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Here’s Your Lifestyle Guide to Choosing the Right 16-inch Laptop

Choosing the right laptop that caters to one’s needs and lifestyle may be a daunting task with many choices available in the market. More often than not, Filipinos must choose between portability over performance, performance over a better display, or a better display over portability. What if there’s a bigger and better laptop that balances users’ needs without compromising anything?

Enter the latest ASUS Vivobook and Zenbook series – a wide range of 16-inch devices ideal for school, work, entertainment, or content creation. These compact and powerful laptops are designed to accommodate a variety of Filipino lifestyles, featuring the best specs and unique features for optimum productivity and creativity.

Choose OLED as the gold standard

ASUS brings the beauty of an OLED display to its 16-inch laptops providing users a viewing experience that’s almost true to life. With a world-leading 3.2K 120Hz 16:10 OLED display, images on ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED (K6602) are vibrant and popping. With the bigger screen real estate, designers and artists can see every line and shade of their drafts. Color-grade and color-match like the pros, as Vivobook Pro 16 OLED has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and Pantone-validated, ensuring supremely accurate colors – may it be in a dark editing room or a brightly-lit café. For those who love post-processing videos, having an OLED display on an editing device only means flicker-less and smooth motions, especially in those fast-paced scenes.

Multitasking is also more efficient as Vivobook Pro 16 OLED features up to 12^th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, 16 GB RAM, up to 1 TB PCIe SSD, and up to a studio-grade of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It can handle fast video editing, entry-level 3D animation workflows, and the like, so users can spend more time producing great content and less time staring at progress bars.

Aside from having a bigger display, ASUS engineered Creator-centric features to amplify their creative workflow. The MUX Switch on Vivobook Pro 16 OLED allows reduced latency and increased performance during 3D works. This feature also comes in handy when creators enjoy fast-paced gaming during break time. The ASUS Dial on ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602) and the ASUS DialPad on ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601) give creators a more ergonomic and streamlined way to work. This rotary control lets them fully control parameter adjustments in select Adobe apps. These 16-inch ASUS Creator laptops also come with a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Choose the perfect balance between performance and design

Gone are the days when performance and design could not co-exist in one’s school or work laptop. ASUS Vivobook 16X (M1603) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605) make it possible to have an all-around high-performing productivity device in a compact design. Ideal for a hybrid school or work setup, these devices have top specs supporting an expansive 16-inch LCD wide-view NanoEdge display, all in a sleek body. Whether creating a feasibility plan, reviewing documents, taking virtual classes or meetings, or watching the latest TV series, users can enjoy a more immersive viewing experience, all thanks to the real estate a 16-inch display can only offer.

While the exteriors of Vivobook 16X and Vivobook 16 are discreet and polished, they pack a punch on the inside. Under the hood of these Classic Vivobook devices are the latest AMD and Intel processors. Vivobook 16X comes with up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processor, and Vivobook 16 features an up to 12^th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U CPU. Plus, the 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB PCIe SSD on both models give a performance boost for all-day, all-night productivity. To top it all off, both Vivobook 16X and Vivobook 16 are pre-installed with a free lifetime license to Office 2021 Home & Student.

Choose upgraded features

ASUS’ 16-inch laptops are more than just their display and internal specs. They are also designed with many features that take productivity to the next level. Upgrade that video conferencing experience for school or work as the ASUS 16-inch devices are equipped with ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology and ASUS 3D Noise Reduction. These features allow a distraction-free crisp video call without those unnecessary background noise and upgrade the webcam’s image clarity in real-time. Their ASUS ErgoSense keyboards also provide maximum comfort when typing, especially when working on those long reports. They are treated with ASUS Antibacterial Guard for maximum protection and are certified MIL-STD-810H U.S. military grade.

Found the best 16-inch laptop yet? Watch out for ASUS’ most affordable laptop with a 16-inch 4K OLED display, the Vivobook 16X OLED, arriving in early March 2023 for only PHP 56,995.00.

Bigger, Better Discount at 3.3 Shopee and Lazada Birthday Sale

Filipinos can also secure their own ASUS 16-inch laptop through the upcoming Shopee 3.3 Big Laptop Sale and ASUS x Lazada Big Birthday Sale Big Laptop Sale at a discounted price of as low as PHP31,615.00. The first five to purchase an ASUS OLED 16-inch or 15-inch laptop will receive a Create with ASUS merchandise. Plus, PHP 100 voucher and free shipping vouchers await. To know more, visit the ASUS Philippines Facebook page.

All ASUS 16-inch laptops come with Two Years International Warranty and Platinum Protection Warranty and are available on Home Credit at 0% installment of up to 18 months.Along with features that fit any lifestyle, these devices come in various price points, with a starting regular price of PHP 32,995.00. Visit https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB to know the nearest ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers.

