ROG Unleash 2021 Gaming Laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000

All things big and possible as ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) launch their new line of gaming notebooks with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 5th gen processors. They also carry the NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3000 series, which means more gaming and graphics power are built into the new laptop computers. All of these will be released to the Philippine market on February 2021.

2020 was a good year too for ROG since they have released a few models like the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, the ROG Zephyrus G15, the ROG Strix SCAR series, the ROG Strix G line and the TUF Gaming series TUF Dash F15. It doesn't end there of course, because this year, they're bringing in more powerful hardware so you get more power in your machines.

ROG ZEPHYRUS DUO 15 SE


The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE has AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX CPU with 8 cores. It's got power enough to handle your workload and even make your flow easy because of two screens. Editing videos, more screen area for games, or multitasking would be a cinch. The new gen Ryzen 5000 Series has an on chip cache of 20 MB. It also has NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 GPU with 32G of RAM and 1TB of Raid 0 storage with 1TB of PCIE SSD. It's a monster of sorts, it can carry most of your processing power hungry games and if you're doing something else, you don't need to close other apps/programs on the laptop anymore. The ZEPHYRUS DUO 15 SE GX551QS-HB041TS costs Php 254,995.00 while the ZEPHYRUS DUO 15 SE GX551QR-HF009TS cost Php 199,995.00, which I suggest you get only if you are a serious gamer or into 3D stuff.

ROG ZEPHYRUS G15

Now I wouldn't mind having one myself because the ROG Zephyrus G15 is aesthetically pleasing. This comes in Moonlight White and Eclipse Gray. You've also got an AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 which means you've got power to do stuff that you only dream of in gaming and hard computing. It's also got 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage, so those videos and photos have lots of places to go. If you're a daily gamer, this would be perfect to have and switch to pro looks if you want to take it to the office too. The ZEPHYRUS G15 GA503QS-HQ017TS costs Php 179,995.00 while the ZEPHYRUS G15 GA503QS-HQ018TS cost Php 179,995.00. If you prefer the ZEPHYRUS G15 GA503QR-HQ050TS, it would cost you Php 139,995.00, again only have this if you're serious as it is a hefty investment.

ROG STRIX SCAR 15 AND 17

Those who are into ESports need a companion to make sure their skill won't be hampered by hardware limitations. This is why the new ROG Strix SCAR 15 and Strix SCAR 17 exists. This is armed with a 300Hz refresh rate and 3ms response display, AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX CPU and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 graphics card. With 32GB of RAM and 2TB of super-fast Raid 0 storage, you can do a lot of things and even stream without hitches because it can do it. Things can be modified in the Strix SCAR series, so no worries for those individuals who want to look different. You can also save profiles and even set your own RGB lighting when you want to, if you want to. The STRIX SCAR 17 G733QS-HG153TS and STRIX SCAR 17 G733QR-HG021TS cost Php 199,995.00 and Php 149,995.00 respectively while the STRIX SCAR 15 G533QS-HF126TS and STRIX SCAR 15 G533QR-HF038TS variant costs Php 194,995.00 and Php 144,995.00. If you think about how powerful this is, it's all worth every cent.

TUF GAMING 2020 SERIES

They're not stopping there because the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and A17 is equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 5800H mobile processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3070. These have also been made tough and lightweight, but they never forgot to make it stylish. The gaming series utilize the latest 11th Gen Intel® Tiger Lake CPU and pretty much the top of the line hardware it could fit in one unit. The TUF Dash F15 FX516PR-HN092T cost Php 94,995.00 while TUF Dash F15 FX516PR-HN080T is priced at Php 85,995.00. All these laptop computers can fit in the new ROG Ranger Gaming Backpacks so if you're into cool gear, they've got that too. These things will all be available in ROG and ASUS Showrooms or their partner merchants around the country. Go check them out today!

It's a good thing.

