When Acer released the Iconia W3 not long ago, it was met positively. Not surprising, since the combination of a sub-10-inch form factor (the only one for Windows 8), long battery life, decent specs, and an affordable price tag (especially considering it comes with MS Office) truly makes it a winner.
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Amazon refreshes Kindle Fire HD, launches Kindle Fire HDX tablets
The Kindle Fire line of tablets has been thus far one of the most successful Android devices on the market. With this year’s upcoming models—an upgraded Kindle Fire HD and the 7- and 8.9-inch models of Fire HDX—it looks like Amazon will continue to solidify its lead.
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Bill Gates says Ctrl-Alt-Del key combo was a mistake
In a recent interview at Harvard University, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates admitted that the Ctrl-Alt-Del key sequence of logging into a Windows computer was a mistake despite its good intentions.
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Major PH banks to hike ATM withdrawal fees
In an effort to curb escalating service costs, certain banks in the Philippines plan to increase transaction fees in their automated teller machines (ATMs).
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Cherry Mobile Flare 2X is Now Available for Php4,499
Those of you who were disappointed by the Flare 2.0‘s 512MB RAM have probably been holding out for the release of the Flare 2X, the rumored next gen Flare variant with 1GB RAM. Well, it’s a rumor no more as it has just been revealed by Cherry Mobile SM North EDSA on their Facebook page.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Intel i5 Haswell CPU, improved battery, Windows 8.1
Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off of its second generation of Windows 8 tablets, including the new Surface Pro 2. Packed with significant hardware boosts and software enhancements, the next-gen Pro addresses several issues found in the original model.
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Microsoft Surface 2: Tegra 4 CPU, high-def display, Windows RT 8.1
The long-awaited refresh to Microsoft’s in-house tablets happened last Monday, and that covered the new Surface 2. With many changes deemed beneficial for users, the Windows RT-powered tablet comes with performance increase and much-needed improvement in screen resolution.
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Archos GamePad 2: Sports quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, HD display
While the original gaming device only received lukewarm reception, the next-gen Archos GamePad 2 seems to be heading for release anyway. This dedicated Android gaming handset isn’t exactly official at the moment, but a retailer website recently leaked a press photo and some technical specs.
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Oppo N1 is official: 5.9-inch display, 1.7GHz Snapdragon processor, 13MP rotating shooter
Once in a while, the focus of attention isn’t on widely recognized Android brands but on products from smaller players. The Oppo N1 is one such smartphone that touts a powerful set of features, as well as innovative photo-taking functionalities.
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The Cherry Mobile Burst 2.0 is Now Available for Php4,699
The much-awaited Flare 2.0 has already been launched and its bang for the buck specs and Php3,999 price tag should make it an instant hit. Still, there are still a few who are holding off until the other upcoming phones get released. Well, it didn’t take long, but the Cherry Mobile Burst 2.0 has just […]
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O+ Fab 3G Unboxing: 7-inch slim Phablet, Dual-core CPU and 1GB RAM
O+ USA joins the foneblet scene with the release of O+ Fab 3G. This 7-inch tablet with phone functionality is aimed to compete with the growing number of foneblets from international and local brands.
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Globe Partners with CD-R King and retailers to stop illegal signal boosting
Well, this news might raise an eyebrow or two. For those wanting to increase their cell signal at home, etc., your choice of shop where to buy a signal booster has been greatly diminished. Globe partnered with several gadgets and electronics stores, including three of the most well known ones, CD-R King, Electronics Boutique, and […]
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The Cherry Mobile Apollo With 4.5 Inch HD Screen is Now On Sale!
In case you found the Flare 2.0 to be a little lacking, the newly revealed Cherry Mobile Apollo might be more to your fancy. The rumored handset was finally announced not by the official Cherry Mobile Facebook page, but by the SM North EDSA branch, which typically has first dibs on any new Cherry Mobile […]
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Zombie Tsunami Review: Cliché Bonanza!
One of the worst part of being an Android user is the painstakingly late release of highly anticipated games. Temple Run 1, 2Fuse and Tap the Frog are just one of the few games which Android’s archrival Apple has had for a long time before being released to the former platform.
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CloudFone Thrill 530QX Features, Specs, Price, Availability
Smartphone maker CloudFone has a new handset to tease its budget-conscious fans. The successor to the Thrill 430x, the new Thrill 530QX features a bigger screen, more battery life, and better camera specs.