Look what we have here! The Great Samsung Sale 2016! Price cuts and Freebies for selected Smartphones and Tablets.
If you want a high end phone then Galaxy Note5 with its 5.7 inch QHD sAMOLED Display powered by Samsung Exynos 7420 64-bit Octa-Core Processor coupled with ample RAM at 4GB and 32GB Internal Storage. Note5 features best of its class optics with 16MP Rear Camera at f1.9 aperture and with OIS supported by Dual-LED Flash as well as for its 5MP Front Camera also at f1.9 aperture. Features SPen for Note-taking and doodle which is its unique feature as compared to any other smartphone in the market. Now less 5000 Pesos which brings down its price to 31,990 Pesos!
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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 midranger is also on sale and offering you 5.2 inch handy premium smartphone with its aluminum and glass built plus dependable hardware with Samsung Exynos 7580 Processor. Camera is at 13MP but still produces quality outputs. Even if its not high end, with its modest specification, it offers better battery life with its 2900mAh battery and charges fast. The Galaxy A5 2016 can be purchase for only 17,990 Pesos!
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On a budget? Good News! Galaxy J2 LTE is included in the sale too. Sports a 4.7 inch but still sAMOLED Display giving you rich visuals. At its heart is a Samsung Exynos 3475 Chipset supported with 8GB Internal Storage and a gig of RAM. This is an LTE enabled smartphone which ensure you fast internet connection on the Go. Now only 6,490 Pesos.
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The Sale also covers their entry level phone, Galaxy J1 2016 and J1 Mini now priced for 4,990 and 3,990 Pesos. With J1 Mini, you get a Free Flip Wallet and Smart LTE SIM.
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Purchase of these Smartphones will come with a Free Globe LTE SIM.
As for Tablets same goes with their Smartphone line as they offer price cuts for their high end Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy Tab A with SPen and budget Galaxy Tab 3V.
Now for only 27,990 for 9.7 inch Model and 22,990 for 8 inch Model, you get the high end Galaxy Tab S2 with its sAMOLED Rich Display powered by Exynos 5433 Octa-Core Processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. 8MP Rear camera and 2MP Front camera for its photography features. It has LTE and so you are connected always via your Social Media or WWW.
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Galaxy Tab A has been one of top post ALL Time of this blog. Consumer loves this Tablet for its SPen Feature even with its decent specifications at 8 inch with Snapdragon 410 Processor. This is perfect tab for artist and creative as well as also to those into typography. From 15,990 it is now down to 14,990 Pesos.
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Another top post for tablets is the entry level Galaxy Tab 3V. Comes in WiFi and 3G Variant. This Tablet is popular as this is one of Samsung's affordable devices in their arsenal. Budget it may be but you are assured of quality. Priced at 6,990 for 3G Model and 5,990 for WiFi Only, you get a Free Bumper Case.
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You Get a Free Smart LTE Sim for every purchase of these Samsung Tablets.
The Great Samsung Sale begins on July 1 and ends July 31, 2016 covering all Samsung Dealers Nationwide.
Looking for a laptop? For either work, play or study? Then good news, as Acer offers you sophisticated, polished, stylized and powerful - Aspire V15 Laptop series, forged in metal for great professional built as well as stylish fashion-forward aesthetics.
Not just does it looks great but also offers top grade performance as it is imbued with the latest Intel processors accompanied by ample RAM, up to 16 GB of system memory and big capacity HDD or SSD storage options. Aspire V15 models have dedicated graphic card that should be able to cater your gaming and rendering needs.
You also get dependable connectivity features like fast WiFi 802.11 ac with the new MU-MIMO technology for impressive wireless connection and speeds when uploading, downloading, surfing and browsing the Net. Aside from this, Bluetooth is available as well as external ports like USB, 3.5mm Audio Jack, and HDMI for external display.
Acer also ensures you have stunning visuals offering High definition displays with Acer’s Zero Air Gap Technology. Acer BluelightShield helps reduce harmful blue light eye strain and so hours of work done or playing movies and games.
To build up Acer Aspire V15 entertainment qualities, Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater Sound has been implemented to provide great sounds and audio experience.
Meanwhile, a spacious backlit keyboard does wonders to make you work easy and highly productive even in low-light surroundings, with a precision touchpad and 10-point touch display to boot completes the Acer Aspire V15 package of features.
