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January Gadget Reviews Roundup 2016

Louie Diangson

And just like that we’re now done with the first month of this year. This also means new reviews from products like teh Cherry Mobile Flare Selfie, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, and ASUS Zenfone Max. Check out our Gadget Reviews Round up for January 2016.

O+ Xfinit

O+ USA’s entry to the bang-for-the-buck 3GB RAM smartphone wars is a good one, and is definitely something to consider if you’re not that much of a heavy gamer. The Xfinit touts good productivity and connectivity performance with a good chunk of internal storage, plus an additional microSD card slot for expanded use.

Cherry Mobile Flare Selfie

Positioned as one of the Cherry Mobile’s best offerings for 2016, the Flare Selfie has the right to be on the top. It’s a packaged smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, 3GB RAM, and capable shooters. Throw in the long battery life it can give for power users, it’s certainly worth suggesting among the local crop of smartphones for just Php7,999.

ZTE Blade A711

The combination of offerings from ZTE’s Blade A711 resulted in a capable device that has the bells-and-whistles from higher-tier smartphones while asking for a budget-friendly price of Php7,690.

Shuttle XPC Nano NCO1U

The Shuttle XPC Nano is a nice device to have especially for light users who don’t like a bulky PC. It has a good build, decent configuration and comes with a low price. It’s not going to play the latest games in the market but it can get office things done and become an entertainment hub at the same time.

ASUS Zenfone Max

The ASUS Zenfone Max indeed is what you would want if you’re tired of being a wall-hugger. We’ve mentioned before that a feature-packed smartphone is of no use when the battery’s dead, and the Max has plenty in store. It’s also got the imaging capabilities of the Laser, so it would be an ideal device for those who shoot a lot, whether photos or videos.

O+ Notepad 4G and IntelliPen

The O+ Notepad and IntelliPen is a good 2-in-1 aimed at productivity on the go. It’s a large tablet with a high-resolution display which can quickly turn into a laptop by just docking it on the keyboard. If you’re feeling creative, just bring out the IntelliPen and scribble away. In addition, it also has a very nice design, solid build, and a very capable set of hardware.

Satchmi Motorino Mk. II

Satchmi’s Motorino Mk II is a joy to have if you’re a lover of anything vintage. It definitely has the satisfying sound of a classic turntable but is made to be more user-friendly and at the same time portable. The two front-facing speakers are loud enough for a small gathering, but might be underpowered during big parties.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL & Display Dock

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is at its core, impressive hardware packaged with limiting software. I controversially think that this would be a lot better if it ran iOS or Android, because the main problem is that you still can’t really do much with Windows 10 on mobile, even if Microsoft provides a Display Dock.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Despite the quirks of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, it’s a recommendable smartphone. With the good build, fingerprint scanner, and more than capable Helio X10 chipset, it’s a great buy for those seeking an upgrade from their aging smartphone.

Polar Loop 2

At Php7,495, the Polar Loop 2 is in line with other entry level fitness bands. If the features you are looking for are accurate tracking, wearability and simplicity, then this is a fitness tracker worth getting. I, personally, would not get this without the heart rate sensor as it pushes the Loop 2 and the PolarFlow app to its maximum potential.

Gionee S Plus

At the end of the day, it’s not hard to like the Gionee S Plus. With its AMOLED display, smooth performance, generous 3GB RAM, ample battery juice, and the modern USB Type-C port, you’re getting a package smartphone designed to last and future proof. Although, being an early adopter of the Type-C port could mean an adjustment when borrowing chargers or data cables from friends.

Bose SoundTrue Ultra

The Bose SoundTrue Ultra has an appealing design and its form factor ensures a secure fit. Sound reproduction is generally impressive and could go pretty loud, too. We could say that it almost has the right to claim to have a true sound if not for the underwhelming highs.