February 28, 2023
ASUS Philippines Launches ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip Designed for AEC Professionals
Designed to meet the needs of the AEC sector, ASUS Philippines releases World’s first flippable mobile workstation, the ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip (B6602F). This new ExpertBook delivers exceptional performance designed specifically to complement the workflow in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector that runs 3D and CAD applications and industry-leading software solutions like 3ds Max^®, MicroStation^®, and Vectorworks^®. It also aims to help users to bring design concepts true to life through BIM software’s like ArchiCAD, and transition 2D sketches to 3D modeling and printing through tools like Creo^® and Solidworks^®.The ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip also boasts a versatile 360° hinge making it portable and easy to use on-site or in the office.

Massive computing power for AEC productivity: Up to Intel® Core™ i9, 128 GB RAM, and 4 TB of ultra-fast M.2 storage

The ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip maxes out computing power with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 HX processor, NVIDIA^® RTX^® A2000 professional graphics, supports up to 128 GB of dual-channel DDR5-4800MHz memory, and up to 4 TB of ultra-fast M.2 storage — to promise to deliver ultimate performance for 3D designers and CAD users.

To keep the top performance of the ExpertBook B6 Flip, it features a cooling system that minimizes the noise of the device, especially when running heavy AEC applications. ASUS optimized the cooling system to make the Intel CPU run comfortably with 135 watts total TDP (55 W CPU and 80 W GPU) in Performance mode. This new ExpertBook also boasts an NVIDIA Max-P Dynamic Boost’s support for users to enjoy a limitless and powerful performance.

The ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip also uses dual 98-blade fans beneficial for Engineers. It has three heat pipes and seven intelligent sensors that ensure the laptop an optimum cooling performance while keeping the device quiet — under 40 dBA in Standard mode. This new ExpertBook features a versatile design because of its flippable 16-inch display that allows users the choice to work anywhere and in any laptop mode that the user prefer. The improved design is also perfect for the growing hybrid workers in the country.

Lastly, AES professionals need maximum connectivity options to handle all workloads. The ExpertBook B6 Flip also offers a comprehensive set of ports for easy data transfers and peripheral connections. It includes a built-in smart card reader and a microSD slot that makes it easier for 3D creators to shoot, edit, and process massive images and videos anywhere. This laptop also boasts two ultra-versatile Thunderbolt^™ 4 ports with DisplayPort^® 1.4, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and a pro-grade 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port.

Professional crafts, elevated: Real-time ray tracing, extreme processing power and intelligent AI

ExpertBook B6 Flip is engineered with professional-grade NVIDIA RTX A2000 graphics that leverage the NVIDIA Ampere^™ architecture to help users elevate their craft — whether creating short online videos or full-length features, generating animations or 3D models, or exploring graphic design. Ampere features new ray-tracing and Tensor cores with support for sparsity, DLSS 2.0 AI super-resolution technology, and streaming multiprocessors that deliver massively improved performance. This remarkable GPU offers the most realistic ray-traced graphics, and cutting-edge new features and harnesses the power of AI.

Designed for AEC: ISV-certified for pro apps and an innovative touchscreen display with a stylus

For 3D creators, the software is the bread and butter that’s why the ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip underwent rigorous tests in comprehensive certification processes from independent software vendors (ISVs) — to ensure this new laptop produces a limitless performance that doesn’t compromise the requirements needed from the world’s leading 3D and CAD developers. Out of the box, the ExpertBook Flip B6 also has an optional MPP 2.0-compatible ASUS stylus that supports up to 4096 pressure levels, allowing users to write, draw and annotate in any supported applications.
- Architecture, engineering, and construction
  
  Planning, designing, and constructing structures involves art, beauty, science, technology, and teamwork. The ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip allows professionals across AEC industries to concentrate on bringing concepts true to life with BIM software, using tools such as Revit^®, 3dsMax^® and Maya^®
- Product design and manufacturing
  
  Whether creating cars, gadgets, or furniture’s, the design process often starts with a 2D sketch before moving on to 3D modeling and 3D printing. The ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip effortlessly runs tools like Creo^®, SolidWorks^®, or Microstation^®, making modeling and rendering more efficient and faster.
- Creative and media
  
  Today’s complex workflows for recording, editing, post-production, and transcoding demands heavy tools like Adobe^® Premiere^®. The unrivaled power of the ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip will do the heavy lifting enabling professionals to meet deadlines without compromising their creative vision.
Business-grade security: Intel vPro, Windows 11 Pro, TPM 2.0, TCG Opal, and more

The AEC industry can be particularly vulnerable to security breaches due to the large amount of highly confidential data they handle and the massive volume of information they transfer internally and externally. To protect this information, the ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip (B6602F) is powered by an Intel vPro Essentials or Enterprise platforms and a Windows 11 Pro. This powerhouse combination enables users’ higher productivity with maximum security equipped for the most demanding workloads. In particular, the ExpertBook B6 Flip has multi-layered security, making it an ideal device for financial and government institutions. This includes support for self-encrypting TCG Opal SSD drives to prevent unauthorized data access from hackers and a discrete TPM 2.0 chip to store authentication information such as passwords or encryption keys securely. It also has a intelligent card reader that enables easy two-factor authentication that requires users to use a password and recognized card required for login, and an IR camera for easy face login that supports Windows Hello.