So still confuse of what to get? Wonder no more with the Acer Aspire V15 as a top-notch option. Acer Philippines sweetens the pot by throwing in an extended warranty and a smartwatch for every purchase of a qualified Acer Aspire V15 laptop (V3-574G-74BC, V3-574G-77P6, V3-574G-78CG, V3-575G-74ZZ, V3-575G-79XK, V3-574G-55UJ, V3-574G-59N4 and V3-575G-52GY) at any participating store from May 15 until June 30, 2016. Get a 3-Year Warranty from Acer, which is Acer’s way of thanking the public for making it the number 1 laptop in the Philippines for 10 consecutive years, plus an Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch for free.
To avail of the 3-year warranty, simply register between May 15 to July 15, 2016 by emailing the proof of purchase, first name, middle initial and last name, contact number, home address, Serial Number of purchased qualified laptop under the promo, plus digital or scanned copies of the Original Receipt, laptop box Serial Number and two (2) valid IDs to threeyearwarranty2016@acer.com. Customer will then receive a Confirmation Email with 3-year Warranty Confirmation Number, list of Acer Customer Service Center and authorized service providers, and a verification call from Acer Customer Care. Customer should then bring a printout copy of the confirmation email and present two (2) valid IDs to the Acer Customer Service Centers and authorized service providers indicated in the email.
The incredible Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch has a 1-inch OLED (128 x 32) touchscreen display and is completely compatible with Android 4.4 systems and above, iOS 7 and iOS 8 and Windows 8.1. It is IPX4 waterproof certified and can last 5-7 days on a full charge.
To claim your Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch, fill out all necessary information in the Promo Claim Form. Present this together with the Official Receipt, cut-out of Box Serial Number, plus two (2) valid IDs at any authorized Acer redemption.
Sweet Deal Right? Acer Aspire V15 series is surely worth considering for your next Laptop.
Operating System:Windows 10
Processor:Intel Core i7-6500U Processor 2.5GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.10GHz)
Memory:8GB DDR3 on 2 soDIMM Modules
Storage:1TB 5400RPM HDD
Display:15.6-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080, high-brightness Acer ComfyViewTM LEDbacklit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Mercury free, environment friendly
Optical Drive:DVD+/-RW
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 940M with 4 GB
Connectivity:Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN Operates at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO technology Bluetooth® 4.0 Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Dimension:381.6 (W) x 259 (D) x 23.9 (H) mm (15.02 x 10.2 x 0.94 inches)
Weight:2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack
Power:3-pin 65 W AC adapter 37 Wh 2500 mAh 14.8 V 4-cell Li-ion battery pack Up to 5 hours (based on MobileMark® 2012 test results)
Webcam:HD webcam with: • 1280 x 720 resolution • 720p HD audio/video recording
I/O Ports:SD Card reader HDMI® port with HDCP support Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port Two USB 3.0 ports with one featuring power-off USB charging USB 2.0 port
Operating System:Windows 10
Processor:Intel Core i7-6500U Processor 2.5GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.10GHz)
Memory:4GB DDR3 on 2 soDIMM Modules
Storage:1 TB 2.5 inch 5400 RPM
Display:15.6-inch display HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, Mercury free, environment friendly
Graphics :NVIDIA GeForce 940M with 2GB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting NVIDIA CUDA, PhysX, PureVideo HD technology, HDMI support, Hardware Video Decode Acceleration, Microsoft DirectX 11.2, OpenGL 4.4, OpenCL 1.1
Optical Drive:8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer Drive
Audio:Optimized Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer, Audio Regulator, Volume Leveler, Volume Maximizer, Intelligent EQ, Dialogue Enhancer, Surround Virtualizer (for headphones and built-in speakers) and a new touch interface, Two Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in digital microphone
Dimension:381.6 (W) x 259 (D) x 23.9 (H) mm (15.02 x 10.2 x 0.94 inches)
Weight:2.4 kg (5.29 lbs) with 4-cell battery pack
Battery:37 Wh 2500 mAh 14.8 V 4-cell Li-ion battery pack Up to 5 hours (based on MobileMark 2007 test results)
Connectivity:WLAN: Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11ac/ b/g/n/ac wireless LAN Operates at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO technology WPAN: Bluetooth 4.0 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Camera:Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with: 1280 x 720 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording
Card Reader:SD Card Reader
