Best-in-class: Huawei Ascend D1 quad XL and Ascend G600

Last December 16, HUAWEI, a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider unveiled the Huawei Ascend D1 quad XL (its flagship quad-core Android 4.0 ICS smartphone), and the Huawei Ascend G600 smartphone (dual-core Android 4.0 ICS succesor of the popular Huawei Honor.

The Ascend D1 quad XL is a combination of both good looks and performance. It is a turbo-charged all-rounder with an exceptional audio visual experience. It is also very impressive because it delivers 15 hours pof talk time and 500 hours of standby time with its ultra-powerful 2600mAh battery. Great for keeping us all on the go! :)

It also offers a mobiel cinematic experience with its high definition

4.5-inch, 1280 x 720 Toshiba screen providing crystal clear images even under direct sunlight. For a superb audio experience, Huawei Ascend D1 quad XL has a Dolby Mobile 3.0 Plus sound enhancement and Audience earSmart voice processor.

Its 8-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, 1.3 megapixel from-facing camera, and 1080p full HD video-capture and playback capabilities enable you to record your special moments in clearer, richer detail. Measuring just 64.9mm wide, 11.5mm slim and weighing approximately 145g, it fits your hand like a glove. It also features  an 8GB ROM, which can be easily increased up to 32GB with microSD. It will be available in carbon black.

Running on Google's sweet Android Ice Creama Sandwich 4.0 OS with an 8-megapixel BSI auto focus (AF) rear-facing camera, and double speakers with DTS surround sound, the HUAWEI Ascend G600 is at the forefront of innovation placing great technology within reach for more people around the world.

It provides more of the features that improve people's mobile phone experiences everyday. The mega 4.5-inch IPS HD LCD screen with 960 x 540 pixel resolution brings unsurpassed visual clarity.It can be fully charged in four hours, powered on five seconds, and with Huawei's power saving technology, provides more than 15 days of standby time.

The HUAWEI Ascend G600 offers more connectivity and file sharing with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth and DLNA. It can also be supplemented with MicroUSB 2.0 and Micro-SD up to 32GB. It is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It will be available in black.

About Huawei Device

Huawei Device believes that everyone can be the center of information and that the world would be a better place if access and information barriers were knocked down. Its strong suites of mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices testimony to Huawei Device's focus on customers and its commitment to providing user-friendly mobile internet experiences through ongoing innovation. Based on more than two decades of success in the information and communications industry, and with our own channel expertise, operational capabilities and global partner resources, Huawei Device is transforming from a company that sells millions of devices in single transactions to large businesses, to a 'Business-to-People" (B2P) brand that also sells individual devices directly to millions of people. As at the end of 2011, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over the world. 

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ASUS Zenbook Prime

Having been invited to an event that involves gadgets is what I need right now. Don't get me wrong. I'm far from being techie. My main reason is that my laptop for 6 years now has recently gave up on me. The big and heavy laptop who served me for years and has been my partner to connect with the virtual world is not functioning anymore. I hope you could all hear the regret in my voice.

Last May 28, ASUS unveiled their newest Ultrabook: the ASUS Zenbook Prime. It was held at Opus Bar and Lounge, Resorts World Manila.

I already prepared my self to witness a presentation about technical stuffs that only techie geeks would completely understand. Being a kid who knows too little about gadgets, I know somewhere in the middle of it, I'll get bored. But I was wrong. I found my self all ears as I listen to Mrs. Jamie Zaldivar, ASUS Marketing Manager. She provided the audience with a presentation about the 5 Sense Experience that will bring customer happiness. These consists of Beauty, Sound, Touch, IOIC (Instant On- Instant Connect), and Cloud.

Mrs. Jamie Zaldivar, ASUS Marketing Manager

Beauty delivers uniqueness and elegance with the Asus notebook's new design. Sound features the Asus SonicMaster technology which brings notebook audio to life. With Touch, Asus enlarged the touchpad and provides more smooth multi- gesture with scroll, swipe, rotate, zoom in & out. IOIC (Instant On- Instant Connect) provides solution through 2 seconds resume and up to 2 weeks standby time. Lastly, Cloud provides convenience with the help of MyBitCast App, where users can quickly sync the rotates, photos and audio recording data to various devices at once.