To know more about the all-new ASUS ExpertBook B6 Flip (B6602F) you may inquire hereASUS Philippines Business | Contact Us. All ExpertBook series will come with a one-year ASUS Platinum Warranty and two-years ASUS Global Warranty. To know more about this new laptop, you may check the official ASUS Facebook page and the ASUS for Business website.
February 20, 2023
vivo Launches X90 Series Flagship Smartphones Internationally

vivo announced the global launch of X90 and X90 Pro, the company’s latest X90 series flagship smartphones. The series delivers a whole new set of advanced camera features and all-around performance upgrades powered by a state-of-the-art dual flagship chip technology featuring vivo’s exclusive V2 chip, in addition to the company’s continuous collaboration with ZEISS in terms of imaging and camera system innovation, including optics, anti-reflective coating, software, and system integrations.

“The new X90 series combines our in-house innovation with some of the industry’s leading imaging technologies to bring consumers a smartphone lineup equipped to tackle some of the most challenging scenarios, such as night photography and videography,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President and CMO of vivo. “I’m proud of our progress towards making the flagship X series the industry’s go-to flagship line for all-around superb performance.”

Powerful Imaging Specs, a Big Leap Forward

Honed over the course of more than two years, this generation of the vivo ZEISS co-engineered imaging system brings forward a blend of hardware upgrades and software breakthroughs to offer an unparalleled experience. It boasts improved light sensitivity, aperture, natural color processing, and stabilization for an easy and intuitive point-and-shoot camera experience. X90 and X90 Pro feature triple rear camera systems, each with certified compliance with ZEISS T* Coating.

X90 Pro pushes the limits of smartphone imaging with a 50MP ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera, 50MP Portrait Camera with a Large Sensor, and a 12MP Wide-Angle Camera. The main camera on X90 Pro uses a 1-inch IMX989 sensor, the industry’s largest to date. Compared with other models with a 1-inch sensor, the f/1.75 large aperture and 3.2 μm large pixel (4-in-1) size of X90 Pro increase the light intake per pixel, allowing for brighter, purer night images. Compared to the GNV sensor used in the previous X generation, the new IMX989 sensor’s photosensitive area has increased by 77%, with its light intake capacity going up by 43%.

The 50MP Portrait Camera features an ultra-sensing portrait lens, with an IMX758 sensor that helps to achieve an aperture of f/1.6. With the support of the stabilization system, an exclusive large-aperture lens, and 4-in-1 sensor technology, it delivers subtly detailed portraits, even in low light.

X90 Pro introduces independent optical image stabilization (OIS) technology, developed by vivo, allowing for more intelligent and precise stabilization correction compared to standard OIS. It also supports Active Centering OIS System, significantly reducing smears between frames and motion blur.

X90 boasts a 50MP VCS True Color Main Camera, a 12MP Professional Portrait Camera, and a 12MP Wide-Angle Camera. The VCS True Color Main Camera optimizes the sensor spectrum to achieve the target RGB colors better, improving native image colors, ensuring color consistency, and lowering the noise level.

Pro-level Camera Features to Capture Life’s Moments, Day or Night

The upgraded sensors, vivo’s exclusive V2 imaging chip, the in-house developed AI algorithms, and ZEISS Optics with T* Coating work together to further enhance the capability of night photography and astrophotography, making the new X90 series the perfect stargazing companion. New tools for unique and professional-grade content creation are also introduced.

4K Ultra-Sensing Night Video is now made effortless with vivo’s Super Night Video 3.0 algorithm, supporting exceptional photosensitivity in extremely dark environments. What’s more, the V2 chip ensures clarity even at high ISO settings with its noise reduction algorithm.

X90 Pro comes with an overhauled Handheld Astro mode to capture the starry sky with greater clarity without the need of a tripod in a matter of seconds. This feature is supported by the device’s enhanced light sensitivity, upgraded stabilization technology and a new AI PD Extreme Night focus technology, that improves focus accuracy. Furthermore, taking landscape moon photos is made possible with the Super Moon mode, available on both X90 and X90 Pro, which combines the hardware upgrades and the new Super Night 3.0 algorithm. At blue hour, the period right after the sun sets, vivo’s sky-segmentation technology optimizes blue-tone colors while its Double Exposure algorithm integrates the landscape and the moon into one stunning image.

AI Night View tackles the challenge of getting the tone just right in night photos. Powered by AI network learning, AI Night View can shoot up to 10 frames in RAW while maintaining a high dynamic range. It recognizes elements such as the sky and human faces in night scenes and carries out segmentation to fine-tune the tone and color of each segment. It processes HDR tones with a color depth of up to 22 bits for more subtle color transitions.

ZEISS Natural Color 2.0 in the new X90 series has been further calibrated to present colors with more authenticity and accuracy, bringing captured images closer to what is seen with the naked eye.

For the first time, a new ZEISS Natural Color Display is now added to screen color style settings, to ensure the captured colors are not affected by the display. Now every individual display of vivo X90 and X90 Pro gets calibrated to guarantee that the color rendition of the display is close to perfect.