I/O Ports:(2) USB 3.0 ports with one featuring power-off USB charging USB 2.0 ports HDMI with HDCP support Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port
Accessories:Acer Carrying Bag
Operating System:Windows 10
Processor:Intel Core i5-6200U Processor 2.3GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.80GHz)
Memory:8GB DDR3 on 2 soDIMM Modules
Storage:1TB 5400RPM
Display:15.6-inch HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness Acer ComfyViewTM LEDbacklit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Mercury free, environment friendly
Optical Drive:DVD+/-RW
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 940M with 4 GB
Connectivity:Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN Operates at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO technology Bluetooth® 4.0 Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Dimension:381.6 (W) x 259 (D) x 23.9 (H) mm (15.02 x 10.2 x 0.94 inches)
Weight:2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack
Power:3-pin 65 W AC adapter 37 Wh 2500 mAh 14.8 V 4-cell Li-ion battery pack Up to 5 hours (based on MobileMark® 2012 test results)
Webcam:HD webcam with: • 1280 x 720 resolution • 720p HD audio/video recording
I/O Ports:SD Card reader HDMI® port with HDCP support Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port Two USB 3.0 ports with one featuring power-off USB charging USB 2.0 port
Conquer the gaming world as Predator set loose their latest gaming system for the Philippine market with Predator G3-710 and G1 Desktops, Predator 15 Laptop, Predator 8 Tablet, Predator X34 Curved Gaming Monitor, and Predator Z650 Short-throw projector. Comes in edgy design aesthetics that houses top class hardware ensuring best performance, visuals, connectivity and sound that would take your gaming to the net level.
Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager and Global Representative declares “The Predator has always been known to be a tough and rugged gaming brand and we will keep it that way. The Philippines has been tagged to be a haven for both serious gamers and enthusiasts and we know they’ll love the Predator, which has now expanded from a desktop to include several other devices built for the gamer in everybody. We’re quite excited with what the Predator can offer to Filipino gamers, something they haven’t seen in other brands.”
For Desktops, Predator presents its G3-710 and G1.
The Predator G3-710 comes in armor-clad design that should be a clear stunner for every gamers room. Underneathe its tough shell, is a 6th Generation Intel Core Processor and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX Graphics. Supports 4K2K Resolution for fantastic clear visuals accompanied with great sound with SoundBlaster Cinema 2 and EAX 5.0. Open it up and you have modification options to take your rig to the next level.
If you are looking for smaller but still packs that beastly performance then the Predator G1 is for you which also share the G3 armor aesthetics with sound-reactive growl lights. Also packs the latest from Intel and NVIDIA accompanied with abundant storage at 4TB. For compact sized PC at 16-liter body, G1 is still ferocious.
For On the Go Gaming, Predator 15 would be a better choice. Built with superior fiber glass frame with razor angles and dynamic geometry in black-red color combination accented with LED-backlit keyboard, looks alone it can kill. Same can be said for hardware as it is also power packed with Intel 6th Gen i7 Core Processor. Keep things cool with Triple-Fan system, DustDefender, CoolBoost and Predator Front Core, a swapple fan design. With DoubleShot Pro feature you have great networking capabilities with optimized bandwidth.
For Mobile, Predator 8 GT 810 has been in the market for coupled of months now, with its Intel Atom X7 Z8700 Processor with HD Graphics will definitely handle HD Android Games in Playstore on its Full HD 8 inch IPS Display with Zero Air Gap tech. You also get powerful audio with its Acer Quadio and Dolby.
Take you gaming visuals a step further with Predator X34, the World's First 34-inch curved gaming zero-frame monitor at 21:9 aspect ratio for wide viewing, overclocking refresh rate to 100Hz and comes with NVIDIA-SYNC Technology to remove screen tearing. EyeProtect Feature lessen strain and eye fatique to keep you playing for hours. Has two built-in 7W TS Speakers for immersive sounds and supports Multi-Monitor setups.
Or if not curved screen then maybe Predator Z650 short-throw projector would be suffice to amplify your visuals onto as large as 100 inches from a short 1.5-meter distance at 1080p Full HD resolution with 20,000:1 contrast ratio for more intimidating virtual battle ground. Wide gamuts and SRGB with ColorPurity enhanced for more vividness with ColorBoost3D and ColorSafeII. Play 3D Games with NVIDIA 3D Play with connected 3D-enabled devices. Two 10W DTS Stereo speakers for loud sound but you may also opt to connect Bluetooth Wireless Speakers.
