Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Acer Iconia Tab 8W Specs, Price, Philippines

Acer Iconia Tab 8W arrives but cost more than expected. +Acer PH
Acer Iconia Tab 8W

Acer's new Windows 8.1 Tablet comes in curved all-plastic with silver accents.

On the front, it houses a 8 inch WXGA (1280x800 pixels) IPS Display. Underneath, the device is powered by Intel Atom Baytrail-T Quad-Core Processor clocked at 1.33Ghz to 1.83Ghz Turbo. Graphics is handled by Intel HD Graphics. RAM is at 1GB and Internal Storage stands on 32GB.

For I/O ports, the Acer Iconia Tab 8W has only microUSB for charging and OTG support, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack and microSD expnasion slot. The usual connectivity is available as WiFi and Bluetooth. 5MP rear and 2MP front cameras for capturing pictures, videos, and for video chat needs. Holds 4600mAh Battery.

Runs Windows 8.1 with Bing and comes with one year subscription of Office 365.

Quite pricy since 9,995 does'nt translate to $150 as announce last IFA 2014. If you really need a portable Windows tablet with Full Office you might consider the Acer Iconia Tab 8W.

Acer Iconia Tab 8W
It is Available with Lazada Philippines see here:

Acer Iconia Tab 8W (Silver)


Acer Iconia Tab 8W Specs
Windows 8.1 with Bing
Office 365 1 Year Subscription
8 inch WXGA IPS Display
Intel Atom Baytrail Quad-Core Processor
Intel HD Graphics
1GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
WiFi ac
Bluetooth
4600mAh Battery
9,995 Pesos

MWC 2015: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony announced its latest mid range Xperia M4 Aqua and the slimmest Xperia Z4 Tablet.

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua


To start of, the Xperia M4 Aqua takes cues from original Xperia Z3 with Omni Balance design with utilization of plastic for more lighter appeal. It sports 5 inch 720p HD IPS Display protected by tempered glass. Powering the Xperia M4 Aqua is a 64bit Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 Processor with Adreno 405 Graphics coupled with 2GB RAM. For storage, it will be offered in 8GB or 16GB models. A 13MP primary rear camera with Sony's Exmor RS sensor with f2.0 aperture and 5MP 88 degrees wide angle selfie front camera serves it optical features. Sony boast a two-day battery life with 2400mAh energy pack and in Stamina Mode it will last a week with just core functions. Xperia M4 Aqua runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop with touch from Sony. The smartphone will come in LTE, 3G and Dual Sim variants.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet


Moving to the Xperia Z4 Tablet, Sony proudly presents its slimmest (6.1mm) and lightest (389g Wi-Fi / 393g LTE) 10 inch Tablet! This should add more pizzazz to its classy and beautiful looks. The Tablet houses a 10.1 inch QHD 2K (2560×1600p) IPS Display that translate to 300ppi at its screen size would give great detail enhanced further with Sony's Triluminos Technology and X-Reality Mobile engine. Under the hood, it packs a Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 810 Processor with Adreno 430 for its graphics backed by 3GB RAM and 32GB expandable storage. Camera features 8MP rear and 5MP front. It packs a 6000mAh battery that quoted for 17 hours of video playback. Comes in WiFi and LTE models. To be release in June in selected markets but no pricing as of writing.

Both device have water-proof (1.5m of water and for longer than 30 minutes in fresh water) and dust-proof certification with IP65/8 for Xperia M4 Aqua and IP68 for Xperia Z4 Tablet.
+Sony Xperia


Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Specs
Android 5.0 Lollipop
5 inch 720p HD IPS
Scratch-resistant glass
Anti fingerprint coating
64bit Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 Processor
Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM
8GB / 16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
13MP Rear Camera
Sony Exmor RS Sensor
f2.0 Aperture
with LED Flash
5MP Wide Angle Front Camera
WiFi a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
NFC
2400mAh Battery


Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Xperia UI
10.1 inch 2K QHD IPS Display
Scratch-resistant glass
Anti fingerprint coating
Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 Processor
Adreno 430 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expdanbable via MicroSD
LTE Model / WiFi Only Model
WiFi AC
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
NFC
6000mAh Battery

Monday, March 2, 2015

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V New Budget Quad Core Android Tablet

A new budget tablet by Samsung has been spotted - Galaxy Tab 3 V.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V T113


The Galaxy Tab 3 V is successor to Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. The tablet sports the same 7 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600p) Display but is now powered by 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor by undisclosed brand. Memory and Storage remains at 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage that can be expanded via MicroSD.

