IFA 2017: Lenovo officially outs Moto X4! Specs Price Philippines

Lenovo officially outs Moto X4!

Moto X4

Strong as it is beautiful is Moto X4 with its 3D rear contoured design, an anodized aluminum frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass the front and back. Rated IP68 for protection against the elements and can tackle even harsh working conditions. Houses a 5.2 Full HD LPTS IPS Display which gives it enough screen while keeping the phone handy.

At its heart is a Snapdragon™ 630 2.2 GHz Octa-core Processor matched with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. This internal setup is optimize for balance in performance and battery efficiency.

Dual Camera Moto X4

Two cameras are better than one and so Motorola offers Dual Rear camera setup. One is a 12MP standard angle with f2.0 aperture, 1.4um and Dual Pixel Technology and the other is a 8MP ultra-wide angle with 120° field of view sensor at f2.2 and 1.12um. Main camera is good for taking portraits, macro and high resolution shots while the wide angle is great for taking views and landscapes. Front camera is at 16MP (f2.0, 1um) and comes with Selfie Light which gives you high detailed selfies and video chats. New camera modes will certainly give a new twist like Selective Focus, Selective Black & White, Background Replacement and Depth of Field mode for getting those smooth bokeh (blurred) background.

Comes with complete and updated connectivity features like WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and NFC. Makes use of USB Type-C port to support  faster charging and data transfer as well as link other peripherals via OTG.

Moto X4

Moto X4 offers new and intuitive experiences. Amazon Alexa integration gets you the assistant that you need to help you in your daily routine. Moto Experiences like oto display, moto voice, moto actions, moto guard, moto sound experience, moto key, one-button navigation is available to make your phone smarter and easier to use. Equipped with Moto Key, allows you to access your favorite password-secured websites on your Moto X4 or laptop with a simple touch of your finger. Runs on Android Nougat and pretty sure Oreo is just around the bend.

Carries 3000mAH battery and supports 15W TurboPower for 6 hours of power in 15 minutes.
The new Moto X4 will be available starting in September in various countries in Europe starting at €399. It will be available in other global markets, including the U.S., later this fall.

Moto X4 Specs
Android™ 7.1, Nougat
5.2” FHD (1080×1920) LTPS IPS Display
Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Snapdragon™ 630 processor with 2.2 GHz Octa-core Processor
Adreno 508 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via microSD Card up to 2 TB
Rear camera
12MP Dual Autofocus Pixel sensor (f2.0, 1.4um)
8MP ultra-wide angle with 120° field of view sensor (f2.2, 1.12um)
Color Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED flash
Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF)
Ultra-wide angle shot
Professional mode
Depth detection and depth effects
Selective Focus
Selective Black & White (beta)
Background Replacement (beta)
Spot Color
Landmark/Object Recognition
Scan barcodes/QR codes/Business cards
Panorama
Slo-motion video
Best shot
Front camera
16MP (f2.0, 1um)
Selfie flash / light
4 MP adaptive low light mode§
Selfie panorama
Face filters
Beautification mode
Professional mode

Video capture
2160P/4K (30fps), 1080P (60fps), 720P (30fps), 480P (30fps)

Connectivity
4G LTE (Cat11 DL, Cat5 UL) / 3G / 2G
Single Nano SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth® technology
Bluetooth® 5.0 BR/EDR + BLE
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB Type-C Port
3.5 mm headphone jack

Speakers/microphones
Front-ported speaker
3-Mics

Video playback
720p (120fps), 1080p (60fps), 4K (30fps)

Sensors
Fingerprint Reader
Gravity
Proximity
Accelerometer
Ambient Light
Magnetometer
Gyroscope
Sensor Hub

IP68 Water and Dust Resistance

3000mAh Non-removable Battery
15W TurboPower
Dimensions: 148.35 x 73.4 x 7.99 mm (9.45 mm at camera bump)
Weight: 163 g

Colors
Super Black, Sterling Blue

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IFA 2017 : Lenovo launches new generation Yoga and Miix Convertibles.

Lenovo launches new generation Yoga and Miix Convertibles - Yoga 920, Yoga 720 and Miix 520.