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June Gadget Reviews Roundup 2015

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

It’s July and we’re already halway through the year. And like what we always do at the end of every month, we provide you a summary of all the gadgets we’ve reviewed like the LG G4, Lenovo K3 Note, Huawei P8, and the ASUS ZenBook UX305. Take a look at the Gadget Reviews Roundup for June 2015.

Full Review:

LG G4

LG tries to put a different twist in creating their next flagship smartphone. The G4 traded a bit of raw power and cold industrial design in favor of organic yet practical execution. Then they peppered it with a few sprinkles of interesting features like laser auto focus, camera manual mode and support for camera RAW.

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive

The iXpand Flash Drive is a very handy tool for iPhone or iPad users who are hampered with their device’s limited internal storage. It also provides a very quick and convenient way to transfer files from the iOS device to your PC. Not to mention, it looks and feels premium too.

LG Music Flow P7 (NP7550)

Overall, the LG Music Flow P7 is one of the more well put together portable speakers we’ve seen. The speaker’s uncluttered and minimalist design, coupled with its reassuring heft, gives the speaker a classy look that should complement your current living room setup or a nice fixture on your desk.

O+ Convertible

With a 500GB storage placed within its keyboard dock, that is the only thing special about the O+ Convertible. Its shortcomings are a bit hard to accept even for a media consumption, but it is still a capable Windows performer for those who wants a tablet and a portable PC.

HP f310 Car Camcorder

The HP f310 car camcorder should definitely be on your list if you’re looking for a dashboard camera that has a bit more features in it than the standard ones. Although it’s not as stealthy as we’d like it to be, it still looks good with its glossy finish and is easy to navigate thanks to its simple interface and decently-sized display.

O+ 360 HD

The O+ 360 HD is a decent Android that packs a good build, design, and camera. There are lots of other smartphones out there that feature those strengths as well so to make it standout O+ decided to equip this device with extra features like the 360 Touch Technology, Doodle Control and Air Shuffle.

Lenovo K3 Note

The K3 Note is a strong offering from Lenovo that packs a good set of hardware and software with an affordable price. It has a great display, very capable processor, LTE connectivity, and Android Lollipop out of the box.

Huawei P8

The Huawei P8 is a very compelling handset with a good mix of design and hardware improvements. Many others have also followed suit and went with dual-SIM, dual-LTE features in their flagship offerings, something Huawei originally introduced with the Mate 7 last year.

Cherry Mobile Flare XL

The Cherry Mobile Flare XL features a nice build with a bronze accent, slim profile and capable of great video quality for under Php5,000.

ASUS ZenBook UX305

The ZenBook UX305 features a beautiful and lightweight design, sharp and vibrant Full HD display, plenty of ports, decent to great performance and great battery life.

Starmobile KNIGHT Vision

The Knight Vision is a sub-Php10K device that has a solid form factor, responsive performance, digital TV function and a camera with OIS.

BlackBerry Leap

The BlackBerry Leap is a great improvement from the BlackBerry Z3 and Z10. It has a solid build and a design that would mostly appeal to young professionals. As BlackBerry is known for, it handles e-mails and calendars well and features one of the best on-screen keyboards as typing on it is a breeze. In addition, it has LTE connectivity, a decent camera, good battery life, and BB OS 10.3 with BB Blend.

Nikon D5500

For what it’s worth, the D5500 has all the right tools to become a solid contender in the entry-level DSRL department. It’s just that the new features that Nikon has added are just not compelling enough for existing D5300 users to upgrade.

Pyxis Fun Box (PS200)

The Pyxis Fun Box is quite the head-turner thanks to its straightforward design and chic colors that accented its predominantly gray-painted body. Sadly, it didn’t take long for us to notice the minor shortcomings that ruined what is otherwise a well-built wireless speaker.

Harman Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones

The Harman Kardon Soho Wireless is an elegant-looking on-ear headphone that comes with good audio quality and cool set of features like touch controls, wireless capability, and NFC. It’s portable as well as you can fold it and store it in the carrying case included in the package. The asking price isn’t cheap though at Php11,995.