“Everyone knows the success of the Predator that made it the superior device for serious gamers and gaming enthusiasts, but as we promised, we’re not done yet. We’ve upped the ante in gaming device standards, and this new Predator gaming system, with much, much more to offer, is the answer. No one else came close to what the Predator can do but there are still a lot of potentials for gamers to have that enlightened gaming experience and #ConquerNewWorlds, whether in games or in real life,” declares Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager.
#ConquerNewWorlds and with Predator gaming system that looks awesomely cool but also packs for better gaming sounds and visuals giving you that #PredatorPH experience. Get the Predator gaming system at PC Express Gilmore, the Villman Computers Philippines at SM North EDSA and Octagon Computer Superstore at SM Megamall.
What’s your online car exchange experience? Was it smooth and straightforward, or was it plagued with ambiguity and hesitation? No matter what their age, cars are big-ticket items that cost anywhere from five to eight figures. The last thing you want is to deal with someone who can’t make up their mind, whether that person is buying your car, or selling one to you.
Dedicated car-exchange websites are a great idea—at least in theory. They offer buyers a convenient opportunity to check out a vehicle from the comfort of their homes. Sellers, on the other hand, can upload their photos and details of their car immediately to a potentially international audience.
In practice, however, not all online car exchange sites live up to their premise: Half of the time, important details such as mileage or service history are deliberately omitted. Other times, photos are blurred, dark or poorly framed. Sometimes the car’s price won’t even be precise and often comes with a side note that reads “Send message for pricing” or “Last price inquiry only upon seeing vehicle”.
Fair enough; the rapport between the buyer and seller is dynamic once they meet, potentially affecting the final pricing, though it would be nice and secure to know exactly how much money one must bring along as cars are big-ticket items, unlike mobile phones or tablets.
With new vehicle sales at an all-time high and the secondary market booming, online car exchanges are the wisest first step to acquiring or unloading a car. But are all online car exchange sites as effective as the other?
With its global expertise in the field of online car trading, Carmudi and its local online counterpart, Carmudi.com.ph, have constructed their site to be as informative as possible. Everything you need to know to buy or sell your vehicle is on the site, awaiting only a personal inspection and a test drive to seal the deal. With Carmudi, less confusion yields more productivity in the shortest time. Trimming out all the clutter and leaving only the relevant data makes the exchange process quick and hassle-free. Clear photos, concise yet complete car details; comprehensive contact information and an assurance of legitimacy all inspire consumer confidence critical for that first step.
Transform your online car exchange with Carmudi, where finding the car of your dreams doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Visit www.carmudi.com.ph for more info.
SimpliVity, a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure revolutionizing enterprise IT, today announced two new remote office and branch office (ROBO) solutions, OmniStack Solution with Lenovo System x for Remote Sites and OmniCube CN-1400, to provide greater choice and flexibility, centralized management and improved data protection capabilities for enterprise and mid-market customers with remote sites.
SimpliVity’s hyperconverged infrastructure provides global unified management eliminating the requirement for on-site IT expertise by consolidating all IT infrastructures for virtualized workloads at remote offices, including data protection, to simplify management and backup and restore data over existing WAN links. Several enterprise customers have already seen the value of SimpliVity’s ROBO solutions, including Sinclair Oil, Woodman’s Food Group, and Merlin Entertainments.
“Enterprises have struggled with managing IT infrastructure at remote sites since the data at ROBOs is often inadequately protected and IT staff is often non-existent. The challenge of keeping network bandwidth costs in-check has also plagued ROBO deployments, given the ever-growing volumes of data passing over the WAN,” said Jesse St. Laurent, VP Product Strategy, SimpliVity. “All our ROBO solutions are designed with enterprise-performance in mind as they deliver improved data protection and the ability to manage all remote sites from a single console – for even the largest enterprise customers. With an expanded portfolio of available x86 models optimized for ROBOs, we are able to offer enterprises increased flexibility and choice at their remote sites at a compelling price point.”
SimpliVity for Sinclair Oil
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Sinclair Oil is the 51st-largest private company in the US with holdings including gas stations in 20 states, two refineries, and Grand America Hotels and Resorts in seven locations. With multiple road side properties and an IT staff centralized in Salt Lake City, being able to manage remote sites from a centralized location was critical for Sinclair Oil’s IT infrastructure and business as a whole. After first working to build a home-grown solution with legacy IT infrastructure, Sinclair Oil decided to speed up implementation by deploying SimpliVity OmniStack with Lenovo System x and SimpliVity OmniCube. The company has been impressed with SimpliVity’s ease of management and the integrated backup and recovery capabilities, which allows them to focus on driving business value rather than maintenance.
