Are you still undecided on what to buy for your friends and family this Christmas? Ranging from cameras to tablets, we’ve listed some items for you to consider for your loved ones (and yourself). Each item is only priced under Php5,000.
Jolla smartphone launched: Sailfish OS, 4.5-inch display, 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU
First unveiled in May, Jolla—the first smartphone to run on Sailfish OS—has arrived on Finnish carrier DNA this week. The question on one everyone’s mind is if whether or not this new Sailfish OS can successfully compete with the likes of iOS and Android. Only time will tell.
Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 spotted in company’s India e-store
It hasn’t been officially announced yet, but the Galaxy S Duos 2 has surfaced at Samsung India’s eStore website. Priced at Rs10,999 (est. Php7,715), this follow-up to last year’s Duos smartphone offers relatively better specs, apart from the usual dual-SIM capabilities.
Acer Chromebook C720P offers touchscreen, HD display, 7.5 hour battery life for $299
Acer’s first touchscreen laptop to run on Chrome OS will arrive in early December for just $299. Known as the Acer Chromebook C720P, it’s the touch-enabled reiteration of last month’s C720 model.
Gionee Elife E7: 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 800, 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Gionee has taken the wraps off of its latest flagship smartphone. Jam-packed with powerful hardware, the Gionee Elife E7 is a technical marvel with big ambitions.
MyPhone Iceberg mini: 5-inch IPS LCD, 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, 13MP rear camera, dual-SIM, Php12,888
We’ve been teased about it for days on MyPhone’s Facebook page, but the MyPhone Iceberg mini is now official. It boasts better hardware specs than the bigger and original Iceberg, as well as carries a more expensive price.
The Desire 501 and Desire 700 are HTC’s newest mid-range smartphones
HTC presented two new handsets to attendees of its recent press event in Taiwan. Known as the Desire 501 and Desire 700 (dual-SIM), these two are the latest additions to the Desire family of mid-range Android smartphones.
First Look: MyPhone Iceberg Mini
In case you missed it, MyPhone has been actively teasing their upcoming flagship phone, the Iceberg Mini, on their Facebook page. There’s a lot we already know about it, especially since MyPhone has already released an official spec sheet infographic of sorts.
Starmobile Diamond S1: 5-inch display, 4.2 Jelly Bean, 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, dual-SIM, Php8,990
Starmobile didn’t hesitate to go all-out this holiday season, releasing a variety of smartphones with different prices so as to cater every kind of budget-conscious Filipino. Whereas the Muse takes the lead and Navi trails behind, the Starmobile Diamond S1 covers the mid-range market at Php8,990.
Nokia Lumia 525 Succeeds the Most Popular Windows Phone Ever
While the Nokia Lumia 525 is technically just an entry level phone, its predecessor, the Lumia 520, set some very high standards for it.
O+ 8.91 Review
O+ have been consistently peppering us with good quality “budget” phones as of late. Not all may be home run winners, especially since they seem to be priced at the higher spectrum as far as budget phones go, they all are solidly built and work as advertised.
OMG! iOS ported to Nokia N900
Whenever we talk of the iOS, we always associate it with the iPhone and iPad. One developer, however, has managed to port the iOS core to a non-Apple device—the Nokia N900.
Nokia Lumia 1020 Comes Out on Top vs Canon 60D in a Camera Comparison
Nokia hasn’t been shy about touting the imaging prowess of their Lumia 1020 and its 41mp sensor, but how does it stack up against a mainstream DSLR?
Concept design shows an iPhone 6 with wraparound display
Even though only a few months have passed since the unveiling of the iPhone 5C and 5S, some are already speculating all sorts of innovation that Apple may employ for its next smartphone. How about a wraparound display, ergo an iPhone 6 without bezels?
Lenovo Flex 10 laptop: Windows 8.1, Bay Trail CPU, 500GB storage, dual mode
Lenovo first introduced its Flex line of ultrabooks by releasing 14- and 15-inch variants some months ago. For a smaller model that can flip its display up to 300 degrees, the Lenovo Flex 10 has been recently announced, equipped with low-power Bay Trail processors from Intel.