Acer Switch Alpha 12 w/ cooling system unofficially lands in PH

We’ve reported about Acer’s hybrid laptop last April that has its very own cooling system built-in for prolonged use. Although not yet priced officially here in the Philippines, interested buyers of the Alpha Switch 12 can now get it over at Villman.

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Acer Alpha Switch 12 key specs:
12-inch IPS display @ 2160 x 1440, 203ppi
2.3GHz 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U CPU
Intel HD Graphics
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
512GB internal storage
USB 3.0 Port
USB C Port
Wi-Fi 802.11 ad
37Wh 4870mAh battery
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

Villman is selling it for Php46,992 and comes with an active stylus pen. You may view it at their site for more information on the device and on purchasing it. Simply hit the source link below.

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Acer Predator 15 gaming laptop hands-on, first impressions

Acer has just introduced its Predator gaming series in the Philippines and we were there to get a closer look at these new products. One of them is the capable Predator 15 which is a gaming laptop that sports a 15.6-inch display, SoundPound speakers, and ProZone customizable backlit keyboard.

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The Predator 15 comes with a 15.6-inch screen with two configurations — a Full HD or a 4K resolution. What was there during the event was the former that maxes out at 1080p. It is surrounded by noticeable bezels with the top area accented with added corners. This design language of sharp edges and corners run throughout the Predator lineup.

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By looking at the keyboard and its additional buttons, one couldn’t deny that this is indeed a gaming rig. The WASD keys are highlighted in red plus that power button in the middle that looks like you’re about to launch a missile, strongly dictate that you’ll use the Predator 15 for FPS games rather than typing documents in Microsoft Word.

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Lined at the top are programmable keys for different games. They could remember up to three different programs so you have a total of 15 hotkeys ready to be used depending on what game you play.

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As mentioned earlier, the keyboard’s backlight is customizable/dimmable and you can do so in segments. Just like the photo above, the number pad on the right has a blue color while the majority of the keyboard has its red hue.

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The right side offers a variety of connectivity ports like USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.0 (2x), HDMI, Displayport, and Ethernet.

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The left side houses two more USB 3.0 ports and an SD card reader in addition to a Kensington lock slot.

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The lid is emblazoned with the Predator logo right smack in the middle for more authority. The whole chassis is made of aluminum which feels sturdy to hold, but hefty at 3.4kg.

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The Predator 15 boasts SoundPound 2.1 which is basically Dolby audio with two speakers and its very own subwoofer for to keep the sound effects punchy even without the help of additional speakers.

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The two speakers are also painted in red and are situated on both ends of the laptop facing you, while the built-in subwoofer is tucked under the chassis.

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The Predator 15 also has some additional tricks up its sleeves. These include:

Predator FrostCore – lets you swap the CD drive for the FrostCore which allows for extra cooling when things get hot.

Killer DoubleShot Pro – lets you split your internet requirements over wired and wireless connections simultaneously, so you have control which applications eat up your precious bandwidth — therefore resulting to less lags.

DustDefender – helps prevent dust buildup by alternating airflow directions using 0.1mm all-metal AeroBlade fan with advanced aerodynamics.

PredatorSense – gives you access to gaming features while playing (keyboard profiles, lighting configurations).

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Although still considered portable, we noticed that the Predator 15 is not only hefty as we’ve mentioned, but its overall form factor is also thick. We’re confident it would still fit most gaming bags but this laptop would definitely eat up space when you transport it.

Of course, the aesthetics are only for show and inside this portable rig is where things get interesting. The Predator 15 is equipped with 6th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M GPU, up to 64GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD, and runs on Windows 10.

We’re excited to see how it would fare when put to the test so stay tuned as we’re sure to post our thoughts when we get our hands on it.

Predator 15 key specs:
15.6-inch Full HD display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
6th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU
Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M GPU
Up to 64GB RAM
1TB HDD + 512GB SSD
SoundPound 2.1 speakers
Windows 10
Price: Php69,999

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5 Windows 10 laptops you can buy for Php15K

It’s already June and that also means the start of the new school year for students. And before school work pile up, one would need a laptop to help get it done. The good news is you don’t have to spend much as you can purchase one with a budget of Php 15K. Check out our list below.

Note: Product listings were sourced from Villman.

Acer Aspire ES1

The Acer Aspire ES1 sports a 14-inch display which is good for those who need a relatively big screen for multitasking. It has an Intel Celeron N3160 CPU, 2GB RAM, optical drive, and a decent 500GB of HDD storage.

