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June 11, 2013

MSI Slidebook S20 Review

Windows 8-powered hybrid ultrabooks come in different forms and designs. We have those that folds, twists, and slides just so it can transform from a laptop into a tablet, and vice versa. The MSI Slidebook S20, as the name suggests, caters to the latter design. Cool design, yes, but what else does it have that [...]

March 30, 2013

Microsoft Surface Pro in the flesh, first impressions

We received this review unit of the Microsoft Surface Pro last week but we only got to unbox it this week-end. We also got to compare it with our own MS Surface RT (which we reviewed earlier here).

March 13, 2013

The race to break the OS duopoly

During the course of the past six months, several companies have announced their new mobile platform hoping to break the Apple-Google duopoly. Today we’ll take a closer look at 5 of those operating systems and see which one has what it takes to be the next big thing in the OS wars.

February 16, 2013

Asus VivoTab Smart lands, priced at Php25,999

Asus’ version of the Microsoft Surface is now available in stores and selling for Php25,999. This 10-inch tablet is powered by an Intel Atom processor and Windows 8.

November 15, 2012

Asus PadFone Review

There are laptops, tablets and phones coming in different sizes. Asus is known for combining these form factors into a single device — like the Transformer Pad and their Windows 8 Hybrids. Asus is the first to combine a smartphone, a tablet and a keyboard with the PadFone. Read on to know more in our [...]

November 05, 2012

Asus Vivobook X202e Review

The Asus Vivobook X202e is an entry-level notebook that sports a sleek Ultrabook look. But is it going to provide you the kind of performance as good as it looks? Find out by reading our full review after the jump.

November 04, 2012

Asus Vivobook X202e takes ultrabook to the masses

When ultrabooks were first introduced more than a year ago, it was positioned to the high-end market. We’re now starting to see semblance of that same great ultrabook signature on entry-level laptops. The Asus X202e is a good example of that.

October 24, 2012

Asus unveils touch-powered Vivobook X202E

Asus today announced a new line of touch-powered laptops called Vivobook. The 11-inch model is called the Vivobook X202E and will be available in two configurations.

October 19, 2012

Google to sell Samsung Chromebook for $249

In spite of the success that Google had with their Android platform, it seems that there’s no stopping Google from releasing newer versions of the Chome OS-based laptop. Just recently, they announced the new 11.6” Samsung Chromebook XE303C12.

September 30, 2012

Logitech M525 Wireless Mouse gets a minor facelift

Back when I was just using Windows-based laptops, I would always look for that perfect mouse to use with the netbook or ultraportable. I’d end up with a Logitech mouse almost all the time. So when Logitech sent over a new batch, I thought one of them is a really old model.

September 04, 2012

Will netbooks become obsolete with Windows 8?

Windows 8 is just a month away and Microsoft is preparing huge budgets for its public launch. The company has even offered upgraders a huge discount (just under $15) to move up to Windows 8 if they recently bought a computer.

September 02, 2012

Acer Aspire E1 hits the sub-Php20k laptop barrier

Looks like Asus isn’t the only one making decent-looking laptops under the Php20k price category. Acer’s entry in the budget laptop (student laptop) market is the Acer Aspire E1.

August 11, 2012

Asus X401: Big laptop at netbook price

We got a quick preview of this laptop back in May and Asus was really excited about this because the X401 is now crossing into the price category of the netbooks.

July 03, 2012

Great Wall Cross PC U310 Keyboard PC Review

If you’re one of those who prefer the ergonomic and space saving benefits of an All-In-One PC, I’d be happy to introduce to you a different breed, the Great Wall Cross PC U310, a keyboard PC. Check out our full review after the jump.

July 01, 2012

Adonit Writer Plus for the new iPad 3

Apple accessories are pretty common, especially with the iPad. This one from Adonit makes it a little bit interesting by incorporating a keyboard into the iPad cover. And no, this is not the Microsoft Surface.

June 10, 2012

Computex: Samsung Series 5 Hybrid tablet

The tablet-with-keyboard-dock form factor is becoming popular and Samsung has one in the name of the Series 5 Hybrid tablet running Windows 8.

June 04, 2012

Acer announces Iconia W700, W510 Windows 8 tablets

With Computex 2012 just around the corner, we’re expecting manufacturers to sport their very own Windows 8 powered tablets in the said event. But one company has an itch to scratch and is not willing to wait for Computex 2012 to do so.

June 04, 2012

First Peek: Asus Tablet 600 with Windows RT

We’re now live at the Asus event here in Taipei Taiwan for their unveiling of the new line of tablets. Whie the program is about to start, we spotted one of the Windows 8 tablet they refer to as the Asus Tablet 600.

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.

April 05, 2012

Sony Tablet P in the flesh, first impressions

Announced back in September 2011 at IFA in Germany, the Sony Tablet P is yet to be launched in the Philippines. I spotted this foldable touchscreen Android tablet at one of the Duty Free stores at a Taiwan airport.

March 31, 2012

Asus launches Cedar Trail netbooks, hot pink Zenbook

It was a stylish afternoon for Asus Philippines yesterday as they unveiled a new colorful lineup of netbooks and ultrabook during their Flare Up event at BIZU restaurant in Makati.

March 23, 2012

Microsoft Windows 8 Beta Consumer Preview

So I’ve finally installed the Beta version of Windows 8 on our Sony Vaio P. This device has come a long way and has served us very well ever since we got it. This ultra-portable netbook originally came pre-installed with Windows Vista Starter, and then was upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate and now Windows 8 [...]

March 18, 2012

My new travel gadget bag from Bree

I think it was a couple of months ago when Bree had a local clearance sale on their entire line of bags at The Podium and I was able to drop by and check it out. I ended up getting a messsenger bag for my laptop that was 50% off.

March 13, 2012

Gateway outs cheapest Atom Cedar Trail netbook

This is so far the cheapest Cedar Trail netbook we’ve ever seen being sold locally — a Linux-based Gateway LT4000 (a brand owned by Acer).

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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