ASUS’ I am ProArtist Global Campaign

Asus invites content creators to submit original digital images or film clips for I Am ProArtist Campaign to win prizes like color-accurate ProArt displays and powerful Asus mini PCs and laptops!

ASUS’ I am ProArtist campaign, a worldwide contest that invites content creators to submit their best original 2D or 3D digital artwork or film clip for a chance to win ASUS ProArt products. Prizes include ProArt Display PA32UC, PA27AC, PA24AC, ProArt Station PA90, ProArt StudioBook Pro 17, and Mini PC PB60G.

The contest begins runs globally until September 30, 2019. Full details of the campaign is available at the website > https://www.asus-campaign.com/iamproartist

Inspiration can ignite at any time and content creators just need a trusted, professional platform that matches the way they work and gives them the power to realize their creative vision. Keeping this in mind, Asus ProArt platform is built to remove creative barriers and deliver the immense performance professionals need to support the creative process and bring their creativity to life.

With ProArt brand promise, Asus believe everyone can be a ProArtist - about being proud of individuality, persistent in seeking perfection and strong-spirited in chosen fields of excellence. To celebrate the wellspring of creativity empowered by ProArt, ASUS want content creators of all abilities to produce an original artwork and share its story with I am ProArtist campaign.

Enter the I Am ProArtist global challenge
All adults aged 18 or more are eligible to participate in the competition, and is permitted to submit one entry in each of the three activity categories – True Color, Pixel Perfection and Mighty Mini. The fundamental design requirements of each activity category are as follows:

• True Color (2D graphic design): Submit an original 2D picture or design in JPEG or PNG format. The resolution should be 2560 x 1440, and the maximum acceptable file size is 5MB.
• Pixel Perfection (film production): Submit an original film clip in MP4 format. The maximum acceptable running time 20 seconds, and the maximum acceptable file size is 50MB.
• Mighty Mini (3D design): Submit an original 3D-design work in JPEG or PNG format. The resolution should be 2560 x 1440, and the maximum acceptable file size is 5MB.

Entrants must also include a story with each submission. This story should summarize the background or design inspiration behind the original creation.

One winner for each activity category will be chosen based on votes ‘likes’ from the public and creativity assessment by ASUS, with each aspect carrying 50%. Public votes are important, so entrants are encouraged to share their entry on social media – using the hashtag #IamProArtist.  There will also be Lucky draw.

ASUS ProArt products can be purchased from physical and online stores. Please check the table below for the suggested retail prices:

Product	SRP
ProArt PA32UC Monitor	PHP 139,000.00
ProArt PA27AC Monitor	PHP 53,600.00
ProArt PA24AC Monitor	PHP 30,000.00

Pricing may differ for ASUS MiniPC configurations as well as for PA90 and PB60G. Do check with the ASUS for Business Page or contact ASUS Commercial Sales Team below.

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Argomall Shares 2019 Predications for Smartphone Tech Scene

Last 2018, brought about new innovations from slimmer phones, new security features, and advance optics and internal hardware. This 2019 we expect more exciting releases and updates that would propel smartphones to new heights. Argomall.com shares some of their predications for 2019.

No More Bezels?

In 2018, we seen flaunt literally an all-screen display however for 2019 we may get more of screen setup and notch placements moving to rid of bezels in smartphones.
More smartphone brands will be following what Chinese smartphone manufacturers Oppo and Vivo did -- smartphones with simple, bezel-less, and a real all-screen display.

Eye Catchers

Apart from real all-screen displays, we can also look forward to seeing foldable screens. This is in addition to the already existing dual display technology.  WIth more screen means less space to put different hardware, upcoming smartphones will carry face unlock technology and in-display fingerprint unlocking.

Longer Battery Life

With bigger screens of course it means bigger demand for battery capacity. Expect more smartphones with even larger stamina which can be fueled faster and more efficiently. Fast charging technology is also expected to become mainstream this year.