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Acer Aspire ES1-431-C6UF specs:
14-inch (1366 x 768) LED-backlit LCD
2.24GHz Intel Celeron N3160 CPU
Intel HD Graphics
2GB DDR3 RAM
500GB HDD
2x stereo speakers
8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Gigabit Ethernet
Acer Webcam (640 x 480)
SD card reader
USB 2.0 port
USB 3.0 port
HDMI port w/ HDCP support
3.5mm headset jack
Windows 10
37 Wh 2500 mAh 14.8 V 4-cell Li-ion battery
343 x 245 x 29.2/25.4mm
2.1Kg
Price: Php 14,988

ASUS X453SA

ASUS also has a 14-incher in the form of the X453SA. It runs on an Intel Celeron N3050 CPU, and like the Acer Aspire above, sports 2GB RAM, optical drive, and 500GB of HDD storage. Buyers may also choose from multiple color options of White, Pink, Black, and Purple.

ASUS X453SA specs:
14-inch (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare display
2.16GHz Intel Celeron N3050 CPU
Intel HD Graphics
2GB DDR3L RAM
500GB HDD
8X Super Multi with Double Layer optical drive
SD, SDHC card reader
VGA Web camera
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Combo audio jack
VGA port/Mini D-sub
USB 3.0 port
USB 2.0 port
RJ45 LAN jack
HDMI
Built-in Speakers and mic
2 cells 30 Whr battery
Windows 10
34.8 x 24.2 x 2.53 cm
2.0 kg
Price: Php 14,292

Dell Inspiron 15 3552

The Inspiron 15 3552 offers more compared to some of the laptops in this list. For starters, it has a larger 15.6-inch HD display and 4GB RAM. On the downside, it doesn’t have an optical drive. Running under the hood is an Intel Celeron N3050 CPU and 500GB HDD storage.

Dell Inspiron 15 3552 specs:
15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) TrueLife display
2.16GHz Intel Celeron N3050 CPU
Intel HD Graphics
4GB DDR3L RAM
500GB HDD
WiFi
2x USB 2.0 ports
HDMI 1.4
4-in-1 media card reader
Windows 10
Price: Php 14,988

HP 14-AC146TU

HP’s 14-incher is no different from the rest of the pack. It sports an Intel Celeron N3050 CPU, 2GB RAM, and 500GB HDD. In addition, there’s an optical drive, DRS Studio sound, and 41 Wh battery.

HP 14-AC146TU specs:
14-inch (1366 x 768) HD BrightView WLED-backlit display
2.16GHz Intel Celeron N3050 CPU
Intel HD Graphics
2GB DDR3L RAM
500GB HDD
SuperMulti DVD burner optical drive
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
SD media card reader
3x USB 3.0
HDMI
RJ-45
headphone/mic combo
DTS Studio Sound w/ 2 speakers
HP TrueVision HD Webcam w/ mic
4-cell, 41 Wh battery
Windows 10 Home
Price: Php 14,988

Lenovo Ideapad 300

Last, but not the least, is the IdeaPad 300 with a 14-inch display and Intel Celeron N3150 CPU. It has 2GB RAM, Dolby Advanced Audio with stereo speakers, and 500GB HDD storage.

Lenovo IdeaPad 300-14 specs:
14-inch HD display
2.08GHz Intel Celeron N3150 CPU
Intel HD Graphics
2GB DDR3L
500GB HDD
DVD Super Multi Burner optical drive
Stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio
WiFi 802.11 a/c
Bluetooth 4.0
2x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
4-in-1 card reader
4-cell battery
Windows 10
Price: Php 14,484

And that sums it up. These laptops may not have enough muscle for gaming but for students, or anyone, with a limited budget who need to get some work done, these will suffice. Got something more to add? Let us know in the comments below.

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Smartphones Under 5 Inches You Can Buy Now

Mobile phones are getting bigger and bigger. It does have an advantage to have a phone with, let’s say 5″ display and above, but having a smaller phone is also a preference for some. That’s why Apple released a refreshed iPhone 5S with an 6S internals called the iPhone SE. How about the others? Here’s a list of smartphones with displays not bigger than 5 inches that you can buy in the local market.

Note: We omitted handsets from local manufacturers since they have a wide range of small devices.

Apple iPhone 6

Apple is a bit hesitant before to increase their screen size but they finally did back in 2014 with the iPhone 6. While it’s not the latest iPhone around, it’s still a capable and relevant handset with all the Apple goodies. It’s officially SRP is still steep starting at Php 31,990.