Another powerful creation feature is the Zero-Shutter-Lag Motion Snapshot, which makes capturing motion easier than ever before. The zero-second delay means what you see is what you get in key moments, even in low light. In Sports mode and Night Sports mode, the combination of the high-speed shutter and motion detection algorithm can instantly freeze frames, keeping any fast-moving subject clear.

The series also brings new creative effects jointly developed by vivo and ZEISS. The new ZEISS Cine-flare Portrait style simulates the flare effect seen in many classic films. Users can also capture unique miniature landscapes using the ZEISS Miniature Effect. This effect only keeps a small part of a landscape image sharp to generate the illusion of a miniature scene with no post-editing needed.

Powerful Device for All-Around Performance and Gaming

X90 and X90 Pro are equipped for high performance, featuring powerful processing capabilities, a large battery, fast charging technology, and a stunning display, ideal for work or gaming. The dual-chip setup of the new X90 series includes MediaTek Dimensity 9200 and vivo V2 Chip. With Dimensity 9200, X90 Pro and X90 have ultrahigh AnTuTu Benchmark scores of 1.26 million and 1.22 million, respectively, representing a massive leap in performance. X90 and X90 Pro come with LPDDR5X (X90 Pro)/ Enhanced LPDDR5 (X90), Extended RAM 3.0, which adds up to 8 GB of extended memory, as well as UFS 4.0 + MCQ and UFS Deep Defragmentation, offering smooth processing and supporting more active apps.

The new X90 series supports 120W Dual-Cell FlashCharge which, combined with an equivalent 4870 mAh (X90 Pro)/ 4810 mAh (X90) large battery, improves both the charging speed and the battery life. X90 Pro also supports 50W Wireless FlashCharge.

The new X90 series offers two charging modes: fast charging mode and balanced mode. In fast charging mode, X90 Pro can be charged to 50% in 8 minutes and 10 seconds while X90 can be charged to 50% in only 8 minutes. The balanced mode is ideal for everyday charging, taking only 29 minutes for both X90 and X90 Pro to get the battery charged to 100%.^[1] Moreover, the devices have 24-Dimension Security Protection and TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification for guaranteed charging safety.

X90 Pro has an Ultra Large Vapor Chamber Liquid Cooling System made with a 24-layer cooling structure and the largest vapor chamber among X Pro models covering an area of 4,002 mm², for more efficient heat dissipation and insulation. Additionally, an innovative frame design reduces the heat transfer from the CPU to the frame, thus allowing for the key areas where the users’ hands touch the phone when held horizontally to remain up to 2℃ cooler in heavy-load scenarios.

X90 and X90 Pro have a 6.78-inch Ultra Vision Eye Protection Screen, bringing cinema-like display effects and professional-grade eye protection. The 3D curved screen features a larger viewing area, 1.07 billion colors and a 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, delivering rich and natural colors. To top it all off, the display boasts HDR10+ and SGS low blue light, low motion blur, low flicker, AI low blue light certifications, as well as a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, ideal for gaming. The X90 series smartphones offer chip-level Smart Eye Protection Mode, developed by vivo and MediaTek to intelligently monitor and control the proportion of blue light in real time while balancing the colors for added eye care. The display is made of a new Q9 luminescent material, which also effectively reduces blue light. High-frequency Pulse-width modulation (PWM) at a high frequency of up to 2,160Hz is used to reduce screen flickering, while 16,000-level smooth dimming helps adjust the screen brightness based on the light conditions, ensuring eye comfort.

The X90 series smartphones also boast a Dual Stereo Speaker and an X-Axis Linear Motor for a more immersive audiovisual experience and rich tactile feedback for top-notch mobile gaming. In X90 Pro, a SpeakerBoost 4.0 algorithm expands the sound field and extends low-frequency range for a more immersive experience, while the X-Axis Linear Motor provides vibration feedback for over 200 different scenarios. 4D Game Vibration is also supported.

Authentic New Design, Premium Experience

The new X90 series comes with a bold new design inspired by the Fibonacci spiral to deliver a balanced and unique look. A horizontal band, or a Skyline, is introduced on the back cover to divide the functional zones clearly. The sectional design balances the visual focus, making the camera module look less protruding.

Drawing on the design of professional cameras, the new X90 series integrates the three rear cameras into one “Big Eye” to create an integrated overall look, representing the powerful camera system inside. Coated with Corning’s Gorilla Glass and ultra-hard, anti-reflective coating on the surface, the overall hardness of the glass lens reaches 6 on the Mohs scale. It is tougher and resistant to drops and scratches and has higher light transmission. In addition, the Big Eye is enclosed within a decorative surgical-grade, stainless steel Halo Ring for lens protection.

X90 Pro comes in a timeless Legend Black color. The back is covered with luxurious pebbled vegan leather, which is environmentally friendly, stain-resistant, and durable. X90 Pro has a rating of IP68^[2] for water and dust resistance. X90 comes in Breeze Blue and Asteroid Black, both featuring an exquisite fluorite AG glass back, which is smooth to the touch, and keeps fingerprints and dirt away.