I immediately fell in love with its appearance.

Take a look at the enlarged touchpad.

Keyboard with backlight makes it easier to type in the dark.

I can't wait to save money because this is the perfect one to replace my old, huge and heavy laptop. :)

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About ASUS

ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won more than 3,886 awards in 2011, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than 11,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,100 engineers, the company's revenue for 2011 was around US$11.9 billion.

Dell Unveils XPS 14z

Tired of carrying your "super kapal at super bigat na laptop to work? Hassle di ba?
Well, good news for you!

Last February 13, Dell unveiled its XPS 14z laptop, one of the thinnest fully featured 14-inch laptops featuring an internal optical drive and discrete graphics option. It is the latest member of Dell's portfolio of thin-and-powerful solutions and the second such solution in the XPS family.

L-R: Mr. Wowie Wong - Business and Development Manager of Intel; Mr. Alvin Patrick Go - Brand Manager of Dell; Mr. Don Sherwin Navarro - Area Sales Manager of Dell

Thin and powerful? Let's find out why.
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The XPS 14z is a sleek laptop with a compact design that measures in at less than an inch thin! The unique design also maximizes screen size, delivering a 14-inch screen in a 13-inch form factor.

The 14-inch HD display easily fits into a 13-inch laptop form factor while offering 10 percent more viewing area than a 13.3" display. After a loooooooooong day at work, you can now sit back, relax, and enjoy watching your favorite movies and videos in the comfort of your home by taking advantage of the system's HD screen! It has an HD WLED display for great entertainment purposes.

XPS 14z is available with second-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors and a slot-load optical drive and NVIDIA graphics option.

Starting at 4.36 pounds and less than an inch thin, it is lighter and easier to carry compared to other laptops, ready to be brought anywhere!

XPS 14z has up to 6 hours, 42 minutes of battery life. All you need to do is to press the button and the battery life will be shown represented by the dots lighting up on the side. No need to turn on the laptop! Absolutely time-savvy.

It has 5 buttons that serves as the battery indicator. Image from the net.

 XPS 14z also has its chicklet-style keyboard that is backlit and spill-proof. No problem working in the dark.

Have you been wanting a laptop that looks stylish and sophisticated? Suitably, this laptop is right for you!

Design touches include aluminum shell and latchless lid. Image from the net.

XPS 14z looks stylish and sophisticated with its anodized-aluminum finish; simple yet elegant with its latch-less design.  Certainly, XPS 14z is well-designed and well-built, the classic example of style and substance.

A detailed information about XPS 14z:

• Thin laptop PC (0.9”/23mm) with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy palmrest in dark gray
• 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices
• Standard HD (720p) WLED with TrueLife and edge-to-edge glass (1366x768)
• Fast NVIDIA graphics option including NVIDIA Optimus technology:
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M with 1GB graphics memory³
• 6GB dual channel DDR3 up to 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz memory options⁴
• Fast 7200RPM hard disk storage, from 500GB up to 750GB; 256GB SSD drive option⁵
• Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD)
• Backlit, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
• Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity⁶
• Intel Wireless Display-ready⁷
• Up to six hours, 42 minutes of battery life with 8-cell battery⁸
• USB 3.0 (1), USB 2.0 (1), HDMI 1.4 (1), RJ-45 (1), Mini Display-Port and microphone/audio connectors
• Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers
• Next generation Dell Stage software for fast, easy access to content like music, videos and photos
• Dimensions: Height: 0.9” (23mm) / Width: 13.19” (335mm) / Depth 9.21” (234mm); Weight: starting at 4.36lbs (1.98 kg)

Is it available? How much?

The XPS 14z is available starting February 13, 2012 in selected retail stores nationwide. Price ranges from Php 65,150.00 (with Intel Core i5) and Php 69, 590.00 (with Intel Core i7).


For more information, visit www.dell.com