ACER Opens Flagship Store at SM Megamall

When you feel that businesses are on a slump, you sit and wonder why others are thriving. Acer Philippines just opened up their flagship store at the SM Megamall Cyberzone in Mandaluyong City. This place is sprawling with everything tech and I've heard the growth in the consumer laptop industry has bee huge for Acer, I'm not surprised - as people have been looking for things that they can use for home office and online school, and Acer presents a pretty affordable line of laptop computers too.

The Acer Philippines Flagship store also houses a section dedicated to Predator, their gaming laptop computer brand which is used by countless serious gamers here and abroad. They're also displaying the latest models so people can get an idea how it works and perform with heavy graphics. I bet they have the Predator 15 there which I was eyeing a couple months back.

They will also showcase the latest models of laptop computers from Acer Philippines, as you can see, design wise, they've done a pretty remarkable job. This also means that you will get the chance to have your laptop computers serviced because this also caters to that. If you're up to huge discounts on consumer laptop computers from Acer Philippines or the gaming laptops from Predator, you can got to this store from January 15 to 24 as they will be having huge discounts on several models just because they opened up shop in this side of the world.

Now don't let me stop you, just go and experience it yourselves at the SM Megamall Cyberzone. It's a good thing.

ASUS Launches New Ultra-thin Zenbook UX325 and Zenbook UX425

Just got off the launch of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325) and 14 (UX425) which has been released by ASUS Philippines. It's the thinnest 13" and 14" laptop in the world complete with needed I/O ports which would fit any digital nomad's needs especially those who would like to have it for work or their classes in the time of GCQ in the country. It's also one of the lightest at 1.07 Kg and is designed for the meticulous user who wants certain portability but doesn't hold back on computing power.

Artists Donny Pangilinan, Reese Lansangan,Inka Magnaye and Milka Romero also graced the event and they did try it out themselves. It certainly did fit their lifestyle. Some of them are hard core creators, singers, songwriters so they're not noobs when it comes to these well designed latops.

Compared to its predecessors, the ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325) and ZenBook 14 (UX425) has vastly improved in weight and looks. Measuring only 13.9 mm in form, this is categorized as ultra-thin but never shortchanged in I/O capabilities because there's a place for all your HDMI and USB Type-A ports, a Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C® port plus a handy microSD card reader on the side for photography and vlog enthusiasts. If you are currenly looking for a buddy for work or learning, this is the practical choice even for those who are working remotely.

Design wise, it's a beauty. Simple, compact, with a four-sided NanoEdge display and 90% screen-to-body ratio for more immersive visuals. It is ideal for users looking to multitask on office work or simply taking notes while lectures are going on on the other windows. It also uses an ultra-low power 1-watt display so it lasts on the road for a long time. No worries for number geeks as its also got ASUS NumberPad 2.0 which lights up like magic when pressed on the touchpad. You also can't beat these machines which lasts 22 hours, you could probably sleep on it and wake up still in working condition. They also have MyASUS which can help you get familiar with your device, bring service, link your mobile phone which you can download and know more about  in their website.

With its ErgoLift hinge, you would still be comfortable and prevent those wrist injuries that most computer users suffer from. It also employs IR cameras for security and face-recognition. Equipped with the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with an 8GB RAM, the ASUS ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 make light work of your work, education and light play/entertainment. With 512GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSDs and the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax), you get the fastest performance internet and date wise, as it is extremely capable.

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The new ultra thin ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325) and ZenBook 14 (UX425) is part of ASUS’ Back-to-School promo called “Gear Up for the New Normal”. They have partnered with Globe at Home so owners of select ASUS laptops will get a free and exclusive bundle consisting of a Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi router, a Lazada e-voucher of up to Php 5,000 whic you can use to purchase other ASUS products in Lazada.Now don't take my word for it, go get these lovely laptops now and be one of the few people who get the perks too!

This is officially priced at Php 54,995, available in Pine Gray color and can be charged full in 30 minutes.This is every multitasker's dream machine. It can keep up with your work or school demand. Visually stunning, 90% screen to body ratio, 50% less energy used than some other laptops but can last a long time. Available in ASUS concept stores and other authorized retailers nationwide!

