Looking for a budget smartphone with a spacious 5-inch display, decent camera, and a fingerprint sensor? ZH&K is offering the Odyssey Relay and Odyssey Life that should not be too heavy for your pockets with their price a bit over Php3K. Check the specs after the break.
ZH&K Odyssey Relay specs:
5-inch qHD LCD display @ 960 x 540 resolution
2.5D curved screen
1.3GHz quad-core processor
8GB internal storage
Expandable to 32GB via microSD
1GB RAM
8MP rear camera
2MP front camera
Fingerprint scanner
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
3G
Android 5.1 Lollipop
ZH&K Odyssey Life specs:
5-inch TFT LCD HD display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
1.3GHz quad-core processor
8GB internal storage
Expandable to 32GB via microSD
1GB RAM
5MP rear camera
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM/dual standby
Bluetooth 4.0
Android 5.1 Lollipop
2150mAh battery (built-in)
Both the Relay and Life are priced at Php3,199. For their asking price, would you consider getting one considering their specs and features?
Thinking of upgrading your basic printers to a modern all-in-one types that don’t just print but also scan and copy documents? It’s like having your own mini-office at home but without breaking the bank in investing on big and bulky machines.
Here are 5 great all-in-one printers from different makers we saw being sold in stores that are just under Php 6k.
HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3635
Let’s start with the cheapest in the list and it’s from Hewlett-Packard. The HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3635 can be your go-to all-around printer. Its friendly design should compliment the environment thanks to its two-tone color. It also has built-in Wi-Fi, so mobile and wireless printing is possible with this thing. Being part of the Ink Advantage line-up of HP, original cartridges will last for multiple prints than the refill ones.
We were able to check out the printer for ourselves with our review of it here and it retails for Php 4,399.
Canon Pixma E460
Canon also has an all-in-one printer with built-in Wi-Fi in the name of Pixma E460. Design-wise, it’s a typical printer with a bed scanner sitting on top of it. Canon’s extensive cloud features are onboard including direct printing from popular online services.
The Canon Pixma E460 is available for Php 4,495. For more details, check it out at Canon’s portal here.
Brother DCP-J100
If you want a more business-looking companion in your house, the Brother DCP-J100 is worth checking out. It still scans, prints, and copies documents but doesn’t have a built-in Wi-Fi. In exchange of the wireless functions, this printer works faster with a 27 ppm fast mono printing feature. It’s also part of the InkBenefit line of Brother printers with low-cost high-yield cartridges.
The DCP-J100 has an official SRP of Php 4,950. Head over to Brother’s web pagehere to know more.
HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4535
Yet another HP printer is on the list and this is probably the best looking here. The HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4535 carries the same feature of its 3635 sibling, but in a neater chassis and sleeker black color. Its design is also not a traditional printer box but resembles more of a flatbed scanner. The 2.2-inch touch display is a great welcome for easier and more natural operation.
The compact and eye-catching printer from HP sports a price tag of Php 5,420. More details about it here.
Canon Pixma E610
Let’s step up by adding faxing capabilities to the list with the Canon Pixma E610. The all-in-one printer from Canon sports a proper design without looking too boring for a home-office. What sets this apart from the printers above is the integrated auto document feeder (ADF) and, as mentioned, faxing. Although, it’s not the fastest in its range at just 8.9/5.2 ppm for ISO mono/color printing.
The Canon Pixma E610 (official page here) is being sold in stores for Php 5,995.
That’s our 5 suggested all-in-one printers below six thousand bucks. If you have a particular suggestion, hit the comments section below. Happy printing everyone.
Announced last year along with two other affordable notebooks, the Lenovo 100 is now listed at online retailer Villman and comes with an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB RAM, and 500GB of storage.
Lenovo IdeaPad 100-14 80RK000PPH specs:
14-inch HD display @ 1366 x 768 resolution
2GHz Intel Core i3-5005U processor
4GB DDR3L RAM
500GB HDD storage
Intel HD Graphics 5500
DVD drive
VGA webcam
1 x 1.5W speaker
30WHr battery
13.39 x 9.33 x 0.80 in (dimensions)
1.9kg (weight)
Windows 10 Home OS
In order to keep costs competitive, the company had to cut corners like its 30WHr battery that is claimed to last only up to 4 hours.
The Polaroid C201 is the sibling of the C270 dashcam which is priced locally at just Php500 cheaper. It comes with similar specs and features so let’s take a look how these two differ and how does the C201 perform in everyday usage.
Design and Construction
Just like the C270, the C201 carries a rectangular form factor although this one has a more compact body than its relative that we recently reviewed. Both utilize a 2MP camera with F2.0 aperture and interpolates images to 14MP.
While the right side of the device is devoid of anything, the microSD slot and Mini-USB port is located at the bottom and on the left side, respectively.
The physical buttons of the device are lined up next to the 2-inch display of the C201. Here, we see the pinhole for its microphone at the top followed by the power, navigation, and confirm buttons. There’s also the reset trigger if you want to restore the device to its factory settings.
What we experienced while using the dashcam was that it could sometimes be hard to hard from its screen (when tweaking the settings, for example) as some words appear to be cramped up. Since it is smaller than the 2.7-inch display of the C270, reading through the menu could be an issue for people who are near-sighted.
