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May 23, 2012

Asus X401 in the flesh, promises to be affordable

ASUS is set to launch their new and very affordable X-series laptop next week. We’re among the lucky few who got their hands on one of these before they launch it. We’ll let you in on a sneak-peek and our first impression of the 2012 RedDot design award winner after the break.

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Personal Computing
May 22, 2012

Asus Padfone coming; hitting the Php40k mark

While Computex 2012 is still two weeks away, we’re definitely looking forward to get a hold of the Asus Padfone that was showcased from last year’s event. It’s already being sold in Taiwan and might soon hit store shelves in the Philippines as well.

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Mobile, Personal Computing
March 04, 2012

Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Review

Asus is probably the first manufacturer to out a quad-core tablet and also the first one to set the tone on netbook-cum-tablet form factor. Check out our full review of the Asus Transformer Prime TF201 after the jump.

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February 15, 2012

So where’s our Google Chromebook now?

About 10 months ago, I wrote a short entry on why I think Google’s Chromebook will fail. Some readers told me it was too early to tell back then, so I patiently waited. It’s more than a year now since the announcements of Chromebooks and I haven’t really seen one yet.

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Personal Computing
January 13, 2012

Poll: Which desktop CPU are you using right now?

Was in SM Cyberzone MegaMall yesterday after a meeting, did the rounds and was looking for a desktop processor for my next gaming rig (specifically, the 1st generation Intel Core i7 960) but could not find any store that still carries them (they were all pushing for the Sandy Bridge Core i7 2600).

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Polls
December 27, 2011

Cliptec Quad USB Charger Travel Kit

Aside from the box of giveaways that Cliptec sent us, my own personal box has a lot of interesting accessories and trinkets in it. The best one so far is this 4-port USB travel charger.

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Tech Toys & Gadgets
November 05, 2011

Asus Zenbook UX31 vs. Acer Aspire S3

The Asus UX31 is the bigger half of the Zenbook line-up. With a 13.3″ form factor, it sits right up against the Macbook Air 13″ and the Acer Aspire S3. We already did the comparison between the Zenbook and the MBA at the 11.6″ category so we’ll do another one for the 13-inchers, this time with the UX31 and the Aspire S3.

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Personal Computing
November 01, 2011

Acer Aspire S3 Review

Acer’s very own version of the ultrabook was revealed in the form of the Aspire S3 a couple of weeks ago. This review unit I have was actually won during their raffle at the event and I’ve been using it for over a week now. Check out our full review of the Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook after the jump.

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Personal Computing, Reviews
September 27, 2011

Asus Eee PC Slider SL101 Review

Asus’ other tablet, the Eee PC Slider SL101, will officially launch on Friday, September 30. We had a couple of weeks with it along with the Transformer. See our full review of the Asus Eee PC Slider SL101 after the break.

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September 03, 2011

Asus EeePC X101H now selling at Php10,995

According to Asus Philippines, the Meego-powered Eee PC X101H is now available in the Philippines and selling in stores for only Php10,995.

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Personal Computing
August 29, 2011

23″ Asus ML Series 229H LED Monitor

I’ve been regularly using this Asus ML-series LED monitor since last week after the ill-fated Macbook Air accident. Before that, it served as one of dual-monitor set-up for my desktop at home.

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TV and Display
May 27, 2011

Poll: Design vs. Specs or Functionality?

With the hundreds and thousands of comments we get regarding all sort of gadgets (including cars), there’s almost always a big line that divides people who prefer design and people who prefer specs or functionality.

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January 05, 2011

Asus Eee Pad, Slate EP121 coming to CES 2011

My plan to travel to Las Vegas to attend CES 2011 did not materialize so here we are giving you updates on what’s happening there thru the usual channels (PR and private contacts). Asus already went ahead and gave us the details fo their Eee Pad and Eee Slate EP121 which they’ll showcase at the CES Exhibit Hall.

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Personal Computing, Tech Toys & Gadgets
November 15, 2010

Asus intros next-generation Motherboards

I was able to attend the ASUS Technical Seminar in Singapore where leading motherboard-manufacturer showcased their next-generation motherboards that will support the upcoming Intel processors code-named “Sandy Bridge”. It was just a half-day event but I think I already consumed all the geeky stuff my brain can handle in a year.

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PC Gaming, Personal Computing
November 06, 2010

Asus Ares Dual Radeon HD 5870 Monster Card

When this package arrived early this week, I thought it was a whole gaming rig considering the size of the box that came with it. All I know is that it’s codenamed Ares. Go take a peek after the jump.

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PC Gaming
September 12, 2010

Archos 9 Windows 7 Tablet Review

The Archos 9 is among the very few Windows 7 powered tablets I’ve tried and this unit reminds me of the Viliv line of tablets we tried before, only bigger and cheaper. See our full review of the Archos 9 after the jump.

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Personal Computing, Tech Toys & Gadgets
June 28, 2010

Hands-on with the Intel Canoe Lake Netbook

Intel SEA invited members of the press to a media workshop here in their Malaysia office to show us some of their latest and upcoming technologies. One of them is this prototype of a super-slim netbook powered by the next-generation Atom processor (Canoe Lake).

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Personal Computing
June 13, 2010

Hands on: Dell Alienware M11x

Earlier this afternoon, at the PC Showcase 2010, the Dell booth had a couple of Alienware laptops lined up for sale including the M17x, M15x and the netbook-sized M11x.

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PC Gaming, Personal Computing
June 13, 2010

PC Show 2010 at Suntec City Mall

Turns out today is the last day of the PC Show 2010 which is being held at the Suntec City Mall which is just in front of our hotel here in Singapore.

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Events
January 14, 2010

Intel launches new Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs

Intel Philippines today launched a new series of Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors for 2010 along with a host of new motherboards and laptops from several partner manufacturers.

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PC Gaming, Personal Computing