Quick Review:

Acer Liquid Z520

The Acer Liquid Z520 is an affordable entry-level smartphone for those in a tight budget. At Php4,990 it’s not going to hurt your pocket that much.

OPPO R5

For the price of Php21,990, the OPPO R5 is a good buy if you want an unbelievably thin phone that comes with mid-tier to high-end specs.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon

The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Although we had some minor problems with how its touchscreen perceived our touch input, the overall feel of the device didn’t feel cheap. Browsing experience was also snappy — its Windows 8.1 OS was responsive and we didn’t come across any major hiccups despite its modest internals.

Ekotek Ekotab Encore 2

Ekotab Encore 2 will pass as a tablet for those who don’t want to spend much. With a price tag of Php 2,999, it’s a cheap tablet with lots of limitations. If it only has a better screen, it could be a good buy. We would also give a plus point for Ekotek’s decent branding..

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June Gadget Reviews Roundup 2015

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

It’s July and we’re already halway through the year. And like what we always do at the end of every month, we provide you a summary of all the gadgets we’ve reviewed like the LG G4, Lenovo K3 Note, Huawei P8, and the ASUS ZenBook UX305. Take a look at the Gadget Reviews Roundup for June 2015.

Full Review:

LG G4

LG tries to put a different twist in creating their next flagship smartphone. The G4 traded a bit of raw power and cold industrial design in favor of organic yet practical execution. Then they peppered it with a few sprinkles of interesting features like laser auto focus, camera manual mode and support for camera RAW.

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive

The iXpand Flash Drive is a very handy tool for iPhone or iPad users who are hampered with their device’s limited internal storage. It also provides a very quick and convenient way to transfer files from the iOS device to your PC. Not to mention, it looks and feels premium too.

LG Music Flow P7 (NP7550)

Overall, the LG Music Flow P7 is one of the more well put together portable speakers we’ve seen. The speaker’s uncluttered and minimalist design, coupled with its reassuring heft, gives the speaker a classy look that should complement your current living room setup or a nice fixture on your desk.

O+ Convertible

With a 500GB storage placed within its keyboard dock, that is the only thing special about the O+ Convertible. Its shortcomings are a bit hard to accept even for a media consumption, but it is still a capable Windows performer for those who wants a tablet and a portable PC.

HP f310 Car Camcorder

The HP f310 car camcorder should definitely be on your list if you’re looking for a dashboard camera that has a bit more features in it than the standard ones. Although it’s not as stealthy as we’d like it to be, it still looks good with its glossy finish and is easy to navigate thanks to its simple interface and decently-sized display.

O+ 360 HD

The O+ 360 HD is a decent Android that packs a good build, design, and camera. There are lots of other smartphones out there that feature those strengths as well so to make it standout O+ decided to equip this device with extra features like the 360 Touch Technology, Doodle Control and Air Shuffle.

Lenovo K3 Note

The K3 Note is a strong offering from Lenovo that packs a good set of hardware and software with an affordable price. It has a great display, very capable processor, LTE connectivity, and Android Lollipop out of the box.

Huawei P8

The Huawei P8 is a very compelling handset with a good mix of design and hardware improvements. Many others have also followed suit and went with dual-SIM, dual-LTE features in their flagship offerings, something Huawei originally introduced with the Mate 7 last year.

Cherry Mobile Flare XL

The Cherry Mobile Flare XL features a nice build with a bronze accent, slim profile and capable of great video quality for under Php5,000.

ASUS ZenBook UX305

The ZenBook UX305 features a beautiful and lightweight design, sharp and vibrant Full HD display, plenty of ports, decent to great performance and great battery life.

Starmobile KNIGHT Vision

The Knight Vision is a sub-Php10K device that has a solid form factor, responsive performance, digital TV function and a camera with OIS.