Visit https://bit.ly/ASUSGearUpMechanics for more details on the promo. ASUS has been working fine for me, I still have my old one as backup for my primary laptop computer. That's how ASUS will also last in your neck of the woods.

ASUS Unleashes All New VivoBook S14 and S15

It was fun to see a couple of celebrities grace ASUS Philippines' launch of their newest laptops the ASUS VivoBook S14 and S15 (S433 and S533). Aside from the technical capabilities of these machines, I was mostly interested how they presented it to fit different lifestyles which celebrated photographer Shaira Luna, Vlogger Benedict Cua, artist and director Khalil Ramos and international endorser and Kapuso artist Gabbi Garcia represented during the launch.

Yes, they are totally different individuals and with rightly shows what colors they chose, Gaia Green for Benedict because he's more travel oriented and adventurous, Dreamy White for artsy and creative Shaira Luna, Resolute Red for fashionable Gabbi Garcia and Indie Black for bold leader Khalil Ramos. The laptops also have NVIDIA GeForce MX350 and SSD drives, so it won't be a problem editing content and speed of saving and transferring files. They also have several software options so it would be seamless to transfer, backup files from phone to laptop and vice versa. It is also lightweight at 1.4 kg, you can carry it around your bag so you can work anywhere. It also charges fast, and battery life is phenomenal as it gets full in a few minutes. It has undoubtedly served them well in the past few days and recommending it to other people was not much of a problem. 

ASUS PR Head Francis Garcia also taught us unique ways to enjoy the new ASUS VivoBook S14 and S15

The VivoBook S series costs Php 49,995 and Php 59,995 for the i5 and i7 variant respectively. Now you can create, work and play without worrying your hardware won't be able to keep up. This is designed with Gen Z's in mind and if you are the type who would want to personalize your things, this would be the best choice for you. It looks cool, powerful and does the job. It is available now in ASUS concept stores and online via Shopee and Lazada.

Honestly, I want one. 

Work, Create, Anytime, Anywhere on ASUS Expert and ProArt StudioBook Series & other models on Shopee

A few days ago, we were fortunate to have been able to participate technical seminar for ASUS as they begin preparations in launching the ASUS Expert and ProArt StudioBook Series. I’ve never salivated looking at some of the most powerful and portable laptop computers, but theirs are a nice bunch. The Expert Series are business laptops built to be the thinnest and lightest in the world. They’ve gone through rigorous tests internally but decided to take on US Military grade standards so you could take it on the road with peace of mind. Not to mention 24 hours battery life, upto 2TB SSD drives I’d envy storage freaks who would have this for office work. Just like you, there are tons of people who need that and they addressed it complete with biometric authentication, a physical webcam shield (you can switch), nano kengsington lock and a fingerprint sensor. It also doesn’t just look sleek, it sounds great carrying the Harman Kardon speakers and quad microphones, your conferences would be a cinch. Still had the Ergolift hinge ASUS laptops are known for, so it’s easy and not irritating on your hands when typing. They also have Link to MyASUS so you can work and use your phone on screen, transfer files, all easy. The B9450 is a beast of a machine.

For creators, graphic artists, designers, animators and programmers, they’ve created the dream hardware you need. They specifically made the ProArt StudioBook One W590 just for you and that entails tons of graphics processing power using an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000, Intel Core i9 9980HK for all your intense computing tasks and 64GB memory to make the impossible possible. It also had 100% Adobe RGB color gamut to make sure it’s as real looking on screen and elsewhere. It’s got 4K UHD display despite its compact size, you are served the best complete with the usual and three Thunderbolt ports, titanium alloy cooling, you won’t need to be always in air conditioned rooms at all.

