Redmi 1S - Red Alert Another Threat is Coming

Mi Philippines has finally announce the arrival of Red 1S on September 4, 2014 via Lazada Philippines.

The Redmi 1S is dual sim/ dual standby unit at 4.7 IPS 720p HD IPS Display, this should provide a clear, vivid and detailed viewing pleasure with a 312ppi.

Powering the device is 1.6GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 Processor with Adreno 305 GPU. Chipset by Qualcomm delivers performance plus endurance without straining on battery life. The 1GB RAM and 8GB EMMC storage gives it ample memory and storage.

You wont be disappointed with its optical features with 8MP Back camera ƒ/2.2 aperture as well as 1.6MP front camera. Capture moments with Zero shutter lag and variety of modes including facee recognition and wide angle shots for selfies or group selfies.

Connectivity features include WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS plus HSPA+ data connectivity. USB-OTG is supported for hosting usb devices.

Battery is 2000mAh removable. Other added features includes Mi Sound Hi-Fi System with Dirac sound technologies and Dual microphone noise reduction.

For 5,599.00, Mi Philippines offers the complete package for the budget consumer. If I may enumerate: quality HD display, performance grade chipset with bigger storage, better camera and extensive connectivity features at a meager price tag. Xiaomi is setting trends for which competition try to match or catch up.

***With comparison to what I wrote when I spotted Hongmi 1S, it seems they are one in the same product however if this the case it may have a display made by Sharp / AUO (Apple supplier) or Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and Samsung / OV Back-Illuminated Sensor for its camera. See my article here on Hongmi1s

You can get it from Lazada Philippines
Be Sure to Register First to be Able to Buy
Redmi 1S 8GB (Metal Gray)

Specs Summary:

MIUI V5 

4.7″ HD (1280 x 720 pxiels) HD IPS Display 

1.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 400 MSM8228  

Adreno 305 GPU 

1GB RAM 

8GB Internal Storage 

Expandable via microSD 

8MP Rear Camera with LED flash 

ƒ/2.2 Aperture, 

28mm Wide Angle, Zero Shutter Lag 1080p video recording 

1.3MP Front camera 

HSPA+/3G 

Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby 

WiFi 

Bluetooth 

GPS, AGPS 

USB-OTG 

2,000mAh Battery

Neo Shift N1 2in1 Tablet Laptop 10 Incher Windows 8.1

Neo joins in the 2 in 1 Tablet Laptop hybrid party with its Shift N1.

The Shift N1 features a 10.1 inch (1280x800 px) LED Multi-touch Display. It is powered by 1.56GHz Dual-Core Intel Celeron N2806 Processor and good news it is part of Baytrail-M platform for which performs extremely well and runs even some intensive apps and games. Memory is at 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC Internal storage (8GB - 10GB usable), more of the basic however I am sure that you need space so the expansion microSD slot helps.

The regular WiFi and Bluetooth is available for your connectivity needs. Project to external display through a Micro HDMI port. An 23WH Li-polymer serves its energy pack.

Comes with 1MP Front and 5MP Back camera so either for photo ops or for your selfies and video-chats or skype you have it.

On software side, it comes with Windows 8.1 OS that runs your normal desktop applications and also assortments of applications from Windows Store. The Windows experience won't be complete without Office Home and Office 2013 so it got you covered with Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Need a keyboard? Neo provides. The Shift N1 comes with a Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad slash Case that you could carry around.

For 16,999.00, the Neo Shift N1 provides a more portability and function with its 10 inch HD Display plus newer and better Celeron with enough memory and storage accompanied by set of connectivity and camera features fully complimented by the latest Windows 8.1 OS with Home and Office 2013 suite whether in Tablet or if you prefer Laptop. Work and Play, it delivers and you will definitely see difference to old netbooks of old.

Looking for one? It is available here:
Neo Shift N1 10.1" Windows 8 Tablet

Specs Summary
Neo Shift N1
Windows 8.1 OS
with Office Home and Office 2013
10.1" LED Display (1280x800) Multi-Touch Display

1.58GHz Intel Celeron N2806

2GB DDR3 RAM
32GB eMMC
Expandable via MicroSD Up to 64GB
5MP Back Camera
1MP Front Camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Micro USB port 2.0
Micro HDMI port

23WH Li-polymer battery

16,999.00

Cherry Mobile Cosmos One - Limited Edition Octa-Core Phablet

Celebrating their 5th year, Cherry Mobile is offering Limited Edition Cosmos One.

