Category: 8k

NHK Japan commences the world’s first 8K TV broadcast

Daniel Morial

If you think your sparkling new 4K UHD television has all the pixels to support anything, think again. NHK Japan has just started to test broadcast its “Super Hi-Vision” channel where it will show 8K content.

8k-super-hi-vision

Yup, you read it right. 8K broadcasting has just started in the land of the rising sun. 8K resolution is 7680 x 4320 pixels or four times than 4K and sixteen times than Full HD. To top that, it also supports 22.2-channel audio.

8K content on the schedule includes a J-pop concert, footages of a famed Japanese conductor in a Beethoven concert, and highlights from the previous London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony. There will be mixed 4K programs since the availability of 8K content is scarce as of now. The broadcast is from 10AM to 5PM. Since no-one has the proper TV and equipment to receive the signal, NHK is installing viewing stations across Japan for the public to enjoy. The Rio Olympics will also be showcased when the content becomes available.

NHK started to broadcast in HD back in 1989 and has demonstrated 8K in 2002. So, broadcasting in 8K while Full HD TVs are the norm and 4K UHD TVs are just starting to make a dent is just them being miles ahead.

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5 Cool Things We Saw at the Samsung SEA Forum 2016

Daniel Morial

Samsung recently invited us to their South East Asia Forum 2016 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where they presented a lot of exciting goodies. From displays and TVs to smart appliances that are slowly becoming the future of home living. Since we can’t show them every bit of them, here are some our picks.

8K TV

While 4K or UHD TVs are still not a staple resolution among televisions in Filipino households, Samsung is already taking it further to 8K. For starters, 8K has twice the resolution of 4K. The means twice the details, twice the sharpness, and twice the clarity.

samsung-8k

Samsung didn’t spill any information regarding their plans with 8K TVs during the forum, what they did is merely a tease of what we can expect soon.

Family Hub Refrigerator

Aside from the TV in the living room, one of the commonly shared appliance in the house is the refrigerator. We all store foods, leftovers, perishables and the like. Also, most of us use the fridge’s door for announcements, letters, or notes using ref magnets. But what if the fridge has a built-in display designed to act as a portal to your digital notes, photos, and more.

samsung-family-hub-refrigerator

With the Family Hub Refrigerator’s 21.5” full HD touch screen, you can stop using paper for notes and do more with your fridge. What’s very interesting about this are the built-in internal cameras used to take snapshots of your fridge’s contents. You can use the display to label them according to expiration and remotely see what’s already missing from your groceries. Speaking of groceries, you can even directly shop from your fridge! Basically, Samsung slapped a big tablet on their fridge and made it a bit smarter.

Interactive Board

Everything is going digital and our trusty whiteboard is no exception. With the Samsung’s Interactive Board, it’s time to keep those stinky ink markers away and greet digital pens for board writing. This is not the first time we saw a whiteboard transformed to be digitally connected but we’re glad to inform everyone that Samsung has already rolled out two of these in the Philippines – one in Philippine Science High School and another in Davao.

samsung-interactive-board

It’s a straightforward approach when using the Interactive Board. You use your pen to write on and use the other tip to do erasures. Also, you can use your palm to perform mass erasures just like with conventional whiteboards. You can connect HDMI to this as well for multimedia playback.

UHD Business / Wireless Charging Monitor

Desktop monitors are catching up with the UHD trend wherein Samsung showcased two of them — a 31.5” and 28”. Business offices should also consider checking this out if they are in need of an upgrade. Both are AMD FreeSync capable for smoother gameplay and graphics playback.

samsung-monitors

Also, in the office or at home, it’s always wonderful to have everything within reach while working. And there’s a monitor plus wireless charging model here that could be a nice investment if your smartphone supports the standard Qi wireless charging.

Transparent OLED Display

There are a lot of signage solutions from Samsung, from tiny and power saving to large and reflective. But, what stands out from the crop is the Transparent OLED Display. Yup, a see-through display with a size of 55 inches.

samsung-transparent-oled

As Samsung listed, its transparency is at 45%, has a resolution of full HD, and supports 100% of Adobe colors. We’re not expecting to have one at home, but these transparent displays would be eye-catching at airports or restaurants for announcements and even ad placement.

And those are the 5 Samsung hardware that caught our attention. All of these are showcased in the recently concluded South East Asia Forum 2016 in Malaysia. Local availability is still a blur for now, but we are waiting.

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5 Cool Things We Saw at the Samsung SEA Forum 2016

Daniel Morial

Samsung recently invited us to their South East Asia Forum 2016 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where they presented a lot of exciting goodies. From displays and TVs to smart appliances that are slowly becoming the future of home living. Since we can’t show them every bit of them, here are some our picks.

8K TV

While 4K or UHD TVs are still not a staple resolution among televisions in Filipino households, Samsung is already taking it further to 8K. For starters, 8K has twice the resolution of 4K. The means twice the details, twice the sharpness, and twice the clarity.

samsung-8k

Samsung didn’t spill any information regarding their plans with 8K TVs during the forum, what they did is merely a tease of what we can expect soon.