In terms of connectivity, it features an updated WiFi a, Bluetooth and GPS. Primary rear camera is set at 2MP same as the Lite. Battery stays at 3600mAh also.

On software side, it runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz UI that includes other propriety Samsung Applications.

UPDATE! 3G Variant is now Available! For only additional of 1,000 Pesos you get Phone and Messaging function as well as cellular data for 6,990!

+Samsung Mobile

The Galaxy Tab 3 V is currently posted via Villman Website and accordingly priced for 5,990.

Not yet in your area? Your in luck it is Available with Lazada Philippines! Nationwide Delivery!
Look here! Though itt is name differently as Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite VE.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite V (White)

Samsung Galaxy 3V Black





Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V Specs
Android 4.4 KitKat TouchWiz UI
7 inch WSVGA Display
1.3Ghz Quad-Core Processor
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to
2MP Primary Rear Camera
HSPA+ / 3G (3G Model)
Single Micro Sim (3G Model)
Phone and Messaging Functions (3G Model)
WiFi a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
MicroUSB
3.5MM Audio Jack
G-sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
3600mAh Battery

MWC: Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640XL

Microsoft launches 2 new bang-for-buck Lumia 640 and Lumia 640XL. +Microsoft Mobile +Lumia Philippines

Lumia 640 is a steal with its 5 inch HD Display with ClearBlack Technology and Gorilla Glass 3 that provides not only great viewing but also ultra strong damage resistance. With Snapdragon 400, it has dependable power compared to Lumia 535 which only has SD200 plus ample memory and Internal storage. The 640 comes in complete range of connectivity as well as great optics with 8MP BSI rear camera and HD front-facing. It will come in LTE / 3G and Dual Sim models. As per pricing, it quoted tocost  EUR 139 for the 3G model and EUR 159 for the LTE model.

Lumia 640
Windows 8.1 Denim Update
5” HD 720P  IPS LCD Display
ClearBlack Technology
Gorilla Glass 3
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 400
Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
8MP BSI Primary Rear Camera
1/4 Sensor Size f2.2 aperture
with LED Flash
1080p@30fps video recording
1MP HD Front Wide Angle Camera
720p video recording
LTE variant/ 3G Variant / Dual-Sim Variant
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2500mAh Battery

Moving on to the bigger Lumia 640XL. Clealy Microsoft pick up the naming from Nokia Android X line up. XL Phablets sports 5.7 inch HD also with same ClearBlack Technology and Gorilla Glass 3. It has the same processor and internal setup including connectivity but trumps in optics with its 13MP Carl Zeiss rear and 5MP front camera that sure takes up a notch in your social media captures and outputs. With it bigger frame, it comes with a bigger battery at 3000mAh. Priced at EUR 189 for the 3G models and EUR 219 for the LTE model, said to be release in March or April.


Lumia 640XL
Windows 8.1 Denim Update
5.7” HD 720P  IPS LCD Display
ClearBlack Technology
Gorilla Glass 3
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 400
Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
13MP Primary Rear Camera
1/3 Sensor Size f2.0 Aperture
Zeiss Optics
with LED Flash
5MP HD Front Wide Angle Camera
1080p@30fps video recording
LTE variant/ 3G Variant / Dual-Sim Variant
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
3000mAh Battery

Both Phones comes with Here Maps, Here Drive and Glance feature as well as a 1 year subscription to Office 365 personal.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

MWC: Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung unveils its two latest galaxy smartphones - The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung has focused on Design, Performance, and Enterprise. +Samsung Mobile



With design, Samsung focused on craftsmanship, making use combination of glass and metal. Metal frame filling the middle that has rounded edges and gemstone finishing as sandwiched by two thin built-to-last Gorilla Glass 4 and that makes these smartphones easy to hold as well as captivating to see, an improvement from its all plastic past.

The new Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge will offer "awesome" display at 5.1 inches Super AMOLED QuadHD (2560 x 1440 p) that translate to 577 ppi for more clear, vivid and detailed viewing pleasures.