Lenovo Yoga 920

Lenovo Yoga 920

Starting off with 14 inch convertible Yoga 920 with 4K wide-angle display with  razor-thin 5mm vertical bezels fit for cinematic viewing experience. Comes with a 360° hinge strengthen and finished in CNC aluminum built so you don't need to worry about breaking it as you transform the device. Offers an optional Lenovo Active Pen 2 that is compatible with  Windows Ink that has 4,096 levels of pen sensitivity that's great for working with your creative side and photoshop. Inside, is Intel 8th Generation i7 Core Processor that should guaranteed reliable processing capability match with up to 16GB RAM with storage options of 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD. JBL Speakers and Dolby Atmos will complete its entertainment qualities to provide better sound experience. As for connectivity, it covers the regular WiFi and Bluetooth. Ports are 2 x USB Type-C and 1 x USB 3.0. Said to have a battery life of 10.8 Hours for UHD unit while 15.5 Hours for FHD model.

Lenovo Yoga 920 Vibe and Starwars Theme Laptops

There are limited limited edition Gorilla® Glass cover designs - “visual vibration” design Yoga 920 Vibes and Starwars Themed Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire Yoga 920.

Lenovo Yoga 720

Next is Yoga 720 which is a more managgeable convertible at 12.5 inch FHD IPS Touch Screen Display with Anti-Glare. At 1.15 kg and 15.75 mm thin, the Yoga 720 (12") is one of smallest Yogas, only 1 ft long. Also supports Lenovo Active Pen. Still has powerful internals with 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor at its heart with memory setup of up to 12GB and storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB SSD. Sound is not by JBL but it is Harman Speakers paired with Dolby Atmos®. Has similar connectivity setup that of Yoga 920. Battery life is quoted to last up to 8 hours.

Finally Miix 520 2-in-1 Tablet Laptop Convertible in sleeker form made with one-piece aluminum alloy body complete with watchband hinges for stable support. Comes with a  ergonomic keyboard folio case that protects your screen. Sports a 12.2 FHD IPS Touchscreen Display and also supports Lenovo Active Pen 2. Comes in 8th Generation i7 Processor or 7th Generation i3 Processor for budget model. Memory is up to 16GB DDR4 with storage options up to Starting 128GB up to 1TB SSD.  May come with 5MP Front and 5MP/8MP Rear Camera. Has 2 x Speakers with Dolby Audio. Type-C, USB 3.0 and SD Card Slot for ports. Has optional SIM card slot to provide LTE connectivity. For Miix 520, it is said to have a battery life of Up to 7.5 Hours.

No Word yet on Pricing and Release. Will Update as I get the details.

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IFA 2017 : Sony officially outs Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia XA1 Plus.

Sony announces three (3) new smartphones for IFA 2017 - Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia XA1 Plus.

Xperia XZ1

Still sticking with their signature design aesthetics  sporting signature flagship loop surface with a seamless metal body for that refine timeless look for Xperia XZ1. Houses a 5.2 inch FHD TRILUMINOS Display now in HDR and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Still IP68 water and dust resistant. Comes in Moonlit Blue, Venus Pink, Warm Silver, and our classic Black.
For its internals, Xperia XZ1 is powered by Snapdragon 835 with Adreno 540 graphics coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. With this setup, for you it can handle everything you set out to do with apps, games and more.

Sony TRILUMINOS Display HDR

Incorporates Motion Eye camera technology capturing detail beyond human eye capability making possible recording in 960 frames per second Super slow motion video for its 19MP Rear Camera with 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ memory stacked image sensor. Front Camera is also highly capable at 13MP with 1/3.06” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor. 22mm wide angle lens at F2.0 aperture.

Motion Eye Technology

As always, Sony wants the complete package for their Xperia line when it comes to entertainment such that it has the latest Sony audio-enhancing technologies such as Hi-Res Audio, DSEE HX upscaling, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC) and ClearAudio+.

With Snapdragon 835 SOC, blazing fast Gigabit LTE downloads speeds (up to 1Gbps) is supported. Other connectivity features is available like WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC. Makes use of USB Type-C for charging and data transfers.