Putting a dash of premium in its smartphones, making use of pleather material to provide a classy feel. Though by the looks of camera it does reminds me of One Plus One and that speaker grid kinda like Zenfone 5. Guess Cherry Mobile is taking notes from its competition.

The devices sports a 5.5 inch HD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection, big HD Screen great for games and entertainment and yet still sturdy and scratch resistant.

Powering the device is 1.4GHz Mediatek MT6592M Processor, it is mobile version of Mediatek Octa-Core Processor but I would expect it to perform incredibly well considering it still has Mali-450MP4 GPU and coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage (expandable). For reference, this chipset powers the likes of Redmi Note (not enhanced) and MyPhone Infinity Lite.

For its optics, a 14MP BSI primary Back camera with LED Flash as well as 8MP Front. Though I suspect Cherry Mobile doing interpolation magic again however Photo/Video should come out decent or superb (hopefully). There's a dedicated camera button of the side for easy breezy click.

In terms of connectivity, the regular WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS is present. HSPA+/3G serves its data connection features. Added support is the USB-OTG and Miracast for plug and play of device via OTG cable and channeling to wireless external display.

Battery is handled with 2500mAh energy pack.

Added value features include enhancement for video and sounds as well as wireless cloud printing.

To conclude, Cherry Mobile is very aggressive and covering every phone sizes. The Cosmos One has perfect timing, 5.5 inch HD Octa-Core Phablet for 6,999 is hard to come by. It is surely a Limited edition with specs-price consideration. The Cosmos One is The One Phablet to rule them all... for now.

Actual Photos:

Courtesy of FB User Horacio Arlos Fuentes

Courtesy of FB User Horacio Arlos Fuentes

Availability 

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>>>>Cherry Mobile Cosmos One


via following Stores:

Metro Manila
- SM City North EDSA
- SM South Mall
- Market! Market!
- Robinsons Place Manila
- SM City Sta. Mesa
- 2nd Flr. Bridgeway Greenhills

North Luzon
-Robinsons Malolos
- SM City Cauayan
- SM City Clark (Concept Kiosk)

South Luzon
- SM City Calamba
- SM City Dasmarinas
- Robinsons Place Lipa
- Puerto Princesa Palawan

Visayas
- Ayala Center Cebu
- SM City Ilo-Ilo
- Robinsons Place Tacloban
- Alturas Bohol

Mindanao
- Gaisano Mall Davao
- Graphic Main CDO
- KCC General Santos

Specs Summary
Cherry Mobile Cosmos One
Android KitKat 4.4
5.5 inch HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
1.4GHz Mediatek 6592M Octa-Core Processor
Mali-450MP4 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
14MP BSI Back Camera
8MP Front Camera
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
Miracast Supported
USB-OTG Supported
Dual-Sim (Standard and Micro-Sim)
2400mAh Battery

Clear Motion Video Fluency Enhancer
Audio Enhancer for Earphones
Audio Volume Booster for Speakers
Wireless Cloud Printing

Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Another Flareful Success

No Not Flare 3 but FLARE S3... Yes these two are different yet they both share some similar qualities other than name.

The release of Flare S3 was a surprise since Flare 3 was just release a few weeks ago.

It looks pleasing enough with a fair amount of side bezel but wish they could trim a bit on top and bottom. The back comes with pleather with stitch pattern like those on omega icon.

Flare S3 packs a 5 inch qHD IPS Display with OGS technology. Powering the device is 1.3GHz Mediatek Quad-Core Processor coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage (expandable via MicroSD).

For its optics, it features a 13MP BSI primary back camera with LED Flash and 5MP front camera.

WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, the regular connectivity is available plus HSPA+ data connection.

Battery is at 1800mAh removable.

Out of the Box you do get Flare S3 Unit, Back Cover, Battery, Charger, Data Cable, Headset and Manuals. Oh by the way, you should ask to include a warranty card that should be also included.