The Galaxy S6 Edge sets its apart from its S6 sibling, being the first smartphone with dual curved display. The "Edge" will provide a new unique way of notification as it glows when you get call messages from your favorite contacts.

Powering the devices is Samsung own Exynos 7420 Octa-Core Processor with  Mali-T760 GPU. Heating issue plague Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and so guess they did'nt want to take the risk. This Exynos processor is 64bit based on 14mn process which Samsung claims to be powerful yet more energy efficient. It is similar with Snapdragon 810 as it also utilize 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 clocked at 1.5GHz. For Memory, it makes use of LPDDR4 at 3GB RAM and Universal Flash Storage is employed for storage, a combination of SSD and EMMC for faster performance and reads with options of 32GB / 64GB / 128GB. With the new design of Galaxy S6 however storage expandability has been sacrificed.


Samsung is boasting the new camera with f1.9 aperture size that captures more light that improves low-light outputs for the primary 16MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. OIS is still present along with other nifty tricks Object Tracking AutoFocus, "Real Time HDR", and 4K Video Recording.

Complete range of connectivity - LTE Cat. 6, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, GPS, and IR blaster for both smartphones. Fingerprint has been improved with one touch feature rather than swipe. Heart rate doubles up as sensor for white balance. As for battery, a 2550mAh for Galaxy S6 and 2600mAh for the Galaxy S6 Edge. Built-in Wireless charging that supports most of industry hardware Qi and PMA for fast and cable-free well charging without additional case, or hardware needed.

A new, intuitive and cleaner TouchWiz UI to top of Android Lollipop. Samsung also introduces it new Samsung Pay to counter Apple Pay for mobile payments. Samsung Knox to provide security for business and enterprise.

The Galaxy S6 will be available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, and Blue Topaz. While for Galaxy S6 Edge comes in same colors except for Blue Topaz but with Green Emerald option. Said to come in April in selected markets and more on May

Had a brief encounter with both flagship as Model Units were available at Digital Plaza at Gateway Cubao.

  

Samsung has really stepped up in construction as compared to previous plastic flagships. It is now top grade status but I am haunted by its similarities to iPhone 6 aesthetics. Handling was no problem as it is light and the curves really is great for grip though the back if fingerprint magnet. I also notice that the capacitive buttons cannot be seen nor does not light up so might guess if where the back and menu button for first time users.



Handling the Galaxy S6 Edge gave a lasting impression with dual curved glass that makes the screen seems endless and making it feel slim and thin. Lying flat you could see colors stream out and change when you get a notification from your favorite contacts. In terms of design, S6 Edge stands out.

Got to test the camera, both takes fast and produces great outputs. Though was not able to bluetooth the output as the Guard standing by is telling me that N Photo Op allowed. hahaha There was no lag when running and multitasking between apps so I guess the Exynos is quite capable.

Overall, Samsung really made things better for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Gone are their days of plastic construction and finally made something wonderful to look at and hold. To top that they also thought of performance with their own Exynos chip and pushed further improvement in optics. So geeks want one? Pre-Order has begun! 


It is offered by Globe see here: Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plans

Ohh look what we have here:
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge is Available with Lazada Philippines. Look Here:

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge 



Samsung Galaxy S6 Specs
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI
5.1 inch QHD (2560 x 1440p) Super AMOLED Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Octa-Core Exynos 7420 64bit 14mn Processor
3GB RAM
32GB /64GB /128GB Internal Storage
16MP Rear Camera
f1.9 aperture
OIS, 4K Video Recording
5MP Front camera
120 degrees wide angle
1080p Video Recording
Single SIM / Dual SIM
LTE Cat. 6
WiFi ac
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC
GPS
Wireless Charging
2550mAh non-removable battery

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Specs
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI
5.1 inch QHD (2560 x 1440p) Super AMOLED Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Octa-Core Exynos 7420 64bit 14mn Processor
3GB RAM
32GB /64GB /128GB Internal Storage
16MP Rear Camera
f1.9 aperture
OIS, 4K Video Recording
5MP Front camera
120 degrees wide angle
1080p Video Recording
Single SIM / Dual SIM
LTE Cat. 6
WiFi ac
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC
GPS
Wireless Charging
2600mAh non-removable battery

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon and Alpha View Specs, Price, Philippines


For MWC, Cherry Mobile posted via Facebook page yet another milestone for their company with addition of new smartphones for their Alpha Line. Though I guess Microsoft let slip out a few details.