January 31, 2023

Get More Freebies on the Vivo Y02 and V25 Series When you Buy via their Official Website!

vivo Philippines knows how to kickstart the brand new year 2023 right! Following the price drop announcement on the vivo Y15A, vivo launched new special offers on various smartphones including the vivo Y02 and vivo V25 Series when purchased via vivo’s official website.

With more exclusive freebies, it is definitely the best chance to grab the Slim Yet Powerful vivo Y02 and the Night Portrait Maser vivo V25 Series, at their unbeatable offers before January ends!

Product	Promo SRP	Freebies
vivo Y02	PHP 4,949	SIM CARD and Basic Earphones
vivo V25 Pro	PHP 29,599	SIM CARD, vivo Tumbler, and football TWS
vivo V25	PHP 23,599	SIM CARD, 2n1 Clock Speaker, and BT Neckband
vivo V25e	PHP 17,599	DITO SIM CARD and TWS

The vivo Y02 is a slim, minimalist and modern smartphone armed with everything one needs for your everyday hustle, including a large and powerful battery, smooth and lag-less performance, impressive storage capacity and a reliable camera. It also packs a 5000mAh battery that is able to keep your phone juiced and running the whole day and can even support 10W fast charging so that you can power up your phone in no time. This phone is also packed with a large storage capacity that has a size of 2GB + 32GB, a 6.51-inch Halo FullView display with 1600×720 resolution, and an 8MP Main Camera with Bokeh effect that can assist you with your daily errands.

Meanwhile, one of vivo’s best-selling flagship smartphones vivo V25 Series has three variants – vivo V25 Pro, vivo V25, and vivo V25e, that can match your needs especially if you are into advanced design and high-quality photography. The vivo V25 Series highlights Photochromic 2.0 technology which is a changing colour feature that seamlessly highlights the gradient of the sunset, or the elegance of diamond black. You can explore this feature on vivo V25e and vivo V25e’s Sunrise Gold colorway and vivo V25 Pro’s Surfing Blue colorway. Other than the design, the vivo V25 Series also packs compelling features like 64MP Ultra Sensing Imaging System, 50MP Eye AF Selfie Camera, and Flagship-Level Performance brought by 20GB Dynamic RAM, whopping battery capacity and fast-charging technology.

To learn more about the vivo Y02, V25 Series, and other participating products, check out vivo Philippines’s website: https://www.vivo.com/ph.

January 10, 2023

ASUS Launches Laptop with a Foldable Screen: Introducing the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

ASUS announced its groundbreaking Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702), the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop. This ultra-compact and light 12.5-inch Foldable OLED laptop unfolds into a versatile 17.3-inch device with six modes, pushing the boundaries of innovation today. Redefining work and entertainment user experiences, this futuristic device packs a 12^th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. Breaking many technological glass ceilings, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious iF Design, Red Dot Design Awards, and TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022.

Unfold the incredible

This groundbreaking foldable laptop offers users two sizes of OLED display in one device: a large 4:3 17.3-inch 2.5K NanoEdge touchscreen that folds in the middle to create two seamless 3:2 12.5-inch 1920 by 1280 displays. When folded fully closed along the precision-engineered 180-degree hinge, it’s an ultra-compact and portable 12.5-inch device. Users can choose from Zenbook 17 Fold OLED’s multiple versatile usage modes, namely the Desktop, Laptop (with Bluetooth keyboard), Laptop (with virtual keyboard), Tablet, Reader, and Extended.

In Desktop mode, the unfolded 17.3-inch screen — propped up in landscape orientation using the built-in faux leather kickstand — can be used with the ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad attached wirelessly to create a powerful large-screen PC. This allows for all-day, non-stop productivity in the office or at home.

For Laptop mode (with Bluetooth keyboard), the keyboard attaches magnetically when placed on the lower half of the folded display. Alternatively, in Laptop mode (with virtual keyboard), the lower display can be turned into a virtual on-screen keyboard. These modes are perfect for on-the-go users who want a device they can easily clutch from one meeting to the next.

Tablet mode allows users to exploit the full touch capabilities of the fully opened 17.3-inch touchscreen, ideal for team collaboration and presenting big ideas. Reader mode — with the hinge aligned vertically — turns Zenbook 17 Fold OLED into the perfect reading device for that much-needed alone time studying or reading e-books.

Finally, in Extended mode, propped up in portrait orientation, the folded two 12.5-inch screens are perfect for users to scroll seamlessly on the upper and lower displays. Thus, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED can be connected to an external monitor via one of the two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.

In each mode, the easy-to-use window management tools — such as Mode Switcher — in the ScreenXpert 3 app allow multiple split-display configurations and flexible app layouts for enhanced productivity. Users can seamlessly transition to each mode as its innovative hinge is engineered with ultimate durability. It is tested to withstand over 30,000 open-and-close cycles for total peace of mind.