Flare S3 in comparison to Flare 3, they both have same display, chipset and connectivity features but the difference lies in camera. Camera 13MP versus 8MP Back and 5MP vs 3MP front though I am quite sure interpolation is at work and so they might just have the same hardware. A photo/video output comparison should best compare in this aspect. Flare 3 does have a bigger battery at 1980mAh.

To conclude Flare S3 another great bang for buck smartphone. For 3,999.00 same as Flare 3, we will surely see another round of long lines at Cherry Mobile Stores. This might be an alternative for Flare 3 because of supply constrictions? like when first flare and burst came out. Hopefully Flare S3 brings a better sensor that will totally differentiate it from Flare 3.

P.S. NO OTG Support...

Photo Courtesy of Cherry Angel. Kudos Sir!

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Cherry Mobile Flare S3 (Black)
Cherry Mobile Flare S3 (White)

Specs Summary
Android KitKat 4.4
5 inch qHD IPS OGS Display
Scratch-Resistant
1.3GHz Quad-Core
Mediatek MT6582
Mali400-MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
13MP BSI Back Camera
With LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
HSPA+/3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
1800mAh Battery
3,999.00

Nokia Lumia 530 - Quad-Core Budget Lumia

Want a Budget Quad-Core Lumia? Nokia by Microsoft gives you Lumia 530.

The device sports a 4 inch WVGA TN Display powered by 1.2GHz Quad-Core MSM8225 Snapdragon 200 Processor with 4GB Internal Storage and 512MB RAM.

For its optics it features only a 5MP back camera with 1/4'' sensor size and video recording 480p @30fps. No front camera here.

The regular WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS including HSPA+ data connectivity are the phone’s connectivity features.

I believe it sticks to the old battery of Lumia 520 with 1480mAh capacity. With more cores, battery life is reduced a bit.

Overall, Lumia 530 is Microsoft budget offering that comes with humble specifications for basic users for only 4,990 pesos. It's more of a cutback of the old Lumia 520, less the IPS display gone and down to 4GB from 8GB storage, just a chipset upgrade. For the basic consumer and those who want to shift from feature phones or those who want to try Windows Phone.

Spotted at cmkcellphones.com

Specs Summary
Windows Phone 8.1 OS
4 inch WVGA TN Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 200 MSM8225
Adreno 302 Graphics
512MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
5MP Back Camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
1480mAh Battery
4,990.00 SRP

Asus Transformer Book T100 Gets 64GB Version

One of the most popular tablet-laptop Hybrid - the Asus Transformer T100 finally has 64GB Version.

For those of you not yet familiar with the T100, the device sports a 10 inch" 16:9 IPS HD (1366x768) Display with 2GB of RAM running on Windows 8.1. Equipped with 1.2MP front-facing camera. For connectivity, it packs WiFi and Bluetooth as well as I/O ports Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB. All these hardware are on the tablet while on the keyboard dock it just house a One (1) full pledge USB 3.0 port and 500GB HDD.

The Transformer Book T100 was well received because it performed extremely well that able to run flawlessly regular applications including those in the windows app store. Intensive applications such as Photoshop, Video-editing tools and some well known games are playable. This set it apart from netbooks and laptops with old/new atom/celeron processors. It is also a champion in terms of battery life that can last up to 11 hrs or half a day of continuous usage. I can attest to this such that I own one and is currently using it to write this article.

Asus first launched the T100 with Grey 32GB variant that is powered by 1.33GHz Intel Baytrail Z3740 Processor. Now it finally gets a bigger 64GB Internal storage plus higher clocked 1.44GHz Z3775. This should provide more internal storage and a boost in processing speed.

The Best Tablet Laptop Hybrid just got better and even though it face new and upcoming threats from other brand, the Transformer Book T100 still manage to reign supreme.

