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October 26, 2011

Neo Basic B3325 N drops to Php9,999

Neo has just dropped the price of their entry-level netbook, the Neo Basic B3325 N, to just under Php10k. This Atom-powered netbook comes pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux.

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Personal Computing
July 14, 2011

BlackBerry Playbook Review

We’re all too familiar with Android tablets and the iPad so when we were introduced to the BlackBerry Playbook with its own mobile operating system, we paused for a while to re-think the UI, navigation and over-all usability. Read our full review of RIM’s BlackBerry Playbook after the jump.

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Personal Computing, Reviews
September 13, 2010

Apple iPhone 4 Review

Apple has yet to release the iPhone 4 in the Philippines via its exclusive carrier Globe Telecom. Even before then, a lot has been said about this 4th generation iPhone — from the supposed antenna issues, the Retina Display, to Face Time and the modified form of multi-tasking feature. So check out our review of the Apple iPhone 4 after the jump.

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Apples and iPods, Mobile
July 06, 2010

Acer Aspire One 721 unboxed

So we finally got one of the new Aspire One running AMD’s Athlon II Neo K125. The Acer Aspire One 721 is an 11.6-inch ultraportable that sits between the AO751 and the Timeline 1801tz.

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Personal Computing
April 12, 2010

Power Saver Max on Power Usage

Over a year ago, I blogged about this little power-saving device which promises to lower electricity usage in the household. I thought it would be wise to look at all the data points and review the performance of the device.

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Tech Toys & Gadgets
February 09, 2010

Asus Eee PC 1201T vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X100e

Two of the latest CULV notebooks we’ve reviewed recently, the Asus 1201T and ThinkPad X100e, sported the single-core AMD Athlon Neo processor and ATI Radeon HD3200. We ran some benchmarks to compare the two and found out some interesting results.

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Personal Computing
January 27, 2010

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Review

Lenovo’s latest ultraportable is the ThinkPad X100e, set to be launched in the Philippines this February 3. A ThinkPad under Php30k is unheard of so we check out if the X100e is worth all that wait.

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Personal Computing
January 20, 2010

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e in the flesh!

We’re very lucky to have a preview of the new Lenovo ThinkPad X100e before it’s formally released this Monday. I’ve got a bunch of close-up photos and first impressions after the jump.

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Personal Computing
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
January 04, 2010

Lenovo outs ThinkPad X100e and Edge Series

Though the leaks have been out for a couple of days now, Lenovo has officially confirmed and announced two series of notebooks — the ThinkPad Edge series and the ThinkPad X100e.

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Personal Computing
January 04, 2010

Neo Edge Z3265 Review

This is the very first Neo laptop I’ve reviewed here so the Edge Z3265 gave a lasting impression about the Filipino company’s future in the PC-making business. Check out the review of the Neo Edge Z3265 after the jump.

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Personal Computing
November 16, 2009

MSI Wind12 U210 Review

MSI’s 12 inch Wind12 U210 netbook is the very first one in its category to sport a AMD Athlon Neo processor. Check out our review below and see how it fares in the Atom-dominated world of netbooks.

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Personal Computing
October 31, 2009

MSI Wind12 U210x in the flesh!

So curiosity got the better of me and I bought the new MSI Wind12 U210x that day I found out about its local availability. Turns out this model is selling like hot cakes and I got the last unit of the batch.

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October 27, 2009

MSI Wind12 U210 gets priced

Looks like the 12-inch MSI Wind U210 is now available and being sold at Villman. This large-sized netbook is powered by an AMD Yukon Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core L335 1.6GHz processor.

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Personal Computing
October 16, 2009

CinemaTube: 1080p HD Media Player

The CinemaTube is yet another networkable HD media player. I got a review unit ahead of launch date from a local distributor. Check out some photos and specs after the jump.

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TV and Display
July 18, 2009

Ultrathin 12″ HP Pavillion DV2 gets priced

First announced by HP back in January the Pavillion DV2 series has been available locally for some time now. This ultrathin AMD NEO powered laptop can be considered a direct competitor with the Acer Timeline series with a slight advantage of a discrete graphics card.

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Personal Computing
March 19, 2009

Acer Aspire One D150 Review

The Aspire One D150 is Acer’s second generation netbook, powered by the newer Atom N280 of Intel. Check out my review below and learn why Acer might have missed the boat to do a repeat success on their Acer Aspire One line.

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Personal Computing
December 01, 2008

Filipino start-up develops the Ilumina iTV

A group of young engineers, software developers and visionaries presented a prototype of their new invention last night at the Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street — an interactive TV set they named Ilumina.

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Netrepreneur, Tech Toys & Gadgets
November 19, 2008

Neo launches 10″ Vivid v1190 netbook

Neo Manufacturing did a refresh of the 8.9″ Neo Vivid v1100 netbook we spotted during the last Intel Atom launch. This time, it’s a 10-inch netbook that comes in various colors — Neo Vivid v1190.

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Personal Computing
October 07, 2008

Mysterious 4GB iPod Nano 4G spotted!

During the September 9 Apple announcement, Steve Jobs unveiled the refreshed versions of the 4G iPod Nano with 8GB and 16GB versions. So, it’s a bit of a mystery why 4GB versions of the iPod Nano 4G are now selling in local stores here in Manila.

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Apples and iPods