Quoting whats posted via Windows Blog...
"We have worked with Philippine-based Cherry Mobile on their previous Windows Phones and we are glad to see their next generation of devices that includes the 5″ Alpha Neon and 6″ Alpha View devices announced during MWC."

Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon


Alpha Neon houses a 5 inch HD Display powered by 1.2GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 200 with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal Storage. It packs 2000mAh Battery.

Credit to @ricker666

On to Phablet Alpha View with its 6 inch HD Display also comes with same Snapdragon 200 quad core processor coupled with 1GB RAM but bit higher 8GB Internal Storage and 2600mAh Battery. This is great budget offering as it may serve as affodable alternative to Lumia Phablets that have very steep prices.

Cherry Mobile Alpha View


Both offer the regular connectivity features as HSPA+, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as well as similar camera optics at 8MP rear and 2MP front.

Neon is Priced for 3,999 and Alpha View for 4,999 Pesos.

Cherry Mobile has achieve so much, from local success of announcement of then Flare S100, to expansion to Thailand and now presenting at Mobile World Congress. Cherry Mobile is reaching new heights and exploring other territories. Kudos Guys! +Cherry Mobile +Poch Zenarosa +Lonson Alejandrino


Alpha Neon Specs

Photo credits to Alexander Tan
Windows 8.1
5 inch HD 720p Display
1.2Ghz Quad Core
Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB 4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Rear Camera
with Led Flash
2MP Front Camera
HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2000mAh Battery
3,999



Alpha View Specs

Photo credits to Alexander Tan
Windows 8.1
6 inch HD 720p Display
1.2Ghz Quad Core
Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Rear Camera
with Led Flash
2MP Front Camera
HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2600mAh Battery
4,999

MWC: HTC One M9 and HTC Grip

HTC announced its new flagship the HTC One M9 and new smartphone accessory HTC Grip.


The New HTC One M9 still radiates premium grade design as known for htc devices but comes with a more refined look with dual finish turning away from the unibody design on the M8. The 5 inch Super LCD3 1080p Display is here to stay and seek not to compete with other flagships on QuadHD resolution.

For hardware, its a different story as HTC made sure it gets the latest Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core 64Bit Processor with Adreno 430 Graphics coupled with more ram at 3GB and 32GB Internal Storage with expandability that will sure make the M9 a competitive powerhouse machine.

With the UltraPixel fiasco, they went back to the old but more reliable standard, packing a 1/2.3" Toshiba Sensor with aperture of F/2.2 at 20MP for primary rear camera with Dual LED / Tone Flash but makes use of UltraPixels for front-facing at 4UP. Support 4K Video Recording and RAW.

Comes with complete range of connectivity - LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and TV Out via MHL. Battery is at 2840mAh with fast charging.

Software side it will run the latest Android Lollipop with updated Sense 7 UI.

HTC is gearing for a great comeback with One M9 with its premium and sturdy construction match with powerful hardware, improved camera and connectivity plus one of the best and intuitive UI. Exciting to see it pit against Sammy's new rendition, the S6.

HTC M9
Android 5.x Lollipop
HTC Sense 7
5 inch 1080p HD Super LCD3 Display
Octa-Core 64Bit Processor
Snapdragon 810
Adreno 430 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD 
20MP BSI Rear Camera
1/2.3" Toshiba Sensor
F/2.2 aperture
Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash
4K Video Recording
Saphire Glass
4UP Front Camera 
LTE
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC
GPS, aGPS, Glonass
TV-Out
2840mAh Non-Removable Battery
Fast Charging
Rose Gold, Gun Metal Gray, Pink model and with Gold accents and Full Gold version


HTC Grip



HTC Grip is a band accessory that keeps tracks time, date, calls, messages and fitness data on a 1.8inch (32 x 160p) PMOLED Curved Display. Like any other accessories, it needs to be paired with your smartphone. GPS is enabled but in comparison to other fitness accessories it lack sensors such as heart rate.