Acer Brings Out 6 More Copilot+ PC's

While the rest of the world is scaling down, top brand Acer is taking out more of their Copilot+ PC's in the market. These new ones have AI capabilities and they'll be doing it in 14 and 16 inch models, something that students, professionals or work anywhere individuals would gladly want. 

These new Aspire AI laptops are ultra reliable, and can last a couple of days which would be handy if you are traveling. Aside from that, these lovely units have Recall, Click to Do and Improved Windows Search which could help in a lot of things for school and offices, or if you need to help being creative. It's a pretty handy tool especially if you are doing word processing with the bulk of your work. Acer also has AcerSense, Acer LiveArt 2.0, Acer PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice 2.0 that would make it a cinch to create content in a jiffy. Each unit is built with aluminum chassis, all these new Aspire 16 AI and Aspire 14 AI units can get your tasks done without worrying about lasting the whole day. Display is also phenomenal, has more than enough memory for tasks and has faster WiFi technology (Wi-Fi 7) for those internet breaking apps or programs you need to use every day. 

They also have Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI that utilizes Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 to deliver more helpful AI tasks that won't get your usual work be meddled with. With OLED WUXGA+ displays, you get to see it clearly with brilliant colors, especially for your creative work that needs it. The others have an AMD Ryzen AI 7 300-350 series processors and utilize the Zen 5 CPU architecture to make computing easy. If you feel like it, you can opt for the Aprire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI units that use Snapdragon X for a more reliable workhorse, even for a little play. 

If you want a more detailed technical specifications, visit their main website www.acer.com today. Prices will be there too.

Acer Outs Environmental Friendly Laptops at CES 2025

Looks like they've never stopped at making newer, way better laptops and even more environmentally sound ones at CES 2025. Not only did they have it made, but it won rightful accolades specifically the Aspire Vero 16. This is Acer's carbon neutral laptop that is primarily made with oyster shells, a technology that they've seen would be apt especially for the ones who worry about nature, like me and you!

They also utilize an Intel Core Ultra 200H, something that they have in both the new Swift Go and this Aspire Vero 16. The new processors were designed sustainably, making it lightweight, with a 3K OLED display on one and 2K IPS on the other. They've also added a few networking products to take advantage of 5G connectivity which works a lot on mobile. Much of these laptops have a recycled plastic chassis, something that probably made merit with their CES Innovation Award honor in the event.

I'd love to have those routers and dongle since we're probably heading to Wi Fi 7 standard tech in devices soon.

Make sure you visit acer.com for these particular models, they're pretty good!

LENOVO Introduces 4 New Powerful and Sustainable Laptops for 2023

Looks like the folks at Lenovo are dishing out new laptops this month, very powerful ones for work, work and work because times need it. Equipped with AMD processors, it's performance will be even better than its predecessors.

First is the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 that has an AMD Ryzen 5000 series Mobile Processors, AMD Radeon Graphics, 2 of the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD and a huge 40GB DDR4 3200 storage. It's designed for pros who do heavy office work, and still want to be stylish plus flexible in terms of storage because we can't have enough of that. 

Second is the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 which is built for performance and speed. It runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO processor and an AMD Radeon Graphics with LRO APU Driver , a huge 32 GB 6400 MHz LPDDR5 memory and upto 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage for easy in/out access. It is also made of sustainable materials and has passed lots of certifications. 

Third is the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 which you can carry around when traveling. Made of recycled aluminum (75% post consumer sourced), it's very light weight so it is easy. It's got an AMD RYZEN 7 PRO 6860Z processor, an AMD Radeon 680M Graphics card , 32 Gig LPDDR5 6400 memory and a 1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage which can be of help if you've got so many files or presentations to make. 

Last is the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 made for progressive performance. This makes you do business anywhere, work anywhere especially for people who are on the go.

Clark Popple of SMB Segment Lead of Lenovo says "Thank you for being here, you've played a lot in our success this year and we have been driven by customer feedback. We put you in our purpose, to provide things that make people save time, and be more productive. We also have AMD here who has given our products the needed boost and power so even more Filipinos benefit from it and provide technology for all!"

Francis Judan says "For 2023 we are changing the business environment, the world has jobs and careers that automate, analyze, cloud based and even entertainment via content creation. Even marketing is driving to those changes and careers have been different for Gen Z's. No one now wants to do business that is not hybrid, majority don't even want an office which changes the game. The new workforce is now wanting more powerful devices and be on the go, become smarter, sustainable which also become a basis for our products. With the heavier workload, more hard disk capacity and can relate more to users here in the Philippines. Come 2025 we want to be compliant, to last them a lifetime, they need to invest in hardware that will last and a longer lifecycle. LENOVO had been thinking of Gen Z's and Millennials that are a huge part of the workforce and relate them to the products that they make without sacrificing security, ease of use so you can have a better experience for work or play."

