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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Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph Dual Boot: Windows 10 and Android

Cherry Mobile is bringing Android to its Alpha Morph convertibles. Giving users the choice to either boot Windows 10 or Android OS.

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According to a brochure from Cherry Mobile, the Alpha Morph Dual Boot  sports a 10-inch WXGA IPS touch display. It is powered by a 1.33GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom Z3735F and Intel HD Gen 7 Graphics paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory with microSD expansion of up to 64GB. Two 2-megapixel cameras are on-board the device for video chatting and quick snapshots. Battery capacity is at 8000mAh and yes, it is USB-OTG ready.

Although, the Android version is not specified. The convertible has an SRP of Php 7,999. If you wish to save some cash, you can opt for a single boot Alpha Morph with Windows 10 for P5,999.

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Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon Quick Review

Internationally announced at MWC in Barcelona last March, Cherry Mobile‘s Alpha Neon is a Windows-powered phone that packs modest specs. It came back-to-back with the Alpha View and are priced similarly. Check out what it could offer for both old and new Windows users in this quick review.

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Design and Construction

The Alpha Neon touts a 5-inch IPS display on a 720p resolution screen. It’s also got 294ppi which is just the right pixel density for a display this size and resolution.

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The power and lock button are found on the right strip at the upper part of the device, which is easily reachable whether you’re a lefty or a righty.

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Connectivity ports are found up top. Here we have the audio jack and microUSB port just above the speaker for calls and front-facing camera.

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The entire form factor uses cornered edges in some areas and smooth in others. This, in turn, feels ergonomically sound to hold.

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A closer look at its display panel shows that it is embossed from the body.

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The Alpha Neon employs the usual three capacitive buttons: There is the Back, Home, and Search. Previous Windows Phone owners should have no problems navigating through its UI.

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Its rear camera is placed right smack in the middle of the upper back panel and is accompanied by a single LED flash.

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The speaker grille is found down below. After playing some video clips we noticed that they are physically weak, so you’re better off using headphones to better enjoy what you watch or listen to.

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The back cover is removable which will introduce you to the SIM card trays and microSD card slot. We’re also glad to report that its 2000mAh battery is removable. This makes it possible to buy an additional battery pack in case you experience a problem with the current one, or you could have it as spare when you’re on-the-go.

Physically, the Alpha Neon is a narrow device which made it a bit tall for one-handed usage. We felt more comfortable using both hands to operate it.

Camera


Sample image taken indoors on a semi-low light condition.

Carrying an 8-megapixel rear shooter, the Alpha Neon takes decent images even in low light situations. With the sample image above, digital noise is present yet it was still able to capture good details. In this aspect we didn’t have any major complains, although it did take some time for the camera to focus on its subjects.

Here are a few more shots taken with its rear camera:

Performance and Benchmarks

Typing on the handset felt like the letters were too squeezed together, yet it was oddly a comfortable experience. The only issue was that we tend to press the wrong letters when we typed the above sentences in normal speed.

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The device runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with four cores clocked at 1.2 GHz. Browsing through its Windows OS, things were snappy and responsive. In fact, we didn’t experience any noticeable lags during our time with it. Despite its not-so-beefed-up CPU and 1GB RAM, it was able to take on casual tasks with a breeze.

cherry-mobile-alpha-neon-review-benchmarksBenchmark scores:

  • AnTuTu: 11,489
  • Basemark OS II: 406

Battery

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We tested its battery life by looping an HD video on Airplane Mode, Medium brightness, 50% volume, and battery-saver turned off. This resulted to 5 hours and 23 minutes of continuous playback.

Conclusion

The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Although we had some minor problems with how its touchscreen perceived our touch input, the overall feel of the device didn’t feel cheap. Browsing experience was also snappy — its Windows 8.1 OS was responsive and we didn’t come across any major hiccups despite its modest internals.