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED also comes with a full-size ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad to support multiple user modes, providing a brand-new typing experience. The Bluetooth keyboard has a desktop-grade 19.05 mm key pitch and a long 1.4 mm travel on the dished mechanical keys, ensuring comfortable and accurate typing. The ErgoSense touchpad has a new silky-smooth surface for easy navigation, protected by a durable anti-fingerprint coating.

Despite its versatility and large screen size, the device weighs just 1.5 kg without the keyboard or 1.8 kg with it.

Performance that matters

The Intel Evo-certified Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is powered for effortless multitasking by high-performance components, including a 12^th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The long-lasting 75-watt-hour battery features USB-C Easy Charge, so it can be charged quickly with most USB-C chargers, power banks, or any Power Delivery-certified charger, including the bundled 65 W fast-charge adapter.

It’s easy to connect Zenbook 17 Fold OLED to peripherals too. There are two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, which are up to eight times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1, and feature support for fast charging or connecting external displays. A USB-C to USB Type-A adapter is also supplied.

Entertainment like no other

Experience immersive entertainment like no other with the foldable OLED touchscreen in Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. It has a stunning Dolby Vision-certified display with 100% DCI-P3 and PANTONE validated for color accuracy. It is TÜV Rheinland-certified for reducing harmful blue light and is accompanied by a powerful quad-speaker Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos sound system.

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED includes several smart AI-powered features for added privacy and security and a superb online video calling experience. These include user-presence detection using an HD IR camera, which locks the laptop when the user is away, and unlocks it upon return, an integrated color sensor for automatic adjustment of screen brightness and color temperature, and a 5 MP AI webcam with ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) comes in a premium Tech Black color with a free lifetime license to Office Home & Student 2021. With a limited quantity of only 100 pieces in the Philippines, get it today for only PHP 219,995.00. Check out this laptop in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today. Here is the complete list of where to buy https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Users can also score Zenbook 17 Fold OLED with up to 12 months of 0% installment via Home Credit.

November 25, 2022
Premium In and Out: ASUS Unveils Zenbook S 13 OLED, Collab with Filipino Designer Zarah Juan

ASUS has just announced its newest offering in its premium line of laptops, the Zenbook S 13 OLED (UM5302) — a 13.3-inch ultraportable 2.8K OLED laptop that weighs a mere 1 kilogram, making it the world’s lightest in its class. Making this milestone memorable and stylish, ASUS celebrates Filipino craftsmanship with its collaboration with homegrown brand Zarah Juan.

Premium look that stands out

The premium Zenbook S 13 OLED is lighter than any other 13.3-inch laptop in its class, with a sleek 1 kg-light, 14.9 mm-thin chassis made entirely from durable magnesium-aluminum alloy. It’s the ultimate ultraportable laptop for effortless on-the-go productivity and creativity.

The all-new contemporary design features the new monogram logo on the lid. Finished in four sophisticated new colors — Ponder Blue, Aqua Celadon, Vestige Beige, and Refined White — Zenbook S 13 OLED is designed to stand out, yet it blends in anywhere.

Despite its thin and light form factor, the Zenbook S13 OLED is built to be extra tough with MIL-STD 810H military standard, making sure it’s durable and reliable for daily use in any environment.

Premium vision with OLED screen

Any visuals will look better on Zenbook S 13 OLED’s gorgeous 2.8K OLED HDR Dolby Vision display. The expansive 16:10 aspect ratio provides a bigger workspace, and the four-sided NanoEdge design with ultra slim bezels creates more screen area for an immersive viewing experience. The super-bright PANTONE Validated screen is color-accurate with a 100% DCI-P3 gamut for ultra-vivid colors and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for deeper blacks and ultrahigh contrast. It’s also TÜV Rheinland-certified for eye care, so the user’s eyes will stay comfortable even during long viewing sessions.

For unrivaled audio quality, Zenbook S 13 OLED has a stereo sound system that supports Dolby Atmos, indulging the listener in their favorite entertainment with sound that moves all around with breathtaking realism in music, movies, and TV

Premium, dependable performance

Zenbook S 13 OLED may be #LighterThanAir, but it is a dependable, high-performance companion, powerfully equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U Mobile Processor, up to 16 GB of fast RAM, and AMD Radeon mobile graphics, so users can confidently tackle any work or leisure task, wherever they are. Its ultrafast up to 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD ensures fast boot times and instant app loads.

With its long-lasting high-capacity 67Wh battery and up to 19-hour battery life, Zenbook S 13 OLED needs fewer trips to the power outlet when the user is out and about. And when it’s time for a top-up, the fast-charge technology can take it to 60% capacity in as little as 49 minutes, so there’s no need to break the flow. With ASUS USB-C Easy Charge, it can be quickly charged using a USB-C Power Delivery-certified charger or topped up with any standard USB-C charger such as an airline charger, a portable charger, or a power bank.

Zenbook S 13 OLED features the latest WiFi 6E that loads online content in the blink of an eye, enhanced by the exclusive ASUS WiFi Master Premium fine-tuning technologies and software features that help deliver speed, stability, and wide coverage.