BlackBerry Leap

The BlackBerry Leap is a great improvement from the BlackBerry Z3 and Z10. It has a solid build and a design that would mostly appeal to young professionals. As BlackBerry is known for, it handles e-mails and calendars well and features one of the best on-screen keyboards as typing on it is a breeze. In addition, it has LTE connectivity, a decent camera, good battery life, and BB OS 10.3 with BB Blend.

Nikon D5500

For what it’s worth, the D5500 has all the right tools to become a solid contender in the entry-level DSRL department. It’s just that the new features that Nikon has added are just not compelling enough for existing D5300 users to upgrade.

Pyxis Fun Box (PS200)

The Pyxis Fun Box is quite the head-turner thanks to its straightforward design and chic colors that accented its predominantly gray-painted body. Sadly, it didn’t take long for us to notice the minor shortcomings that ruined what is otherwise a well-built wireless speaker.

Harman Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones

The Harman Kardon Soho Wireless is an elegant-looking on-ear headphone that comes with good audio quality and cool set of features like touch controls, wireless capability, and NFC. It’s portable as well as you can fold it and store it in the carrying case included in the package. The asking price isn’t cheap though at Php11,995.

Quick Review:

Acer Liquid Z520

The Acer Liquid Z520 is an affordable entry-level smartphone for those in a tight budget. At Php4,990 it’s not going to hurt your pocket that much.

OPPO R5

For the price of Php21,990, the OPPO R5 is a good buy if you want an unbelievably thin phone that comes with mid-tier to high-end specs.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon

The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Although we had some minor problems with how its touchscreen perceived our touch input, the overall feel of the device didn’t feel cheap. Browsing experience was also snappy — its Windows 8.1 OS was responsive and we didn’t come across any major hiccups despite its modest internals.

Ekotek Ekotab Encore 2

Ekotab Encore 2 will pass as a tablet for those who don’t want to spend much. With a price tag of Php 2,999, it’s a cheap tablet with lots of limitations. If it only has a better screen, it could be a good buy. We would also give a plus point for Ekotek’s decent branding..

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June Gadget Reviews Roundup 2015

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

It’s July and we’re already halway through the year. And like what we always do at the end of every month, we provide you a summary of all the gadgets we’ve reviewed like the LG G4, Lenovo K3 Note, Huawei P8, and the ASUS ZenBook UX305. Take a look at the Gadget Reviews Roundup for June 2015.

Full Review:

LG G4

LG tries to put a different twist in creating their next flagship smartphone. The G4 traded a bit of raw power and cold industrial design in favor of organic yet practical execution. Then they peppered it with a few sprinkles of interesting features like laser auto focus, camera manual mode and support for camera RAW.

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive

The iXpand Flash Drive is a very handy tool for iPhone or iPad users who are hampered with their device’s limited internal storage. It also provides a very quick and convenient way to transfer files from the iOS device to your PC. Not to mention, it looks and feels premium too.

LG Music Flow P7 (NP7550)

Overall, the LG Music Flow P7 is one of the more well put together portable speakers we’ve seen. The speaker’s uncluttered and minimalist design, coupled with its reassuring heft, gives the speaker a classy look that should complement your current living room setup or a nice fixture on your desk.

O+ Convertible

With a 500GB storage placed within its keyboard dock, that is the only thing special about the O+ Convertible. Its shortcomings are a bit hard to accept even for a media consumption, but it is still a capable Windows performer for those who wants a tablet and a portable PC.

HP f310 Car Camcorder

The HP f310 car camcorder should definitely be on your list if you’re looking for a dashboard camera that has a bit more features in it than the standard ones. Although it’s not as stealthy as we’d like it to be, it still looks good with its glossy finish and is easy to navigate thanks to its simple interface and decently-sized display.

O+ 360 HD

The O+ 360 HD is a decent Android that packs a good build, design, and camera. There are lots of other smartphones out there that feature those strengths as well so to make it standout O+ decided to equip this device with extra features like the 360 Touch Technology, Doodle Control and Air Shuffle.