Carries a 2700mAh Battery and said to have all day reliable battery and may last more with Smart Stamina Mode. Supports Qnovo Adaptive Charging and Quickcharge 3.0

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Well if you want a more handy smartphone but still has flagship level qualities then you are in luck as Sony made Xperia XZ1 Compact.

Sony Xperia ZX1 Compact Colours

Still retains the same design philosophy but houses smaller screen at 4.6 inch HD TRILUMINOS Display. Packing the powerful Snapdragon 835 and 4GB RAM but only has 32GB Internal Storage. Motion Eye and 3D Scanning Tech is also present for its optical capabilities. Same rear camera at 19MP with 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ sensor yet features high resolution front camera 18MP Super Wide Angle 18mm Front Camera with 1/4” Exmor RS Sensor at f/2.4 aperture. Gets Sony Sound Technologies as well as smilar connectivity setup. It is also rated IP68 water and dust resistant. Battery is also at 2700mAh with Qnovo Adaptive Charging and Q.C. 3.0.

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

There is also the Xperia XA1 Plus more of a midrange offerring. Sporting 5.5” Full HD Display that is powered by Mediatek Helio P20 Processor supported by 4GB RAM and up to 32GB of Internal Storage. Not the latest but still high resolution with rear camera 23MP 24mm wide angle with 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS sensor and 8MP 1/4” Exmor R Front Camera. Modest specs at it seems but packs lot of power with 3430mAh battery.

Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact is said to be available globally, September 2017 while Xperia XA1 Plus will roll out from Autumn 2017.

We are thrilled with the latest line up of Xperia Devices. Hopefully they will be priced competitively.

Xperia XZ1 Specs
Android Oreo
5.2 inch FHD HDR TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality™ Engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Gorilla Glass 5 Front and Back
Snapdragon 835 Processor
Adreno 540 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB Universal Flash Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 265GB
Rear Camera
19MP 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ memory stacked image sensor
Super slow motion 960fps video capture
Predictive Capture (MOTION/SMILE)
Autofocus burst
Anti-distortion shutter
Triple image sensing technology
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode
(5-axis stabilization)
4K video recording
Front Camera
13MP 1/3.06” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor
22mm wide angle lens
ISO 6400
F2.0 Aperture
LTE (4G) Cat16
Single / Dual Sim Variants
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
USB Type-C
Sound
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX™
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancelling
Clear Audio+
Stereo Speaker S-Force Surround Sound
Stereo Recording
Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant
Fingerprint sensor
Smart STAMINA
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
Quick charging QC3.0
Size 148 x 73 x 7.4mm
Weight 156g
Colours Moonlit Blue, Venus Pink, Warm Silver, Black

Xperia XZ1 Compact Specs
Android Oreo
4.6 inch HD HDR TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality™ Engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Gorilla Glass 5 Front and Back
Snapdragon 835 Processor
Adreno 540 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB Universal Flash Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 265GB
Rear Camera
19MP 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ memory stacked image sensor
Super slow motion 960fps video capture
Predictive Capture (MOTION/SMILE)
Autofocus burst
Anti-distortion shutter
Triple image sensing technology
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode
(5-axis stabilization)
4K video recording
Front Camera
18MP / 18mm/ Display Flash/ Super wide-angle front camera (Field of view 120 degrees)
1/4” Exmor RS™ for mobile
ISO 3200
F2.4 Aperture
LTE (4G) Cat15
Single Sim Variant Only
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
USB Type-C
Sound
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX™
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancelling
Clear Audio+
Stereo Speaker S-Force Surround Sound
Stereo Recording
Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant
Fingerprint sensor
Smart STAMINA
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
Quick charging QC3.0
Size 129 x 65 x 9.3mm
Weight 143g
Colours White Silver, Black, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink