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Apple iPhone 6 specs:
4.7-inch IPS LCD @ 750×1334 pixels, 326ppi
Apple A8 1.4GHz dual-core Cyclone processor
PowerVR GX6450 quad-core GPU
1GB RAM
16GB, 64GB, 128GB internal storage
HPSA+/LTE 150Mbps
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
NFC, Apple Pay
8MP rear camera, dual-tone LED flash
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
1.2MP front facing camera
Fingerprint sensor
iOS 9
Li-Po 1810mAh battery
129 grams
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm

Apple iPhone 6s

Still one of the latest iPhone around, the iPhone 6s is virtually identical to its predecessor but with better internals and beefier power. You get the best iPhone hardware available without having the need to submit to larger screen sizes. It’s priced starting at Php 37,990.

Apple iPhone 6s specs:
4.7-inch IPS LCD @ 1334 x 750 pixels, 326ppi
Force Touch
Apple A9 64-bit processor
Embedded M9 motion coprocessor
2GB RAM
16GB, 64GB, 128GB internal storage
12MP iSight BSI camera w/ dual-tone flash
4K video recording at 30fps, Slo-mo video – 1080p, 120fps / 720p, 240fps
5MP BSI front camera w/ Retina Flash
LTE Advanced
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2
VoLTE
NFC
2nd-gen Touch ID
iOS 9
1715mAh Li-Po battery

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)

Samsung’s A series brings the sophistication of the S series flagship to a lower price tag. It has a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display, quad-core Exynos 7578 processor, and 1.5GB of RAM plus all the up-to-date wireless connectivity intact. The camera is in check thanks to the main 13-megapixel sensor with f/1.9 aperture lens and a 5-megapixel selfie cam. It’s on sale with an SRP of Php 19,990.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) specs:
4.7-inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED display
1.5GHz quad-core Exynos 7578 processor
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Up to 128GB via microSD
13MP rear camera, f/1.9 aperture, LED flash
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM option
LTE Cat.6
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
ANT+
USB 2.0
NFC
Android 5.1 Lollipop
2,300mAh battery
134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3mm
132g

Xperia Z5 Compact

For those who want power in a small package, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is for you. While the 4.6″ HD display and 2GB RAM are pretty low by today’s standards, the rest of the specifications are at par with flagships like Snapdragon 810 processor, a 23-megapixel camera, a full suite of connectivity features, and waterproofing to top it all. It’s officially priced at Php 29,990.

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You can our review of the Z5 Compact here.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact specs:
4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 720×1280 pixels, 323ppi
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
ARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-core
Adreno 430 Graphics
2GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB internal storage
Up to 200GB via microSD
23MP rear camera, autofocus, LED flash
5.1MP front-facing camera
LTE Cat. 6
Single SIM, Dual-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA
NFC
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, apt-X
ANT+ support
GPS with aGPS, GLONASS/Beidou
IP68 certified
Fingerprint Sensor
FM Radio Tuner, RDS
microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)
2,700mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
127 x 65 x 8.9mm
138 grams

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen)

Motorola’s local presence is still alive and they bought the budget Moto E (2nd Gen) to much cheaper tag. As of writing, the device is currently listed on Lazada PH for just Php 3,999. The handset’s quality build, decent internals, and great software support are already pretty good selling points for those looking for an affordable option with a trusted brand labeled to it.

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You can read our review of the Moto E (2nd Gen) here.

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) specifications:
4.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 540 x 960 pixels
1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, up to 32GB via microSD
5-megapixel rear camera, 720p @ 30fps
VGA front-facing camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-standby
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
Android Lollipop
2,390mAh Li-Ion battery
129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm
145g

Acer Liquid Z330

Acer’s own Liquid Z330 has a 4.5″ display and is powered by a 1.0GHz Snapdragon 210 processor with 1GB of RAM. It has Android 5.0 Lollipop onboard that’s sprinkled with Acer’s own customization. Cameras are 5-megapixel shooters, both in front and back. It also has LTE and an ample 2000mAh battery. All for the price of Php 3,990.

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Acer Liquid Z330 specs:
4.5 FWVGA display @ 854×480 px, 218ppi
1GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8909
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
expandable via microSD
5MP AF rear camera w/ LED Flash
5MP FF front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
WiFi
Bluetooth
LTE
2000mAh battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop

Lenovo A2010

With Lenovo A2010, you’ll get a 4.5-inch display, a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1GB of RAM, and expandable 8GB storage. There’s LTE as well and it’s running Android 5.1 Lollipop. You can grab one for Php 3,990.