“With our old IT infrastructure, we used to have to travel to remote sites in Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and California when things went wrong,” said Nathan Larsen, Director of IT, Sinclair Oil. “With our IT team centralized in Utah, SimpliVity’s global unified management is a real difference-maker. We can now manage all our remote sites from a centralized location, and all from a single console, which is a huge improvement. This is something no one else was offering us for our distributed sites and remote offices.”
SimpliVity for Woodman’s Food Group
Woodman’s Food Group operates 16 supermarkets in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. When looking to upgrade its IT infrastructure and improve its disaster recovery posture, Woodman’s selected SimpliVity OmniCube for its next-generation data center. With SimpliVity, Woodman’s has moved into a fully virtualized IT environment and has improved its data protection, disaster recovery, and availability. Woodman’s fully deployed the SimpliVity solution within two weeks in two core data centers and 16 remote offices, realizing the advantages of built-in data protection almost immediately.
“SimpliVity’s built-in data protection capabilities are a major differentiator, especially in dealing with remote and branch offices,” said Rory Vanse low, IT director, Woodman’s Food Markets. “We are running our entire disaster recovery strategy through SimpliVity and know we can rely on them for all our data protection needs. With built-in data protection, there is no need for third-party backup solutions.”
Benefits of SimpliVity Solutions for ROBO
•Threefold reduction in TCO – SimpliVity eliminates the need for local staff to manage the ROBO resources, reduces storage requirements by 90%, and lowers power, cooling and space demands
•Faster, more reliable data protection to reduce risk – Reliable data protection with enterprise-proven RPOs and RTOs eliminates the need for specialized backup and recovery tools for ROBOs
•Improved WAN utilization –Advanced WAN optimization reduces network traffic to backup, clone, or move workloads between sites and eliminates the need for separate WAN appliances.
•Greater staff productivity – Simplified management of all resources, including VMs, resources, and data protection policies, improves productivity for maintaining remote sites
"SimpliVity’s hyperconverged infrastructure solution was designed to be vendor agnostic to give customers increased flexibility. For organizations that prefer Cisco technology, the OmniStack Solution with Cisco UCS for Remote Sites was released in February of 2016 and enterprises are already realizing the advantages of hyperconverged infrastructure for ROBO deployments with the integrated solution."
Availability
The OmniCube CN-1400 is available now. The OmniStack Solution with Lenovo System x for Remote Sites is orderable beginning in June. For more details, contact the partner distributor in the Philippines, MSI-ECS at (02) 688-3509 / (02) 688-3501 or email them at inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph. Visit http://www.msi-ecs.com.ph for more details.
Acer Liquid Zest 4G appears via offline and online channels.
Sporting a 5 inch IPS HD On-Cell Display with Acer Zero Air Gap Tech that is powered by Mediatek MT6735P coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Expandable Storage. The smartphone follows Acer designs aesthetics curved back corners with chrome siddings in color options of white, dark blue and black.
For its optics, the Liquid Zest 4G is just equipped with an 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture accompanied by LED Flash as well as 5MP Wide Angle Front Selfie Camera.
DTS Sound should provide you improved audio experience complimenting the entertainment qualities of this phone.
You do get regular sets of connectivity features such as WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. As this one is 4G which supports ultra fast LTE internet connection on the go. This is a Dual Sim Handset which gives you more network options.
Runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with touch of Acer UI on top as well as other value added applications.
Carries a 2000mAh Battery.
Spotted via Memo Xpress Stores and Lazada Philippines. Look Here:
Acer Liquid Zesr 4G Specs:
Android Marshmallow 6.0
5 inch HD On-Cell IPS Display
Acer Zero Air Gap Technology
Mediatek 6735P Quad-Core Processor
Mali-T720 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Rear Camera
f/2.0 aperture
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
4G LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
Dual Sim Dual Standby
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2000mAh Battery
Lenovo Vibe K5 finally makes its appearance in its metal-clad design that comes in brushed graphite black, gold or silver color options. Houses a 5 inch 720p HD IPS Display which should make it more manageable size for easy to carry and portability.