Amazing Connection
Micro-USB connectors might be phased out because it will be replace with USB-Type C Ports for fast-charging technology as well as paving the way for advance direct connections. Wireless connection as well as Bluetooth will be improved for most smartphones. With Apple introducing wireless listening with the iPhone 7, 3.5mm jacks might be gone sooner than later to bring Android users the same music experience.

Stronger internals

Smartphone manufacturers are sure to bring better configurations in terms of the internals. With Android obviously the dominant name for operating systems, smartphone manufacturers will bring more attention to regular android updates. We also expect heightened security to reach consumers since 5G rollout is slated to commence late this year, although this will not yet be a main consideration for purchase.

The battle for the top spot in the smartphone department will benefit consumers even more, since this will mean that more brands are compelled to bring devices that are competitive despite an affordable price. With this, upcoming smartphones tagged at sub-PhP 10,000 are expected to carry an onboard storage of up to 128GB and even more. For the high-end smartphone department, it is very likely that we'll be seeing smartphones concealing 10GB of RAM, and who knows, by the end of this year, we'll also be welcoming smartphones running on 12GB of memory. Entry-level and low-end smartphones, on the other hand, are most likely to carry 3GB of RAM out of the box, from the usual 2GB of RAM.
Asian companies will also remain to be the top players in the smartphone market, with Chinese firms  bringing more powerful chipsets to the market. However, with even more players entering the competition to remove chipset dependence on Qualcomm, we’re expecting more fast processors sold at lower price points.

Better Cameras

With smartphone cameras clicking essential breakthroughs every year, we expect the year 2019 to be another year for camera-centric devices. With most manufacturers competing on how many cameras a device can hold, expect more smartphones to carry more than five cameras around second half of 2019.

Your smartphone right at your wrist

Another thing to watch out for this year is the emergence of wearables, particularly smartwatches. While most of these devices were introduced for fitness functions, this year, smartwatches are expected to deliver more, making them extensions of your smartphone. We’re looking forward to see more smartwatches that allow answering calls, quick message and email replies, and basically every simple thing that can be done using smartphones.

Start the year right

For consumers, it is always important to always seek for a worthy purchase no matter what the trend is. With e-commerce becoming a widely-used means of purchasing goods, every consumer must have a trustworthy go-to online store.

argomall

With a strong value for consumer trust and authenticity, Argomall is an online shopping hub which sell only authentic smartphones from brand manufacturers and official distributors. All products bought from Argomall always come with an official Philippine warranty, invoice, and receipt.
Established by its innovative founders in November 2015, Argomall.com was born out of a creative dream by Filipino-owned conglomerate Transnational Diversified Group to deliver trustworthy and efficient solutions to the discerning Filipino tech shopper.

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Computex 2018 Asus announced their Next Generation VivoBook S, ZenBook S, ZenBook Pro

Asus announced their Next Generation VivoBook S, ZenBook S, ZenBook Pro for Computex 2018!

Focusing on fun, Asus reinvigorates its VivoBook S  Series with a touch of color to  compliment your personal style and attitude. Makes use of new ErgoLift hinge holding the display securely at any angle, and slightly tilts the keyboard up and improves cooling. See more, do more with new NanoEdge display for almost bezel-free display with vast amounts of screen area and extremely immersive visual. VivoBook S will come in 13, 14 and 15 models. They will be powered by latest 8th generation processors from Intel and may be  matched with  NVIDIA® discrete graphics. RAM from up to 16GB and dual-storage design making use of SSD andd HDD. Has upgraded connectivity from WiFi ac as well as future-proof USB-Type C ports. Go slim and stylish yet productive with new Asus VivoBook S 13, 14 and 15.

ZenBook S takes an elegant route in Deep Dive Blue and Rose Gold color in executive aesthetics, light and slim form at 12.9mm and weighs only 1kg. Also in ErgoLift hinge design for comfortable use and cool computing experience. Houses immersive stunning 4K visuals with NanoEDge tech coupled with Harman Kardon audio for unparalleled audio capabilities. Top notch performance with latest Intel® Core™ processors to keep up wit your busy schedule and productivity. Also makes use of modern connectivity USB-Type C and Thunderbolt. Certified military-grade durability ensuring reliability and durability.