Spotted Red, Grey and White via Villman for 23,988.00 Pesos which was the price of 32GB variant in its initial launch.

or Order Here: (Prices subj. to change)
Asus Transformer Book T100TA-DK047H White (22,299)
Asus Transformer Book T100TA-DK047H White (22,599)
Asus Transformer Book T100TA-DK047H White (22,700)
Asus Transformer Book T100TA-DK047H Red (22,670)
Asus Transformer Book T100TA-DK047H Grey (22,800)
Asus Transformer Book T100TA-DK047H Grey (23,000)

Technical Specs:
Windows 8.1
10.1" 16:9 IPS HD (1366x768) with Multi-Touch Screen Display
Intel® Bay Trail-T Quad Core Z3770 1.46GHz Processor
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics
64GB eMMC with 500GB HDD (Dock)
Expandable via Micro SD

Camera:
1.2 Mega Pixel Web Front Camera

Network:
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Built-in Bluetooth™ V4.0

I/O Ports:
1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
1 x Micro USB
1 x Micro HDMI
1 x USB 3.0 port (Dock)

Audio
Built-in 2 Speakers And Array Microphone
Enhanced with SonicMaster

Battery
2Cells 31 Whrs Polymer Battery
Power Adapter Output : 5 V DC, 2 A, 10 W

Dimensions
Tablet:  263 x 171 x 10.5 mm (WxDxH)
Dock:  263 x 171 x 13.1 mm (WxDxH)

Weight
Tablet: 0.55 kg
Dock: 0.52 kg

Redfox WizPad Lite - Cheap Windows 8.1 2 in 1 Tablet Laptop

The cheapest Windows 8.1 2 in 1 Tablet/Laptop in the market for only 9,300.00 Pesos ($211)!!! Redfox Philippines' WizPad Lite.

The WizPad Lite features a 8 inch WXGA (1280 x 800 px) IPS Display with 10 multi-touch points. Powered by 1.33GHz (1.86GHz Turbo) Intel Baytrail Z3735E Quad-Core Processor with HD Graphics coupled with 1GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage that is expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB.

For its optics, front and rear has 2MP camera. WiFi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity and supports Miracast technology for channeling wirelessly via external display. I/O ports are the following with Micro SD slot, micro USB (Supports OTG), 3.5mm Headphone Jack, mini HDMI, DC-in. Lithium-ion polymer 3.7V/4000 mAh battery will last you up to 4 hours - continuous usage according to Redfox.

The tablet runs Windows 8.1 and comes with Microsoft Office 365.

To wrap up, the WizPad Lite is very competitive affordable Windows tablet/laptop hybrid. With Intel Baytrail Quad-Core Processor, it outperforms other netbooks and laptops with older intel chipsets. Whether for work, play, surfing the net or doing intensive task as photoshop and video editing, I am for sure the processor can manage. Front or Back, you got it covered in terms of camera and same goes with connecctivity with WiFi and Bluetooth plus external connectivity via OTG, mini HDMI and a separate port for charging. One major flaw though is the 16GB of storage which may leave user with just small amount around 4-5GB free space but then again you could always store all your files via micro-SD Slot. You could run any regular windows applications in addition to those apps available in Windows Store. Typing jobs will be easy with Bluetooth Keyboard and on Microsoft Word. The WizPad Lite is very promising that delivers performance, complete connectivity and Windows 8.1 experience for just below 10K. Kudos to RedFox for offering this one.

So want one? Look here:
Redfox WizPad Lite 8" Win8 Tablet (Red)
Redfox WizPad Lite 8" Win8 Tablet (Black)


Specification
8" 800 x 1280 IPS 10 Point Multi-Touch Capacitive Display
Intel BayTrail-T (Quad Core) Z3735E 1.33GHz-1.86GHz Processor
Intel HD Graphics (311 MHz - Base Frequency) (646MHz - Burst Frequency)

1GB RAM DDR3L

16GB eMMC Internal Storage
Expandable via Micro SD up to 32GB
Integrated Audio
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0

2MP Front and Rear Camera

Battery
Lithium-ion polymer battery 3.7V/4000 mAh
(Up to 4 hours - Continuous Usage)

I/O ports:
1x Micro SD, 1x micro USB, 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 1x mini HDMI, 1x DC-in
Communication

Sensor
3-Axis Accelerometer

Operating System
Windows 8.1 with Office 365*

Dimension: 203.5mm x 121mm x 9.5mm

Weight: 361 grams

Accessories
OTG dongle, USB cable, Charger

Optional
Bluetooth Keyboard (RFBTKBL1)