Lenovo is certainly on a good path in making sure their laptops become worthwhile buddies when they dish out new notebooks, ThinkPads for their intended customers.

Lenovo Showcases Newest Yoga Laptops for those who CREATE

You can do so much more with a Lenovo, this is what was cemented during an event where they showcased their latest laptops together with their tech partners in Blueleaf BGC. These are the latest ultra slim laptops that have Windows 11, for those who dare to create.

The Yoga 9i can flip and fold like its predecessors, but with a thinner form factor, even more powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260p processor, it can do a lot more than those thicker laptops in the market. It also has 16GB LPDDR5 memory plus a 1TB SSD PCIE Gen 4 drive which you can use to store photos, videos, documents without worrying you'll run out of space for it. The display is a 2.8K OLED PureSight Touchscreen so those clicks can happen when you need to. The Bowers & Wilkins branded soundbar system also bring a more immersive audio experience so if you need to present, watch movies, or listen to music, this can do the job. This costs Php 109,995 whic means it's an investment, if you need a device for work and play, and look good for that matter, the Yoga 9i should be on your list.

The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon makes those meticulous pros that look for form and function a little at ease. It might be 13 inches, but it's equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 1260P processor which makes work tasks or editing a breeze. It's super light at 960 grams, uses magnesium alloy for its body plus carbon fiber which makes it easy to bring along if you're working remotely. It's got a 2.5K PureSight Display and a 90Hz refresh rate, those games you play every once in a while that needs better resources can be done without worries. It uses an Intel Iris Xe so if you're fond of watching dramas or editing videos, this can perform for long hours. It comes in Moon White and Cloud Grey colorway and costs Pho 77,995. If you're looking for a laptop for studying and casual gaming, this would fit you nicely.

If you fancy the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X, you've got enough power for content creation, audio processing in one unit. It's a monster equipped with an Intel Core i7-12700H Processor so you can run software without slowing down other things and finish the job early. It's a bigger rig at 14.5 inches, has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with a 4G GDDR5 VRAM which you can use for heavy graphics and hungry apps. The 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1 TB PCIE SDD can get your projects stored, including photos, videos and documents without the need of other storage devices, as it is quite massive already. With the Lenovo X Power, your power use is efficient, something propreitary which you won't find in other brands. Those GPU and CPU needs will be managed, and you get the things done efficiently. I could see this be used by pros, who need 120Hz Refresh Rates, something Lenovo PureSight could only do (I'd be worried gamers would run out of it). It weighs 1.6KG, for what it can do that's still light. It costs Php 91,995 though which may be hefty for some, but it'll be worth the investment in the long run.


These are just some of the things that Lenovo has up their sleeves, who in the right mind would not want that? Uf you;re seriously considering to have one, check out lenovo.com/ph/en/yoga as they have the features listed there. It is available in the Philippines now!

Investing During the Pandemic

Times are hard and it's been a year since we were all locked down in our homes due to the rising case of COVID-19. The rising cases this year is scary and I hope you've managed to still save a buck or two, or maybe thinking really hard where to invest your extra money during these times. Let me suggest a few!

Invest in Healthcare. If you haven't had one, make sure you do as the rising cost of hospitalization doesn't just cripple you, but the economic standing of your family. There are plans, ones that are affordable and if you do invest in one, make sure you get recommendations from family and friends that have benefited from it. There are tons out there, but choosing one that has proven easy to deal with especially on emergency cases would be better in the long run, so choose wisely.

Start a Home Business. Tons of entrepreneurs have already started cooking, making things, doing services from their own homes. If you're a good cook, maybe start by sharing what you cook first to friends and family, because chances are, when you sell them later on, they will be your first customers. Aside from that, it's easy to have deliveries done these days, so no need to go out that much even if you start your business in your own turf. 

Invest in a laptop or PC. If you're running a business, you would need things like these to start taking orders and getting organized. Aside from that, you can play games, stream them, or perhaps make marketing materials that you would need for your business. A handy laptop that you can take anywhere or a more powerful PC that you can make as your station when you need to do your business at home. Choose something that you can utilize in the future, it's a hefty amount you are spending for it so make sure it will last for years.