Here is quick unboxing of Lenovo Vibe K5!
Examining closely, all ports are located on top with 3.5mm audio jacck and MicroUSB port. Clean is the bottom part and left side part. The Right Side only holds the volume rocker and power/lock button.
Removing the back case reveals more. It is not entirely a metal back case as its top and bottom part is polycarbonate plastic. There are pins that connects the board to the metal sheet. This might be to enhance signal strength as both wifi and cellular signals show better reception. Two (2) MicroSIM and one dedicated one (1) MicroSD slot is also found for its network and additional storage. Could see Dual Stereo Speakers that provide very loud sound system.
Underneath, is a Snapdragon 415 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 405 GPU coupled wiith 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage (up to 10GB usable storage). Lenovo is first to sold smartphone utilizing 415 and it delivered acceptable Antutu score and performance. See Antutu Below:
With Performance, we played Asphalt 8 and NBA 2K16. With Asphalt 8in high setting, it ran flawlessly. However with NBA 2K16, it is not playable on High Settings as game play was plague with lag but the game is playable in ultra low settings with reflections and shadows are off. It did run Asphalt 8 wiithout any trouble.
A 13MP Rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP Front camera serves its photographic features. Camera UI is just simple with only few modes and settings but its captures and outputs are of better quality with great focus, real colors and detailed.
Simple Camera UI that offers only Normal, Panorama and Effects. Full HD Video Recording with EIS is supported. Manual Settings include only White Balance, ISO and Metering.
Camera Samples Here:
Focusing is on the spot and remarkable as seen above. With a bright sunlit environment, it was able to focus on the flower alone and brought down exposure to the point the background had darken while enough highlights on the target.
Colors are on point and like real-time. Camera module has great control of light. Even with aperture size of f/2.2, outputs came out with good exposure not over exposed or under.
Daylight photos are good with better image detail. However with HDR mode, there is too much adjustments on shadows and highlights therefore even with foreground is highly detailed, clouds were washout due to high highlights.Although when it comes to Night shots, this is where the camera fails to capture details.
For its 5MP, Lenovo Vibe K5 just produce decent output in well lit conditions. This is because with aperture of f/2.8, smaller camera hole therefore less light enters so poorly exposed selfies. You really need a steady light source.
Comes with today's standard of connectivity features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. This is a Dual Sim Handset and supports better internet connection via LTE. Like we said on the start of the article, signal strength are enhanced with the metal construction of the phone. A very good use of metal design by Lenovo.
Vibe UI is on top of Android 5.1 Lollipop. There are a few bloatware but you could easily uninstall, disable and manage via Background App Management. There are other management settings like Notificaton, Permission and App Management and Data.
There are Customization available with Themes but touch and gesture controls are missing. Other value added apps such as ShareIt is available. It's build in file manager, supports FTP to wirelessly access your files via your internet browser and wireless network.
Lenovo Vibe K5 is the cheapest Lenovo Smartphone with Theatermax coupled with enhanced Dolby Atmos for its Dual Speakers for a better sound experience. Simply just turn on VR Split screen mode launch the VR app, put on the VR kit and enjoy.
Carries a 2750mAh Removable Batttery which should give you more battery life considering its not so power hungry specifications. For heavy user, with gaming (NBA Grade games) 3-4 hours max but for casual and moderate use 6-7 hours. Charging time is 2+ hours and does not support 2A Fast charger.
Overall, Lenovo Vibe K5 is fairly good budget smartphone with solid metal built, quality performance, better camera and VR ready smartphone at budget price. It does have some of its shortcomings with only HD Display and no fast charging but Lenovo needed to cut on somethings to make this affordable. Tested VR on kids, and they found it to be good and exciting. VR kit is not included in the package so better get the 299 with Lazada. haha
Spotted Via Villman and said to retail for 6,990 Pesos which should make it the more affordable Lenovo Smartphone with great build, portable size, Snapdragon processor with LTE.
Update! Tomorrow June 29 at 12 Noon is the sale of Infinix Note 2! Click and bookmark the links below....
Finally we got hold of Infinix Note 2!
It gorgeous with its Crisscross Hair-Fine Brushed Metal Finished Curved Back. It's quite big though but is not that heavy. Upfront lies its humongous 6 inch HD Display with Notiffication Lights on top side of the front camera. Display is bright enough and acceptable color conditions. As see here with some of its small competition.