Family Hub Refrigerator

Aside from the TV in the living room, one of the commonly shared appliance in the house is the refrigerator. We all store foods, leftovers, perishables and the like. Also, most of us use the fridge’s door for announcements, letters, or notes using ref magnets. But what if the fridge has a built-in display designed to act as a portal to your digital notes, photos, and more.

samsung-family-hub-refrigerator

With the Family Hub Refrigerator’s 21.5” full HD touch screen, you can stop using paper for notes and do more with your fridge. What’s very interesting about this are the built-in internal cameras used to take snapshots of your fridge’s contents. You can use the display to label them according to expiration and remotely see what’s already missing from your groceries. Speaking of groceries, you can even directly shop from your fridge! Basically, Samsung slapped a big tablet on their fridge and made it a bit smarter.

Interactive Board

Everything is going digital and our trusty whiteboard is no exception. With the Samsung’s Interactive Board, it’s time to keep those stinky ink markers away and greet digital pens for board writing. This is not the first time we saw a whiteboard transformed to be digitally connected but we’re glad to inform everyone that Samsung has already rolled out two of these in the Philippines – one in Philippine Science High School and another in Davao.

samsung-interactive-board

It’s a straightforward approach when using the Interactive Board. You use your pen to write on and use the other tip to do erasures. Also, you can use your palm to perform mass erasures just like with conventional whiteboards. You can connect HDMI to this as well for multimedia playback.

UHD Business / Wireless Charging Monitor

Desktop monitors are catching up with the UHD trend wherein Samsung showcased two of them — a 31.5” and 28”. Business offices should also consider checking this out if they are in need of an upgrade. Both are AMD FreeSync capable for smoother gameplay and graphics playback.

samsung-monitors

Also, in the office or at home, it’s always wonderful to have everything within reach while working. And there’s a monitor plus wireless charging model here that could be a nice investment if your smartphone supports the standard Qi wireless charging.

Transparent OLED Display

There are a lot of signage solutions from Samsung, from tiny and power saving to large and reflective. But, what stands out from the crop is the Transparent OLED Display. Yup, a see-through display with a size of 55 inches.

samsung-transparent-oled

As Samsung listed, its transparency is at 45%, has a resolution of full HD, and supports 100% of Adobe colors. We’re not expecting to have one at home, but these transparent displays would be eye-catching at airports or restaurants for announcements and even ad placement.

And those are the 5 Samsung hardware that caught our attention. All of these are showcased in the recently concluded South East Asia Forum 2016 in Malaysia. Local availability is still a blur for now, but we are waiting.

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Six Best Tablets For Your Kids Under Php 8k

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Tablets are not just for adults. The vast content ecosystem of the Google Play Store also caters for the kids with child-friendly applications, books, and videos. Other than that, the Internet is a good place for interaction, communication, and discovery. Of course, we don’t want to give the kids expensive tablets like the iPad or Surface for just simple task and enjoyment. At the same time, they are not toddlers to have a V-Tech or a Leap Frog tablet.

Here are our top tablet picks for the kids that will break the Php 8k bank:

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20

lenovo-tab2-a7-20

This is the Wi-Fi only version of the same Tab 2 slate w/ 3G-connectivity featured on our Holiday Tablet Gift Guide. For just Php 3,999, you get a decent tablet from Lenovo with an update to Android Lollipop already waiting. For those who just want to try out if your kid is ready to own a personal tablet, this is a good piece.

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1024 x 600 pixels), 170ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT8127 Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
2MP rear camera + VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
3450mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (Upgradable to Android 5.0)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V

samsung-tab3v

If you want to stick to something familiar for the kids, then Samsung has a budget tablet for Php 5,990. It’s a pretty basic slate with low-end internals but should be fine for everyday browsing and casual gaming. For its asking price, you can look for another tablet with slightly better specs but heck, it’s a Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V key specs:
7″ TFT display (1024 x 600 pixels), 170ppi
1.3GHz Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 8GB expandable storage
2MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
3600mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4 KitKat

Acer Iconia One 8

acer-iconia-one-8

The Iconia One 8 is a fairly good tablet with its specifications. It even comes with an Acer Accurate Stylus for drawing or the kids can use any thin-tipped objects like pencil to sketch or write on the display. It’s pretty updated too with its Android 5.1 Lollipop software. It’s priced at Php 6,990.

Acer Iconia One 8 key specs:
8″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 189ppi
1.7GHz MediaTek MT8151 Octa-core processor
1GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
5MP rear camera + VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
17Wh battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop

LG G Pad 7.0 V400

lg-g-pad-7.0

While the G Pad 7.0 is a last year’s tablet, its specification and price still holds up to today. It even has a Lollipop update w/ all the LG customization to make it at par with budget tablets currently in the market. It’s a good buy for Php 7,990 through Lazada.

LG G Pad 7.0 V400 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 216ppi
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 8GB expandable storage
3.15MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared, GPS
4000mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4.2 KitKat (upgradable to Android 5.0)

ASUS ZenPad 7.0

asus-zenpad7-cropped

For the chic kids, the clutch-like design of the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 is a perfect match. It even has all the goodies ASUS throws onto their Zen products for just Php 7,990. You may check out our review here to see more of the ZenPad 7.0.