Invest in Jewelry. Things that you can buy these days are gold and diamonds, or just any precious stones that have worth when you pawn it. Good people like Cebuana Lhullier even have been selling it. If it went through their strict appraisal process and saw it on sale, it would be nice to get them from an entity that has been doing it for 30 years. Best of all, they're accessible as they have over 2,500 branches nationwide! You can also check their services or what they sell online via  https://www.cebuanalhuillierjewelry.com or https://www.cebuanalhuillierjewelrypremium.com/ because they too want things to be convenient. 

I'm sure you do too.

KATHNIEL Stars on Acer's Holiday Video

Trusted by a lot of people, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla is still at it this holiday season as they become the official ambassadors for ACER and NITRO under Acer Philippines. This comes as great news for all KathNiel fans especially those who are in the lookout for new laptop computers these holidays. The video they appeared in is called FINDING JOY, a perfect theme for those who have lost hope, and still fighting to survive during this pandemic. These machines are all powered by Windows 10 and 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors which Daniel finds good for Nitro engines and gaming, plus Kathryn's everyday tasks in social media or business related ventures. The song they used in this video also sparks strength to Filipinos who under these circumstances chose to still work or continue education for their families, while threats are out there from COVID 19. To get you in the mood for the holidays, I got you the post of Kathryn and Daniel here. So please, enjoy!

Kathniel on #Acer Philippines 💙 Another great achievement, have more and more blessings to come!💋🥂🎉🎉🎉

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This song was sung by Daniel, Janina Vela, Cong Velasquez and Awi Columna. It was composed and written by Mart Sam Olivades, Felichi Salva Cruz and Penelope Ann Medrano. Also in the video are cameo appearances by Ivana Alawi, Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao, COLN Band, Junnieboy and Vien, KuyaNic and Luponwxc, TNC Pro Team DOTA 2, ArkAangel Predator PUBG, Een Mercado, Kang Dupet, Armel Tabios, Kim “Gabbi” Santos, Tims Radrup, Damien “Kpii” Chok, Marlon Marcelo, Kuku Palad and Reg Rubio who are pretty big names on YouTube and Facebook for gaming.

 ACER has pretty good consumer and gaming laptops, maybe if you fancy one, KahNiel can convince you to get one today! Happy holidays ACER!

 

World's Thinnest ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) Available Now!

The standard for laptops has always been raised and ASUS ZenBook is now on top with the newest and world's thinnest ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425). It is currently available in Pine Grey and Lilac Mist color variety with modern design, it stays portable with an immersive display and very sleek, sophisticated look.

This stems from really good design decisions making the lid of the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) with diamond-cut aluminum alloy and that premium looking concentric-circle ZenBook finish done on previous models. This ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425 also weighs around 1.13 kg with a side profile of less than 14 mm making it have one of the most sleekest form factor, all done to construct a piece that is easy to carry.

The thin and light ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) is also equipped with the newest Intel Ice Lake processors, one that can support up to 8 GB of memory and 512GB PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs. It does not forget function as it has a complete set of I/O ports which includes the impressive Thunderbolt 3, standard HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports plus a microSD card reader. Photo enthusiasts wouldn't have a problem post processing and using different media on it.

This ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) also has a 67 Wh battery providing up to 22 hours of battery life which is more than enough to cover the usual work day. It can also charge fast, getting your laptop computer from 1% to 60% in a mere 49 minutes. The screen also is quite bright, clear and power-efficient, showcasing its NanoEdge Display with a 90% screen to body ratio. It gets you an immersive viewing experience either for productivity or entertainment.

The all-new ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) costs Php 54,995 and is available in ASUS Concept Stores and partner establishments nationwide. If you want to know more about the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425), go get more information from their product pages at the ASUS PH website here https://bit.ly/ASUSZenBookUX425.

ASUS + ROG Bares Discounts on Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day!

Quick blog to tell you that ASUS and ROG laptops are also on sale on Shopee. This only is for today so if you are wishing for a good laptop for home school, work or even gaming, now is the time to do it.

This ASUS ZenBook 15 UX534 which is a 15-inch model equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor costs PHP 86,900. The Asus X509JP-EJ127TS which is equipped with an i5-1035G1processor on the other hand costs Php 41,700. 

For the ASUS ExpertBook B9 which is the sleekest and World’s Lightest 14” Business Laptop,  it's got an Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage could be yours for only Php 144,995. If you want a less pricy one, you can get the ASUS Expert Center D5 D540SA-I38100034R which is equipped with an Intel Core i3-8100. It costs Php 35,995 which is a pretty good deal.

The coolest gaming laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 4th gen and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. It costs Php 62,900. The ROG Zephyrus S15 on the other hand has an Intel 10th gen CPU together with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super. That one costs around Php 189,900 which they got Php 10K off its regular price.