Premium user experience

Zenbook S 13 OLED is designed to offer a premium user experience, with exclusive features and technologies that make everything easier to accomplish.

To keep Zenbook S 13 OLED hygienic, it’s protected by ASUS Antibacterial Guard — a special surface treatment that keeps the bugs at bay. In fact, Antibacterial Guard has been scientifically proven to inhibit the growth of bacteria by more than 99% over a 24-hour period, ensuring the surfaces of the laptop stay clean and sanitary for longer and reducing the spread of potentially harmful bacteria via contact.

Zenbook S 13 OLED implements ASUS AI Noise-Cancelation Technology and real-time webcam optimization to ensure the best hybrid working and video conferencing experience. Zenbook S 13 OLED also features the new full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for the most comfortable typing experience ever. For easy data entry, there’s the ASUS NumberPad 2.0, an LED-illuminated numeric keypad integrated into the touchpad.

It may be slim and compact, but Zenbook S 13 OLED has all the I/O ports you need. The USB-C ports support Power Delivery and 4K external displays for enhanced productivity. There’s also a convenient headphone jack for your wired audio needs.

Premium style that empowers

To mark this milestone launch, ASUS collaborates with Filipino social entrepreneur and designer Zarah Juan to develop a limited edition, sustainable, locally made bag. Aside from environmental sustainability, Zarah Juan pushes for social sustainability and upholds cultural continuity through showcasing Filipino heritage.

The Zarah Juan Zen Tote materializes ASUS’ thrust towards human-centric design thinking. Made by the Artisan Communities in Bulacan and Zamboanga City and of locally available materials, the Zen Tote depicts the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality — the perfect accessory with the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED.

Those who will purchase the Zenbook S 13 OLED from September 15 to October 31, 2022, get a chance to win the limited-edition Zarah Juan Zen Tote worth PHP 8,500.00. To know more about the promo, please check https://ph.asus.click/ASUSZenbookS13OLEDxZarahJuan.The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UM5302) is available in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today with a starting price of PHP 63,995.00. Check out the complete list here https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Filipinos can also score the Zenbook S 13 OLED with up to 12 months of 0% installment via Home Credit for as low as PHP 4,533.00.

September 16, 2022
Meet the New Entry-Level Smartphone Vivo Y02s

vivo has been on top of its game when it comes to launching smartphones that meet the users’ digital needs — from entry-level to flagship, vivo ensures that there’s a vivo smartphone perfect for its fans from all walks of life — and the innovation never stops.

Report has it that vivo is gearing up to launch yet another entry-level smartphone that is said to be the successor of the vivo Y01 — the vivo Y02s.

This new addition to the vivo Y series smartphone line is rumored to house a 5000 mAh battery and is allegedly the thinnest design ever in its price range with only 8.15 mm thick. If that’s the case, users can expect a slim vivo Y02s that will surely offer a comfortable grip with an immense battery capacity.

Based on the leaked photos, the vivo Y02s comes in two stylish colors: Flourite Black and Vibrant Blue, and already supports a USB Type-C port. It is also tipped that the upcoming vivo Y02s is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 chipset which will offer consumers a smooth performance and might come paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, allowing users to save more photos and files without hassle.

vivo surely knows how to combine style and quality together without breaking the pocket of its consumers. vivo is yet to disclose the official price of the vivo Y02s but it is expected to launch in the Philippines soon! Stay tuned for more details.

Visit vivo’s official website, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels to receive real-time updates about vivo’s newest products and offers.

August 12, 2022
Xiaomi 12 Lite Revealed with a Pretty Pink Variant

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has been confirmed to join the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro in the smartphone brand’s latest lineup. Quite a latecomer, the Xiaomi 12 series has already launched in the Philippine market back in March, but the new Lite variant still catches our attention with its stylish look and decent specs for a mid-range device in the market.

The new Xiaomi 12 Lite boasts a 6.55″ FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, Kryo 670 CPU that goes up to 2.4GHz, and Adreno 642L GPU. It has LPDDR4X RAM and UFS2.2 for storage, available in the following combinations: 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB. It is powered by a 4300mAh battery that supports 67W turbo charging.

Photo: Xiaomi website

For the Xiaomi 12 Lite’s camera setup, it has a 108MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera on the rear, and a 32MP selfie camera in the front. Some of the rear camera features include SkyScaping, Magic cutout, depth control, and AI portrait mode just to name a few.

What makes the new device further stand out is its stylish appearance, as its matte finish is available in eye-catching colors: Lite Pink and Lite Green, as well as the more classic Black.

Photo: Xiaomi website

The international price for the Xiaomi 12 Lite starts at $399 (around P22,300) for the 6GB+128GB variant; $449 (around P25,100) for the 8GB+128GB variant; and $499 (around P27,900) for the 8GB+256 variant. It is yet to be revealed when the smartphone will be available here in the Philippines.

Learn more about the new Xiaomi 12 Lite on the Xiaomi website.