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Its 2,000mAh battery lasted over 5 hours, with power-saver turned off so there’s still a possibility of stretching that out. Camera quality was also decent, even shooting at dimly-lit places. Lastly, it carries an affordable price tag of Php3,999 which won’t break the bank for those looking for a Windows-powered daily driver.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snadpragon 200 quad-core CPU
Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
8MP rear camera with flash
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
2,000mAh battery
Windows Phone 8.1
Cyan, Yellow, Red, Lime, Ivory

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The Best of 2014: Windows Phone 8 Devices in PH

Last year, Windows Phone embraced a lot of worthy attention from multiple OEMs from different countries. Here in the Philippines, we saw Windows Phone emerged through several offerings from Nokia, Microsoft and even Cherry Mobile.

Here are the smartphones powered by Windows Phone 8.1 that were seen from the previous year.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Style

Cherry Mobile’s entry-level Windows Phone with enough power to do everyday tasks. Since WP8.1 runs buttery smooth even on low specifications, the Php2,999 price tag is a great deal.

Quick specifications:

  • 4″ WVGA IPS LCD
  • 5MP and VGA cameras
  • Dual Sim, Dual Standby

Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe

Cherry Mobile’s mid-range offering under their Windows-powered Alpha line-up. It offers a bigger display and higher internal specifications than the Alpha Play with an SRP of Php4,999.

Quick specifications:

  • 5″ HD IPS LCD
  • Dragontrail Glass
  • 8MP and 2MP cameras
  • Dual Sim, Dual Standby

Microsoft Lumia 535

Microsoft’s first phone after acquiring Nokia Lumia. It’s a good start with decent specifications like a wide-angle selfie camera and an attractive price tag of only Php5,999.

Quick specifications:

  • 5″ qHD IPS LCD
  • Gorilla Glass 3
  • 5MP main and 5MP selfie camera
  • Dual Sim, Dual Standby

Nokia Lumia 530

The cheapest of all the Nokia Lumia series that is a successor to their popular Lumia 520/525. Being the cheapest at Php4,490 means being the most inferior of the Lumias. With only a fixed focus back camera and poor display, it could disappoint some buyers.

Quick specifications:

  • 4″ FWVGA TFT display
  • Free 15GB via OneDrive
  • 5MP fixed focus rear camera only
  • Dual Sim, Dual Standby

Nokia Lumia 630

The Lumia 630 was the first Windows Phone to feature on-screen buttons. While it doesn’t offer much, it is a compelling choice if you want to jump to the Windows Phone wagon. It retails for Php7,990

Quick specifications:

  • 4.5″ FWVGA ClearBlack display
  • 5MP AF camera, no front camera
  • Dual Sim, Dual Standby

Nokia Lumia 735

Nokia’s selfie smartphone that boasts a 5MP wide-angle front camera with a bright f/1.9 Zeiss Optics primary camera. It can be a hard catch since it is only officially available through Globe Postpaid, free @ Plan 1200.

Quick specifications:

  • 4.7″ HD OLED display
  • 6.7MP f/1.9 Zeiss Optics and 5MP wide-angle selfie
  • 4G/LTE

Nokia Lumia 830

The middle ground of the Nokia Lumia line-up. Lumia 830 sports a PureView camera with OIS and Zeiss Optics plus a nice build borrowed from its bigger brother, Lumia 930, but it comes in a cheaper package at Php18,990.

Quick specifications:

  • 5-inch IPS HD ClearBlack display
  • Gorilla Glass 3
  • 10 megapixel PureView with Zeiss optics and OIS
  • 4G/LTE

Nokia Lumia 930

Nokia’s top-tier Windows Phone that features a full HD screen and camcorder quality video recording. It has a premium build and quality display for Php29,990.

Quick specifications:

  • 5-inch IPS Full HD ClearBlack display
  • Gorilla Glass 3
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 w/ 2GB of RAM
  • 20 megapixel PureView with Zeiss optics and OIS
  • 4G/LTE

Now that Lumia is under Microsoft, we expect the leading Windows Phone maker to again lead the pack this 2015 with better offerings and competitive pricing. As for our local brands, we’ll see if Cherry Mobile has another Windows line-up and also from Starmobile, MyPhone and other major local players.

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