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Lenovo A2010 specs:
4.5-inch 480 x 854 display, 218ppi
1GHz MediaTek MT6735M quad-core CPU
Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
5M rear camera w/ LED flash
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM (micro)
4G LTE, 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
2,000mAh battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop
131.5 x 66.5 x 9.9 mm
137 g
Black, Pearl White

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Of course, Samsung has some budget offerings for the consumer market starting with the Galaxy J1 (2016). It’s a pocket-friendly smartphone thanks to its 4.5″ display plus it’s an AMOLED panel, ensuring you’ll get a good viewing experience. The internals are nothing to write home about with a quad-core 1.3GHz Exynos 3475 processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB of expandable storage. The phone has an SRP of Php 5,490.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) specs:
4.5-inch Super AMOLED (480 x 800) display, 245ppi
1.3GHz Exynos 3475 quad-core CPU
Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 128GB via microSD
5MP AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio
2,050mAh battery
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Black, Gold, White

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini

The Galaxy J1 (2016) has smaller brother dubbed as the J1 mini. Everything about the phone is shrunken aside from the design. It has a 4-inch TFT display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, less than 1GB of RAM, and a 5-megapixel rear camera. You can say that everything is basic about the handset. Samsung is selling this for Php 3,990.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016) specifications:
4-inch TFT LCD (480 x 800 pixels), 233ppi
1.2GHz Spreadtrum SC8830 quad-core chipset
Mali-400MP2
756MB RAM
8GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD (uses SIM 2), up to 128GB
5-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
VGA front-facing camera
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
3G HSPA+
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS w/ A-GPS
Removable Li-Ion battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy J2

A slightly bigger sibling of the J1 is the Samsung Galaxy J2. It’s got a 4.7-inch AMOLED display with a 1.3GHz Exynos 3475 quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM. Storage is expandable via microSD starting at 8GB internally. You can spot one in retail stores for Php 6,999.

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Samsung Galaxy J2 specifications:
4.7-inch qHD (960 x 540) Super AMOLED display, 234ppi
1.3GHz Exynos 3475 quad-core CPU
Mali-T720
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, up to 128GB via microSD
5MP AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM (micro)
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio
2,000mAh battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm

Microsoft Lumia 550

There are also Windows 10 options for tested and loyal Microsoft users. The Lumia 550 is the cheapest from the line-up and it’s also appropriately sized at just 4.7-inches. Its specifications won’t impress everybody but we know that Windows 10 doesn’t need much power to run well on a mobile device. It’s being sold with an SRP of Php 6,490.

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Microsoft Lumia 550 specs:
4.7-inch IPS LCD display (1280 x 720 pixels), 315ppi
1.1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 quad-core CPU
Adreno 304 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 200GB via microSD
5MP rear camera w/ LED flash
2MP front camera
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio
2,100mAh battery
Windows 10
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm
142g

Acer Liquid M330

Another compact and budget Windows 10 Mobile handset is the Acer Liquid M330. Basically, it’s a Windows 10 version of the Z330 from the same manufacturer. Everything is identical from the 4.5″ display, Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, and two 5-megapixel shooters. It’s on sale for just Php 4,490.

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Acer Liquid M330 specs:
4.5 FWVGA display @ 854×480 px, 218ppi
1GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8909
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
expandable via microSD
5MP AF rear camera w/ LED Flash
5MP FF front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
WiFi
Bluetooth
LTE
2000mAh battery
Windows 10 Mobile

Those are the devices we were able to find around. If you have some handset to add, feel free to comment below.

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Acer introduces budget Liquid Zest in 3G and 4G variants

Aside from their new flagship smartphone, Acer has also introduced a new smartphone in their Android line-up dubbed as the Liquid Zest.

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The Acer Liquid Zest features a 5-inch HD IPS display and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processors. The SoC depends on the variant you’re getting, 1.3GHz for the Zest 3G and 1.0GHz for the Zest 4G. Another difference between the two Zests is their DTS sound feature as the Zest 3G has DTS Sound Studio while the Zest 4G has an upgraded DTS HD Premium Sound.

Imaging is handled by an 8-megapixel autofocus main camera with f/2.0 aperture and a wide-angle 5-megapixel front camera.

The Liquid Zest 3G will be available in April for 109 Euros or roughly Php5,800, and the Liquid Zest 4G in May for 149 Euros or around Php7,900. Both will be initially released to the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) regions.

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