They also have a ProArt StudioBook Pro X that boasts a 4 sided NanoEdge display, 92% screen to body ratio, using an Intel 10th Gen XEON processor, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, 64-128GB High Speed RAM, certified to run the best software imaginable. This series also includes the ProArt StudioBook 17 and 15, made for designers and creators, you’ve got a lot to choose from.

Meanwhile, there are several models already available on Shopee which matches school, office or even gaming requirements you have. You might want to look at the ASUS official store there.

ASUS Philippines Store https://shopee.ph/asusphilippines?smtt=0.0.9


ASUS VivoBook X407UA-BV133T I3 Gold https://shopee.ph/product/77217829/1320239116?smtt=0.0.9


Asus Vivobook X412FL Intel Core I5 8265U/4GB DDR4/512GB PCIE SSD/Nvidia Geforce MX 2gb 14" FHD https://shopee.ph/product/77217829/5600075428?smtt=0.0.9


ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-ES006T Black https://shopee.ph/product/77217829/7519673098?smtt=0.0.9


Go download Shopee app from the App Store or Google Play.

Prices will be announced during our launch on June 19. All B9 and StudioBook SKUs support provision for additional storage. Apart from being more affordable, they are working on providing easier accessibility to owning one of these laptops so they might have something up their sleeves during the launch.

ACER Joins 10.10 Shopee Brands Fest

If you're Filipino and looking for a deal, you've probably got the date 10.10 already marked. If you haven't yet, then maybe this is the time you should because several brands are going to take your shopaholic dreams come true with an unbelievable sale this coming October 10th, a brands festival of sorts, and tech giant ACER is joining.

The Acer Swift 7 usually sold at 60k++ will be sold Php 52,155 on that day. The Acer Nitro 5 which is priced around that area is also going to be sold at Php 51,300. Aspire E Series laptops on the other hand (coming from almost 50k) will only be sold around Php 41,796. Then the Aspire 3 which costs almost the same is going to be sold at Php 38,475, a lot cheaper than usual but doesn't sacrifice quality. Aside from the awesome laptop computers, they're also getting the prices on projectors slashed from around 35k to just Php 31,588, you wouldn't believe it could happen, but they will beginning on that event.

Make sure you get your app downloaded and put these on your carts by going to the Acer official store. They also got free shipping and cashbacks vouchers which you can take advantage of from September 23-October 10th. No minimum amount of spending, it's that crazy. 

LOVE and the ASUS ZenBook 13 Burgundy Red UX333FN

Cluttered space in the photo but so much to celebrate about the ASUS ZenBook 13 Burgundy Red. 

You see, last Valentine's Day, ASUS Philippines held a campaign called #FallInLoveWithZenBook for all their social media followers. It wasn't a small one prize wise because what was at stake was a brand new spanking laptop computer of the mentioned model above. The gist is if you were to give this midrange priced marvel to someone special, who would it be and why would you give it to that person? What particular moment made it special? 

Of course there were thousands who joined the campaign - but one that caught their eye was a guy who wanted this for his girlfriend. Pocholo met her in the workplace, it wasn't easy but he knew she was going to be worth it. He mustered enough courage to court her, became an item - and made her feel special. He did his best to make her do random things she didn't experience yet. He told her his story, that's why she too felt she had to make him feel special too. She was so surprised to receive this ASUS ZenBook 13 Burgundy Red unit. She always wished for her own laptop and when Pocholo saw the ad on Facebook he knew he needed to join. Jessielyn now plans to use this for her sidelines, to watch tons of movies, and even edit videos because she's always been doing that on her smartphone. Armed with a powerful but very elegant computer, their love story would definitely blossom.

Congratulations to you two! If you want to see the whole video, you may see it here at the ASUS Facebook Page.

A Workhorse that Flips: ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562

A dream laptop computer, I’ve been looking for that thing since last year. The power I need in computing, video editing, word processing, making presentations, spreadsheets, plus a little gaming may require a few hardware parts of it to be in the high end of the spectrum. In this day and age it is a little scare to reach that level because sometimes, more powerful pieces in the puzzle mean you’ll have to shell out a lot. I’ve seen executive level laptop computers bore the hell out of me and it costs like a second hand car. Albeit dreamy, the price would be a nightmare and for this you just need to think about the essentials, be smart to only get the ones you need that matches your lifestyle. This is what the ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562 gives.