Lenovo K3 Note

The K3 Note is a strong offering from Lenovo that packs a good set of hardware and software with an affordable price. It has a great display, very capable processor, LTE connectivity, and Android Lollipop out of the box.

Huawei P8

The Huawei P8 is a very compelling handset with a good mix of design and hardware improvements. Many others have also followed suit and went with dual-SIM, dual-LTE features in their flagship offerings, something Huawei originally introduced with the Mate 7 last year.

Cherry Mobile Flare XL

The Cherry Mobile Flare XL features a nice build with a bronze accent, slim profile and capable of great video quality for under Php5,000.

ASUS ZenBook UX305

The ZenBook UX305 features a beautiful and lightweight design, sharp and vibrant Full HD display, plenty of ports, decent to great performance and great battery life.

Starmobile KNIGHT Vision

The Knight Vision is a sub-Php10K device that has a solid form factor, responsive performance, digital TV function and a camera with OIS.

BlackBerry Leap

The BlackBerry Leap is a great improvement from the BlackBerry Z3 and Z10. It has a solid build and a design that would mostly appeal to young professionals. As BlackBerry is known for, it handles e-mails and calendars well and features one of the best on-screen keyboards as typing on it is a breeze. In addition, it has LTE connectivity, a decent camera, good battery life, and BB OS 10.3 with BB Blend.

Nikon D5500

For what it’s worth, the D5500 has all the right tools to become a solid contender in the entry-level DSRL department. It’s just that the new features that Nikon has added are just not compelling enough for existing D5300 users to upgrade.

Pyxis Fun Box (PS200)

The Pyxis Fun Box is quite the head-turner thanks to its straightforward design and chic colors that accented its predominantly gray-painted body. Sadly, it didn’t take long for us to notice the minor shortcomings that ruined what is otherwise a well-built wireless speaker.

Harman Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones

The Harman Kardon Soho Wireless is an elegant-looking on-ear headphone that comes with good audio quality and cool set of features like touch controls, wireless capability, and NFC. It’s portable as well as you can fold it and store it in the carrying case included in the package. The asking price isn’t cheap though at Php11,995.

Quick Review:

Acer Liquid Z520

The Acer Liquid Z520 is an affordable entry-level smartphone for those in a tight budget. At Php4,990 it’s not going to hurt your pocket that much.

OPPO R5

For the price of Php21,990, the OPPO R5 is a good buy if you want an unbelievably thin phone that comes with mid-tier to high-end specs.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon

The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Although we had some minor problems with how its touchscreen perceived our touch input, the overall feel of the device didn’t feel cheap. Browsing experience was also snappy — its Windows 8.1 OS was responsive and we didn’t come across any major hiccups despite its modest internals.

Ekotek Ekotab Encore 2

Ekotab Encore 2 will pass as a tablet for those who don’t want to spend much. With a price tag of Php 2,999, it’s a cheap tablet with lots of limitations. If it only has a better screen, it could be a good buy. We would also give a plus point for Ekotek’s decent branding..

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June Gadget Reviews Roundup 2015

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

It’s July and we’re already halway through the year. And like what we always do at the end of every month, we provide you a summary of all the gadgets we’ve reviewed like the LG G4, Lenovo K3 Note, Huawei P8, and the ASUS ZenBook UX305. Take a look at the Gadget Reviews Roundup for June 2015.

Full Review:

LG G4

LG tries to put a different twist in creating their next flagship smartphone. The G4 traded a bit of raw power and cold industrial design in favor of organic yet practical execution. Then they peppered it with a few sprinkles of interesting features like laser auto focus, camera manual mode and support for camera RAW.

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive

The iXpand Flash Drive is a very handy tool for iPhone or iPad users who are hampered with their device’s limited internal storage. It also provides a very quick and convenient way to transfer files from the iOS device to your PC. Not to mention, it looks and feels premium too.

LG Music Flow P7 (NP7550)

Overall, the LG Music Flow P7 is one of the more well put together portable speakers we’ve seen. The speaker’s uncluttered and minimalist design, coupled with its reassuring heft, gives the speaker a classy look that should complement your current living room setup or a nice fixture on your desk.