On top part lies the 3.5mm Jack; Rightside lies the power/lock and volume rock; while on the bottom is the MicroUSB port for data and charging. The Back is the Infinix Note Branding as well as the primary camera and speaker.
Package includes Infinix Note 2 Unit, Charger, Data Cable, Manuals and Warraty Card. No Headset included.
Looking beneath the back cover you will see a non-removable battery, 2 Micro Sim Slots, and dedicated MicroSD slot.
Infinix Note 2 is powered by Mediatek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor wth Mali T720-MP3 GPU coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. You do have the option to expand via its dedicated MicroSD Slot. Upon First boot up, you have at least 68% free RAM and usable more than 10GB storage. This internal setup is not new in the market but Infinix Note 2 does have a different XUI on top of Android Marshmallow offering a different kind of experience. Here is Antutu Score and Asphalt on Infinix Note 2. Tried NBA2K16 on High Settings, too much lag. However if you adjust some settings to medium and low you do to play the game at acceptable frame rates.
The XUI is staright forward UI with flat icons but comes with system management, gesture controls and customization. First boot up is just simple with selection of Language, Country, WiFi, Google Account and X Account. You could Skip WiFi to X Accont to boot on to the Homescreen in seconds.
Specs wise,it is said the Infinix Note 2 carries a 13MP with Samsung ISOCELL Sensor with PDAF supported by LED Flash and for its front 5MP 1.6μm large-pixels. Camera Interface is simple to operate by simple swiping from left to right between modes and has available filters and settings on the side. Rear Camera is capable of 1080p Video Recording while front has 720p. Per EXIF or Picture details of the samples, it indicates that both front and rear has aperture of f/2.0 which should take in more light and exposure.
Here are samples taken with Infinix.
Shots in good lighting and in daylight came out great with good details and on-point color reproduction.
This can't be said though for low light as you can see, outputs turn out to be grainy. Seems there is a need for adjustment for iso and shutter speed for auto settings.
Focus works right but you really need to tap on the thing you want get focus on. Letters are legible and minute details are clear when you zoom in.
As for Selfies, like the rear camera, Front takes good outputs with decent lightning and grainy in low light. So make sure you have light source while you take those shots.
Infinix Note 2 offers Professional Mode which should give you creative control and with little know how on right setting will give you bettter outputs and get those creative shots. Although we wished they have properly labeled shutter speed and liveview when you change the settings.
Moving on to connectivity, Infinix Note 2 offers the regular sets. WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is a Dual Sim Handset and offers LTE but only Cat. 4. You can lock to 4G only to prevent fluctuating between signals. It has USB OTG but with its built-in File Manager, it won't let you transfer between internal and external storage. A walk around would be to install ES File Explorer.
Sensors include Accelerometer, Light, Proximity, Gyro, Magnetic, Sound and Gyro. However per testing VR Cardboard App, the Gyro does'nt work.
Carries a 4040mAh Battery. While playing Asphalt for 30 mins it lost 8%. So I estimate it should run 5-7 hours graphic intensive gaming. For moderate usage, it should last you at least 2 days but with testing it lasted me 3. There are also two useful battery modes, High Performance mode fit for heavy operations and running graphics intensive apps and games and Ultra-Power Saving modes when dire need to conserved power when our at critical level. Will do proper stress test and also fast charging.
So far, the best Phablet in its price category for just 5,990 Pesos! Pros is its 6 inch Screen Size, Optimized Performance, Clean and Functional UI, Professional Camera and Big Battery. Cons: Size as it is not pocket-friendly, USB-OTG needs to be setup, Gyro but does'nt work with VR.
It is will be available with Lazada Philippines on June 29. So be sure to bookmark which color you like below
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Infinix Note 2 X600
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
XUI (OS)
6 inch HD IPS Display
1.3GHz Mediatek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor
Mali T720-MP3
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
16MP PDAF Rear Camera
Samsung ISOCELL Sensor
f/2.0 Aperture
with LED Flash
5MP 1.6μm large-pixel Front Camera
f/2.0 Aperture
LTE / HSPA+/ 3G / 2G
Dual Sim Dual Standby
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
4040mAh Non-Removable Battery
Fast Charge 4.5A Current
Gold, Grey, Black and Silver Colors
Dimensions: 159.5 x 82.5 x 9.3mm