Finally, ZenBook Pro! Gets even more intelligent with its new ScreenPad bring new way of working with interactive display for a touchpad which you may use ScreenPad Apps from Calculators, launcher, music player as well as a gives you common function for Microsoft productivity apps such as word, excel and powerpoint. Comes with the latest technologies from ErgoLift Design, NanoEdge Display, Latest 8th Generation Intel Processors, SSD Storage, Advance connectivity feature. To say Asus ZenBook Pro is the total package for Asus Laptop Line. Available in 14 inch and 15 inch models.

So what you think Geeks? Beauty and Performance is main selling point of Asus as well as dependability. With its range of laptops, there is always a Asus Notebooks that fits your needs.

No Price and Availability yet but we will ask Asus Philippines. Hopefully soon.

For Full Product Feature and Specs
VivoBook S15(S530)
VivoBook S14(S430)
VivoBook S13(S330)
ZenBook S (UX391)
ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480)
ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580)

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Acer Philippines ES-12 and X1117H DLP Projectors Launched

Acer Philippines launched two new value series DLP Projectors, ES-12 and the X117H.

Compared to other projector technologies, DLP produces better quality image and its technology uses a Digital Micromirror Device Chip (DMD).

Faith Kuo of Acer Philippines explains “DLP Projector Technology is different because of its Digital Micromirror Device Chip that projects a thousand mirrors to compose a high-definition image. Other technology makes use of LCD panels to produce a colored image”

This type of projector requires less maintenance because DMD chips are sealed preventing dust from accumulating and color decay.

The prime DLP projector, Acer ES-12 has a default resolution of 800 x 600 and can be maximized to 1920 x 1200 resolution. Acer DLP technology on the projector provide 3000 lumens, 1.07 billion colors and contrast ratio of 20,000:1 for brighter and rich visuals.

Acer pushes its boundaries even further for their X117H model that offers baseline features of the ES-12 but with higher lumens.

“Two biggest highlight features of the X117H is its brightness and contrast ratio,” Kuo said. “It now has 3,600 brightness compared to the mainstream brightness of 3,200 Lumens and 20,000:1 contrast ratio compared to the mainstream contrast ratio,” she added.

Acer projectors are convenient and flexible. Supporting screen ratio of 4:3 and 16:9. Have a minimum projection distance of one meter and maintain quality image at a maximum of 11.80 meters. A 40-degree keystone correction automatically adjusts vertical distortions. These products are also handy and lightweight with only 2.50 kg and can be installed easily on the ceiling.

These Acer DLP projectors are also eco-friendly and eco-smart. Stand-by power consumptions can be reduced by 90% and by 70% when turned on, good for the environment and savings on electricity.

To complete the formidable line-up of Acer DLP projectors are the: compact K138STi (38,900 Pesos) so you can take the cinema with you ; P6500 (99,990 Pesos) for a full HD experience ; S1383WHne (68,800 Pesos) that has a dust shield solution ; and last but not the least is V7500 (54,000 Pesos) which is perfect for your home theater needs.

Currently, Acer Philippines’ market share is at 32.5% as of first quarter of 2016. “We have sustained a formidable market share due to our strong channel management and quality-based products,” Kuo shared. With these high figures, Kuo assured that Acer products, from the quality of its PCs and notebooks, “the same quality can be expected from our Projector Product Line.”

Acer targets business and education. “Most of the total projector market is coming from the Academe and SMB’s. The Academe comprises of about 54 % while SMB’s comprise of 21% (IDC),” Kuo said.

The Acer ES-12 is priced at Php 18,999 and the Acer X117H is at Php 22,990. Both of these products are available nationwide.

To know more about the DLP projectors of Acer Philippines, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

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