Xperia XA1 Plus Specs
Android Nougat
5.5” Full HD 1080p Display
Image Enhance Technology
Mediatek Helio P20 Octa-Core Processor
Mali T-880 MP2 GPU
4GB RAM
Up to 32GB Universal Flash Storage
Expadanble up to 265GB via MicroSD
Rear Camera
23MP 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor
Hybrid Autofocus
0.6s Quick Launch and Capture
24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens
Low-light photo: ISO 6400
Low-light video: ISO 3200
5x Clear Image Zoom
HDR for photos
HDR for video
Anti-shaking
Steadyshot™
Front Camera
8MP 1/4” Exmor R for mobile™ image sensor
Low-light photo up to ISO 3200
23mm wide-angle lens F2.0 Aperture
LTE 4G / 3G/ 2G
Single / Dual Sim Variants
Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology, aptX/ A2DP
GPS
NFC
Sound
SmartAmp
Clear Audio+
3430mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
Stamina Mode
Quick charging Pump Express+ 2.0
Size 155 x 75 x 8.7mm
Weight 190g
Colours White, Black, Gold

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IFA 2017 : Acer unveils latest Windows 8th Generation Intel Laptops and Desktop AIO.

Acer unveils latest Windows 8th Generation Laptops and Desktop AIO.

IFA 2017, Berlein - Acer unviels latest Laptops and AIO powered by 8th Generation Intel Core Processors. Four (4) Laptops - Switch 7, Spin 5, Swift 5 and 7 ; and Aspire S24 All-in-one Desktop.

Lets start with the Aspire S24 AIO desktop that comes in with ultra-slim design (side profile of only 5.97 mm) with champagne-gold accents exuding luxury and elegance. Sports a borderless display at 23.8-inch 178-degree Full HD IPS screen with narrow 2.7 mm bezel provides a 90% screen-to-body ratio.  Powered by a new 8th Generation Intel Core™ processors with  Intel Optane memory for optimized seemless performance. Will pack  up to 256 GB SSD and 2 TB HDD of storage space (vary by market). To compliment its stunning visuals, True Harmony Dolby Audio Premium ensures immersive sound. New innovation is applied by Acer as Aspire S24 as it supports wireless charging for Qi-enabled devices. The Acer Aspire S24 will be available in North America in January 2018 starting at $999; and in EMEA in November 2017 starting at €999.

Next is Switch 7 Black Edition is said to be "the world’s first fanless 2-in-1 notebook" made possible by by Acer’s innovative Dual LiquidLoop fanless cooling technology. Switch 7 is a 2 in 1 device Tablet-Laptop hybrid with detachable keyboard and Acer AutoStand (patented kickstand that can be auto-deployed and auto-retracted). Offers a sharp and vibrant visuals with wide viewing angles through its  large 13.5 inch IPS Display with 2256 x 1504 resolution. Carries an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor but has NVIDIA GeForce® MX150 graphics. Pop out the Acer Stylus by Wacom and create artistic works and design. Secure your files with a personal touch with its optical-based under-glass fingerprint sensor. The Acer Switch 7 Black Edition will be available in North America in December starting at $1,699; and in EMEA also in December starting at €1,999.

If you want thing that is always attached and connected but still convertible then try out their Spin 5. Just Rotate it towardsthe desired angle or position you like  to interchange seamlessly between laptop, tablet, display and tent modes. There are two variants - 13 inch or the 15 inch model. Again 8th Generation Intel Core processors matched with up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory. For 15 inch model, it gets  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. Acer TrueHarmony, Dolby Audio Premium technology and two front-facing speakers will deliver immersive audio experience. Said to have 13 hours of battery life. The Acer Spin 5 will be available in North America in September starting at $799; and in EMEA in September with the 13-inch model starting at €899 and the 15-inch model starting at €999.

Swift 5 might be your choice if you want that traditional laptop but still is slick and sophisticated with its magnesium alloy construction yet still light at .97k. Will also carry  8th Generation Intel Core processors. Will feature FHD IPS Display as well as Acer TrueHarmony with Dolby Audio Premium for entertainment-grade experience. Acer Swift 5 will be available in North America in December starting at $999; in EMEA in December starting at €1,099; and in China in November starting at ¥7,499.

Still want a sexier beast? Acer answers your call with Swift 7 at .89cm Thin Form Factor and so gains the "Thinnest Computer in the World". Powerful internals here as you get Intel i7 Core Processor which would be able give you the firepower you need. Always be connected as it has 4G LTE with dedicated sim slot. No word yet on pricing... So stay tune for more updates....

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