ASUS ZenPad 7.0 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 216ppi
Intel Atom x3-C3230 Quad-core processor
2GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
13Wh Li-Polymer Battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop

Google Nexus 7 (2013)

nexus7-2013

Lastly, we would like you to check out the Nexus (2013) tablet from Google and ASUS. Yes, it’s a 2013 slate but during its era, it’s one of the best tablet and since it’s part of the Nexus line, you’ll get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update immediately. That’s something that most tablet in this range doesn’t have, plus a Full HD display. Its solid build is also a great consideration for the Php 7,995 price tag.

Google Nexus 7 (2013) key specs:
7″ IPS LCS (1920 x 1200 pixels), 323ppi
1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-core processor
2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage
5MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, Wireless charging
3950mAh battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0)

Keep in mind that the use of the tablet should still be under the guidance of the parents or guardians. The kids are mostly interested in what the technology has for them and it will keep changing. Let’s also encourage them to play and enjoy the outdoors, but for the indoor activities and media consumption (either educational or entertainment) these tablets are up for the task. Just make sure to buy protective accessories like cases to help prolong the tablet’s life.

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Six Best Tablets For Your Kids Under Php 8k

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

Tablets are not just for adults. The vast content ecosystem of the Google Play Store also caters for the kids with child-friendly applications, books, and videos. Other than that, the Internet is a good place for interaction, communication, and discovery. Of course, we don’t want to give the kids expensive tablets like the iPad or Surface for just simple task and enjoyment. At the same time, they are not toddlers to have a V-Tech or a Leap Frog tablet.

Here are our top tablet picks for the kids that will break the Php 8k bank:

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20

lenovo-tab2-a7-20

This is the Wi-Fi only version of the same Tab 2 slate w/ 3G-connectivity featured on our Holiday Tablet Gift Guide. For just Php 3,999, you get a decent tablet from Lenovo with an update to Android Lollipop already waiting. For those who just want to try out if your kid is ready to own a personal tablet, this is a good piece.

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1024 x 600 pixels), 170ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT8127 Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
2MP rear camera + VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
3450mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (Upgradable to Android 5.0)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V

samsung-tab3v

If you want to stick to something familiar for the kids, then Samsung has a budget tablet for Php 5,990. It’s a pretty basic slate with low-end internals but should be fine for everyday browsing and casual gaming. For its asking price, you can look for another tablet with slightly better specs but heck, it’s a Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V key specs:
7″ TFT display (1024 x 600 pixels), 170ppi
1.3GHz Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 8GB expandable storage
2MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
3600mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4 KitKat

Acer Iconia One 8

acer-iconia-one-8

The Iconia One 8 is a fairly good tablet with its specifications. It even comes with an Acer Accurate Stylus for drawing or the kids can use any thin-tipped objects like pencil to sketch or write on the display. It’s pretty updated too with its Android 5.1 Lollipop software. It’s priced at Php 6,990.

Acer Iconia One 8 key specs:
8″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 189ppi
1.7GHz MediaTek MT8151 Octa-core processor
1GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
5MP rear camera + VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
17Wh battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop

LG G Pad 7.0 V400

lg-g-pad-7.0

While the G Pad 7.0 is a last year’s tablet, its specification and price still holds up to today. It even has a Lollipop update w/ all the LG customization to make it at par with budget tablets currently in the market. It’s a good buy for Php 7,990 through Lazada.

LG G Pad 7.0 V400 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 216ppi
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 8GB expandable storage
3.15MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared, GPS
4000mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4.2 KitKat (upgradable to Android 5.0)

ASUS ZenPad 7.0

asus-zenpad7-cropped

For the chic kids, the clutch-like design of the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 is a perfect match. It even has all the goodies ASUS throws onto their Zen products for just Php 7,990. You may check out our review here to see more of the ZenPad 7.0.

ASUS ZenPad 7.0 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 216ppi
Intel Atom x3-C3230 Quad-core processor
2GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
13Wh Li-Polymer Battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop

Google Nexus 7 (2013)

nexus7-2013

Lastly, we would like you to check out the Nexus (2013) tablet from Google and ASUS. Yes, it’s a 2013 slate but during its era, it’s one of the best tablet and since it’s part of the Nexus line, you’ll get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update immediately. That’s something that most tablet in this range doesn’t have, plus a Full HD display. Its solid build is also a great consideration for the Php 7,995 price tag.

Google Nexus 7 (2013) key specs:
7″ IPS LCS (1920 x 1200 pixels), 323ppi
1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-core processor
2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage
5MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, Wireless charging
3950mAh battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0)

Keep in mind that the use of the tablet should still be under the guidance of the parents or guardians. The kids are mostly interested in what the technology has for them and it will keep changing. Let’s also encourage them to play and enjoy the outdoors, but for the indoor activities and media consumption (either educational or entertainment) these tablets are up for the task. Just make sure to buy protective accessories like cases to help prolong the tablet’s life.

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