Now I’m not the type who hard sells stuff. The dream laptop for me is what could do the job because it could take the beating of everyday operation. As soon as I took this ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562 for a spin I almost gasped when the thing flipped around 360’. I know ribbons live in hinges and they’ve got hardware that made to withstand this feat for a number of times that some military standards were passed, normal drop tests with it too.

This beast uses an Intel Core i7-8565U Processor, comes up to 512GB SSD storage, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Graphics Card, with an infinity pool looking 15.6-in LED-backlit 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) glare touchscreen plus a pre installed Windows 10 OS and the handy ASUS Pen.

At this price point (around Php 99,995), it looks relatively affordable than those which would have the same specs (different brands). Aside from it being an apt workhorse, the ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562 is aesthetically gorgeous, something that I wouldn’t be ashamed of taking out in a business meeting or coffee shop. It is some serious laptop goal and with how they packaged all those different parts into one unit that flips around crazy, your presentations, your office meetings might be a lot easier to go without projectors anymore. It is also the comfiest to have on a desk, your lap and perhaps any place you would want to work on. If you get adaptable hardware that works as tough as you do, wouldn’t that be a good buy?

Exactly. So if you’re looking for something that works and could withstand the wear and tear of everyday office abuse, this tough cookie named ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562 might be the one investment you could do. It’s available in leading shops nationwide, not really hard to find online too.

WeChat Secrets You Might Not Have Known!

I've been using WeChat for years now and I admit, I've met a few friends on the app even if I'm not in Manila. The thing is, there are other things in the app that I'm actually just starting to discover. Well, it's actually a pretty easy to use especially the usual Chat and Discover function. Well lo and behold we have a lot of things that we didn't know existed on the app and here's some of them listed, you can thank me later!

Voiceprint - They just updated the app to version 6.2. Now you can use Voiceprint to secure the app and access it when you want to. No, you can't get locked up anymore because WeChat can use your voice, recognize your intonations so the app can verify your identity. To enable the feature, just login, go to Settings > My Account > Voiceprint. It'll ask you to read out a few numbers, say it twice and voila! You're already good to go!

Translate Posts - We all have friends in different parts of the world. I have Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese ones but I couldn't read them all since I'm not multilingual enough LOL. Put a finger on top of the phrase or word, choose the translate option and see what it means. Now isn't that a good thing to see right on the post? Genius.

Chat History - Changing phones? Transferring your WeChat conversations has never been so easy with this feature. Just go to Settings > General > Chat Log Migration. You need to have 30% of battery before you can do this though, so remember that!

New Photo Picker - Now you don't have to look and be worried you're uploading the wrong blurred photo. You've got a new Photo Picker that can also choose multiple photos on your camera roll and upload it right away on your WeChat wall. Easy.

Healthy Stuff - Well of course there are no shrimps inside the app, the thing is, if you've got wearables you can use the app to send your own heart rate information to friends so you can compare notes or if you're in a running or cycling club, now it's going to be easier. That's healthy, don't get high blood pressure with the shrimp haha! Sorry I had to do that!

WeChat's Nicer in Desktop and Laptop Computers - It's better and more efficient now in Desktop and Laptop computers. WeChat has functions such as file sharing, screenshots, group chat mentions and message recall. Imagine an office, transfer files with your mates without the need of usb disks. Or you can use the screenshot function and cut up only the images you want to send your peers. Need to tell someone something directly? Well just mention them with the @ sign and you're good to go. You can keep those conversations private too. If you want to read them again, you can have those conversations saved on the phone. Now you can manage your emotions, live your own personal messaging life the way you want to when you're with WeChat. Have an incredible time!

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