July 11, 2022
Narzo to Enter PH Smartphone Market with the 5G-Capable narzo 50 & narzo 50 Pro

narzo welcomes the second half of the year by officially establishing itself as a standalone brand within the realme ecosystem. Slated for a live launch on Facebook and LazLive on July 14, narzo Philippines confidently gears itself as a game changer that will elevate the entry-level and mid-range experience for Filipinos by offering two new 5G-capable models: the narzo 50 5G and narzo 50 Pro 5G. This is in addition to its existing lineup of narzo 50, 50A, and 50A Prime.

“We are beyond excited to announce narzo’s official arrival in the local market,” says Allen Yin, the Country Manager for narzo PH.

“This is the very first time that narzo will be its own unique entity, and not just a smartphone series under the realme brand. Out of the six other countries in Southeast Asia wherein narzo is present, we specifically chose to launch it first in the Philippines because of how well-received our earlier models have been in the past two years.”

Inheriting realme’s genes for disrupting the market with consumer-centric innovation, narzo’s game changing stance is backed by cutting-edge technology at an accessible price point. This is aligned with the brand’s goal of empowering more and more Filipinos in the digital age through competitive smartphones that offer the best bang for their buck.

Snag the ultimate value for money with narzo 50 Pro 5G

The narzo 50 Pro 5G is a striker both in form and function. It packs one of the fastest 5G processors in its segment, the MediaTek Dimensity 920, which uses the latest TSMC 6nm Octa-Core node to assure power efficiency, all correlated to faster app response and better connectivity. It can boost to a clock speed of up to 2.5GHz, further complemented by Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) of up to 5GB additional Dynamic RAM for even the most hardware-intensive games.

Its 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display comes with a 90Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring each swipe is smooth and seamless. At the back, the narzo 50 Pro 5G also allows for impressive photography with its 48MP Triple Camera Setup, with a 48MP main camera, an 8MP super-wide angle camera at 120 degrees, and a 4cm Macro lens. It also features a new generation in-display fingerprint scanner with a Heart Rate Sensor, enabling users to not only rapidly unlock their smartphones but also to keep track of their health. The narzo 50 Pro 5G will be available in two colors inspired by Kevlar: Hyper Blue and Hyper Black, and will come in a single variant of 8GB+128GB.

Enjoy game changing efficiency with narzo 50 5G

The narzo 50 5G on the other hand offers uncompromising specs for those looking for a breath of fresh air in the entry-level budget range. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ Ultra Smooth Display that ensures there are no lags or stutters when playing games, and a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio that gives a more immersive watching experience with its thin bezels. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor that can clock up to 2.4GHz, and also comes with DRE of up to 5GB Dynamic RAM.

Inside the sturdy and stylish Kevlar shell, the narzo 50 5G sports a 5000mAh Massive Battery with 33W Dart Charge that can juice up your device from zero to a hundred in just 72 minutes. It also features the Smart 5G Power Saving Technology, which senses the surrounding signal environment and intelligently switches between 4G and 5G, allowing the reduction of the smartphone’s power consumption by up to 30%.

On top of that, the narzo 50 5G’s large 128GB built-in memory can be expanded with up to 1TB of external MicroSD storage. Similarly, it will also be available in two colors: Hyper Blue and Hyper Black, and will come in a single variant of 6GB+128GB.

Don’t miss out on the narzo brand launch

To discover more about narzo and its expanding lineup, head over to narzo Philippines’ official Facebook page and tune in to the livestream this coming July 14, Thursday 6PM. Big announcements, full product details, and offers for the narzo smartphones will be revealed during the launch, so make sure to turn on your notifications. See you there!

July 11, 2022
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Unveiled: A Flagship Phone with a Leica Camera Setup

Xiaomi has officially launched their latest flagship phone, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The new smartphone is designed to showcase the smartphone company’s latest partnership with global camera manufacturer Leica.

Launched with the 12S and 12S Pro, the 12S Ultra is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with a new 3D cooling system and Xiaomi’s Surge P1 fast-charging for its 4,860mAh battery. But its main feature that Xiaomi fans would surely be excited about is its triple camera setup.

Photo: Xiaomi website

The 12S Ultra is sure to gather attention with its large, round lens sporting a 50-megapixel main camera with Sony’s 1-inch IMX989 sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a maximum 120x magnification. It is also equipped with Leica’s Authentic Look and Vibrant Look. Xiaomi also takes pride in 12S Ultra’s Dolby Vision HDR video.

Photo: Xiaomi website

Meanwhile, the phone’s display is a 6.73-inch with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate with a punch-hole 32MP front camera and its sound is produced through dual Harman Kardon speakers.

Available in Classic Black or Verdant Green, the S12 Ultra’s price starts at CNY 5,999 (around P49,300) for the 8GB+256GB variant, CNY 6,499 (around P53,420) for the 12GB+256GB variant, and CNY 6,999 (around P57,530) for the 12GB+512GB variant. Currently available in China, details on its international release have yet to be announced.

For more updates and information, follow Xiaomi Philippines on Facebook.

July 5, 2022