Now head on to the Shopee app and check out these good deals today. It's not gonna be there forever! 

 

ASUS ZenBook Laptops P15,000 OFF

The last time I was in an ASUS press conference I was asking their offers for what seems to be a need now for most Filipinos. A mixed learning environment of in school or distance learning with modules is being implemented in the country and people are in need of notebooks. This means that countless homes who lack laptop units need one ASAP. Being a brand who has been releasing in different price points, I simply ask what they could do with the current situation. I think this is their answer.

Yes, select premium ASUS zenbook laptops are now made more affordable by taking off up to 15,000 pesos per unit. Now that is going to be a big help to filipinos who would want a new laptop for the coming school year. ASUS ZenBook S13, ASUS ZenBook S, ASUS ZenBook 13/14 is included in this recent promo. 

The ASUS ZenBook S is a small formed laptop with an ergolift hinge, but powerful with an Intel i7 8550U Processor inside. The ASUS ZenBook S13 has both power and beauty, aluminum body in Utopia Blue color and seriously portable at 1.1 Kg. The ASUS ZenBook 14 is a compact 14 inch laptop with a frameless nano edge display and a NVIDIA GeForce MX250 on it, your mid-gamer and video editing friends would envy you if you had this. 

These are just a few of your Work at Home laptops waiting for you to get them. You can buy them via ph.store.asus.com to have it delivered straight to your doorstep.

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 Philippines Releases PREDATOR Line

Steven Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager explains what Predator is all about to local media.

Dropped by Glorietta a week ago to get to know ACER Philippines' newest line of devices. They call it PREDATOR, and they're doing it with seriously with pc's, laptops, tablets, even a projector, some really scare but exciting stuff. This must have stemmed from the recent Philippine hosting of online mmorpg/Network gaming competitions this year and how much talent, hunger for even greater hardware that Filipinos need in order to get that edge, to get that gaming skill easier, faster, stronger. This need will adequately be fed to you by ACER Philippines.

Now it's actually my first time to see OVERWATCH being played during this event. They had us try out the game and compete with other press and gamers at the event. I was pretty good at it I think but they had to stop me from playing it the second time as they're organizing the competition already. I've seem some pro's do it, handled each of the characters well. They've got different skills and you can imagine it to be like Counterstrike but aside from the different skill sets, you also could use the whole map because flying is allowed (if your character has the ability that is) or turn into a fire menacing tank (again if your character can). It was fun and I'm inching to get a decent laptop to actually have it played. Perfect timing? LOL

This is the Predator G3. It's got really good armor like design, like the abs on Iron Man's suit. It's got the usual ports, even more for ease of use when gaming. It's also got expansion slots which you can easily take off when you see the need to. Easy to use too when you need audio on headphones. It's pre-loaded with Windows 10, 6th Gen Intel i7-6700 Processor, a GTX 970 Graphics Processing Unit, a 64GB DDR4 2133 MHz RAM and is an absolute beauty. I could imagine myself sitting in front of it already. They also have a G1 and G6 version of this, some improvements of course.

For those who want it handy, they're also releasing gaming laptops. Some laptops are good, but theirs was made to perform like their gaming desktop units. Pretty remarkable to see technical advancements this good. It's got comfy keyboard buttons too. They call it the Predator 17x and it's a dream. It's faster, loaded with Windows 10, uses a 6th Gen Intel i7-6820HK processor, a GTX 980 GPU and a 17" screen with 4K UHD IPS capability. I could see the fire in the eyes of Steven Funcke as he was explaining it earlier that evening to the TV reporters, yes I eavesdropped on their conversation (sorry!). But hardware this good must have great connection, a thing that we could improve perhaps in a couple of years. They also have a Predator 17 and Predator 15, which pretty much is the screen size.

 For those who want to take your gaming experience in tablets to the next level, they've got the Predator 8. It's got a well designed audio system using 4 powerful speakers using Predator QAudio quality as a standard. It's got remarkable color gamut, making you see things unbelievably crisp, clear and vibrant. They also use an Intel X7 Atom processor, Intel HD Graphics, and it only measures 8 inches! Now there's no excuse to make gaming a good thing on tablets!

This one is the Predator Z650, when I saw this I said "Shut Up!" because knowing you're going to have a lovely screen on the wall when you need it. Pricey but if you think about it, it's even cheaper than most of the projectors I know. Theirs I dare say is reasonable, pretty good too if you see it in real life!

Now go get these lovely PREDATOR devices from ACER Philippines the next time you go to Gilmore, Villman or Octagon in SM Megamall. Some gamers should get their act going and do this for a change, get the best equipment that can do the job without hurting your ego LOL.

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