maybe you might want to head over to Widget City because they’re now selling imported versions of the ASUS Zenfone 2. The ASUS Zenfone 2 is the successor of the very successful ASUS Zenfone series and this time instead of releasing three products, they’ve just release one product and that’s the ASUS Zenfone 2.

 

The ASUS Zenfone 2 packs a Quad-Core Intel Atom processor, 5.5-inch 720p or 1080p display and it comes in 2GB or 4GB RAM variant. And if you want to get a brand new ASUS Zenfone 2 right now, head over to Widget City’s website. However, only the ZE550ML variant or the ASUS Zenfone 2 with 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3580 Quad-Core Processor, 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, & 5.5-inch HD display is available. ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE550ML is priced at P9,490 and it is availble in white, black, and red.

HP Stream 11 Review

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HP Stream 11 Review

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Windows devices have been getting more affordable lately thanks to the arrival of the cheap Intel Atom and Celeron processors. Not only that, the push of Windows into many form factors and the rapid increase of Chromebooks userbase force Microsoft to make affordable Windows devices and one of those affordable Windows devices is the HP Stream 11.

 

Design & Construction

 

HP Stream is an affordable device and as expected, the body of the laptop is made up of plastic but it is very attractive because of its bright and vivid color. Not only that, it also features a gradient color and a dotted deign which makes the laptop look young and lively.

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The keyboard is well-size and it feels like a full keyboard however I felt the keyboard is too soft and I wasn’t able to type fast on it. The touchpad of the HP Stream 11 was quite good because of its size and it is very comfortable to use because it is soft and smooth however, it requires more force to recognize a click on the touchpad.

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At the left of the laptop, you’ll see the lock, charger and the SD card slot and the sim card slot which is a big feature here in the HP Stream 11. Yes, you don’t need to bring out your Smart Bro pocket wifi just to have an internet. It’s really an interesting feature and since Windows 8 now supports Mobile broadband, it’s easy to use mobile data on the HP Stream 11 and yeah, you need that Smart Bro app in order for the mobile broadband to work.

 

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On the other side, you’ll see the HDMI port, USB3.0, USB 2.0 port and 3.5mm port. Under the laptop, you’ll see the speaker grills and yes, the audio was quite good. It was a little bass-y but nonetheless, it was still good.

 

Inside the HP Steam 11 is an Intel Celeron N2840 2.16GHz processor and there’s a 2GB of RAM. Despite having a netbook size, I’m glad that they used an Intel Celeron processor over an Intel Atom processor because the Celeron processors tend to have a better performance over the Atom but this one produces more heat than the devices powered by Intel Atom.

 

The storage might be a little bit small for you guys because this one only sports a 32GB internal storage but don’t worry, this one is faster than HDDs and if you want to extend the storage, you could do so by using the SD card slot.

 

Display

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The HP Stream 11 is much bigger than most Windows devices that you could see in the market. This one has a 11.6-inch display with 1366×768 resolution. The display isn’t bright and you could notice the pixels compared to the displays of most Android tablets and the iPads. The viewing angles weren’t its best feature too. The outside visibility of the display wasn’t that good too but of course, we have to remember that this laptop is just very affordable.

 

Performance

 

This laptop isn’t made for gaming or any heavy tasks. The Intel Celeron processor inside it isn’t the most powerful that you can see on the market but it’s more powerful than the Quad-core Intel Atom processors that you can see in most affordable Windows tablets and convertibles and there’s 2GB of RAM too. However, the storage of the HP Stream 11 is still too small at 32GB, which is a little bit small for a Windows device.

 

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Another thing you’ll probably hate are the included bloatware applications by HP that are pre-installed on the device but don’t worry, you’ll be able to uninstall those applications. One included software that you’ll probably love is Microsoft Office and yes, the HP Stream 11 comes with a two-year subscription to Office 365 which is a great addition especially that most people buy a Windows device because of Office.

 

Since the HP Stream 11 only packs an entry-level specs, don’t expect too much from it. The hardware can run most basic apps pretty well like Microsoft Office but when it comes to heavy applications like Photoshop and Sony Vegas, don’t expect that you can render images and videos that fast.

 

When it comes to gaming, modern Windows 8 games that are available on the store will run well like Asphalt 8 and it won’t really have an issue but when it comes to desktop games like Minecraft, Half-Life 2, and DOTA 2, it is really recommended to set it at low to mid settings to play those games well.

 

Verdict

 

If you’re looking for an affordable Windows laptop that you want to use for light usage only then you might want to take a look at this laptop. This is a full-fledged Windows laptop and you don’t have to worry about running legacy applications on this device however, the hardware inside it isn’t too much powerful. The HP Stream 11 is great for those students who just want to use their laptops for light usage such as browsing, using Microsoft office and some light games.

 

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HP Stream 11 is available at Smart Gadget Plus Plan 699 and 999 and it only comes with an affordable one-time fee. Both plans comes with a free two years subscription to Office 365 and 2.25 GB data allowance with bill protect. HP Stream 11 on Smart Gadget Plus Plan 699 has a one-time fee of P11,000 while on Smart Gadget Plus Plan 999 has a one-time fee of P4,000

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If you want to get one, head over to http://smrt.ph/gadgetplus

 

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