Another difference between the two dashboard cameras is the way they attach to your car — through the use of a plastic suction or using double adhesive. The suction could be used if you want to attach the device against your windshield while the adhesive is for sticking the camera on the dashboard.
Features
The C201 dashcam is equipped with almost the same features as the C270 and each of those are equally important to provide security and peace of mind when driving or leaving your vehicle.
File auto-protect – During an accident, the device automatically saves and protects the recent clip that captured the collision.
Auto ON/OFF – Recording can be automatically started or stopped when your car is turned on or off.
Loop Record – Overwrite oldest unsaved files to maximize memory.
Motion Detection – Activates camera upon detecting external movements.
Compared to the C270, the C201 lacks Parking Mode that makes the camera automatically record when an impact has been made to the vehicle with the engine off.
Video Quality
Once again, Polaroid proved that you don’t specifically need a high-resolution camera sensor to produce decent images. The 2MP shooter generally performed well even in low light situations, although understandably with some digital noise present.
Details are reliable since plate numbers can easily be read by pausing the video even while cars are moving.
Conclusion
There are a lot of similarities between the C270 and the C201. Both have glossy plastic bodies, a 2-megapixel sensor interpolated to 14MP, records 1080p Full HD video, and have overcharging safety features.
However, there are also differences that may or may not be deal-breakers for you. For one, the C270 shoots a bit wider at 130 degrees compared to the 120-degree limit of the C201. It also has a smaller display at 2 inches, but makes up for it by having the option to stick it against the windshield or attach it on the dashboard.
For Php500 less, these are the key differences between the two and if we were to choose one, we’d go for the C270 for the extra features.
The Polaroid C270 is locally available for Php5,999 and can be bought at Ace Hardware and Blade Auto Center and comes with 1 year of warranty.
Polaroid C201 specifications:
2-inch LCD display
2MP CMOS sensor (images interpolated to 14MP)
Shoots Full HD videos
120-degree wide angle lens
Support for 32GB microSD cards
Built-in speaker and microphone
30V overcharge voltage protection
What we liked about it:
Easy to use
Equipped with useful and convenient features
Detailed image quality
What we didn’t like:
Words are sometimes hard to read due to the smaller display size
The Polaroid C201 is the sibling of the C270 dashcam which is priced locally at just Php500 cheaper. It comes with similar specs and features so let’s take a look how these two differ and how does the C201 perform in everyday usage.
Design and Construction
Just like the C270, the C201 carries a rectangular form factor although this one has a more compact body than its relative that we recently reviewed. Both utilize a 2MP camera with F2.0 aperture and interpolates images to 14MP.
While the right side of the device is devoid of anything, the microSD slot and Mini-USB port is located at the bottom and on the left side, respectively.
The physical buttons of the device are lined up next to the 2-inch display of the C201. Here, we see the pinhole for its microphone at the top followed by the power, navigation, and confirm buttons. There’s also the reset trigger if you want to restore the device to its factory settings.
What we experienced while using the dashcam was that it could sometimes be hard to hard from its screen (when tweaking the settings, for example) as some words appear to be cramped up. Since it is smaller than the 2.7-inch display of the C270, reading through the menu could be an issue for people who are near-sighted.
Another difference between the two dashboard cameras is the way they attach to your car — through the use of a plastic suction or using double adhesive. The suction could be used if you want to attach the device against your windshield while the adhesive is for sticking the camera on the dashboard.
Features
The C201 dashcam is equipped with almost the same features as the C270 and each of those are equally important to provide security and peace of mind when driving or leaving your vehicle.
File auto-protect – During an accident, the device automatically saves and protects the recent clip that captured the collision.
Auto ON/OFF – Recording can be automatically started or stopped when your car is turned on or off.
Loop Record – Overwrite oldest unsaved files to maximize memory.
Motion Detection – Activates camera upon detecting external movements.
Compared to the C270, the C201 lacks Parking Mode that makes the camera automatically record when an impact has been made to the vehicle with the engine off.
Video Quality
Once again, Polaroid proved that you don’t specifically need a high-resolution camera sensor to produce decent images. The 2MP shooter generally performed well even in low light situations, although understandably with some digital noise present.
Details are reliable since plate numbers can easily be read by pausing the video even while cars are moving.
Conclusion
There are a lot of similarities between the C270 and the C201. Both have glossy plastic bodies, a 2-megapixel sensor interpolated to 14MP, records 1080p Full HD video, and have overcharging safety features.
However, there are also differences that may or may not be deal-breakers for you. For one, the C270 shoots a bit wider at 130 degrees compared to the 120-degree limit of the C201. It also has a smaller display at 2 inches, but makes up for it by having the option to stick it against the windshield or attach it on the dashboard.
For Php500 less, these are the key differences between the two and if we were to choose one, we’d go for the C270 for the extra features.
The Polaroid C270 is locally available for Php5,999 and can be bought at Ace Hardware and Blade Auto Center and comes with 1 year of warranty.
Polaroid C201 specifications:
2-inch LCD display
2MP CMOS sensor (images interpolated to 14MP)
Shoots Full HD videos
120-degree wide angle lens
Support for 32GB microSD cards
Built-in speaker and microphone
30V overcharge voltage protection
What we liked about it:
Easy to use
Equipped with useful and convenient features
Detailed image quality
What we didn’t like:
Words are sometimes hard to read due to the smaller display size