O+ Convertible

With a 500GB storage placed within its keyboard dock, that is the only thing special about the O+ Convertible. Its shortcomings are a bit hard to accept even for a media consumption, but it is still a capable Windows performer for those who wants a tablet and a portable PC.

HP f310 Car Camcorder

The HP f310 car camcorder should definitely be on your list if you’re looking for a dashboard camera that has a bit more features in it than the standard ones. Although it’s not as stealthy as we’d like it to be, it still looks good with its glossy finish and is easy to navigate thanks to its simple interface and decently-sized display.

O+ 360 HD

The O+ 360 HD is a decent Android that packs a good build, design, and camera. There are lots of other smartphones out there that feature those strengths as well so to make it standout O+ decided to equip this device with extra features like the 360 Touch Technology, Doodle Control and Air Shuffle.

Lenovo K3 Note

The K3 Note is a strong offering from Lenovo that packs a good set of hardware and software with an affordable price. It has a great display, very capable processor, LTE connectivity, and Android Lollipop out of the box.

Huawei P8

The Huawei P8 is a very compelling handset with a good mix of design and hardware improvements. Many others have also followed suit and went with dual-SIM, dual-LTE features in their flagship offerings, something Huawei originally introduced with the Mate 7 last year.

Cherry Mobile Flare XL

The Cherry Mobile Flare XL features a nice build with a bronze accent, slim profile and capable of great video quality for under Php5,000.

ASUS ZenBook UX305

The ZenBook UX305 features a beautiful and lightweight design, sharp and vibrant Full HD display, plenty of ports, decent to great performance and great battery life.

Starmobile KNIGHT Vision

The Knight Vision is a sub-Php10K device that has a solid form factor, responsive performance, digital TV function and a camera with OIS.

BlackBerry Leap

The BlackBerry Leap is a great improvement from the BlackBerry Z3 and Z10. It has a solid build and a design that would mostly appeal to young professionals. As BlackBerry is known for, it handles e-mails and calendars well and features one of the best on-screen keyboards as typing on it is a breeze. In addition, it has LTE connectivity, a decent camera, good battery life, and BB OS 10.3 with BB Blend.

Nikon D5500

For what it’s worth, the D5500 has all the right tools to become a solid contender in the entry-level DSRL department. It’s just that the new features that Nikon has added are just not compelling enough for existing D5300 users to upgrade.

Pyxis Fun Box (PS200)

The Pyxis Fun Box is quite the head-turner thanks to its straightforward design and chic colors that accented its predominantly gray-painted body. Sadly, it didn’t take long for us to notice the minor shortcomings that ruined what is otherwise a well-built wireless speaker.

Harman Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones

The Harman Kardon Soho Wireless is an elegant-looking on-ear headphone that comes with good audio quality and cool set of features like touch controls, wireless capability, and NFC. It’s portable as well as you can fold it and store it in the carrying case included in the package. The asking price isn’t cheap though at Php11,995.

Quick Review:

Acer Liquid Z520

The Acer Liquid Z520 is an affordable entry-level smartphone for those in a tight budget. At Php4,990 it’s not going to hurt your pocket that much.

OPPO R5

For the price of Php21,990, the OPPO R5 is a good buy if you want an unbelievably thin phone that comes with mid-tier to high-end specs.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon

The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Although we had some minor problems with how its touchscreen perceived our touch input, the overall feel of the device didn’t feel cheap. Browsing experience was also snappy — its Windows 8.1 OS was responsive and we didn’t come across any major hiccups despite its modest internals.

Ekotek Ekotab Encore 2

Ekotab Encore 2 will pass as a tablet for those who don’t want to spend much. With a price tag of Php 2,999, it’s a cheap tablet with lots of limitations. If it only has a better screen, it could be a good buy. We would also give a plus point for Ekotek’s decent branding..

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